Analysis of risk factors for early death following cervical injuries

VernacularTitle:颈椎外伤早期死亡的危险因素分析
Author: Guoxin JIN ; Huan WANG ; Lei LI ; Shaoqian CUI ; Jingzhu DUAN ; Lei ZHANG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Spinal injuries; Cervical vertebrae; Complications; Cause of death
From: Chinese Journal of Trauma 2010;26(8):695-698
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To discuss the complication risk factors for early death after cervical injuries and explore the indication for treatment. Methods A retrospective study was carried out on early death and complications in 419 patients with cervical injuries admitted into our hospital. We observed the relationship of all kinds of complications with cervical cord injury severity and the incidence rate of complications in all patients. Results The respiratory complication was the main cause of early death, accounting for 79.11%. There found complications including hypoalbuminemia ( 85.29% ), hypotension(50%) and hyponatremia ( 35.29% ) in the death patients. Conclusions The existence of complications, especially hypoalbuminemia, can aggravate the original dysfunction and is the risk factor for early death. The early treatment of the dangerous complications could prevent multiple organ failure and early death and provide sound condition for functional recovery.