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Alpine Rescue & Mountain Emergency Medicine

ICAR MED REC 0037 2020
Multiple trauma management in mountain environments - a scoping review

No.

ICAR-MED-REC-0037-2020

Version

1.0

Title

Multiple Trauma Management in Mountain Environments - A scoping review

Author(s)

Sumann Guenther, Moens Didier, Brink Bruce, Brodmann-Maeder Monika, Greene Mike, Jacob Mathias, Koirala Pranawa, Zafren Ken, Ayala Marin, Musi Martin, Oshiro Kazue, Sheets Alison, Strapazzon Giacomo, Macias Darryl, Paal Peter

Responsible person

Paal, Peter

Originally based on

N/A

Date of publication

12/14/2020

Valid Until

12/13/2025


Background

Multiple trauma in the mountains may be associated with increased morbidity and mortality compared to urban environments. The objective of the paper is to provide evidence-based guidance to assist the rescuer in multiple trauma management in mountain environments and to present an algorithm for the management of multiple trauma in mountainous terrain.


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Link to the original publication

This links takes you to the original publication which can be viewed at the Website of the Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine.