Trauma-team-activation in Germany: how do emergency service professionals use the activation due to trauma mechanism? Results from a nationwide survey

ConclusionsMembers of the German Emergency Medical Service call for a two-tier TTA-protocol. Up to now we cannot fully recommend an automatic reduction of the trauma team when activated due to TM in Germany with the guidelines implemented. The profession might affect the L-TTA-behavior. Criteria for a L-TTA in Germany have to be defined and evaluated.Level of evidenceIV, cross-sectional study.
Source: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery - Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research