Telemedicine Consultation for Pediatric Trauma in Community ED Visits and Parent Experience of Care: A Stepped-Wedge Cluster-Randomized Clinical Trial

Importance: Telephone consultations for acutely injured children receiving care in emergency departments (EDs) in nonpediatric trauma centers frequently exclude direct communication and informed decision-making with parents. The use of telemedicine to facilitate real-time expert consultation and parental communication with pediatric trauma specialists is underexplored and may improve family experience and support clinical decision-making.