Initial Calcium Derangements in Major Trauma and Outcomes

Key Points

• This study aims to investigate the relationship between calcium levels and mortality in trauma patients.
• Cohort study design focusing on trauma patients
• Analysis of calcium levels categorized as hypercalcemia, hypocalcemia, and eucalcemia
• Assessment of blood product consumption based on calcium status
• Hypocalcemia was more common than hypercalcemia among trauma patients.
• Hypercalcemia was linked to increased mortality at all time points.
• Patients with abnormal calcium levels consumed more blood products compared to those with normal levels.

Abstract