Critical care complications in the trauma patient.
Critical care therapy of the multiply injured patient results in multiple potential complications. Nosocomial infections, gastrointestinal complications, and pulmonary complications are reviewed. Complications that are anticipated can often be avoided by prophylactic therapy. Early intervention, once complications have occurred, may result in decreased morbidity and mortality.
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University of California, School of Medicine, San Francisco.
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D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects; D003422:Critical Care; D005402:Fistula / Q000209:etiology; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D009102:Multiple Organ Failure; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology; D018805:Sepsis / Q000209:etiology; D065227:Transfusion Reaction; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000150:complications*