Burn Mortality in an Appalachian Referral Center: An Examination of Mortality Prediction Scores in a 13-Year Retrospective Study
Armein Rahimpour,
Nathan Fox,
Grant Kahley
et al.
Abstract:Introduction
Burn injuries have profound implications, prompting the use of various mortality scoring systems. This study aimed to evaluate their effectiveness within our Appalachian burn referral center, which serves as the sole burn center in the state of West Virginia. Given this unique status, understanding the efficacy of mortality scoring systems within our center is crucial for resource allocation and optimizing patient outcomes in our region.
Methods
A retrospective ana… Show more
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