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Predictors of mortality among older major trauma patients.

Krishan YadavJacinthe LampronRichard NadjRikesh RaichuraSonshire FigueiraMarie-Joe NemnomMonica TaljaardMarcel ÉmondAxel BenhamedDebra Eagles
Published in: CJEM (2023)
We identified five factors associated with increased 30-day mortality in older trauma patients: GCS < 15, ISS > 15, age ≥ 85 years, anticoagulation, and multimorbidity. These factors should be considered when developing modified trauma team activation criteria for older adults.
Keyphrases
  • trauma patients
  • cardiovascular events
  • physical activity
  • risk factors
  • venous thromboembolism
  • atrial fibrillation
  • palliative care
  • middle aged
  • cardiovascular disease
  • coronary artery disease
  • quality improvement