Articles: trauma.
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Pediatric emergency care · Jul 2024
Obesity as a Risk Factor for Adverse Outcomes After Pedestrian Trauma Accidents in the Pediatric Population.
The aim of the study is to determine whether overweight or obese children are at an increased risk for injury and adverse outcomes following pedestrian motor vehicle accidents. ⋯ Obese and overweight children are at increased risk for higher injury severity scores, severe abdominal injuries, and ICU admission after pedestrian motor vehicle accidents.
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Critical care medicine · Jul 2024
Meta AnalysisThe Efficacy of Low-Titer Group O Whole Blood Compared With Component Therapy in Civilian Trauma Patients: A Meta-Analysis.
To assess if transfusion with low-titer group O whole blood (LTOWB) is associated with improved early and/or late survival compared with component blood product therapy (CT) in bleeding trauma patients. ⋯ These data suggest hemostatic resuscitation with LTOWB compared with CT improves early and late survival outcomes in bleeding civilian trauma patients. The majority of subjects were injured adults; multicenter randomized controlled studies in injured adults and children are underway to confirm these findings.