Dulski et al reported risk factors for inpatient mortality of an earthquake victim. These can help to identify a patient who may require more aggressive management.
Earthquake: Haiti 2010
Patients admitted to the hospital were in 2 main categories:
(1) those with traumatic injury
(2) those with exacerbation of a chronic medical condition
Risk factors for inpatient mortality:
(1) age <= 15 years
(2) ICU admission (AOR 7.6 for adult; AOR 7.8 for NICU or pediatric)
(3) cardiorespiratory diagnosis (AOR 8.5)
(4) penetrating injury
A patient who survives hospitalization may have long-term needs.
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