Available equipment for traumatic haemorrhage management in Austrian prehospital physician response units: a nationwide survey and analysis of guideline adherence
While essential emergency equipment for haemorrhage control is uniformly available across Austrian PRUs, the variation in advanced tools underscores the need for standardised equipment protocols. The urgency for regular kit updates following prehospital guidelines and training is essential to enhance trauma care capabilities and ensure that all emergency response units are equipped to manage severe injuries effectively. This standardisation could lead to improved patient outcomes nationwide.
Authors
- Philipp Zoidl (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7643-3193)
- Gabriel Honnef (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9006-075X)
- Michael Eichinger (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8510-1123)
- Michael Eichlseder
- Nikolaus Schreiber (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3691-8457)
- Gerald Schützelhofer
- Alexander Pichler (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3609-3184)
- Paul Zajic
Institutions
- Medical University of Graz (AT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Emergency Medicine
- Published
- 2024-12-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12873-024-01150-3
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.76