Neue Empfehlungen zur Schwerverletzten-Versorgung: die Novellierung der S3-Leitlinie Polytrauma/Schwerverletzten-Behandlung

Abstract

The third revision of the S3 guideline on polytrauma/severe injury treatment was conducted under the leadership of the German Society for Trauma Surgery (DGU) by a total of 26 scientific medical professional societies and organizations. It represents a comprehensive update of the recommendations for the care of severely injured patients, based on new scientific findings and studies. The guideline comprises 332 core recommendations with varying levels of recommendation and corresponding explanations, which consider expert knowledge and over 2400 cited references, thus meeting the highest level (S3) of guideline quality. The changes, particularly regarding trauma team activation, are of particular importance to emergency medical services. Two new chapters with recommendations for haemorrhage control and pain management in pre-hospital care have been added. Overall, the guideline remains an important standard for decision-making in the diagnosis and treatment of severely injured patients.

Schlüsselwörter

Schwerverletztenversorgung - Schockraumzuweisung - Polytrauma - S3-Leitlinie - neue Empfehlungen

Publication History

Received: 30 May 2023

Accepted after revision: 24 February 2024

Article published online:
29 May 2024

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