Factors Associated With Nontransfer in Trauma Patients Meeting American College of Surgeons’ Criteria for Transfer at Nontertiary Centers

Abstract

Only 1 in 5 patients meeting ACS transfer criteria underwent transfer. Factors associated with nontransfer may be useful for trauma system stakeholders to target education and outreach to guide development of more inclusive trauma systems. Further study is necessary to critically evaluate whether these ACS criteria identify patients who require transfer.