Retrospective analysis reveals a 20.6% in-hospital mortality in patients with combined severe traumatic brain injury and abdominal trauma, highlighting key prognostic factors.
Key Points
The study found a 20.6% in-hospital mortality rate in patients with combined severe head and abdominal injuries.
Multivariate analysis showed lower initial mean arterial pressure and lower Glasgow Coma Scale scores are linked to increased mortality.
This observational study assessed patients admitted to a Level 1 trauma centre, tracking outcomes from 2016 to 2020.
Recognizing and managing platelet dysfunction is crucial to improving outcomes for critically injured patients.