Analysis of Preventable Transfers of Pediatric Trauma Patients From Montana to an Out of State Tertiary Level I Pediatric Trauma Center

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• Preventable transfers of pediatric trauma patients increase healthcare costs and resource utilization without improving clinical outcomes.
• Identifying transfer patterns can help Montana hospitals optimize triage decisions and retain appropriate cases locally.
• Standardized transfer criteria are needed to balance access to specialized care with avoiding unnecessary out-of-state referrals.
• Many pediatric trauma patients may be safely managed at in-state facilities, reducing family burden and system strain.
• Data-driven analysis of transfer appropriateness can guide protocol development for rural pediatric trauma networks.

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