Linking EMS and Trauma Registry Data to Improve Outcomes

JAMA Surgery 2026

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Authors: Joshua B. Brown, Cherisse Berry, N. Clay Mann, Elliott R. Haut
DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2026.0471
Cited by: 2
References: 7

Abstract

This Viewpoint discusses challenges linking emergency medical services (EMS)–documented care with hospital outcomes and the potential of local, regional, and state trauma and EMS stakeholders to adopt and require the use of the National EMS Information System universally unique identifier to link patients’ prehospital and in-hospital trauma records at the hospital level.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Trauma and Emergency Care Studies Emergency and Acute Care Studies Injury Epidemiology and Prevention

Publication details

Journal / source
JAMA Surgery
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Volume
161
Issue
5
Pages
445–445
Publication date
25 March 2026
Language
EN