Revised Utstein Template for Reporting Major Trauma Data
Author Information
Author(s): Ringdal Kjetil G, Coats Timothy J, Lefering Rolf, Di Bartolomeo Stefano, Steen Petter Andreas, Røise Olav, Handolin Lauri, Lossius Hans Morten
Primary Institution: Norwegian Air Ambulance Foundation
Hypothesis
The revision aims to enhance the Utstein Template for uniform reporting of major trauma data to improve international comparisons.
Conclusion
The revised Utstein Template will facilitate better comparisons of trauma systems and improve prediction models in trauma care.
Supporting Evidence
- The expert panel agreed on 35 core data variables for trauma reporting.
- A New Injury Severity Score > 15 was established as a key inclusion criterion.
- Five exclusion criteria were defined to refine the data collection process.
- The revision aims to standardize trauma data collection across Europe.
- Previous templates had limited use, indicating a need for this update.
Takeaway
This study updated a guide for collecting trauma data so that hospitals can compare how well they treat injured patients.
Methodology
An expert panel conducted a consensus process using a modified nominal group technique over ten months.
Limitations
The study does not account for pre-hospital deaths and lacks comprehensive tracking of patients through multiple hospitals.
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