Major Trauma Triage Tool Study (MATTS) expert consensus-derived injury assessment tool
Gordon Fuller,
Nathan Howes,
Roderick Mackenzie
et al.
Abstract:Introduction: Major trauma centre (MTC) care has been associated with improved outcomes for injured patients. English ambulance services and trauma networks currently use a range of triage tools to select patients for bypass to MTCs. A standardised national triage tool may improve
triage accuracy, cost-effectiveness and the reproducibility of decision-making.Methods: We conducted an expert consensus process to derive and develop a major trauma triage tool for use in English trauma networks. A web-based Delphi… Show more
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