Evaluating the New Injury Severity Score to Predict Outcomes in Adults With Blunt Trauma Injuries

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the accuracy of the New Injury Severity Score NISS in predicting mortality and other outcomes in patients with blunt trauma admitted to the Emergency Department of Kadhimiya Educational Hospital in Iraq. This prospective observational study aims to understand how well NISS predicts death, the need for intensive care, and the length of hospital stay among trauma patients, addressing a research gap in resource-limited healthcare settings. Participants admitted with blunt trauma will be assessed using the NISS score within the first six hours of arrival to the emergency department to ensure accurate trauma evaluation. Their clinical progress, including mortality, need for intensive care, hospital stay duration, and surgical interventions, will be monitored throughout hospitalization, averaging six days. During the study, patients anatomical injuries and physiological parameters will be documented to calculate the NISS. Researchers will track outcomes such as in-hospital mortality and length of hospitalization, with follow-ups at days 7 and 30 after discharge. This study will provide valuable information on the usefulness of NISS in managing blunt trauma in Iraq and contribute to improving trauma care protocols.

Accuracy of the New Injury Severity Score in Evaluating Patients With Blunt Trauma