Scand J Trauma Resus
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Scand J Trauma Resus · Jun 2022
ReviewA Delphi study of rescue and clinical subject matter experts on the extrication of patients following a motor vehicle collision.
Approximately 1.3 million people die each year globally as a direct result of motor vehicle collisions (MVCs). Following an MVC some patients will remain trapped in their vehicle; these patients have worse outcomes and may require extrication. Following new evidence, updated multidisciplinary guidance for extrication is needed. ⋯ This study has demonstrated consensus across a large panel of multidisciplinary SMEs on many key areas of extrication and related practice that will provide a key foundation in the development of evidence-based guidance for this subject area.