Hyperoxaemia in acute trauma is common and associated with a longer hospital stay: a multicentre retrospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Trauma poses a significant global health challenge. Despite advancements in the management of severely injured patients, (poly)trauma continues to be a primary contributor to morbidity and mortality worldwide. In the context of trauma resuscitation, supplemental oxygen is commonly administered generously as suggested by guidelines. Yet, it remains uncertain whether the trauma population might derive advantages from a more conservative approach to supplemental oxygen.

Methods

In this retrospective cohort study from two Swiss trauma centers, severely injured adult (> 16 years) trauma patients with an Injury Severity Score (ISS) ≥ 16 were divided into four groups according to the first blood gas analysis taken: hypoxaemia (PaO₂ < 10.7 kPa/80 mmHg), normoxa

SUBMITTER: Iten M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11340037 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature