Severely injured patients pose a significant challenge for the entire emergency medical team. The objective of emergency care is to provide each accident victim with the best possible therapy tailored to their injuries. A crucial factor is the accurate assessment of the severity of the injuries and a strictly systematic approach to avoid errors. Eight authors, who have long been active in pre-hospital and clinical settings, offer an overview in this book of the principles of examination and treatment for the optimal care of trauma patients, specifically focusing on the organizational framework, technical and personnel requirements, as well as typical injury patterns found in Germany. The ABCDE scheme serves as the basis for care, which is explained in detail and applied to specific trauma situations.