State of implementation of the Corona-Virus-Disease-2019 resuscitation guidelines : An online-based survey one year after publication in Germany.

Background: The present study evaluated the implementation of the European Resuscitation Council Corona-Virus-Disease 2019 (COVID-19) resuscitation guidelines in Germany 1 year after publication.

Aim Of The Work: To evaluate the practical implementation of the COVID-19 resuscitation guidelines in Germany one year after their publication.

Material And Methods: In an online survey between April and May 2021 participants were asked about awareness of COVID-19 resuscitation guidelines, corresponding training, the resuscitation algorithm used and COVID-19 infections of emergency medicine personnel associated with COVID-19 resuscitation.

Blood Product Supply for a Helicopter Emergency Medical Service.

Background: Long patient transport times to trauma centers are a well-known problem in sparsely populated regions with a low hospital density. Transfusion of red blood cell concentrates (RBC) and plasma improves outcome of trauma patients with severe bleeding. Helicopter emergency services (HEMS) are frequently employed to provide early advanced medical care and to reduce time to hospital admission.