Hospital Risk Factors Affecting Mortality and Morbidity in Polytraumatized Patients and Their Outcome

Abstract

Background: Trauma is the leading cause of mortality among young individuals worldwide. Brain trauma and massive bleeding are the most severe complications of poly trauma. Another important complication is aspiration pneumonia that requires early detection and management. Objectives: The aim of the work was to assess the intra hospital risk factors namely aspiration pneumonia and hypovolemic shock that affecting mortality and morbidity in polytraumatized patients and their outcome as regards hospital mortality and length of stay.