In-hospital mortality in people with complete acute traumatic spinal cord injury at a tertiary care center in India-a retrospective analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Study design

This is a retrospective study.

Objectives

To analyze the causes and risk factors of mortality in people admitted with complete acute traumatic spinal cord injury (ATSCI).

Setting

The study was performed at the Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, New Delhi.

Methods

Data between 2000 and 2016 were retrospectively collected from case records of people with ATSCI. Risk factors for mortality were examined using multivariable logistic regression.

Results

Mortality rate in ATSCI admissions (n = 758) during the study period was 10%. Median (IQR) age of study participants was 34 (21) years with a range of 14-85 years. Respiratory complications, septicemia, and cardiovascular causes were responsible for 42%, 28, and 18% of deaths. Mortality rate in people

SUBMITTER: Chhabra HS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8231086 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature