The efficacy of a trauma call system: challenges in managing severe trauma at a rural emergency center without full‐time emergency physicians

摘要

AimsThere have been some reports about the efficacy of trauma team activation. In November 2015, we implemented a trauma call system, wherein a general surgeon, neurosurgeon, and orthopedic surgeon are called to the emergency department when severe trauma patients are transferred to our emergency department. In this study, we evaluated the efficacy of this trauma call system.