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