Abstract | STUDY OBJECTIVE: The difficulties in the management of the blunt chest wall trauma patient in the Emergency Department (ED) due to the development of late complications are well recognised in the literature. The aim of this study was to investigate the risk factors for the development of complications in the recovery phase following blunt chest wall trauma. METHODS: A retrospective study was completed in which the medical notes were analysed of all blunt chest wall trauma patients presenting to a large trauma centre in South Wales in 2009 and 2010. Using univariate and multivariable logistic regression analysis, the risk factors for development of complications during the recovery phase following blunt chest wall trauma were investigated. RESULTS: CONCLUSION: A number of risk factors have been presented in this study which should be considered in the management of the blunt chest wall trauma patient. This is the first study in which a number of the risk factors have been investigated and this may provide the basis for further prospective studies.
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Authors | Ceri Elisabeth Battle, Hayley Hutchings, Karen James, Phillip Adrian Evans |
Journal | Injury
(Injury)
Vol. 44
Issue 9
Pg. 1171-6
(Sep 2013)
ISSN: 1879-0267 [Electronic] Netherlands |
PMID | 22695321
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Copyright | Copyright © 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Age Factors
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Anticoagulants
(adverse effects, therapeutic use)
- Chronic Disease
- Female
- Humans
- Logistic Models
- Lung Diseases
(complications)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Retrospective Studies
- Rib Fractures
(complications)
- Risk Factors
- Thoracic Injuries
(complications, etiology)
- Wales
(epidemiology)
- Wounds, Nonpenetrating
(complications, etiology)
- Young Adult
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