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Trauma team activation protocols are crucial for patient survival. In Hong Kong, a 28% undercall rate was observed, significantly decreasing survival chances for critically injured patients.

Area of Science:

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Effective trauma team activation is vital for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Established protocols aim to ensure timely and appropriate response to severe trauma cases.
  • Understanding adherence to these protocols is essential for improving trauma care systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the association between trauma team activation adherence and patient survival.
  • To identify factors contributing to undercalls in trauma team activation.
  • To assess the impact of protocol compliance on patient outcomes in a tertiary trauma center.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective registry study was conducted at a tertiary referral trauma center in Hong Kong.
  • Data from 2539 consecutive trauma patients were analyzed.

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  • Trauma team activation was assessed against a 10-point protocol, with mortality, ICU admission, and urgent surgery as primary outcomes.

    • Main Results:

    • Of 674 patients meeting trauma call criteria, 28% were not activated ('undercall').
    • Factors associated with undercall included advanced age, falls, abnormal respiratory rates, hypotension, and moderate Glasgow Coma Scale scores.
    • In patients with a 0.5-0.75 probability of survival, undercall was associated with a 7.6-fold increased odds of mortality.

    Conclusions:

    • A significant undercall rate (28%) exists within trauma team activation protocols.
    • Undercalls are linked to decreased survival, particularly in patients with a moderately poor prognosis.
    • Improved compliance with trauma team activation protocols may optimize care processes and enhance patient survival.