The outcome in critically ill patients admitted for thoracic trauma – A single center analysis over one year

Abstract

Objective: The main objective of the current study was to examine the outcome of critically ill patients in relation to clinical and thoracic injuries. The secondary objectives were to assess the role of CT in the evaluation of the diaphragm and to provide an analysis of prognostic abilities with respect to diaphragm changes.

Keywords

• thoracic trauma
• critically ill
• intensive care unit
• outcome
• computed tomography