title: An audit of trauma deaths in Newcastle upon Tyne.
abstract: The TRISS methodology was applied to identify unexpected trauma deaths during a one-year period. Out of a total of 104 deaths, 50 were hospital deaths (M = 0.6837). Twelve (27%) of these deaths were judged to be unexpected, ie, had a probability of survival (Ps) > or = 0.50 (Z = +4.80). Those deaths deemed to be unexpected were subject to further analysis. The implications of these findings are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Accident and Emergency Department, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne.
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authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Sen
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authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Maitra
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004739:England; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008485:Medical Audit; D008875:Middle Aged; D015599:Trauma Severity Indices; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000401:mortality*