Table 2 Pre-hospital PCCD Use for Pelvic Fracture Management at Level 1 Trauma Centers
Paramedic Training on PCCDs n = 25 | No Paramedic Training on PCCDs n = 10 | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
Guideline followed | |||
EAST | 89% (8) | 11% (1) | 0.27 |
WTA | 67% (4) | 33% (2) | |
TQIP | 100% (2) | 0% (0) | |
ATLS | 100% (2) | 0% (0) | |
MTP in Guideline? | |||
Yes | 64% (16) | 80% (8) | 0.47 |
No | 36% (9) | 20% (2) | |
Other Blood Products in Guideline? | |||
Yes | 56% (14) | 0% (0) | 0.01 |
No | 44% (11) | 100% (10) | |
Region | |||
Midwest | 80% (8) | 20% (2) | 0.73 |
Northeast | 57% (4) | 43% (3) | |
South | 67% (8) | 33% (4) | |
West | 83% (5) | 17% (1) | |
Length in time as an ACS-Verified Level 1 Center | |||
< 1 year | 100% (2) | 0 | 0.71 |
≥ 1 year to 2 years | 60% (3) | 40% (2) | |
≥ 2 years to 5 years | 86% (6) | 14% (1) | |
≥ 5 years to 10 years | 50% (1) | 50% (1) | |
≥ 10 years | 68% (13) | 32% (6) | |
Volume of Trauma Admissions in 2017 | |||
Low-volume | 25% (1) | 75% (3) | 0.06 |
High-volume | 77% (24) | 23% (7) | |