['Objective of this study is to determine whether the formulation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and their incorporation in a trauma pathway are associated with an improvement of trauma treatment process.', 'A retrospective data analysis of traumatized patients treated before the introduction of the SOPs (group I) and after a SOP training period of 6 months (group II) was performed. The time required for resuscitation (period A), diagnostic workup (period B) and total stay in the emergency room (period C) was used as a marker of trauma team performance. Data are described as median and interquartile range. Mortality within the first 24 h and within 30 days was determined.', 'Eighty-two patients in group I and 79 patients in group II were analysed. Period A took 13 (10-17) min in group I and 10 (8-15) min in group II, respectively (P<0.001). Period B was finished after 23 (17-33) min in group I and after 17 (13-21) min in group II (P<0.001). Period C took 47 (37-59) min in group I and 42 (34-53) min in group II, respectively (P<0.05). A difference in mortality was not observed.'] Does application of standard operating procedures accelerate the process of trauma care in patients with multiple injuries?