Observational studyUnfallchirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany)2026
[Trauma team activation following motor vehicle accidents-impact of changes in criteria in the S3 guideline on polytrauma/severely injured patient care].
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backgroundWith the 2023 revision of the German S3 guideline "Polytrauma/severely injured patient care" the criteria for trauma team activation (TTA) were revised. Accident mechanism-based criteria were largely eliminated. The impact of these changes on emergency department (ED) management, over- and undertriage following traffic accidents, and hospital length of stay has not yet been systematically evaluated.
objectiveThe aim of this study was to assess the effects of the guideline update on patient treatment in the emergency department of a level I trauma center.
methodsIn a prospective, single-center observational study, all patients presenting after motor vehicle accidents were recorded over a 2-year period (pre- vs. postguideline update). Primary endpoints were the frequency and appropriateness of TTA as well as the distribution of treatment locations. Secondary endpoint was hospital length of stay.
resultsA total of 1438 cases were analyzed. The number of red-triaged patients decreased significantly (257 vs. 157; p < 0.001). The overtriage rate among TTA patients declined (27.6% vs. 21%, p < 0.01) without a significant increase in undertriage. Mortality and hospital length of stay did not differ significantly between groups.
conclusionThe revision of TTA criteria led to a marked reduction in trauma team activations while maintaining quality of care. No significant increase in undertriage was observed. The updated TTA criteria may support resource-efficient patient care without compromising safety.
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