Multiple Organ Dysfunction in Older Major Trauma Critical Care Patients: A Multicenter Prospective Observational Study.

ABSTRACT: The objective was to explore the characteristics and outcomes of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) in older trauma patients.

Background

Severely injured older people present an increasing challenge for trauma systems. Recovery for those who require critical care may be complicated by MODS. In older trauma patients, MODS may not be predictable based on chronological age alone and factors associated with its development and resolution are unclear.

Methods

Consecutive adult patients (aged ≥16 years) admitted to 4 level 1 major trauma center critical care units were enrolled and reviewed daily until discharge or death. MODS was defined by a daily total sequential organ failure assessment score of >5.

Results

One thousand three hundred sixteen patients were enrolle

SUBMITTER: Cole E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10013163 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature