title: [Management of multiple traumas: possibilities and limitations in a general hospital].
abstract: The chances and the limits in the treatment of patients with multiple trauma are discussed on the example of the Marienkrankenhaus Trier-Ehrang. Definite conditions concerning to the rooms, the staff and the organisation must be realized. Most important is the cooperation between the anaesthesiologist and the surgeon. Short distances, short times and a well trained team are advantageous. If computed tomography and angiography are not available the diagnostical facilities are limited. Severe cranial trauma and spine fractures must be transferred to a special medical centre.
authors.affiliation: Abteilung für Allgemein- und Unfallchirurgie am Marienkrankenhaus Trier-Ehrang.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Hofmann
mesh_terms: D000062:Accidents, Occupational; D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000328:Adult; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D005858:Germany; D006769:Hospitals, General; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D013124:Spinal Injuries / Q000628:therapy; D014187:Transportation of Patients; D014193:Trauma Centers
vernacular_title: Management des Polytraumas--Möglichkeiten und Grenzen im Krankenhaus der Grund- und Regelversorgung.