Early Abnormal Vital Signs Predict Poor Outcomes in Normotensive Patients Following Penetrating Trauma

Because trauma patients in class II shock (blood loss of 15%-30% of total blood volume) arrive normotensive, this makes the identification of shock and subsequent prognostication of outcomes challenging. Our aim was to identify early predictive factors associated with worse outcomes in normotensive patients following penetrating trauma. We hypothesize that abnormalities in initial vital signs portend worse outcomes in normotensive patients following penetrating trauma.

Source: Journal of Surgical Research - December 8, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Nathan J. Alcasid, Kian C. Banks, Cynthia J. Susai, Gregory P. Victorino Tags: Acute Care Surgery Source Type: research