Initial Calcium Derangements in Major Trauma and Outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Calcium derangements frequently occur in the setting of transfusions, but limited data suggest that derangements may occur from the trauma itself. Existing data suggest worse outcomes for trauma patients who present with calcium derangements.

Objective

To determine the incidence of calcium derangements upon emergency department (ED) arrival after major trauma and associated outcomes.

Design, setting, and participants

This prospective, multicenter cohort study was conducted from 2022 to 2024 at 3 American College of Surgeons-verified level I trauma centers. All of the centers are regional receiving centers in large cities. Participants who arrived within 24 hours of injury and met the institutional criteria for the highest level of trauma activation were enr

SUBMITTER: Schauer SG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12936877 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature