Polytrauma, Traumatic Brain Injury
Conditions
Keywords
prognostic factors, New Berlin Definition, Polytrauma
Brief summary
In this study patients who were admitted to our hospital with critical injuries were enrolled retrospectively from January 2012 to December 2015. Patients with an ISS\>16 points, an AIS \>3 in one body region and at least 2 different body regions affected were included. Possible prognostic factors were evaluated.
Interventions
The investigators retrospectively analyzed the outcome and possible prognostic factors in polytrauma patients.
Sponsors
Medical University of Vienna
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
* ISS \>16 points * AIS \>3 in one body region * at least 2 body regions affected
Exclusion criteria
* patients younger than 18 years of age * isolated traumatic brain injury * minor injuries (AIS \<3 or ISS \<16 points)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| In-hospital mortality in polytrauma patients. | January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2015 |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Possible prognostic factors influencing the outcome of polytrauma patients. | Januar 1, 2012 to December 31, 2015 | Evaluation of concomitant traumatic brain injury, resuscitation, injury severity and trauma mechanisms in polytrauma patients. |
Countries
Austria
Outcome results
None listed