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ArticleScandinavian journal of trauma, resuscitation and emergency medicine2008

The Utstein template for uniform reporting of data following major trauma: a joint revision by SCANTEM, TARN, DGU-TR and RITG.

Kjetil G Ringdal, Timothy J Coats, Rolf Lefering, Stefano Di Bartolomeo, Petter Andreas Steen, Olav Røise, Lauri Handolin, Hans Morten Lossius, Utstein TCD expert panel

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Article in Scandinavian journal of trauma, resuscitation and emergency medicine, 2008. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 155 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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155 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

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9 authors.

Kjetil G RingdalDepartment of Research, Norwegian Air Ambulance Foundation, Drøbak, Norway. kjetil.ringdal@snla.no
Timothy J Coats
Rolf Lefering
Stefano Di Bartolomeo
Petter Andreas Steen
Olav Røise
Lauri Handolin
Hans Morten Lossius
Utstein TCD expert panel

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Abstract

backgroundIn 1999, an Utstein Template for Uniform Reporting of Data following Major Trauma was published. Few papers have since been published based on that template, reflecting a lack of international consensus on its feasibility and use. The aim of the present revision was to further develop the Utstein Template, particularly with a major reduction in the number of core data variables and the addition of more precise definitions of data variables. In addition, we wanted to define a set of inclusion and exclusion criteria that will facilitate uniform comparison of trauma cases.

methodsOver a ten-month period, selected experts from major European trauma registries and organisations carried out an Utstein consensus process based on a modified nominal group technique.

resultsThe expert panel concluded that a New Injury Severity Score > 15 should be used as a single inclusion criterion, and five exclusion criteria were also selected. Thirty-five precisely defined core data variables were agreed upon, with further division into core data for Predictive models, System Characteristic Descriptors and for Process Mapping.

conclusionThrough a structured consensus process, the Utstein Template for Uniform Reporting of Data following Major Trauma has been revised. This revision will enhance national and international comparisons of trauma systems, and will form the basis for improved prediction models in trauma care.

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