CHARRY, José D. et al. Shock index as predictor of mortality in patients with penetrating trauma of the thorax. []. , 30, 1, pp.24-28. ISSN 2011-7582.

Introduction: Trauma has been considered a global public health problem, and one of the most important causes of morbidity and mortality in many countries, including Colombia. The objective of this study was to evaluate the utility of the shock index as predictor for mortality in trauma patients in an emergency room in a Colombian Hospital. Methods:A database of chest trauma patients admitted between January 2013 and December 2013 was built; The variables were evaluated and the results according to shock index was determined, generating a dichotomous variable with two groups: Group A (IS <0.9) and Group B (IS> 0.9); Univariate analysis was performed. Measures of central tendency and dispersion for continuous variables were calculated. Results:A total of 170 patients were taken in the analysis, 76% were found with SI < 0,9, and the other 24% with SI >0,9.For group A the media for age was 32.4 years, for SI was 11.3, and with a mortality after 24 hours of the lesion of 13,2%; for group B the media for age was 35,4 years, for SI was 20,6 and with a mortality after 24 hours of the lesion of 60,9% Conclusions:In trauma patients that arrive to the emergency room with a penetrating trauma in the thorax the SI is a fast and easy tool, by which we can predict the mortality after 24 hours after the lesion, especially in those with SI >0,9.

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