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Review
. 2025 Mar 18;51(1):139.
doi: 10.1007/s00068-025-02820-y.

Trauma room requirements

Falco Hietbrink  1 , Frank Hildebrand  2 , Klemens Horst  3
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Review

Trauma room requirements

Falco Hietbrink et al. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg. .

Abstract

Effective shock (or trauma) room management requires thorough preparation, staff competence, dedicated infrastructure and organised protocols. Shock rooms must be sufficiently equipped according to the hospital's designated level of care. This chapter outlines essential aspects, including equipment and facilities, staff qualifications and composition, and communication practices. Key areas including initial assessment, diagnostic procedures, emergency interventions, and future aspects in the care of severely injured patients are addressed, along with emerging innovations in trauma care.

Keywords: ESTE; Polytrauma; Whitebook.

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Conflict of interest statement

Declarations. Competing interests: The authors declare no competing interests.

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