Association of hyponatremia with outcomes after geriatric trauma: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Trauma is a major cause of mortality in the elderly population. Hyponatremia is the most common electrolyte imbalance in geriatric patients and has been demonstrated to be a risk factor for altered cognition, low bone density, falls, and death. We systematically and critically reviewed the literature to ascertain the association between hyponatremia and geriatric trauma outcomes.

Methods

We searched seven databases for articles published from inception to October 2023. Studies included reported on geriatric trauma, hyponatremia, and clinical outcomes. Two investigators independently reviewed 6535 abstracts, 235 full-text articles, and critically appraised each study. Study details, patient characteristics, and outcomes were independently extracted by two reviewers

SUBMITTER: Naaseh A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11831274 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature