作者: Frederick A. Moore , Angela Sauaia , Ernest E. Moore , James B. Haenel , Jon M. Burch
DOI: 10.1097/00005373-199604000-00001
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摘要: To better define the epidemiology of postinjury multiple organ failure (MOF), we prospectively evaluated 457 high-risk trauma patients who survived more than 48 hours. Overall, 70 (15%) developed MOF. In 27 (39%) patients, occurrence was early, while in 43 (61%) presentation delayed. At presentation, early MOF had cardiac dysfunction, late greater hepatic failure. Indices shock were critical risk factors for MOF, advanced age important While and a similar high incidence major infections, these appeared to be precipitating Finally, mortality is similar, appear succumb faster. conclusion, remains significant challenge appears present at least two patterns (i.e., versus late). Better understanding relative roles dysfunctional inflammation infections may facilitate development new strategies prevention treatment morbid syndrome.