Reviewing the collaboration between paramedics, nurses and radiologists to optimize care for polytrauma patients

Abstract

Polytrauma management is a critical aspect of healthcare that requires timely, precise, and coordinated interventions to optimize patient outcomes. This review examines the collaborative roles of paramedics, nurses, and radiologists in delivering comprehensive trauma care. Paramedics, as frontline responders, provide life-saving pre-hospital care, stabilize patients, and ensure seamless communication with hospital teams. Nurses, integral to emergency departments, perform rapid triage, facilitate resuscitation, and coordinate interdisciplinary efforts. Radiologists contribute through advanced imaging technologies, enabling accurate diagnosis and guiding interventions.Despite the benefits of interdisciplinary teamwork, challenges such as communication barriers, role ambiguity, resource limitations, and hierarchical dynamics often hinder optimal collaboration. Strategies such as standardized communication protocols, interprofessional training, technological advancements like tele-radiology and AI-assisted diagnostics, and cultural shifts toward shared leadership are explored to enhance teamwork and care efficiency.This review underscores the importance of integrating expertise from paramedics, nurses, and radiologists to improve survival rates, reduce complications, and enhance patient satisfaction. Future research should focus on innovative tools and structured frameworks to further strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration in trauma care. By addressing existing challenges and fostering a culture of teamwork, healthcare systems can ensure the delivery of high-quality care to polytrauma patients.