Trends and outcomes of trauma patients positive to marijuana and cocaine.
José Roque-TorresLaura Ramírez-MartínezEdiel O Ramos-MeléndezOmar García-RodríguezAgustín Rodríguez-LópezLourdes GuerriosPablo Rodríguez-OrtizPublished in: European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society (2023)
Our results show an association between positive toxicology for either marijuana, cocaine, or both with higher need for surgery. Additionally, our results show an increase in complications, TICU LOS, and hospital LOS among non-penetrating trauma patients testing positive for marijuana or cocaine. Therefore, this study provides valuable information on the clinical profile of patients with positive toxicology, suggesting they might benefit from more aggressive management.