Severe trauma is one of the leading causes of morbidity, mortality, and disability worldwide. Currently, it is the primary cause of death among individuals under 45 years of age. This disease, considered a "silent pandemic," exhibits heterogeneous physiopathology and unequal geographic distribution in terms of the type of injuries. The prognosis of subjects who have suffered severe trauma is uncertain, especially in patients with traumatic brain injury. The epidemiology of severe trauma has undergone changes in recent years due to the global aging of society, resulting in different populations with older ages and more associated comorbidities. These factors are frequently linked to the use of chronic treatments such as antiplatelet agents or anticoagulants, which could worsen traumatic hemorrhage-the leading preventable cause of death following severe trauma. Despite efforts for primary prevention, such as road safety campaigns and occupational risk prevention, the annual incidence of severe trauma cases worldwide remains high. Enhancing the management of trauma patients would significantly influence the final clinical outcomes. Given the aforementioned, it is of vital importance to understand the local epidemiology of severe trauma for the development of clinical research. This constitutes an effective tool to investigate changes in clinical practices, improve prevention strategies, and determine the global burden of the disease. The hypothesis of the IcuTrauma Project is to create a territorial Registry of adults with severe trauma admitted to the ICU to understand the local epidemiology in Tarragona (Spain). This initiative would facilitate new lines of clinical research aimed at improving outcomes and the quality of care for trauma patients.
Age range
15 Years
Sex
ALL
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Timeframe: Time (in days) between ICU admission date and ICU discharge date