Clinical Study

Early and Rapid Diagnosis with Multislice CT Reduces Lethality in Trauma Patients Requiring Intensive Care: Findings of a Prospective Study

Table 2

Comparison of mean times (trauma room/preclinical) of the two trauma cohorts at Bergmannstrost Hospital.

Bergmannstrost
2002-2003 2004–2010

Preclinical time in min. 8281

Ø ER time in min. 87*40
ER time for emergency op.41*20
ER time for early op.87*39
ER time for ICU transfer90*41

ER: trauma room; significant differences ( ).