Table 2 HEMS conveyance and patient disposition of patients with penetrating torso injuries
ALL | HEMS interventions | No HEMS interventions | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Patient conveyance | 363 | 54 | 309 | |
Air | 75 [20.7] | 12 [16.0] | 63 [80.4] | .470 |
Ground escort | 210 [57.9] | 18 [8.6] | 192 [91.4] | .002 |
Ground assist | 47 [12.9] | 0 [0] | 47 [100.0] | <.001 |
PLE | 31 [8.5] | 24 [77.4] | 7 [22.6] | <.000 |
Patient disposition | ||||
MTC | 293 [80.7] | 29 [9.9] | 264 [90.1] | .001 |
TU | 31 [8.6] | 1 [3.2] | 30 [96.8] | .006 |
LEH | 3 [0.8] | 0 [0] | 3 [100.0] | .557 |
PLE | 31 [8.6] | 24 [77.4] | 7 [22.6] | .000 |
Self-discharged | 5 [1.4] | 0 [0] | 5 [100.0] | .001 |