[Recommendations for structure, organization and outfitting preclinical and clinical patient care in trauma surgery departments of German hospitals]

Abstract

These guidelines reveal a consence of the presidency of the "German Society for Trauma Surgery" (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Unfallchirurgie) concerning: structure of prehospital and hospital care for trauma patients, principles, structure, resources and organisation of prehospital trauma care, criteria qualifying a hospital for trauma care and reconstructive surgery, qualifications of trauma care personnel, structure and necessary for emergency rooms and intensive care units, documentation and quality evaluation in trauma patient care.