Predictors of mortality after pelvic fractures: a retrospective cohort study from a level one trauma centre in Upper Egypt

ConclusionsThe first 24  hours were confirmed to be critical for survival in pelvic fracture patients. Advancing age, associated soft tissue injury, associated head injury, admission to ICU, and positive FAST examination can serve as reliable predictors for an elevated mortality risk in such patients.
Source: International Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research