En Route Care: Advancing Trauma Care through Handoffs (E-CATCH) - A Prospective Trial to Improve Handoff Communication, Patient Safety, and Anticipate the Need for Life-Saving Medical Interventions

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Abstract:

Hospital care is influenced by pre-hospital care and EMS patient handoff communication however, handoff communication is often lacking. There is a need for definitive evidence regarding the effectiveness of handoff communication. We strived to characterize the care of patients transported by EMS to a single, military level 1 trauma center SAMMC and evaluate documentation as it impacts overall care.

Author(s):
Maddry, Joseph K ; Medellin, Kimberly L. ; Shults, Nicole M. ; Savell, Shelia C. ; Perez, Crystal A. ; Mora, Alejandra G. ; Gutierrez, Xandria E. ; Fernandez, Jessie
Author Organization(s):
59th MDW San Antonio United States
Descriptive Note:
Conference Paper
Supplementary Note:
Government Services Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians (GSACEP), Lake Tahoe, California, March 4-8, 2018 , 04 Mar 2018, 08 Mar 2018,
Pagination:
0002

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release;

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
17684, 59th MDW
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.4.1_Force Health Protection; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_6.1_Information Transport
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
patient care, military personnel, emergencies, EMERGENCY MEDICINE, emergency treatment, safety, trauma, intervention, military medicine, medical services
Field(s)/Group(s):
Medicine and Medical Research
Keyword(s):
life saving, emergency medical services, hospital care, handoff communication
Report Date:
2018 Mar 04
Creation Date:
2019 Feb 25