Penetrating Cardiac Trauma
Conditions
Brief summary
Retrospective observational study design auditing the outcomes of cardiac injuries in a single centre
Detailed description
retrospective study over a two-year period. The demographics, injury sustained, clinical physiological parameters, mechanism of injury, injury site and patterns, outcomes and in-hospital mortality description of patients who were admitted at a single centre for further management of their cardiac injuries. Investigations performed, and procedures that were undertaken were also documented. Descriptive statistical analysis was performed. P-value of \<0,05 was considered clinically significant.
Interventions
OTHERstandards clinical management
outcomes seen in cardiac injuries post clincal care
Sponsors
University of Witwatersrand, South Africa
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
All Priority one penetrating cardiac injuries seen at CMJAH in patients who were 18 years and older -
Exclusion criteria
Dead on arrival \-
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| List of Mechanisms seen | study period (Jan 2016-Dec 2019) | describe the type of mechanism involved in injury |
| outcomes | study period (Jan 2016-Dec 2019) | overall inhospitable mortality and outcomes |
| List injury patterns | study period (Jan 2018-Dec 2019) | chamber involved |
Countries
South Africa
Outcome results
None listed