Improving how injured children are transported to trauma centers
Official title: Improving Pediatric Field Trauma Triage
Funded at Denver Health and Hospital Authority · NIH-10876984 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to improve how emergency responders decide where to take injured kids, so they can get the best care possible at the right hospital, especially since current guidelines are mostly based on adults and might not fit children's needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Denver Health and Hospital Authority NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Denver, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $142,403 |
| NIH project number | 5K08HS029210-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10876984 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include children who have sustained severe injuries and require emergency medical services.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with minor injuries or those who do not require emergency medical intervention may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the process of field trauma triage for pediatric patients, aiming to ensure that severely injured children are transported to the most appropriate trauma centers. The study seeks to develop better criteria for emergency medical services to use when deciding where to take injured children, as current guidelines are primarily based on adult data and often fail to accurately identify the needs of pediatric patients. By analyzing linked prehospital and outcome data, the research aims to create a more effective triage system that improves the chances of survival for children with serious injuries.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce mortality rates among severely injured children by ensuring they receive timely and appropriate care.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has highlighted the need for improved pediatric trauma triage, indicating that current methods are inadequate, thus this research is addressing a critical gap in knowledge.
Where this research is happening
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Denver Health and Hospital Authority
Denver, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mccormick, Taylor — Denver Health and Hospital Authority
- Study coordinator: Mccormick, Taylor
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.