Influence of Entrapment on Prehospital Management and the Hospital Course in Polytrauma Patients: A Retrospective Analysis in Air Rescue.

Background: Entrapment is a challenging and crucial factor in the prehospital setting. Few studies have addressed whether entrapment has an influence on on-scene treatment or on the following hospital course.

Objectives: Here we aimed to investigate the influence of entrapment on prehospital management and on the hospital course of polytrauma patients.