STAB5: Dealing with Penetrating Torso Injuries

Today, we're diving into a crucial tool that has recently been
released by GWAAC for emergency personnel: the STAB5 mnemonic.
This simple yet powerful framework is designed to guide staff
through the complex and often chaotic scenarios of penetrating
trauma they face in prehospital care.





The STAB5 pneumonic helps ensure that nothing is overlooked
within penetrating torso injury, and that care is delivered as
effectively and efficiently as possible with the reduction of
time on scene also in focus. In this episode, we’ll break down
each component of the STAB5 mnemonic, exploring its real-world
application and hearing from the authors who have designed it.
From scene safety to haemorrhage control, we’ll uncover how this
mnemonic can be a lifesaver—not just for patients but for the
pre-hospital teams that work tirelessly to save them. Please find
the tool here:
https://ccforum.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13054-024-05048-1