The long-term outcomes and health-related quality of life of patients following blunt thoracic injury: a narrative literature review

The long-term outcomes and health-related quality of life of patients following blunt thoracic injury: a narrative literature review

Abstract Background Major Trauma remains a leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Blunt Thoracic Injury (BTI) accounts for > 15% of United Kingdom (UK) trauma admissions and is consistently associated with respiratory related complications that include pneumonia and respiratory failu...

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Main Authors: Edward Baker, Andreas Xyrichis, Christine Norton, Philip Hopkins, Geraldine Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
Subjects:
Trauma
Rib fractures
Chest trauma
Quality of life
Patient reported outcomes
Injury
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13049-018-0535-9

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