Initial Heart Rate Predicts Functional Independence in Patients With Spinal Cord Injury Requiring Surgery: A Registry-Based Study in a Mature Trauma System Over the Past 10 Years.
Nikolaos MouchtourisTrevor LuckClifford YudkoffKevin HinesDaniel FrancoFadi Al SaieghSara ThalheimerOmaditya KhannaSrinivas PrasadJoshua HellerJames HarropJack JalloPublished in: Global spine journal (2023)
Early heart rate is a strong predictor of functional independence in patients with SCI. HR at scene >70 and admission HR ≥83 is associated with improved outcomes, suggesting lack of neurogenic shock.