Characterization of acidosis in trauma patient

Conclusions: A pH ≤ 7.2 is associated with increased mortality. For patients in this range, only the presence of coagulopathy is associated with increased mortality. A pH > 7.2 may be an appropriate treatment goal for acidosis. Further work is needed to identify and target potentially modifiable factors in patients with acidosis such as coagulopathy.

Source: Journal of Emergencies, Trauma and Shock - September 17, 2020 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Gregory S Corwin Kevin W Sexton William C Beck John R Taylor Avi Bhavaraju Benjamin Davis Mary K Kimbrough Joseph C Jensen Anna Privratsky Rotnald D Robertson Source Type: research