Available equipment for traumatic haemorrhage management in Austrian prehospital physician response units: a nationwide survey and analysis of guideline adherence

Available equipment for traumatic haemorrhage management in Austrian prehospital physician response units: a nationwide survey and analysis of guideline adherence

Traumatic injuries, particularly those involving massive bleeding, remain a leading cause of preventable deaths in prehospital settings. The availability of appropriate emergency equipment is crucial for effectively managing these injuries, but the variability in equipment across different response units can impact the quality of trauma care. This prospective survey study evaluated the availability of prehospital equipment for managing bleeding trauma patients in Austria.

The survey achieved a 96% response rate, revealing that essential equipment like pelvic binders and tranexamic acid was available in all units, with tourniquets present in 99% of them. However, few services carried advanced equipment for procedures like REBOA or thoracotomy. While satisfaction with the current equipment was high, with 80% of respondents affirming adequacy, the disparities in the availability of specific advanced tools highlight potential areas for improvement, offering a promising opportunity to enhance trauma care capabilities.

Michael Eichinger, Michael Eichlseder, Gerald Schützelhofer, Alexander Pichler, Nikolaus Schreiber, Philipp Zoidl, Gabriel Honnef & Paul Zajic

https://bmcemergmed.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12873-024-01150-3

BMC Emergency Medicine

18 december 2024

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