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To determine the independent effect of age on in-hospital mortality and early functional recovery among patients suffering from isolated traumatic brain injury.

May 1, 2002Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery

Isolated Traumatic Brain Injury: Age Is an Independent Predictor of Mortality and Early Outcome

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AMAnne C. MosenthalRutgers, The State University of New Jersey RLRobert F. LaveryRutgers, The State University of New Jersey MAMichael AddisSaint Barnabas Medical Center

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Retrospective analysis demonstrates higher mortality and poorer recovery in older adults with isolated traumatic brain injury, highlighting age as an independent risk factor.

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To determine the independent effect of age on in-hospital mortality and early functional recovery among patients suffering from isolated traumatic brain injury.
Conducted a retrospective analysis of 694 adult patients with isolated traumatic brain injury (Abbreviated Injury Scale score ≥ 3) admitted to two Level I trauma centers across a 5-year period.
Compared in-hospital mortality, discharge Glasgow Outcome Scale scores, therapeutic interventions, and complications between elderly (age ≥ 65 years; 22%) and younger cohorts.
In-hospital mortality was twice as high in elderly patients compared to younger counterparts (30% vs. 14%, p < 0.001), a disparity that persisted even in mild-to-moderate injuries (Glasgow Coma Scale 9–15).
Elderly survivors exhibited significantly higher rates of poor functional recovery (Glasgow Outcome Scale 2 or 3) at discharge compared to younger survivors (13% vs. 5%, p < 0.01).
Multivariate analysis established that advanced age and initial Glasgow Coma Scale score independently predict increased mortality.

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Mosenthal et al. (2002) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a70926626a7f98052dd0e33 https://doi.org/10.1097/00005373-200205000-00015

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Retrospective analysis demonstrates higher mortality and poorer recovery in older adults with isolated traumatic brain injury, highlighting age as an independent risk factor.

Isolated Traumatic Brain Injury: Age Is an Independent Predictor of Mortality and Early Outcome

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