研究表明,白伤病人的空运率比受类似伤害的少数群体要高得多。 Study reveals white trauma patients are airlifted at much higher rates than minority groups with similar injuries.

在JAMA外科的一项研究显示,创伤患者直升机运输方面存在种族差异。 A study in JAMA Surgery shows racial disparities in helicopter transport for trauma patients. 白人病人空运率为22%,亚洲人空运率为7%,黑人空运率为9%,西班牙裔空运率为11%,即使伤势相似。 White patients were airlifted at a rate of 22%, compared to 7% for Asians, 9% for Blacks, and 11% for Hispanics, even with similar injuries. 研究人员建议提供更好的护理培训和无偏见的分类工具,以改善公平获得空中救护车的机会。 Researchers recommend better paramedic training and unbiased triage tools to improve equitable access to air ambulances.