Prospective comparative study between two methods of Pre-Hospital Trauma Triage

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Major trauma in Western countries is a major problem as it is the leading cause of death and disability in the younger population. In order to ensure the best level of care in terms of effectiveness and efficiency of the Integrated Trauma Care System, the appropriateness and accuracy of triage criteria are crucial.

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Ranzato, K., Bagnato, C., Giarracca, A. G., Restelli, P., Saronni, S., Gadda, G., Chiara, O., & Cimbanassi, S. (2022). Prospective comparative study between two methods of Pre-Hospital Trauma Triage. Scenario® - Il Nursing Nella Sopravvivenza, 39(3), 5–11. https://doi.org/10.4081/scenario.2022.522