Adult trauma centers in Poland: where do we stand?

The quality of care for patients with multiple organ injuries in Poland varies greatly across regions. There is a high risk of undertriage, largely due to the very stringent admission criteria for trauma centers. This results in a significant disparity in the number of patients admitted, even though the criteria are the same for all centers. The overall number of adult patients admitted to the TC appears to be low considering the overall trauma burden. The current criteria for triage and admission to a trauma center may be misinterpreted, leading to ineffective cooperation between the links of the trauma system. A nationwide trauma registry as a starting database of information for conducting epidemiological studies and developing treatment protocols is urgently needed.