Table 3. Quality of Field Triage System Regarding Correct Destination Facility for Different Subgroups.
| Variable | Total Patients, No. | Patients With Severe Injuries, No. (%) | Rate (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undertriagea | Overtriageb | |||
| Men | 2887 | 295 (10.2) | 19.7 (15.5-24.6) | 32.8 (31-34.6) |
| Women | 2063 | 141 (6.8) | 25.5 (19.1-33.3) | 27.7 (25.8-29.8) |
| Adults (≤65 y) | 3865 | 304 (7.9) | 14.1 (10.7-18.5) | 33.2 (31.6-34.7) |
| Elderly adults (>65 y) | 1085 | 132 (12.2) | 38.6 (30.8-47.2) | 21.1 (18.6-23.8) |
| Mechanism criteria | 1301 | 186 (14.3) | 9.1 (5.8-14.2) | 55.3 (41.8-47.6) |
| Injury criteria | 256 | 81 (31.6) | 0 (0-4.5) | 33.1 (26.6-40.4) |
| Physiological criteria | 289 | 116 (40.1) | 2.6 (0.9-7.3) | 55.5 (48.1-62.7) |
| Head injury | 2143 | 304 (14.2) | 22 (17.7-27.1) | 32.7 (30.6-34.9) |
a
Proportion of patients with severe injuries (Injury Severity Score, ≥16) not transported to level I trauma center.
b
Proportion of patients without severe injuries (Injury Severity Score, <16) transported to level I trauma center.