Scene and situation   Kinematics and  mechanisms Height of fall, death of other passengers  Use of safety  devices Airbag, helmet or other protective gear  Time of injury  Initial patient status   Vitals…

Fig. 1.1 Blood supply to the skin Subcutaneous Tissue The subcutaneous tissue is usually a part of the examination at the time of a skin injury. In most closed injuries,…

ISS > 40 Body temperature below 95 °F Multiple injuries (ISS > 20) in combination with thorax trauma Multiple injuries in combination with severe abdominal or pelvic injury and hemorrhagic shock in the moment…