Trauma team activation varies across Dutch emergency departments: a national survey

Background Tiered trauma team response may contribute to efficient in-hospital trauma triage by reducing the amount of resources required and by improving health outcomes. This study evaluates current practice of trauma team activation (TTA) in Dutch emergency departments (EDs). Methods A survey was conducted among managers of all 102 EDs in the Netherlands, using a semi-structured online questionnaire. Results Seventy-two questionnaires were analysed. Most EDs use a one-team system (68 %). EDs with a tiered-response receive more multi trauma patients (p < 0.01) and have more trauma team al... Mehr ...