Scoop-and-run or stay-and-play? The question has been asked countless times in the prehospital setting. While there is no disputing the fact that the hospital represents the ultimate destination for definitive care, there is always some question as to whether precious transport time should be compromised for prehospital interventions. In some instances, immediate therapy appears to be justified. In cases of trauma, however, a growing body of evidence supports the rapid transport of patients to a trauma-referral center. One...
