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Pearcy C, Grossman Verner HM, Figueroa BA, Burris J, Truitt MS, Karpisek A. Appropriate Imaging for Geriatric Trauma. Am Surg 2023; 89:4531-4535. [PMID: 35981527 DOI: 10.1177/00031348221121545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Trauma is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. Early detection of life-threatening injuries leads to improved survival. Computed tomography (CT) scanning has become the modality of choice for early detection of injuries in the stable patient. Some studies have associated selective imaging (Selective-CT) with equivalent outcomes compared to whole body imaging (Pan-CT) with lower costs and radiation exposure. Within the geriatric population, however, the utility of Pan-CT remains controversial. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine if a difference exists between Selective-CT and Pan-CT imaging in the geriatric trauma patient. METHODS A retrospective analysis of Level 3 (G60) trauma activations presenting to our urban Level I trauma center between June 2016 and June 2019 was performed. Pan-CT was defined by ICD-10 codes indicating a head, cervical spine, chest, abdomen, and pelvis CT series. Patients with missing images and those who were transferred from other institutions were excluded. Logistic regression controlling for age, gender, injury type, severity, and Glasgow Coma Score was performed. RESULTS A total of 1014 patients met inclusion criteria. Of these, 30.9% underwent Pan-CT (n = 314), 48.9% had Selective-CT (n = 497), and 20.2% received no CT imaging (n = 203). After logistic regression, no clinically significant variations in emergency department length of stay (LOS), hospital LOS, ICU LOS, ventilator days, discharge disposition, missed injury rate, or mortality rate were observed between imaging strategies. CONCLUSIONS Pan-CT provides no clinically significant advantage over Selective-CT in the geriatric trauma patient.
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- Christopher Pearcy
- Department of Graduate Medical Education, Methodist Dallas Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Clinical Research Institute, Methodist Health System, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Associates in Surgical Acute Care,Methodist Health System, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Graduate Medical Education, Methodist Dallas Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Associates in Surgical Acute Care,Methodist Health System, Dallas, TX, USA
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Kelley JK, Jaje KE, Smitterberg CW, Reed CR, Pounders SJ, Krech LA, Groseclose RS, Fisk CS, Chapman AJ, Yang AY. Direct to Operating Room for Decompressive Craniotomy/Craniectomy in Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury. J Trauma Nurs 2023; 30:282-289. [PMID: 37702731 DOI: 10.1097/jtn.0000000000000742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Emergent decompressive craniotomy/craniectomy can be a lifesaving surgical intervention for select patients with traumatic brain injury. Prompt management is critical as early decompression can impact traumatic brain injury outcomes. OBJECTIVE This study aims to describe the feasibility and clinical impact of a new pathway for transporting patients with severe traumatic brain injury directly to the operating room from the trauma bay for decompressive craniotomy/craniectomy. METHODS This is a retrospective cohort preintervention and postintervention study of severe traumatic brain injury patients undergoing decompressive craniectomy/craniotomy at a Midwestern U.S. Level I trauma center between 2016 and 2022. In the new pathway, the in-house trauma surgeon takes the patient directly to the operating room with the neurosurgery advanced practice provider to drape and prepare the patient for surgery while the neurosurgeon is en route to the hospital. RESULTS A total of 44 patients were studied, five (5/44, 11.4%) of which were in the preintervention group and 39 (39/44, 88.6%) in the postintervention group. The median arrival-to-operating room time was shorter in the postintervention cohort (1.4 hr) than in the preintervention cohort (1.5 hr). In examining night shifts only, the preintervention cohort had shorter arrival-to-operating room times (1.2 hr) than the postintervention cohort (1.5 hr). CONCLUSION The study demonstrated that the new pathway is feasible and expedites patient transport to the operating room while awaiting the arrival of the on-call neurosurgeon.
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- Jesse K Kelley
- Department of General Surgery, Corewell Health, Grand Rapids, Michigan (Drs Kelley, Chapman, and Yang); Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Grand Rapids (Ms Jaje and Messrs Smitterberg and Reed); and Trauma Research Institute, Corewell Health, Grand Rapids, Michigan (Messrs Pounders and Groseclose, Mss Krech and Fisk, and Drs Chapman and Yang)
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Arthur RY, Johnson JP. Surgical treatment of sacral nonunions. Injury 2023:S0020-1383(23)00406-0. [PMID: 37179204 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2023.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Revised: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/01/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Sacral fractures are complex injuries that follow a bimodal distribution, typically involving acute high energy trauma in young adults and low energy trauma in older adults (> 65 years old). Nonunion is a rare but debilitating potential complication of undiagnosed or improperly managed sacral fractures. Various surgical techniques, including open reduction and internal fixation, sacroplasty, and percutaneous screw fixation, have been used to manage these fracture nonunions. In addition to reviewing the initial management of sacral fractures and the risk factors for fracture nonunion, this article describes techniques, specific cases and outcomes of these treatment strategies.
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- Rodney Y Arthur
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 510 20th St South, Faculty Office Tower 901, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 510 20th St South, Faculty Office Tower 901, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA.
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Optimal Management of the Geriatric Trauma Patient. CURRENT SURGERY REPORTS 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s40137-023-00346-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/25/2023]
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Benhamed A, Batomen B, Boucher V, Yadav K, Mercier É, Isaac CJ, Bérubé M, Bernard F, Chauny JM, Moore L, Sirois MJ, Tazarourte K, Gossiome A, Émond M. Epidemiology, injury pattern and outcome of older trauma patients: A 15-year study of level-I trauma centers. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0280345. [PMID: 36716316 PMCID: PMC9886263 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0280345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2022] [Accepted: 12/26/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Older adults have become a significant portion of the trauma population. Exploring their specificities is crucial to better meet their specific needs. The primary objective was to evaluate the temporal changes in the incidence, demographic and trauma characteristics, injury pattern, in-hospital admission, complications, and outcome of older trauma patients. METHODS A multicenter retrospective cohort study was conducted using the Quebec Trauma Registry. Patients aged ≥16 years admitted to one of the three adult level-I trauma centers between 2003 and 2017 were included. Descriptive analyses and trend-tests were performed to describe temporal changes. RESULTS A total of 53,324 patients were included, and 24,822 were aged ≥65 years. The median [IQR] age increased from 57[36-77] to 67[46-82] years, and the proportion of older adults rose from 41.8% in 2003 to 54.1% in 2017. Among those, falls remain the main mechanism (84.7%-88.3%), and the proportion of severe thorax (+8.9%), head (+8.7%), and spine (+5%) injuries significantly increased over time. The proportion of severely injured older patients almost doubled (17.6%-32.3%), yet their mortality decreased (-1.0%). Their average annual bed-days consumption also increased (+15,004 and +1,437 in non-intensive care wards and ICU, respectively). CONCLUSIONS Since 2014, older adults have represented the majority of admissions in Level-I trauma centers in Québec. Their bed-days consumption has greatly increased, and their injury pattern and severity have deeply evolved, while we showed a decrease in mortality.
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- Axel Benhamed
- Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec-Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada
- Département de médecine d’urgence, CHU de Québec-Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada
- Hospices Civils de Lyon, Service d’Accueil des Urgences–SAMU 69, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Édouard Herriot, Lyon, France
- Research On Healthcare Performance (RESHAPE), INSERM U1290, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lyon, France
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- Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec-Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada
- Dalla Lana school of public health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec-Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec-Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada
- Département de médecine d’urgence, CHU de Québec-Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada
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- Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec-Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada
- Faculty of Nursing, Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada
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- Section of Critical Care, Department of Medicine, University of Montreal, Montreal, Canada
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Research Center, CIUSSS-Nord-de-l’Île de-Montréal, Hôpital Sacré-Cœur de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Social and Preventative Medicine, Université Laval, Québec City, QC, Canada
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- Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec-Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada
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- Hospices Civils de Lyon, Service d’Accueil des Urgences–SAMU 69, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Édouard Herriot, Lyon, France
- Research On Healthcare Performance (RESHAPE), INSERM U1290, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lyon, France
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- Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec-Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada
- Hospices Civils de Lyon, Service d’Accueil des Urgences–SAMU 69, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Édouard Herriot, Lyon, France
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- Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec-Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada
- Département de médecine d’urgence, CHU de Québec-Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada
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Rivera-Delgado AI, Ramos-Meléndez EO, Ramírez-Martínez LV, Ruiz-Rodríguez JR, Ruiz-Medina PE, Guerrios-Rivera L, Rodríguez-Ortiz P. Elderly Admission Trends at the Puerto Rico Trauma Hospital: A Time-Series Analysis. J Surg Res 2022; 277:235-243. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2022.04.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2021] [Revised: 03/28/2022] [Accepted: 04/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Sultanoğlu H, Demir MC, Boğan M. Trends in Geriatric Trauma Emergency Department Admissions During COVID-19. J Trauma Nurs 2022; 29:125-130. [PMID: 35536340 DOI: 10.1097/jtn.0000000000000652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND The impact of coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) on geriatric trauma presenting to the emergency department is unknown. OBJECTIVE To examine geriatric trauma emergency department admission trends during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS This retrospective, observational, comparison study was conducted in an academic emergency department in Turkey. Trauma patients 65 years and older who presented to the emergency department within 1 year of March 12, 2020, were included. Patients admitted in the same date range in the previous year were included as the control group. The characteristics of the patients, injured area, and injury mechanisms were compared. RESULTS Geriatric trauma admissions decreased (relative risk = 0.71, odds ratio [OR] = 0.69 [95% confidence interval, CI: 0.62, 0.77], p < .001). According to the type of injury, there was no significant difference in admissions to the emergency department (p = .318). During the pandemic, there was an increase in falls and a decrease in stab wounds and gunshot wounds (p = .001). Multiple trauma (OR = 5.56 [95% CI: 3.75, 8.23], p < .001), fall (OR = 2.41 [95% CI: 1.6, 3.73], p < .001), and-assault related injuries (OR = 4.43 [95% CI: 2.06, 9.56], p < .001) were determined as factors that increased the admissions to the emergency department compared with the prepandemic. CONCLUSION Although geriatric trauma emergency department admissions decreased during the pandemic, those due to falls and assaults increased. Although curfews and social isolation resulted in a decrease in penetrating injuries, assault-related trauma has increased.
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- Hasan Sultanoğlu
- Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Düzce University, Düzce, Turkey
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A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF ASSOCIATED INJURIES IN THE ELDERLY AND YOUTH FOR FACIAL FRACTURES. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2022; 75:1979-1987. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2021.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2020] [Revised: 11/13/2021] [Accepted: 12/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Kalbas Y, Lempert M, Ziegenhain F, Scherer J, Neuhaus V, Lefering R, Teuben M, Sprengel K, Pape HC, Jensen KO. A retrospective cohort study of 27,049 polytraumatized patients age 60 and above: identifying changes over 16 years. Eur Geriatr Med 2021; 13:233-241. [PMID: 34324144 PMCID: PMC8860799 DOI: 10.1007/s41999-021-00546-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2021] [Accepted: 07/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Aim In this study, we establish an overview of changes we observed in demographics of older severe trauma patients from 2002 to 2017. Findings Trauma mechanism, as well as injury pattern, changed over time. We found length of stay and mortality decreased despite an increase in patient age. Message We ascribe this observation mainly to increased use of diagnostic tools and improved treatment algorithms and underline the importance of the implementation of specialized geriatric trauma centers allowing interdisciplinary care. Purpose The number of severely injured patients exceeding the age of 60 has shown a steep increase within the last decades. These patients present with numerous co-morbidities, polypharmacy, and increased frailty requiring an adjusted treatment approach. In this study, we establish an overview of changes we observed in demographics of older severe trauma patients from 2002 to 2017. Methods A descriptive analysis of the data from the TraumaRegister DGU® (TR-DGU) was performed. Patients admitted to a level one trauma center in Germany, Austria and Switzerland between 2002 and 2017, aged 60 years or older and with an injury severity score (ISS) over 15 were included. Patients were stratified into subgroups based on the admission: 2002–2005 (1), 2006–2009 (2), 2010–2013 (3) and 2014–2017 (4). Trauma and patient characteristics, diagnostics, treatment and outcome were compared. Results In total 27,049 patients with an average age of 73.9 years met the inclusion criteria. The majority were males (64%), and the mean ISS was 27.4. The proportion of patients 60 years or older [(23% (1) to 40% (4)] rose considerably over time. Trauma mechanisms changed over time and more specifically low falls (< 3 m) rose from 17.6% (1) to 40.1% (4). Altered injury patterns were also identified. Length-of-stay decreased from 28.9 (1) to 19.5 days (4) and the length-of-stay on ICU decreased from 17.1 (1) to 12.7 days (4). Mortality decreased from 40.5% (1) to 31.8% (4). Conclusion Length of stay and mortality decreased despite an increase in patient age. We ascribe this observation mainly to increased use of diagnostic tools, improved treatment algorithms, and the implementation of specialized trauma centers for older patients allowing interdisciplinary care.
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- Y Kalbas
- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute for Research in Operative Medicine (IFOM), University of Witten/Herdecke, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland.
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El Haddi SJ, Kragel M, Klapper A. Creation of skin grafts from traumatic avulsed skin. BMJ Case Rep 2021; 14:14/7/e239545. [PMID: 34266814 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2020-239545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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As the proportion of geriatric patients increases, so too does the incidence of geriatric trauma. Trauma centres must develop protocols to reduce the risk of complications from injuries in this specialised patient population. From a soft tissue standpoint, open wounds tend to heal slower in these patients and have a significant impact on their quality of life. In this case report, we describe our protocol for managing traumatic skin tears using a combination of traumatic skin grafts and minced expansion grafts with photographic documentation of the healing from significant wounds in an elderly patient involved in a high-energy blunt traumatic injury.
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- Chares E Schmidt School of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida, USA.,Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Delray Medical Center, Delray Beach, Florida, USA
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Alao DO, Cevik AA, Grivna M, Eid HO, Abu-Zidan FM. Epidemiological changes of geriatric trauma in the United Arab Emirates. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e26258. [PMID: 34087916 PMCID: PMC8183772 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000026258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2020] [Revised: 05/18/2021] [Accepted: 05/21/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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ABSTRACT We aimed to study the epidemiological changes in geriatric trauma in Al-Ain City, United Arab Emirates, in the past decade to give recommendations on injury prevention.Trauma patients aged 65 years and above who were hospitalized at Al-Ain Hospital for more than 24 hours or died in the hospital after their arrival regardless of the length of stay were studied. Data were extracted from the Al-Ain Hospital trauma registry. Two periods were compared; March 2003 to March 2006 and January 2014 to December 2017. Studied variables which were compared included demography, mechanism of injury and its location, and clinical outcome.There were 66 patients in the first period and 200 patients in the second period. The estimated annual incidence of hospitalized geriatric trauma patients in Al-Ain City was 8.5 per 1000 geriatric inhabitants in the first period compared with 7.8 per 1000 geriatric inhabitants in the second period. Furthermore, mortality was reduced from 7.6% to 2% (P = 0.04). There was a significant increase in falls on the same level by14.9% (62.1%-77%, P = 0.02, Pearson χ2 test). This was associated with a significant increase of injuries occurring at home (55.4%-78.7% P = 0.0003, Fisher Exact test). There was also a strong trend in the reduction of road traffic collision injuries which was reduced by 10.8% (27.3%-16.5%, P = 0.07, Fisher Exact test).Although the incidence and severity of geriatric trauma did not change over the last decade, in-hospital mortality has significantly decreased over time. There was a significant increase in injuries occurring at homes and in falls on the same level. The home environment should be targeted in injury prevention programs so as to reduce geriatric injuries.
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- David O. Alao
- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, UAE University
- Emergency Department, Al-Ain Hospital
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, UAE University
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- Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, UAE University, Al-Ain
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- Emergency Department, Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital, Abu Dhabi
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, UAE University, Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates
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Influence of Oral Anticoagulation and Antiplatelet Drugs on Outcome of Elderly Severely Injured Patients. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10081649. [PMID: 33924389 PMCID: PMC8069499 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10081649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2021] [Revised: 04/01/2021] [Accepted: 04/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Introduction: Severely injured elderly patients have a poorer prognosis and higher mortality rates after severe trauma compared with younger patients. The aim of this study was to correlate the influence of pre-existing oral anticoagulation (OAC) and antiplatelet drugs (PAI) on the outcome of severely injured elderly patients. Methods: Using a prospective cohort study model over an 11-year period, severely injured elderly patients (≥65 years and ISS ≥ 16) were divided into two groups (no anticoagulation/platelet inhibitors: nAP and OAC/PAI). A comparison of the groups was conducted regarding injury frequency, trauma mechanism, severity of head injuries, and medication-related mortality. Results: In total, 254 out of 301 patients were analyzed (nAP: n = 145; OAC/PAI: n = 109, unknown data: n = 47). The most relevant injury was falling from low heights (<3 m), which led to a significantly higher number of severe injuries in patients with OAC/PAI. Patients with pre-existing OAC/PAI showed a significantly higher overall mortality rate compared to the group without (38.5% vs. 24.8%; p = 0.019). The severity of head injuries in OAC/PAI was also higher on average (AIS 3.7 ± 1.6 vs. 2.8 ± 1.9; p = 0.000). Conclusion: Pre-existing oral anticoagulation and/or platelet aggregation inhibitors are related to a higher mortality rate in elderly polytrauma patients. Low-energy trauma can lead to even more severe head injuries due to pre-existing medication than is already the case in elderly patients without OAC/PAI.
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Halvachizadeh S, Gröbli L, Berk T, Jensen KO, Hierholzer C, Bischoff-Ferrari HA, Pfeifer R, Pape HC. The effect of geriatric comanagement (GC) in geriatric trauma patients treated in a level 1 trauma setting: A comparison of data before and after the implementation of a certified geriatric trauma center. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0244554. [PMID: 33428650 PMCID: PMC7799827 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0244554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2020] [Accepted: 12/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Improvements in life expectancy imply that an increase of geriatric trauma patients occurs. These patients require special attention due to their multiple comorbidity issues. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of the implementation of geriatric comanagement (GC) on the allocation and clinical outcome of geriatric trauma patients. METHODS This observational cohort study aims to compare the demographic development and the clinical outcome in geriatric trauma patients (aged 70 years and older) before and after implementation of a certified geriatric trauma center (GC). Geriatric trauma patients admitted between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010 were stratified to group pre-GC and admissions between January 1, 2018 and December 31, 2018 to Group post-GC. We excluded patients requiring end-of-life treatment and those who died within 24 h or due to severe traumatic brain injury. Outcome parameters included demographic changes, medical complexity (measured by American Society of Anaesthesiology Score (ASA) and Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI)), in-hospital mortality and length of hospitalization. RESULTS This study includes 626 patients in Group pre-GC (mean age 80.3 ± 6.7 years) and 841 patients in Group post-GC (mean age 81.1 ± 7.3 years). Group pre-GC included 244 (39.0%) males, group post-GC included 361 (42.9%) males. The mean CCI was 4.7 (± 1.8) points in pre-GC and 5.1 (± 2.0) points in post-GC (p <0.001). In Group pre-GC, 100 patients (16.0%) were stratified as ASA 1 compared with 47 patients (5.6%) in Group post-GC (p <0.001). Group pre-GC had significantly less patients stratified as ASA 3 or higher (n = 235, 37.5%) compared with Group post-GC (n = 389, 46.3%, p <0.001). Length of stay (LOS) decreased significantly from 10.4 (± 20.3) days in Group pre-GC to 7.9 (±22.9) days in Group post-GC (p = 0.011). The 30-day mortality rate was comparable amongst these groups (pre-GC 8.8% vs. post-GC 8.9%). CONCLUSION This study appears to support the implementation of a geriatric trauma center, as certain improvements in the patient care were found: Despite a higher CCI and a higher number of patients with higher ASA classifications, Hospital LOS, complication rates and mortality did were not increased after implementation of the CG. The increase in the case numbers supports the fact that a higher degree of specialization leads to a response by admitting physicians, as it exceeded the expectable trend of demographic ageing. We feel that a larger data base, hopefully in a multi center set up should be undertaken to verify these results.
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- Sascha Halvachizadeh
- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- University Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Harald Tscherne Research Laboratory, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- University Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Centre on Aging and Mobility, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Waid City Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- University Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Harald Tscherne Research Laboratory, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- University Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Harald Tscherne Research Laboratory, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Are There Any Red Flag Injuries in Severely Injured Patients in Older Age? J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10020185. [PMID: 33430174 PMCID: PMC7825590 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10020185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2020] [Revised: 01/01/2021] [Accepted: 01/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Introduction: Severely injured elderly patients pose a significant burden to trauma centers and, compared with younger patients, have worse prognoses and higher mortality rates after major trauma. The objective of this study was to identify the etiological mechanisms that are associated with severe trauma in elderly patients and to detect which injuries correlate with high mortality in elderly patients. Methods: Using a prospect cohort study model over an 11-year period, severely injured patients (ISS ≥ 16) were divided into two age groups (Group 1: 18–64; Group 2: 65–99 years). A comparison of the groups was conducted regarding injury frequency, trauma mechanism, distribution of affected body parts (AIS and ISS regions) and injury related mortality. Results: In total, 1008 patient were included (Group 1: n = 771; Group 2: n = 237). The most relevant injury in elderly patients was falling from low heights (<3 m) in contrast to traffic accident in young patients. Severely injured patients in the older age group showed a significantly higher overall mortality rate compared to the younger group (37.6% vs. 11.7%; p = 0.000). In both groups, the 30-day survival for patients without head injuries was significantly better compared to patients with head injuries (92.7% vs. 85.3%; p = 0.017), especially analyzing elderly patients (86.6% vs. 58.6%; p = 0.003). The relative risk of 30-day mortality in patients who suffered a head injury was also higher in the elderly group (OR: Group 1: 4.905; Group 2: 7.132). Conclusion: In contrast to younger patients, falls from low heights (<3 m) are significant risk factors for severe injuries in the geriatric collective. Additionally, elderly patients with an ISS ≥ 16 had a significantly higher mortality rate compared to severe injured younger patients. Head injuries, even minor head traumata, are associated with a significant increase in mortality. These findings will contribute to the development of more age-related therapy strategies in severely injured patients.
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Mortality Rate of Geriatric Acetabular Fractures Is High Compared With Hip Fractures. A Matched Cohort Study. J Orthop Trauma 2020; 34:424-428. [PMID: 32168201 DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000001758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Compare acute complication and mortality rates of geriatric patients with acetabular fractures (AFs) matched to hip fractures (HFs). DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. SETTING American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Project. PATIENTS Using Current Procedural Terminology codes, the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Project registry was used to identify all patients ≥60 years from 2011 to 2016 treated for AFs undergoing open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) and HFs (undergoing ORIF, hemiarthroplasty, or cephalomedullary nail). OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS Patient characteristics, comorbidities, functional status, acute complications, and mortality rates were recorded. Patients were matched 1:5 (AF:HF). Chi-square, Fisher exact, and Mann-Whitney U tests were used to compare groups, and multivariable logistic regression was used to compare the risk of complications or death while adjusting for relevant covariates. RESULTS A total of 303 AF patients (age: 78.2 ± 9.2 years/59.7% females/27.1% wall, 28.4% one column and 45.2% 2 columns ORIF) were matched to 1511 HF patients (age: 78.3 ± 9.1 years/60.2% females/37.2% hemiarthroplasty, 16.3% ORIF and 47.4% cephalomedullary nail). Length of stay (8.4 ± 7.1 vs. 6.4 ± 5.9 days) and time to surgery [(TS) 2.3 ± 1.8 versus 1.2 ± 1.4 days] were longer in the AF group (P < 0.01). Unadjusted mortality rates were nonsignificantly higher for AFs versus HFs (6.6% vs. 4.6%, P = 0.14). After covariable adjustment, the risk of mortality was significantly higher for AFs versus HFs (odds ratio: 1.89, 95% confidence interval: 1.07-3.35). CONCLUSION Geriatric AFs pose a significantly higher adjusted mortality risk when compared with HF patients. Strategies to mitigate risk factors in this population are warranted. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Prognostic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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Schaffer KB, Wang J, Nasrallah FS, Bayat D, Dandan T, Ferkich A, Biffl WL. Disparities in triage and management of the homeless and the elderly trauma patient. Inj Epidemiol 2020; 7:39. [PMID: 32654664 PMCID: PMC7358191 DOI: 10.1186/s40621-020-00262-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2020] [Accepted: 05/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Trauma systems are designed to provide specialized treatment for the most severely injured. As populations change, it is imperative for trauma centers to remain dynamic to provide the best care to all members of the community. Methods A retrospective review of all trauma patients treated at one Level II trauma center in Southern CA over 5 years. Three cohorts of patients were studied: geriatric (> 65 years), the homeless, and all other trauma patients. Triage, hospitalization, and outcomes were collected and analyzed. Results Of 8431 patients treated, 30% were geriatric, 3% homeless and 67% comprised all other patients. Trauma activation criteria was met for 84% of all other trauma patients, yet only 61% of homeless and geriatric patients combined. Injury mechanism for homeless included falls (38%), pedestrian/bicycle related (27%) and assaults (24%), often while under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Average length of hospital stay (LOS) was greater for homeless and geriatric patients and frequently attributed to discharge planning challenges. Both the homeless and geriatric groups demonstrated increased complications, comorbidities, and death rates. Conclusions Homeless trauma patients reflect similar challenges in care as with the elderly, requiring additional resources and more complex case management. It is prudent to identify and understand the issues surrounding patients transported to our trauma center requiring a higher level of care yet are under-triaged upon arrival to the Emergency Department. Although a monthly review is done for all under-triaged patients, and geriatric patients are acknowledged to be a cohort continually having delays, the homeless cohort continues to be under-triaged. The admitted homeless trauma patient has similar complex case management issues as the elderly related to pre-existing health issues and challenges with discharge planning, both which can add to longer lengths of hospital stay as compared to other trauma patients. Given the lack of social support that is endemic to both populations, these cohorts represent a unique challenge to trauma centers. Further research into specialized care is required to determine best practices to address disparities evident in the homeless and elderly, and to promote health equity in marginalized populations.
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- Kathryn B Schaffer
- Trauma Service, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, 9888 Genesee Ave., LJ601, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA.
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- Trauma Service, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, 9888 Genesee Ave., LJ601, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA
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- Trauma Service, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, 9888 Genesee Ave., LJ601, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA
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- Trauma Service, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, 9888 Genesee Ave., LJ601, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA
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- Trauma Service, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, 9888 Genesee Ave., LJ601, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA
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- Trauma Service, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, 9888 Genesee Ave., LJ601, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA
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- Trauma Service, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, 9888 Genesee Ave., LJ601, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA
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Sheffy N, Tellem R, Bentov I. Anesthetic Challenges in Treating the Older Adult Trauma Patient: an Update. CURRENT ANESTHESIOLOGY REPORTS 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s40140-020-00378-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Prins JTH, Van Lieshout EMM, Reijnders MRL, Verhofstad MHJ, Wijffels MME. Rib fractures after blunt thoracic trauma in patients with normal versus diminished bone mineral density: a retrospective cohort study. Osteoporos Int 2020; 31:225-231. [PMID: 31828365 PMCID: PMC7010612 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-019-05219-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2019] [Accepted: 10/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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This study aimed to evaluate rib fracture rate as well as rib fracture characteristics after thoracic trauma in patients with normal versus diminished bone mineral density (BMD). A retrospective cohort study of persons aged 50 years or older presenting to the Emergency Department after sustaining blunt thoracic trauma between July 1, 2014, and December 31, 2017, was performed. Patient and trauma characteristics and DXA scan results were collected. Rib fracture rate and characteristics were evaluated on a radiograph and/or CT scan of the thorax. In total, 119 patients were included for analysis. Fifty-eight of them (49%) had a diminished BMD. In the remaining 61, the BMD was normal. The diminished BMD group experienced rib fractures more often than the normal BMD group (n = 43 (74%) versus n = 31 (51%); p = 0.014). Patients with diminished BMD suffered low-energy trauma more frequently than the normal BMD group (21 (36%) versus 11 patients (15%), respectively (p = 0.011)). Rib fracture characteristics such as the median number of rib fractures, concomitant intrathoracic injury rate, and rib fracture type distribution were not different between the groups. The rate of rib fractures after blunt thoracic trauma was significantly higher in patients with diminished BMD than in patients with a normal BMD. Differences in number and location of rib fractures between groups could not be proven. When assessing patients aged 50 years or older presenting to the hospital after substantial blunt thoracic trauma, the presence of diminished BMD should be taken into account and the presence of rib fractures should be investigated with appropriate diagnostic procedures. Diminished bone mineral density (i.e., osteopenia or osteoporosis) is associated with increased fracture risk. This study evaluated if diminished BMD increases the rib fracture risk. Patients with diminished BMD have a higher risk of sustaining rib fractures after substantial blunt thoracic trauma, which implicates a lower threshold for CT imaging of the chest.
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- J T H Prins
- Trauma Research Unit, Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, P.O. Box 2040, 3000 CA, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Trauma Research Unit, Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, P.O. Box 2040, 3000 CA, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Trauma Research Unit, Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, P.O. Box 2040, 3000 CA, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Trauma Research Unit, Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, P.O. Box 2040, 3000 CA, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Trauma Research Unit, Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, P.O. Box 2040, 3000 CA, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Long-term survival and five year hospital resource usage following traumatic brain injury in Scotland from 1997 to 2015: A population-based retrospective cohort study. Injury 2019; 50:82-89. [PMID: 30266290 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2018.09.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2018] [Revised: 08/27/2018] [Accepted: 09/13/2018] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND It is unclear if traumatic brain injury (TBI) results in excess mortality compared with head injury without injury to neural structures (HI). Because TBI populations exhibit significant demographic differences from uninjured populations, to determine the effect of TBI on survival, it is essential that a similarly injured control population be used. We aimed to determine if survival and hospital resource usage differ following TBI compared with HI. METHODS This retrospective population-based cohort study included all 25 319 patients admitted to a Scottish NHS hospital from 1997 to 2015 with TBI. Participants were identified using previously validated ICD-10 based definitions. For comparison, a control group of all 194 049 HI cases was also identified. Our main outcome measures were hazards of all-cause mortality for patients with TBI, compared with those with HI, over the 18-year follow-up period; and odds of mortality at one month post-injury. Number of days spent as inpatients and number of outpatient attendances per surviving month post-injury were used as measures of resource utilisation. RESULTS The adjusted odds ratio for mortality in the first month post-injury for TBI, compared with HI, was 7.12 (95% confidence interval [CI] 6.73-7.52; p < 0.001). For the remaining 18-year study period, the hazards of morality after TBI were 0.93 (CI 0.90-0.96; p < 0.001). During the five-year post-injury period, brain injury was associated with 2.15 (CI 2.10-2.20; p < 0.001) more days spent as inpatient and 1.09 times more outpatient attendances (CI 1.07-1.11; p < 0.001) compared with HI. CONCLUSIONS Although initial mortality following TBI is high, survivors of the first month post-injury can achieve comparable long-term survival to HI. However, this is associated with, and may require, increased utilisation of hospital services in the TBI group.
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