Predictors of Mortality Due to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: a Prospective Observational Cohort Study With 1-year Analyses
Jéssica Vaz Gonçalves,
Pedro Henrique Cassaro Lirio,
Lucas Rodrigues Nascimento
et al.
Abstract:Background
Many predictors are associated with higher risks of hospital mortality due to severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). The identification of these predictive factors is important for reducing morbimortality. Thus, the aim of this study was to identify predictors of mortality due to severe TBI in a trauma referral hospital in Brazil.
Methods
A prospective observational cohort study was carried out at a trauma referral hospital. All individuals > 18 years old with severe TBI diagnosis were included. … Show more
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