[The initial treatment of multitrauma patients].

Multitrauma is usually defined as injury to several organ systems. The more severe the injury, the higher is the mortality. It is essential that a trauma team assess and treat these patients using a rapid, structured approach in order to increase the survival. Damage control surgery and resuscitation should be applied in the very unstable patients. Following the initial treatment, an early activation and coordination of all involved specialties are very important.