Background: Managing principles for traumatized patients have continued to evolve with advances in technology. Hemorrhage remains the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in trauma, pre-hospital management by well-trained and well-equipped medical teams at the scene as well as in hospitals has continued to improve treatment outcomes. Although new treatment options continue to be evidence, as well as the implementation of concepts related to the optimal time for the operation. Although the preliminary assessment was performed using the Injury Significance Score (ISS) as an assessment and prognostic element to determine the timing of the intervention.
The current consensus argues that unnecessary delays in fracture care should be avoided while respecting the complex physiology of certain groups of patients who may remain at increased risk for complications. Using innovative techniques and understanding concepts such as the anatomy of traumatic injuries, the optimal approach to the polytrauma patient continues to evolve day by day.
Keywords: hemorrhage control, polytrauma patient, ISS, trauma management