Study of Factors Linked to Death in Trauma Patients Admitted to the Intensive Care Unit in Villavicencio, Colombia

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are investigating the factors linked to severe trauma outcomes, including mortality, among patients admitted to intensive care units ICUs in general hospitals across the Colombian Orinoco region. This study focuses on trauma, the leading cause of death and disability in young populations worldwide, often caused by violence and vehicle accidents. By analyzing trauma admissions and comparing them to other ICU admissions, the study aims to identify key predictors of trauma mortality and outcomes. The study involves reviewing ICU discharge records over a two-year period from January 2022 to December 2024 at two hospitals in Villavicencio, Colombia. Patients are grouped into those admitted for trauma-related reasons and those admitted for other diagnoses. The researchers will analyze demographic data, severity scores, and diagnoses to understand differences and factors associated with trauma outcomes. Participants medical records will be examined to assess mortality within 30 days and length of ICU stay. The study will highlight causes of trauma admissions, severity, and outcomes for different trauma types. The goal is to develop a predictive model tailored to the local population to help improve resource allocation, treatment strategies, and potentially reduce mortality and complications. The study extends through 2028 and is observational, reviewing existing hospital data without direct patient intervention.

Mortality of Trauma in the Intensive Care Unit.