Oftentimes mechanism of injury can tell trauma providers a great deal about the patient's risk level and thus need for transfer, says Dr. Atkinson. For example, head injuries sustained while falling down stairs, tumbling from a second-story roof or crashing off a motorcycle at 75 mph are predictably more severe and may require more complex care. More @Wikipedia
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