Obesity May Require a Higher Level of Trauma Care: A Propensity-Matched Nationwide Cohort Study
Abstract
Objective Stable patients with less severe injuries are not necessarily triaged to high-level trauma centers according to current guidelines. Obese patients are prone to comorbidities and complications. We hypothesized that stable obese patients with low-energy trauma have lower mortality and fewer complications if treated at Level-I/II trauma centers. Methods: Blunt abdominal trauma (BAT) patients with systolic blood pressures ≥90mmHg, Glasgow...
Paper Details
Title
Obesity May Require a Higher Level of Trauma Care: A Propensity-Matched Nationwide Cohort Study
Published Date
May 5, 2020
Journal
Volume
25
Issue
3
Pages
361 - 369
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