Pre-hospital management of penetrating neck injuries: derivation of an algorithm through a National Modified Delphi.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Timely and effective pre-hospital management of penetrating neck injuries (PNI) is critical to improve patient outcomes. Pre-hospital interventions in patients with PNI can be especially challenging due to the anatomical injury site coupled with a resource-limited environment. Nationally, in the United Kingdom, no consensus statement or expert agreed guidance exists on how to best manage PNI in the pre-hospital setting.

Method

We conducted a national modified e-Delphi study with subject matter experts (SMEs) from multiple professional specialities with experience in the management of PNI. Pre-identified SMEs were contacted and consented prior to participation allowing for a remotely conducted Delphi using REDCap and Microsoft Teams. In Round 1, statements drawn fr

SUBMITTER: Simpson C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11613838 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature