Triage of road injury casualties - the role of bystanders: a scoping review.

Background: Bystanders have the potential to be a critical component of the Road Injury Chain of Survival, particularly in the early phases of injury recognition, scene assessment, and emergency service activation. Their potential role in trauma triage remains underexplored. This scoping review aims to examine the existing evidence of the use of bystanders in triage-both laypersons and non-clinical professionals-during the prehospital phase of road injury and other trauma scenarios.

Prioritising time-critical injuries and interventions for trapped motor vehicle collision patients: a Delphi study.

Background: Physically trapped patients following motor vehicle collisions are at high risk of time-critical injuries and poor outcomes. Despite this, there is limited consensus on which injuries should be prioritised and which early interventions are both necessary and feasible in the prehospital setting. This study aims to develop expert consensus on injury categorisation and the delivery of early care interventions to guide clinical and operational decision-making at the scene.

Optimising the care of the trapped patient following a motor vehicle collision: A UK-Based Delphi consensus study.

Background: Motor vehicle collisions (MVCs) are a leading cause of injury and death worldwide. Up to 40% of casualties may become trapped and entrapment is associated with delayed care and worse outcomes. There is little national or international consensus guiding the care of physically trapped patients who cannot self-extricate.

Extrication following a motor vehicle collision: a consensus statement on behalf of The Faculty of Pre-hospital Care, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

Background: Road traffic injury is the leading cause of death among young people globally, with motor vehicle collisions often resulting in severe injuries and entrapment. Traditional extrication techniques focus on limiting movement to prevent spinal cord injuries, but recent findings from the EXIT project challenge this approach. This paper presents updated recommendations from the Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care (FPHC) that reflect the latest evidence on extrication practices.