[The golden approach to trauma. Which blood products are needed for optimization of prehospital trauma care?]

ABSTRACT:

Background

The golden hour of trauma denotes the critical first hour after severe injury where timely medical response is crucial, although scientific support for this time frame is inconsistent. This study emphasizes optimizing trauma care by tailoring treatment to the specific injury rather than focusing solely on the speed of treatment. The aim is to document the need for improvement in prehospital trauma care, particularly by the use of blood and coagulation products.

Methods

After a pilot study, a purpose-designed online questionnaire targeted at German physicians and rescue service personnel was utilized to collect their views on general trauma care and specifically on the use of blood and coagulation products in prehospital settings. It also assessed the appropriatene

SUBMITTER: Bamberg ML 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11614957 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature