Trauma‐related Preventable Deaths in Berlin 2010: Need to Change Prehospital Management Strategies and Trauma Management Education

Abstract

The trauma mortality in Berlin, compared to worldwide published data, is low. Nevertheless, 15.2 % (n = 40) of traumatic deaths were classified as preventable. Compulsory training in trauma management might further reduce trauma-related mortality. The main focus should remain on prevention programs, as the majority of the fatalities occurred as a result of non-survivable injuries.