A study of mortality risk factors among trauma referrals to trauma center, Shiraz, Iran, 2017.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Trauma is well known as one of the main causes of death and disability throughout the world. Identifying the risk factors for mortality in trauma patients can significantly improve the quality of care and patient outcomes, as well as reducing mortality rates.

Methods

In this retrospective cohort study, systematic randomization was used to select 849 patients referred to the main trauma center of south of Iran during a period of six months (February 2017-July 2017); the patients' case files were evaluated in terms of demographic information, pre- and post-accident conditions, clinical conditions at the time of admission and finally, accident outcomes. A logistic regression model was used to analyze the role of factors affecting mortality among subjects.

Results

SUBMITTER: Yadollahi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6667929 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature