Effect of Injury Patterns on the Development of Complications and Trauma-Induced Mortality in Patients Suffering Multiple Trauma.

ABSTRACT: Patients that suffer from severe multiple trauma are highly vulnerable to the development of complications that influence their outcomes. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the risk factors that can facilitate an early recognition of adult patients at risk. The inclusion criteria were as follows: admission to a level 1 trauma center, injury severity score (ISS) ≥ 16 (severe injury was defined by an abbreviated injury score (AIS) ≥ 3) and ≥18 years of age. Injury- and patient-associated factors were correlated with the development of four complication clusters (surgery-related, infection, thromboembolic events and organ failure) and three mortality time points (immediate (6 h after admission), early (>6 h-72 h) and late (>72 h) mortality). Statistical analysis was performed using a Chi

SUBMITTER: Becker N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10420136 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature