Outcomes of major trauma patients by hospital level of care in New Zealand

Key Points

• Outcomes for major trauma patients vary notably across different hospital levels of care, influencing recovery.
• Mortality rates for patients stay higher in lower-level hospitals compared to higher-level trauma centers.
• Data collected from various hospitals indicates significant disparities in care based on available resources.
• Findings suggest that triaging major trauma patients to the appropriate hospital level may improve overall outcomes.