The pulmonary contusion score: Development of a simple scoring system for blunt lung injury.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pulmonary contusions (PC) are common after blunt chest trauma and can be identified with computed tomography (CT). Complex scoring systems for grading PC exist, however recent scoring systems rely on computer-generated algorithms that are not readily available at all hospitals. We developed a scoring system for grading PC to predict the need for prolonged mechanical ventilation and initial hospital admission location.

Methods

A retrospective review was performed of adult blunt trauma patients with PC identified on initial chest CT during 2020. Data elements related to demographics, injury characteristics, disposition and healthcare utilization were extracted. The primary outcome was the need for mechanical ventilation for greater than 48 h. A novel scoring system,

SUBMITTER: Toelle LJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11749804 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature