Scand J Trauma Resus
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Scand J Trauma Resus · May 2010
Polytrauma in the elderly: predictors of the cause and time of death.
Increasing age and significant pre-existing medical conditions (PMCs) are independent risk factors associated with increased mortality after trauma. Our aim was to review all trauma deaths, identifying the cause and the relation to time from injury, ISS, age and PMCs. ⋯ Elderly patients with minor injuries and PMCs have an increased risk of death relative to their younger counterparts and are more likely to die of medical complications late in their hospital admission.