Interfacility transfer of emergency general surgery (EGS) patients continues to rise,
especially in the context of ongoing system consolidation. This sco** review aims to …

BACKGROUND Regionalization of emergency general surgery (EGS) has primarily focused
on expediting care of high acuity patients through interfacility transfers. In contrast, triaging …

Background. The 6‐bed critical care resuscitation unit (CCRU) is a unique and specialized
intensive care unit (ICU) that streamlines the interhospital transfer (IHT—transfer between …

BACKGROUND Civilian and military populations alike are increasingly faced with
undesirable situations in which prehospital and definitive care times will be delayed. The …

Critical illness has been defined as a state of ill health with vital organ dysfunction in which
patients are at heightened risk of imminent death if suitable care is not provided, and has the …

Background In trauma patients, the impact of inter‐hospital transfer has been widely studied.
However, for patients undergoing emergency abdominal surgery (EAS), the effect of inter …

Background Timely identification and management of sepsis in surgical patients is crucial,
and transfer status may delay optimal treatment of these patients. The objective of this study …

Background Capacity challenges at quaternary hospitals cause delays or denials in patient
transfers from community hospitals that can compromise quality and safety. Repatriation is …

Introduction Previous studies have demonstrated that rapid transfer to definitive care
improves the outcomes for many time-sensitive conditions. The critical care resuscitation unit …

Objective Patients who undergo interhospital transfer, particularly for intensive care unit
(ICU) care, experience greater length of stay and mortality. There is evidence that patients …