Polytrauma has a significant impact on society's well-being, requiring accurate and timely medical care for millions of people worldwide. Polytrauma can result from various reasons, such as conflicts, disasters, and traffic accidents, and unfortunately, a significant proportion of patients do not survive the incident. Survivors require rapid intervention to reduce the rates of death and disability. Each year, over five million people worldwide suffer injuries or die due to road traffic accidents, falls, drownings, violence, or acts of war. The prevalence and causes of polytrauma indicate that cases of polytrauma are increasing globally. In fact, polytrauma injuries have increased by up to 15% in the last decade. The World Health Organisation (WHO) reports that polytrauma-related injuries result in the deaths of 4.4 million people annually, which accounts for 8% of all global deaths.
The chain of care for polytrauma begins with pre-hospital procedures at the scene of the incident and continues with in-hospital interventions and care management processes after the injured person arrives at the hospital. The initial hours between the prompt and efficient on-scene and ambulance interventions and the commencement of in-hospital treatment are commonly referred to as the 'golden hours'. These hours are crucial in improving survival rates following polytrauma, as well as preventing adverse outcomes such as high mortality rates, prolonged hospital stays, and disabilities. As such, it is imperative to ensure that individuals with polytrauma receive prompt access to appropriate medical facilities and that interventions are carefully planned and managed. Therefore, rapid intervention, correct management, and a multidisciplinary approach are key components in the management of polytrauma care. These components are essential for the development, transformation, and renewal of trauma care, as well as for strategies to prevent deaths from polytrauma. With this holistic and multidiscipliner approach has planned European Union Project.