one of the early press reports on this thread said the first hospital did not have a Trauma Center (as reason he was moved by “private” ambulance)
I asked that question too. Is that ever typical? to be moved by private ambulance?
I caught a virus digging in the Chicago sewers today; just getting back up.
It’s not out of the norm for a smaller hospital
not to have an accredited trauma unit, and
private ambulance services are contracted
for transport by hospitals, depending on their
policies (and politics). I’m questioning that
option over an emergency medical chopper ride
to the trauma center, given the seriousness of
his condition.
Why would he need a trauma center? Please read Texas Songwriter’s post here:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2338915/posts?page=35#35
He is a doctor and has some excellent observations.