Epidemiologic features and outcomes associated with caustic ingestion among adults admitted in intensive care unit from 2013 to 2019: a French national observational study
ConclusionICU admission for severe caustic ingestion is associated with 9.8% mortality and 74% complications. Age > 40 years and SAPS 2 score were independently associated with mortality.
Source: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery - Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
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