The interdisciplinary journal Notfall + Rettungsmedizin is intended to meet the needs of emergency physicians (both experienced professionals and those in training), emergency medical staff, and all members of trauma teams. It places special emphasis on preclinical and clinical emergency medicine, quality management and research into emergency medical treatments.

Unsolicited original articles present important clinical studies aimed at promoting scientific exchange of knowledge. For randomised controlled trials submitted for publication in Notfall + Rettungsmedizin the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) are recommended.

Comprehensive reviews describe the most recent advances in the field of emergency medicine. Review articles under the rubric 'Continuing Medical Education' present the verified results of scientific research and their integration into daily practice.