Major trauma due to suicide attempt: increased workload but not mortality
ConclusionIncidence of suicide attempts among major trauma patients is high. Mean injury severity is higher than in unintended trauma and associated with a prolonged stay on intensive care unit even after adjustment for injury severity and age. Risk-adjusted mortality is not increased. Proportion of patients discharged home or to out-patient rehabilitation is very low. Specialized institutions who offer both, musculoskeletal rehabilitation and psychiatric care are required for rehabilitative treatment after the acute surgical care.
Source: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery - Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
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