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Outcome after severe head injury treated by an integrated trauma system. (1/79)
OBJECTIVES: To describe outcome after treatment of severe head injury within an integrated trauma system. METHODS: A retrospective analysis of all patients with severe head injury admitted to the Royal London Hospital by the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) between 1991 and 1994. Type of injury was defined on initial computed tomography of the head and outcomes assessed 12 months after injury using the Glasgow outcome score. RESULTS: 6.5% of HEMS patients had long term severe disability (severe disability or persistent vegetative state on the outcome score); 34.5% made a good recovery. CONCLUSIONS: The concern that a large number of severely disabled long term survivors might result as a consequence of this system of trauma management is not confirmed. The case mix of severity of extracranial injuries in these patients makes comparison with other published series difficult, but these data fit the hypothesis that pre-hospital correction of hypoxia and hypotension after head injury improves outcome. (+info)Use of abdominal computed tomography in blunt trauma: do we scan too much? (2/79)
OBJECTIVES: To determine what proportion of abdominal computed tomography (CT) scans ordered after blunt trauma are positive and the applicability and accuracy of existing clinical prediction rules for obtaining a CT scan of the abdomen in this setting. SETTING: A leading trauma hospital, affiliated with the University of Ottawa. DESIGN: A retrospective cohort study. PATIENTS AND METHODS: All patients with blunt trauma admitted to hospital over a 1-year period having an Injury Severity Score (ISS) greater than 12 who underwent CT of the abdomen during the initial assessment. Recorded data included age, sex, Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score, ISS, type of injuries, number of abdominal CT scans ordered, and scan results. Two clinical prediction rules were found in the literature that identify patients likely to have intra-abdominal injuries. These rules were applied retrospectively to the cohort. The predicted proportion of positive CT scans was compared with the observed proportion, and the sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy were estimated. RESULTS: Of the 297 patients entered in the study, 109 underwent abdominal CT. The median age was 32 years, 71% were male and the median ISS was 24. In only 36.7% (40 of 109) of scans were findings suggestive of intra-abdominal injuries. Application of one of the clinical prediction rules gave a sensitivity of 93.8% and specificity of 25.5% but excluded 23% of patients because of a GCS score less than 11. The second prediction rule tested could be applied to all patients and was highly sensitive (92.5%) and specific (100.0%). CONCLUSIONS: The assessment of the abdomen in blunt trauma remains a challenge. Accuracy in predicting positive scans in equivocal cases is poor. Retrospective application of an existing clinical prediction rule was found to be highly accurate in identifying patients with positive CT findings. Prospective use of such a rule could reduce the number of CT scans ordered without missing significant injuries. (+info)Sequelae after unintentional injuries to children: an exploratory study. (3/79)
GOAL: To determine the frequency and categories of sequelae related to accidental injuries (of all types) in childhood, a prospective follow up study was conducted on a geographically defined population near Paris, France. METHODS: The study concerned all child residents of one health care district, aged under 15 years, and hospitalised in the two public hospitals of the district, and/or transported by mobile emergency units, after an accident, during a one year period (in 1981-82; n = 785). Initial severity was scored using the injury severity score (ISS). Sequelae were defined as established impairments (leading or not to disabilities), identified by physicians, reporting their clinical diagnosis or complaints by the child and/or the family. RESULTS: After a follow up period of 3.6-29.2 months after the accident, six children died and 78 (10%) were lost to follow up. Among the 701 others, 73 (10.4%) presented 80 sequelae, major (limiting daily activities) in 44 children (6.3%), with no gender difference. These increased significantly with age. The main causes of major sequelae were eye injuries and sports related injuries to the limbs. ISS did not correlate well with sequelae, but the maximum abbreviated injury scale appeared to be a better predictor of long term functional prognosis. CONCLUSION: Prospective follow up and population based studies are still needed, especially on children's injuries initially perceived as benign, such as most of the sports related injuries in our study. (+info)Trends in incidence of pediatric injury hospitalizations in Pennsylvania. (4/79)
OBJECTIVES: This study analyzed short-term trends in pediatric injury hospitalizations. METHODS: We used a population-based retrospective cohort design to study all children 15 years or younger who were admitted to all acute care hospitals in Pennsylvania with traumatic injuries between 1991 and 1995. RESULTS: Injuries accounted for 9% of all acute hospitalizations for children. Between 1991 and 1995, admissions of children with minor injuries decreased by 29% (P < .001). However, admissions for children with moderate (P = .69) or serious (P = .41) injuries did not change. CONCLUSIONS: Significant declines in pediatric admissions for minor injuries were noted and may reflect both real reductions in injury incidence and changes in admission practices over the period of the study. (+info)Intracranial pressure monitoring and outcomes after traumatic brain injury. (5/79)
OBJECTIVE: Uncontrolled intracranial hypertension after traumatic brain injury (TBI) contributes significantly to the death rate and to poor functional outcome. There is no evidence that intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring alters the outcome of TBI. The objective of this study was to test the hypothesis that insertion of ICP monitors in patients who have TBI is not associated with a decrease in the death rate. DESIGN: Study of case records. METHODS: The data files from the Ontario Trauma Registry from 1989 to 1995 were examined. Included were all cases with an Injury Severity Score (ISS) greater than 12 from the 14 trauma centres in Ontario. Cases identifying a Maximum Abbreviated Injury Scale score in the head region (MAIS head) greater than 3 were selected for further analysis. Logistic regression analyses were conducted to investigate the relationship between ICP and death. RESULTS: Of 9001 registered cases of TBI, an MAIS head greater than 3 was recorded in 5507. Of these patients, 541 (66.8% male, mean age 34.1 years) had an ICP monitor inserted. Their average ISS was 33.4 and 71.7% survived. There was wide variation among the institutions in the rate of insertion of ICP monitors in these patients (ranging from 0.4% to over 20%). Univariate logistic regression indicated that increased MAIS head, ISS, penetrating trauma and the insertion of an ICP monitor were each associated with an increased death rate. However, multivariate analyses controlling for MAIS head, ISS and injury mechanism indicated that ICP monitoring was associated with significantly improved survival (p < 0.015). CONCLUSIONS: ICP monitor insertion rates vary widely in Ontario's trauma hospitals. The insertion of an ICP monitor is associated with a statistically significant decrease in death rate among patients with severe TBI. This finding strongly supports the need for a prospective randomized trial of management protocols, including ICP monitoring, in patients with severe TBI. (+info)Patterns of injury among drivers hospitalized in Level-I Trauma Centers: have frontal airbags made a difference? (6/79)
This study describes the injuries of drivers discharged from Level-I Trauma Centers between 1995-1997. Differences in the drivers' injuries and outcomes by airbag deployment status and gender were evaluated using Chi 2 and T-tests. Data on 1,065 drivers (66 with airbags, 423 females) were obtained from the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicle and Trauma Registries. Once admitted to trauma centers, drivers with airbags did not differ from drivers without airbags regarding the number, type, clustering, severity or outcome of their injuries. The only exception was that female drivers sustained more fractures to the upper extremities and less injuries to blood vessels and certain traumatic complications (p < 0.05). (+info)Factors influencing pediatric injury in side impact collisions. (7/79)
Side impacts collisions pose a great risk to children in crashes but information about the injury mechanisms is limited. The heights and weights of children vary widely and as a result, the injury patterns may vary across the pediatric age range. This study involves a case series of children in side impact collisions who were identified through Partners for Child Passenger Safety, a large child-focused crash surveillance system. The aim of the current study was to use in-depth crash investigations to identify injury mechanisms to children in side impact collisions. 93 children in 55 side impact crashes were studied. 23% (n = 22) of the children received an AIS > or = 2 (clinically significant) injury. In these 22 children, head (39%), extremity (22%), and abdominal injuries (17%) were the most common significant injuries. The cases revealed that serious injuries occur even in minor crashes. Cases that illustrate body region-specific injury mechanisms are discussed. (+info)Who can give a pediatric trauma history for children injured in bicycle crashes? (8/79)
Emergency Departments are important sites for injury surveillance but the quality of data collected has not been evaluated. This prospective cohort study assessed the ability of various respondents to provide circumstantial information following pediatric bicyclist trauma. A semi-structured survey tool was administered in the Emergency Department of a Level One Pediatric Trauma Center for 448 child bicyclists. The injured child provided more complete information when compared to witnesses and Emergency Medical Services personnel. No one respondent type provided the complete history. To obtain thorough injury circumstantial information, multiple respondents should be interviewed utilizing a semi-structured questionnaire. (+info)The Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) is a standardized system used by healthcare professionals to classify the severity of traumatic injuries. The scale assigns a score from 1 to 6 to each injury, with 1 indicating minor injuries and 6 indicating maximal severity or currently untreatable injuries.
The AIS scores are based on anatomical location, type of injury, and physiological response to the injury. For example, a simple fracture may be assigned an AIS score of 2, while a life-threatening head injury may be assigned a score of 5 or 6.
The AIS is used in conjunction with other scoring systems, such as the Injury Severity Score (ISS) and the New Injury Severity Score (NISS), to assess the overall severity of injuries sustained in a traumatic event. These scores can help healthcare professionals make informed decisions about patient care, triage, and resource allocation.
The Injury Severity Score (ISS) is a medical scoring system used to assess the severity of trauma in patients with multiple injuries. It's based on the Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS), which classifies each injury by body region on a scale from 1 (minor) to 6 (maximum severity).
The ISS is calculated by summing the squares of the highest AIS score in each of the three most severely injured body regions. The possible ISS ranges from 0 to 75, with higher scores indicating more severe injuries. An ISS over 15 is generally considered a significant injury, and an ISS over 25 is associated with a high risk of mortality. It's important to note that the ISS has limitations, as it doesn't consider the number or type of injuries within each body region, only the most severe one.
A wound is a type of injury that occurs when the skin or other tissues are cut, pierced, torn, or otherwise broken. Wounds can be caused by a variety of factors, including accidents, violence, surgery, or certain medical conditions. There are several different types of wounds, including:
* Incisions: These are cuts that are made deliberately, often during surgery. They are usually straight and clean.
* Lacerations: These are tears in the skin or other tissues. They can be irregular and jagged.
* Abrasions: These occur when the top layer of skin is scraped off. They may look like a bruise or a scab.
* Punctures: These are wounds that are caused by sharp objects, such as needles or knives. They are usually small and deep.
* Avulsions: These occur when tissue is forcibly torn away from the body. They can be very serious and require immediate medical attention.
Injuries refer to any harm or damage to the body, including wounds. Injuries can range from minor scrapes and bruises to more severe injuries such as fractures, dislocations, and head trauma. It is important to seek medical attention for any injury that is causing significant pain, swelling, or bleeding, or if there is a suspected bone fracture or head injury.
In general, wounds and injuries should be cleaned and covered with a sterile bandage to prevent infection. Depending on the severity of the wound or injury, additional medical treatment may be necessary. This may include stitches for deep cuts, immobilization for broken bones, or surgery for more serious injuries. It is important to follow your healthcare provider's instructions carefully to ensure proper healing and to prevent complications.
"Trauma severity indices" refer to various scoring systems used by healthcare professionals to evaluate the severity of injuries in trauma patients. These tools help standardize the assessment and communication of injury severity among different members of the healthcare team, allowing for more effective and consistent treatment planning, resource allocation, and prognosis estimation.
There are several commonly used trauma severity indices, including:
1. Injury Severity Score (ISS): ISS is an anatomical scoring system that evaluates the severity of injuries based on the Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS). The body is divided into six regions, and the square of the highest AIS score in each region is summed to calculate the ISS. Scores range from 0 to 75, with higher scores indicating more severe injuries.
2. New Injury Severity Score (NISS): NISS is a modification of the ISS that focuses on the three most severely injured body regions, regardless of their anatomical location. The three highest AIS scores are squared and summed to calculate the NISS. This scoring system tends to correlate better with mortality than the ISS in some studies.
3. Revised Trauma Score (RTS): RTS is a physiological scoring system that evaluates the patient's respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological status upon arrival at the hospital. It uses variables such as Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), systolic blood pressure, and respiratory rate to calculate a score between 0 and 7.84, with lower scores indicating more severe injuries.
4. Trauma and Injury Severity Score (TRISS): TRISS is a combined anatomical and physiological scoring system that estimates the probability of survival based on ISS or NISS, RTS, age, and mechanism of injury (blunt or penetrating). It uses logistic regression equations to calculate the predicted probability of survival.
5. Pediatric Trauma Score (PTS): PTS is a physiological scoring system specifically designed for children under 14 years old. It evaluates six variables, including respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, systolic blood pressure, capillary refill time, GCS, and temperature to calculate a score between -6 and +12, with lower scores indicating more severe injuries.
These scoring systems help healthcare professionals assess the severity of trauma, predict outcomes, allocate resources, and compare patient populations in research settings. However, they should not replace clinical judgment or individualized care for each patient.
Traffic accidents are incidents that occur when a vehicle collides with another vehicle, a pedestrian, an animal, or a stationary object, resulting in damage or injury. These accidents can be caused by various factors such as driver error, distracted driving, drunk driving, speeding, reckless driving, poor road conditions, and adverse weather conditions. Traffic accidents can range from minor fender benders to severe crashes that result in serious injuries or fatalities. They are a significant public health concern and cause a substantial burden on healthcare systems, emergency services, and society as a whole.
Nonpenetrating wounds are a type of trauma or injury to the body that do not involve a break in the skin or underlying tissues. These wounds can result from blunt force trauma, such as being struck by an object or falling onto a hard surface. They can also result from crushing injuries, where significant force is applied to a body part, causing damage to internal structures without breaking the skin.
Nonpenetrating wounds can cause a range of injuries, including bruising, swelling, and damage to internal organs, muscles, bones, and other tissues. The severity of the injury depends on the force of the trauma, the location of the impact, and the individual's overall health and age.
While nonpenetrating wounds may not involve a break in the skin, they can still be serious and require medical attention. If you have experienced blunt force trauma or suspect a nonpenetrating wound, it is important to seek medical care to assess the extent of the injury and receive appropriate treatment.
A Trauma Center is a hospital that has specialized resources and capabilities to provide comprehensive care for severely injured patients. It is a designated facility that has met strict criteria established by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and/or state or regional trauma systems. These criteria include having a dedicated trauma team, available 24/7, with specially trained healthcare professionals who can promptly assess, resuscitate, operate, and provide critical care to patients suffering from traumatic injuries.
Trauma centers are categorized into levels (I-V), based on the resources and capabilities they offer. Level I trauma centers have the highest level of resources and are capable of providing comprehensive care for all types of traumatic injuries, including conducting research and offering education in trauma care. In contrast, lower-level trauma centers may not have the same extent of resources but still provide essential trauma care services to their communities.
The primary goal of a trauma center is to ensure that severely injured patients receive prompt, high-quality care to minimize the risk of complications, reduce long-term disability, and improve overall outcomes.
Craniocerebral trauma, also known as traumatic brain injury (TBI), is a type of injury that occurs to the head and brain. It can result from a variety of causes, including motor vehicle accidents, falls, sports injuries, violence, or other types of trauma. Craniocerebral trauma can range in severity from mild concussions to severe injuries that cause permanent disability or death.
The injury typically occurs when there is a sudden impact to the head, causing the brain to move within the skull and collide with the inside of the skull. This can result in bruising, bleeding, swelling, or tearing of brain tissue, as well as damage to blood vessels and nerves. In severe cases, the skull may be fractured or penetrated, leading to direct injury to the brain.
Symptoms of craniocerebral trauma can vary widely depending on the severity and location of the injury. They may include headache, dizziness, confusion, memory loss, difficulty speaking or understanding speech, changes in vision or hearing, weakness or numbness in the limbs, balance problems, and behavioral or emotional changes. In severe cases, the person may lose consciousness or fall into a coma.
Treatment for craniocerebral trauma depends on the severity of the injury. Mild injuries may be treated with rest, pain medication, and close monitoring, while more severe injuries may require surgery, intensive care, and rehabilitation. Prevention is key to reducing the incidence of craniocerebral trauma, including measures such as wearing seat belts and helmets, preventing falls, and avoiding violent situations.
A brain injury is defined as damage to the brain that occurs following an external force or trauma, such as a blow to the head, a fall, or a motor vehicle accident. Brain injuries can also result from internal conditions, such as lack of oxygen or a stroke. There are two main types of brain injuries: traumatic and acquired.
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is caused by an external force that results in the brain moving within the skull or the skull being fractured. Mild TBIs may result in temporary symptoms such as headaches, confusion, and memory loss, while severe TBIs can cause long-term complications, including physical, cognitive, and emotional impairments.
Acquired brain injury (ABI) is any injury to the brain that occurs after birth and is not hereditary, congenital, or degenerative. ABIs are often caused by medical conditions such as strokes, tumors, anoxia (lack of oxygen), or infections.
Both TBIs and ABIs can range from mild to severe and may result in a variety of physical, cognitive, and emotional symptoms that can impact a person's ability to perform daily activities and function independently. Treatment for brain injuries typically involves a multidisciplinary approach, including medical management, rehabilitation, and supportive care.
Athletic injuries are damages or injuries to the body that occur while participating in sports, physical activities, or exercise. These injuries can be caused by a variety of factors, including:
1. Trauma: Direct blows, falls, collisions, or crushing injuries can cause fractures, dislocations, contusions, lacerations, or concussions.
2. Overuse: Repetitive motions or stress on a particular body part can lead to injuries such as tendonitis, stress fractures, or muscle strains.
3. Poor technique: Using incorrect form or technique during exercise or sports can put additional stress on muscles, joints, and ligaments, leading to injury.
4. Inadequate warm-up or cool-down: Failing to properly prepare the body for physical activity or neglecting to cool down afterwards can increase the risk of injury.
5. Lack of fitness or flexibility: Insufficient strength, endurance, or flexibility can make individuals more susceptible to injuries during sports and exercise.
6. Environmental factors: Extreme weather conditions, poor field or court surfaces, or inadequate equipment can contribute to the risk of athletic injuries.
Common athletic injuries include ankle sprains, knee injuries, shoulder dislocations, tennis elbow, shin splints, and concussions. Proper training, warm-up and cool-down routines, use of appropriate protective gear, and attention to technique can help prevent many athletic injuries.
Spinal cord injuries (SCI) refer to damage to the spinal cord that results in a loss of function, such as mobility or feeling. This injury can be caused by direct trauma to the spine or by indirect damage resulting from disease or degeneration of surrounding bones, tissues, or blood vessels. The location and severity of the injury on the spinal cord will determine which parts of the body are affected and to what extent.
The effects of SCI can range from mild sensory changes to severe paralysis, including loss of motor function, autonomic dysfunction, and possible changes in sensation, strength, and reflexes below the level of injury. These injuries are typically classified as complete or incomplete, depending on whether there is any remaining function below the level of injury.
Immediate medical attention is crucial for spinal cord injuries to prevent further damage and improve the chances of recovery. Treatment usually involves immobilization of the spine, medications to reduce swelling and pressure, surgery to stabilize the spine, and rehabilitation to help regain lost function. Despite advances in treatment, SCI can have a significant impact on a person's quality of life and ability to perform daily activities.
Reperfusion injury is a complex pathophysiological process that occurs when blood flow is restored to previously ischemic tissues, leading to further tissue damage. This phenomenon can occur in various clinical settings such as myocardial infarction (heart attack), stroke, or peripheral artery disease after an intervention aimed at restoring perfusion.
The restoration of blood flow leads to the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and inflammatory mediators, which can cause oxidative stress, cellular damage, and activation of the immune system. This results in a cascade of events that may lead to microvascular dysfunction, capillary leakage, and tissue edema, further exacerbating the injury.
Reperfusion injury is an important consideration in the management of ischemic events, as interventions aimed at restoring blood flow must be carefully balanced with potential harm from reperfusion injury. Strategies to mitigate reperfusion injury include ischemic preconditioning (exposing the tissue to short periods of ischemia before a prolonged ischemic event), ischemic postconditioning (applying brief periods of ischemia and reperfusion after restoring blood flow), remote ischemic preconditioning (ischemia applied to a distant organ or tissue to protect the target organ), and pharmacological interventions that scavenge ROS, reduce inflammation, or improve microvascular function.
A Severity of Illness Index is a measurement tool used in healthcare to assess the severity of a patient's condition and the risk of mortality or other adverse outcomes. These indices typically take into account various physiological and clinical variables, such as vital signs, laboratory values, and co-morbidities, to generate a score that reflects the patient's overall illness severity.
Examples of Severity of Illness Indices include the Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE) system, the Simplified Acute Physiology Score (SAPS), and the Mortality Probability Model (MPM). These indices are often used in critical care settings to guide clinical decision-making, inform prognosis, and compare outcomes across different patient populations.
It is important to note that while these indices can provide valuable information about a patient's condition, they should not be used as the sole basis for clinical decision-making. Rather, they should be considered in conjunction with other factors, such as the patient's overall clinical presentation, treatment preferences, and goals of care.
Multiple trauma, also known as polytrauma, is a medical term used to describe severe injuries to the body that are sustained in more than one place or region. It often involves damage to multiple organ systems and can be caused by various incidents such as traffic accidents, falls from significant heights, high-energy collisions, or violent acts.
The injuries sustained in multiple trauma may include fractures, head injuries, internal bleeding, chest and abdominal injuries, and soft tissue injuries. These injuries can lead to a complex medical situation requiring immediate and ongoing care from a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including emergency physicians, trauma surgeons, critical care specialists, nurses, rehabilitation therapists, and mental health providers.
Multiple trauma is a serious condition that can result in long-term disability or even death if not treated promptly and effectively.
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Traumatic injuries4
- AIS is one of the most common anatomic scales for traumatic injuries. (wikipedia.org)
- CONCLUSIONS: Postacute care following traumatic injuries is essential to recovery. (bvsalud.org)
- The sequelae of traumatic injuries frequently require extensive intervention obligating patients to a complicated recovery process devoid of meaningful nutrition. (bvsalud.org)
- 18 y) who sustained blunt or penetrating traumatic injuries and received PN as part of their hospitalization. (bvsalud.org)
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- Improving the sensitivity and specificity of the abbreviated injury scale coding system. (cdc.gov)
Mortality15
- Injuries are a leading cause of mortality and morbidity. (springer.com)
- The demographic and clinical characteristics and hospital outcomes, including hospital length of stay, complications, and mortality, of these patients were further analyzed according to injury mechanism, injury severity score (ISS), and sex. (tufts.edu)
- Mortality is markedly elevated in trauma patients with TIE but is not associated with mechanism of injury. (tufts.edu)
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI), also known as acquired brain injury, head injury, or brain injury, causes substantial disability and mortality. (medscape.com)
- There was a significant reduction in the mortality of hospitalized motorcycle injured patients despite increased anatomical severity of the head injuries. (researchsquare.com)
- Motorcycle-related injuries had the highest mortality of hospitalized trauma patients in our city, of whom more than 40% had head injuries [6]. (researchsquare.com)
- Even though these are intended to temporarily incapacitate individuals, it is often encountered that kinetic impact projectiles can cause penetration, severe injuries, permanent disabilities and even mortality. (journaltocs.ac.uk)
- Abstract: Our objective was to analyze the contribution of acute kidney injury (AKI) to the mortality of isolated TBI patients and its associated risk factors. (unican.es)
- Falls are the leading cause of injury-related morbidity and mortality worldwide, but fall injury circumstances differ by age. (biomedcentral.com)
- Falls follow road traffic accidents as the second leading cause of injury-related mortality worldwide (World Health Organization 2014 ). (biomedcentral.com)
- Among children, fall injury-related mortality is rare, but rates of hospitalization and visits to the emergency department are high (Lee et al. (biomedcentral.com)
- The aim of this study was to assess the effect of Vitamins C and E on mortality, intensive care unit (ICU) length of stay, and Glasgow Outcome Scale-Extended (GOS-E) score of traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
- Measuring firearm injury by mortality underestimates its impact, as most victims survive to discharge. (bvsalud.org)
- PN patients had higher injury severity scores (ISSs), more intensive care unit days, longer hospitalizations, and increased mortality compared to non-PN patients. (bvsalud.org)
- The ability to predict outcome from trauma (ie, mortality) is perhaps the most fundamental use of injury severity scoring, a use that arises from the patient's and the family's desires to know the prognosis. (medscape.com)
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- The AIS is the basis for the Injury Severity Score (ISS), which is the most widely used measure of injury severity in patients with trauma. (medscape.com)
- Although, decisions for individual patients should never be based solely on a statistically derived injury severity score, scoring systems can nonetheless serve to estimate quantitatively the level of acuity of injured patients that are applied to adjustments in hospital outcome assessments. (medscape.com)
- Injury severity scoring is indispensable in stratifying patients into comparable groups for prospective clinical trials. (medscape.com)
- In this retrospective cohort study, patients who presented to the UC San Diego Health Trauma Center for injuries from falling at the border wall between 2016 and 2021 were considered. (thejns.org)
- To discover if there is a significant difference in the pattern and severity of injury sustained during falls in patients who have consumed alcohol and those who have not. (bmj.com)
- Goal-oriented management of traumatic brain injury (TBI) can save the lives and/or improve the long-term outcome of millions of affected patients worldwide. (nih.gov)
- Methods: Patients with TIE from 2010-2015 were identified in the NTDB by the Abbreviated Injury Scale. (tufts.edu)
- Patients with at least one Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) ≥3 or AIS 2 injuries within two AIS body regions were included. (ajol.info)
- Patients were divided into two groups depending on the severity of injury to the head, chest or abdomen. (ajol.info)
- We aimed to study the impact of these changes on the incidence, pattern, injury severity, and outcome of hospitalized motorcycle-related injured patients in Al-Ain City, United Arab Emirates. (researchsquare.com)
- Hereby we aim to study the impact of the trauma system development on the incidence, injury pattern and severity, and outcome of hospitalized motorcycle injured patients in Al-Ain City, United Arab Emirates. (researchsquare.com)
- Patients admitted only for comfort care and those with injuries thought to be terminal and irreversible were excluded from the analysis. (the-hospitalist.org)
- Next, Dr. Trust and his associates conducted a subgroup analysis of 300 patients admitted to the ICU (28%) and 766 (72%) admitted to the surgical ward who had all-system Abbreviated Injury Scale scores of less than 3, no hypotension on admission, and a Glasgow Coma Scale of 14 or greater. (the-hospitalist.org)
- MELBOURNE - "Given the cost and risks associated with a vena cava filter, our data suggest that there is no urgency to insert the filter in patients who can be treated with prophylactic anticoagulation within 7 days after injury," the investigators wrote. (the-hospitalist.org)
- In the present study, we designed a prospective, randomized, controlled trial to clarify the effect of decompressive craniectomy in severe traumatic brain injury patients with mass lesions. (biomedcentral.com)
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI) directly affects the survival of patients and can cause long-term sequelae. (jtraumainj.org)
- The findings confirmed that overall TBI patients and patients with isolated brain injury had improved treatment results and emergency care through the operation of a trauma center in a tertiary general hospital. (jtraumainj.org)
- This finding suggests that patients with head injury account for a large proportion of patients treated at trauma centers. (jtraumainj.org)
- The distribution of injuries by severity, percentage of ED visits that result in admission to the same hospital, and total costs for admitted patients are also presented. (ahrq.gov)
- Patients younger than 30 years accounted for 48 percent of all injury-related ED visits, with pediatric patients (younger than 18 years) accounting for over one-quarter of all injury-related ED visits (figure 1). (ahrq.gov)
- Across all injuries, seven percent of patients were admitted to the hospital after treatment in the ED. (ahrq.gov)
- Injuries with the highest costs for patients treated in the ED and then admitted to the hospital were falls ($9.2 billion), motor vehicle accidents ($5.1 billion), and poisoning ($1.8 billion). (ahrq.gov)
- METHODS: Using the 2019 Trauma Quality Improvement Program database, we identified GSW patients with Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) = 1-3. (bvsalud.org)
- Therefore, decisions for individual patients should never be based solely on a statistically derived injury severity score. (medscape.com)
Glasgow Coma1
- Special regard in the examination was given to Glasgow coma scale, a precise anatomical description of injuries, results of investigations and treatment were recorded. (bmj.com)
Anatomical4
- The Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) is an anatomical-based coding system created by the Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine to classify and describe the severity of injuries. (wikipedia.org)
- The score describes three aspects of the injury using seven numbers written as 12(34)(56).7 Type Location Severity Each number signifies 1- body region 2- type of anatomical structure 3,4- specific anatomical structure 5,6- level 7- Severity of score Abbreviated Injury Score-Code is on a scale of one to six, one being a minor injury and six being maximal (currently untreatable). (wikipedia.org)
- The mechanism and anatomical region of the injury were registered and an injury severity score (ISS), revised trauma score (RTS) and probability of survival score were calculated. (tidsskriftet.no)
- The Abbreviated Injury Scale(AIS) is an anatomical scoring system first introduced in 1969. (oregonaero.com)
CONCLUSIONS1
- CONCLUSIONS: PN use following traumatic injury is rarely required. (bvsalud.org)
Severe traumatic brain3
- For cases of severe traumatic brain injury, during primary operation, neurosurgeons usually face a dilemma of whether or not to remove the bone flap after mass lesion evacuation. (biomedcentral.com)
- This study will provide evidence to optimize primary decompressive craniectomy application and assess outcomes and risks for mass lesions in severe traumatic brain injury. (biomedcentral.com)
- Severe traumatic brain injury (STBI) is a major cause of death in young adults in developed countries [ 1 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
Motor vehicle crashes2
- The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is an independent, nonprofit scientific and educational organization dedicated to reducing deaths, injuries and property damage from motor vehicle crashes through research and evaluation and through education of consumers, policymakers and safety professionals. (iihs.org)
- 1 More Americans aged 1-44 years die from injuries such as motor vehicle crashes, falls, or homicides than from any other cause, including cancer, HIV, or influenza. (ahrq.gov)
Score5
- A universally accepted injury aggregation function has not yet been proposed, though the injury severity score and its derivatives are better aggregators for use in clinical settings. (wikipedia.org)
- Functional capacity index Injury severity score Gennarelli, Thomas A. (wikipedia.org)
- We compared clinical and predicted immediate and long term outcomes (as defined by the Abbreviated Injury Score (AIS) and the Functional Capacity Index (pFCI), respectively). (nih.gov)
- Skademekanisme og anatomisk region for skade ble registrert og Injury Severity Score (ISS), Revised Trauma Score (RTS) og sannsynlighet for overlevelse ble beregnet. (tidsskriftet.no)
- Daarnaast vielen er 17.636 ernstig gewonden met een zogeheten Maximum Abbreviated Injury Score (MAIS) van 2 of meer. (swov.nl)
Outcomes3
- Assessing outcomes objectively is challenging, but the evolution of injury severity scoring systems with sufficient precision and reproducibility now permits trauma centers to compare their processes and outcomes, facilitating identification of best practices that form the foundations of quality improvement programs. (medscape.com)
- Blast injury emerged as a primary source of morbidity among US military personnel during the recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, and led to an array of adverse health outcomes. (biomedcentral.com)
- The present study examined the effects of religion and spirituality practices and beliefs on emotional and psychological outcomes among professional athlete with anterior cruciate ligaments (ACL) injury. (scirp.org)
20183
- Methods This was an observational study using records with injury dates in 2018 from the registries at both hospitals. (bmj.com)
- The resulting National Strategy for Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases 2014-2018 aimed to prevent or delay the onset of NCDs, including road injuries, and related complications, and to improve the management of NCDs, thus enhancing the quality of life of the Afghan population. (who.int)
- Data on accidental fall injuries (hereafter: fall injuries) occurring in January 2015-June 2018 were extracted from the Shenkursk Injury Registry ( N = 1551) and categorized by age group (0-6, 7-17, 18-59, and 60+ years). (biomedcentral.com)
19691
- In 1969, researchers developed the Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) to grade the severity of individual injuries. (medscape.com)
Blunt2
- Abstract To effectively assess the injury risk of the blunt impact of the SIR-X sponge grenade on the human thorax, in this paper, we used a numerical simulation technique to test the non-lethal kinetic energy projectiles that blunt impact on the Hybrid III 50th dummy model. (journaltocs.ac.uk)
- or died in the ED). ED visits for injury are described based on the external cause of injury (e.g., falls, transport related, poisoning, burns, drowning, other blunt injuries). (ahrq.gov)
Crashes4
- In 2016, WHO estimated that the death rate in Afghanistan due to road traffic injuries was 15.1 per 100 000 population, with road traffic crashes accounting for a sizeable proportion of injury-related deaths - 24% and 18% of male and female injury-related fatalities, respectively. (who.int)
- The U.S. Department of Transportation reported that 328 crashes involving school buses, defined as resulting in a fatality, bodily injury requiring immediate medical attention away from the scene, or at least one of the involved vehicles being towed, occurred from 2013 through 2015. (stnonline.com)
- Those unlucky cyclists also endured 63 percent worse head traumas, which the researchers attributed to the fact that SUVs crashes were more than twice as likely to cause 'ground impact' injuries - or, in plain language, to knock cyclists off their bikes completely and onto the pavement, causing a second impact that can be even more damaging than the initial contact with the car itself. (streetsblog.org)
- Introduction:] A large number of road users involved in road traffic crashes recover from their injuries, but some of them never recover fully and suffer from some kind of permanent disability. (hbz-nrw.de)
20191
- 2019)) that acceleration and ICP of the head play an important role in causing mild and moderate brain injuries. (researchgate.net)
Deaths4
- The following is an overview of all combat-related injuries and deaths among Norwegian soldiers in the period from 2002 to 2010. (tidsskriftet.no)
- There were 45 injury incidents with nine deaths among 42 soldiers. (tidsskriftet.no)
- The injury mechanism behind seven of the deaths was an improvised explosive device (IED). (tidsskriftet.no)
- The new Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030 has the ambitious target of preventing at least 50% of road traffic deaths and injuries by 2030. (who.int)
Mechanism of injury1
- Of the 105 cases for which the mechanism of injury was specified, 100 (95%) involved riders who struck their heads either on the ground or a nearby object after falling from the horse, four (4%) who were kicked or rolled on by the horse after falling from the horse, and one (1%) who fell to the ground after his head struck a pole while riding. (cdc.gov)
Sequelae3
- Advances in combat casualty care, medical transport, and personal protective equipment led to a greater survivability from wounds, and the US Military Health System subsequently faced a growing number of service members and veterans with injury-related sequelae [ 3 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
- As such, traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a disease that can pose a significant threat to life and has a high possibility of causing life-long functional sequelae after an accident [ 3 ]. (jtraumainj.org)
- Among the 106 survivors of riding-associated TBIs, 84 (79%) had one or more indicators of brain injury severity: 67 (63%) had loss of consciousness, 49 (46%) had posttraumatic amnesia, and 14 (13%) had persistent neurologic sequelae on discharge from the hospital (e.g., seizures or cognitive, hearing, vision, speech, and/or motor impairment). (cdc.gov)
Specific injuries2
- In other settings such as automotive design and occupant protection, MAIS is a useful tool for the comparison of specific injuries and their relative severity and the changes in those frequencies that may result from evolving motor vehicle design. (wikipedia.org)
- The specific injuries resulting from blasts are numerous. (biomedcentral.com)
Serious injuries3
- Abstract During the last decades, there has been an increase in the development and use of kinetic energy non-lethal projectiles, mainly because of their ability to neutralise without inflicting serious injuries. (journaltocs.ac.uk)
- Fall injuries in preschool-aged children most often occur at home, and the most serious injuries are caused by falls on stairs, from furniture, and from playground equipment (Pickett et al. (biomedcentral.com)
- The results indicate that the more serious injuries and fatalities are sustained by those ejected from the car, with ejection occurring most often through the side glass area. (trb.org)
Accidents3
- This biomechanical analysis investigates the different kinds of injury mechanisms leading to traumatic aortic injuries in todays traffic accidents and how the way of traffic participation affects the frequency of those injuries over the years. (hbz-nrw.de)
- Results show that traumatic aortic injuries are mainly observed in high-speed accidents with high body deceleration and direct load force to the chest. (hbz-nrw.de)
- While cyclists and pedestrians are known to be at significant risk for severe injuries when exposed to road traffic accidents (RTAs) involving trucks, little is known about RTA injury risk for truck drivers. (hbz-nrw.de)
Abstract1
- Abstract: Introduction: Traumatic injury of the esophagus (TIE) is rare, and the existing literature is limited. (tufts.edu)
Methods1
- Methods: A sample of professional athletes (n = 50) with ACL injury and prior to surgery participated in this study. (scirp.org)
Linear Acceleration1
- Peak linear acceleration (PLA) and head injury criterion (HIC)-based Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) = 4 brain injury risk were determined and compared across helmets and impact configurations using analysis of variance.Other impact characteristics such as duration, effective liner stiffness, and energy dissipated were also calculated from acceleration data. (iihs.org)
Prevalence6
- A 4-item, 1-minute version of the Household Water Insecurity Experiences (HWISE-4) Scale has proven useful for understanding the prevalence of household water insecurity experiences when limited resources preclude the use of the HWISE-12 Scale. (iwaponline.com)
- Herein, we tested the validity of an analogous four-item version of the Individual Water Insecurity Experiences Scale (IWISE-4) for measuring the prevalence of individual water insecurity when limited resources prevent implementation of the IWISE-12 Scale. (iwaponline.com)
- An IWISE-4 cut-point of ≥4 provided the closest approximation of water insecurity prevalence as predicted by the IWISE-12 scale (cut-point ≥12), correctly classifying 87.1-98.5% of adults across countries, and was similarly associated with water quality dissatisfaction, a measure of construct validity. (iwaponline.com)
- Although the IWISE-4 Scale cannot measure the severity of water insecurity, the IWISE-4 provides suitable and cross-country equivalent estimates of the prevalence of individual water insecurity. (iwaponline.com)
- We evaluated a 4-item version of the 12-item Individual Water Insecurity Experiences (IWISE) Scale for estimating water insecurity prevalence. (iwaponline.com)
- The IWISE-4 Scale is a suitable, cross-country equivalent instrument for estimating prevalence of water insecurity. (iwaponline.com)
Prevention and control3
- The department is also responsible for managing the prevention and control of road traffic injuries. (who.int)
- COCA is excited to partner with CDC's National Center for Injury Prevention and Control to offer this call series on CDC Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic pain. (cdc.gov)
- She is the Deputy Associate Director for Science in the Division of Unintentional Injury Prevention and Control at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (cdc.gov)
Classification1
- Effective coding systems for example, International Classification of Diseases (ICD-9-CM) and Abbreviated Injury Scaling (AIS) aid in standardisation of the terms, whereas backend spreadsheets and calculators help in storage, collation and analysis of the data. (bmj.com)
Outcome3
- Researchers use multiple independent variables (eg, age, injury severity) to predict the dependent variable (or outcome). (medscape.com)
- Scope Information about patient demographics, injury location, injury date and time, external causes of injury, injury modifiers, mode of transport, ED/hospital assessment and treatment, final diagnosis, disposition and outcome can be recorded. (bmj.com)
- Advantages The registry could be used for hospital based injury surveillance, trauma outcome research and public policy interventions. (bmj.com)
Morbidity4
- To demonstrate the impact of psychological morbidity 1 month post-injury on subsequent post-injury quality of life (HRQoL) in a general injury population in the UK to inform development of trauma care and rehabilitation services. (springer.com)
- Psychological morbidity and HRQoL (EQ-5D-3L) were measured at recruitment and 1, 2, 4 and 12 months post-injury. (springer.com)
- Multilevel logistic regression explored relationships between psychological morbidity 1 month post-injury and MID in HRQoL over the 12 months after injury. (springer.com)
- The aim of this study was therefore to demonstrate the impact of psychological morbidity one month post-injury on subsequent quality of life in a general injury population in the UK to inform development of trauma care and rehabilitation services. (springer.com)
Incidence3
- The alcohol group had a higher incidence of head injuries (46 (48%) versus 22 (9%)) with a lower incidence of limb injuries (39 (39%) versus 183 (76%)) than the no alcohol group. (bmj.com)
- The incidence of motorcycle injuries dropped by 37.1% over the studied period. (researchsquare.com)
- The incidence of motorcycle injuries in our city dropped by almost 40% over the last 15 years. (researchsquare.com)
Mechanisms1
- Purpose This study aimed to investigate the role of neck muscle activity and neck damping characteristics in traumatic brain injury mechanisms. (researchgate.net)
Pattern and severity3
- To determine how pattern and severity of injury correlates with blood alcohol concentration. (bmj.com)
- This study compares the pattern and severity of injury in those that have taken alcohol with those who have not. (bmj.com)
- The study compares pattern and severity of injury with blood alcohol concentration within the alcohol group. (bmj.com)
Thoracic2
- To study the relationship between severity of injury of the lower limb and severity of injury of the head, thoracic, and abdominal regions in frontal-impact road traffic collisions. (ajol.info)
- According to the Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS), these deflections would mostly lead to non-fatal thoracic injuries from moderate to severe, in agreement with the autopsy report of the Dyatlov-incident criminal investigation. (boingboing.net)
Often associated with severe2
- Alcohol related falls are more often associated with severe craniofacial injury. (bmj.com)
- These are often associated with severe additional injuries, e.g. the head and a very high overall trauma severity (polytrauma). (hbz-nrw.de)
Committee2
- Since its introduction, by the Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine (AAAM) International Injury Scaling Committee (IISC), the parent organization of the AIS modified the AIS, most recently in 2005 (AIS-2005). (medscape.com)
- The AIS is monitored by a scaling committee of the Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine. (oregonaero.com)
Treatment of injuries2
- Introduction A functionally active and well organised electronic trauma registry (ETR) can assist in addressing important issues about the prevention and treatment of injuries at hospital and regional level. (bmj.com)
- In addition, the treatment of injuries places an enormous burden on hospital emergency departments (EDs) and trauma care systems. (ahrq.gov)
Objective3
- The ability to predict survival after trauma is perhaps the most fundamental use of injury severity scoring, Furthermore, injury severity scoring can provide objective correlations with resource utiliziation such as length of stay and costs of treatment, as well as inform clinical decisions regarding management of injuries of specific severity. (medscape.com)
- The risk factor literature for PTSD has conceptualized life threat in terms of objective aspects, i.e., physical injury, and subjective aspects, i.e., perceived life threat. (auburn.edu)
- More recently, physicians suggested that injury severity scoring can provide objective information for end-of-life decision-making and resource allocation. (medscape.com)
Severity scores1
- A systematic history and examination permitted calculation of injury severity scores as per abbreviated injury scale update 1998. (bmj.com)
Crush injury1
- An AIS-Code of 9 is used to describe injuries for which not enough information is available for more detailed coding, e.g. crush injury to the head. (wikipedia.org)
Impact8
- The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of the US-Mexico border wall height extension on traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and related costs. (thejns.org)
- Injury statistics have found the most common accident situation to be an oblique impact. (researchgate.net)
- Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI, also known as concussion) caused by the head impact is a crucial global public health problem, but the physics of mTBI is still unclear. (researchgate.net)
- However, data regarding head acceleration, ICP, and associated injuries is sparse in ballistic impact literature. (researchgate.net)
- Occupants who sustain a greater severity of injury to the lower limb in a frontal-impact collision are likely to be spared from a greater severity of head injury. (ajol.info)
- Risk of severe brain injury varied widely between helmets at the standard impact velocity, whereas the common, lower severity impacts produced PLAs associated with concussion. (iihs.org)
- The main observed load vector is from caudal-ventral and from ventral solely, but also force impact from left and right side and in roll-over events with chest compression lead to traumatic aortic injuries. (hbz-nrw.de)
- 2 Non-fatal injuries can have physical and financial consequences that impact the lives of individuals and their families. (ahrq.gov)
Fractures1
- Femoral fractures are an injury commonly seen in the emergency room. (biomedcentral.com)
Populations1
- Similarly, this technique can be used retrospectively to identify and control for differences in baseline injury severity between patient populations. (medscape.com)
Ranking the severity1
- Since then, it has been revised and updated against survival so that it now provides a reasonably accurate way of ranking the severity of injury. (oregonaero.com)
Survival1
- Catastrophic injuries that make survival unlikely (e.g. (uci.edu)
Surgical1
- Severe primary injury and exasperate condition necessitate emergent surgical intervention. (biomedcentral.com)
Occupants1
- Comparing the past 40 years aortic injuries shift from unprotected car occupants to today's unprotected vulnerable road users like pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists. (hbz-nrw.de)
Head injury3
- The severity of both limb and head injury is greater and correlates directly with blood alcohol concentration. (bmj.com)
- Injury estimation employed Head Injury Criterion, Brain Injury Criterion, and maximum principal strain. (researchgate.net)
- The backward likelihood logistic regression model defining independent factors affecting severity of head injuries was highly significant (p =0.01, nagelkerke r square = 0.1) severity of lower limb injuries was the only significant factor (p=0.013) having a negative correlation with head injury (Odds ratio of 0.64 (95% CI: 0.45-0.91). (ajol.info)
Concussion1
- See Pediatric Concussion and Other Traumatic Brain Injuries , a Critical Images slideshow, to help identify the signs and symptoms of TBI, determine the type and severity of injury, and initiate appropriate treatment. (medscape.com)
Chest2
- Backward likelihood logistic regression models were used to define significant factors affecting the severity of head, chest or abdominal injuries. (ajol.info)
- Therefore, all injuries to the chest should be regarded as potentially life threatening. (journaltocs.ac.uk)
Trauma care2
- Perhaps the most important role for injury severity scoring is in trauma care research. (medscape.com)
- This is attributed to improvements in the trauma care system, including injury prevention and prehospital care. (researchsquare.com)
Median1
- The Saudi cohort was younger, the median age being 36 years compared with 50 years, with 51% of injuries caused by road traffic incidents. (bmj.com)
Participants3
- The aim of this study was to determine the influence of a dedicated training course on the ability of participants to assign correct codes and their inter-observer agreement using the Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS98). (eur.nl)
- Twelve participants followed a one-day training course in injury coding. (eur.nl)
- Participants completed Brief Cope Inventory (BCI) and Depression Anxiety & Stress Scale (DASS 21). (scirp.org)
Study8
- This study emphasises the benefit of training in injury coding. (eur.nl)
- Characterization of injury severity is crucial to the scientific study of trauma, yet the actual measurement of injury severity began only 50 years ago. (medscape.com)
- Multicentre cohort study of 16-70-year-olds admitted to 4 UK hospitals following injury. (springer.com)
- Review of the literature demonstrated a Finnish study by Honkanen 1 and an American study by Hingson 2 investigating alcohol related falls although there has been more research on the effect of alcohol on general brain injury. (bmj.com)
- The present study described blast-related injury profiles with varying QOL levels that may indicate the need for integrated health services. (biomedcentral.com)
- We have previously shown that the maturity of our trauma system, including prehospital and hospital care and injury prevention reduced trauma death, but we did not study its effects on motorcycle-related injuries [16]. (researchsquare.com)
- Just like pedestrians, bicyclists who are struck by SUV drivers endure significantly more severe injuries - particularly to the head - than those struck by the drivers of smaller cars, according to a new study that adds to a mountain of evidence that regulators should do more to rein in deadly vehicles that are increasingly dominating U.S. roads. (streetsblog.org)
- The study includes penetrative and non-penetrative impacts of different kinds of projectiles (rubber bullet, plastic bullet, bean bag, flashball, FN303) in order to be able to comprehend the injury potential of these projectiles and to provide an insight into real shooting conditions. (journaltocs.ac.uk)
Years5
- Introduction The burden of injury in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has increased in recent years, but the country has lacked a consistent methodology for collecting injury data. (bmj.com)
- A robust body of literature now exists on blast injury, with most research conducted in the last 15 years. (biomedcentral.com)
- Homestead lands or areas near a dwelling were the most typical fall injury sites in the age groups 18-59 and 60+ years (31 and 33%, respectively). (biomedcentral.com)
- Most frequently, fall injury circumstances in these groups involved slipping on ice-covered surfaces (32% in 18-59 years, 37% in 60+ years). (biomedcentral.com)
- 48 percent of injury-related ED visits involved individuals younger than 30 years. (ahrq.gov)
Disability2
- Disability Rating Scale (DRS). (medscape.com)
- in addition, approximately 80,000 persons who survive TBI incur some loss of function, residual disability, and increased medical-care needs because of these injuries (3). (cdc.gov)
Improving1
- Identifying and managing these problems, ensuring adequate pain control and facilitating social functioning are key elements in improving HRQoL post-injury. (springer.com)
Retrospectively1
- A reduction in EQ-5D compared to retrospectively assessed pre-injury levels of at least 0.074 was taken as the minimal important difference (MID). (springer.com)
Scores1
- Depression and anxiety scores 1 month post-injury were independently associated with subsequent MID in HRQoL. (springer.com)
Brain injury4
- Traumatic brain injury. (nih.gov)
- PLA ranged from 78 to 169 g at 3.4 m/s (0-2% AIS = 4 brain injury risk) and 165-432 g (10-100% risk) at 6.2 m/s. (iihs.org)
- In 1992, on the basis of a series of cross-sectional studies using neurological examinations, neuropsychological tests, computer tomography scanning, and electroencephalography in active and older retired Norwegian football players, Tysvaer proposed that, as seen in boxing, heading in football could lead to chronic brain injury. (bmj.com)
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an acute injury to the skull caused by external sources that can be classified into mild, moderate, and severe according to the patient's condition. (surgicalneurologyint.com)