EMST
Protocol-directed approach to Trauma Management
Epidemiology
Trauma is 3rd most common cause death in all age groups
- No 1 with young adults < 44 years
- 75% young adults deaths due to RTA
- Especially low SE groups
Mortality is 2:1 if > 75 years
Male:Female deaths from RTA 2:1
8 people die/ day due to RTA
10% left with severe disability
Risk of death with trauma vs ID exposure is 400:1
Alcohol is involved in
- 40% of RTA
- 57% Fights
- 25% Home injuries
- 15% Work injuries
RTA cost 5.7 Billion in 1987 in Aust