Analysis of remote trauma transfers in South Central Texas with comparison with current US combat operations: results of the RemTORN-I study.

Background: This study aimed to analyze demographic, epidemiologic, temporal, and outcome data from an integrated trauma registry of patients undergoing initial stabilization and transfer within a mature domestic trauma network; compare data with a companion subset from the Department of Defense Trauma Registry. Texas Trauma Service Area-P is composed of 25 counties, 15 rural Level IV trauma centers (no acute care surgery), and two Level I trauma centers.

Methods: This study has a retrospective cohort design.