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[ANALYSIS OF A LETHAL OUTCOME RISK AFTER TRAUMA IN HIV-INFECTED PATIENTS IN POLYSYSTEMIC INJURY]

S O Guryev, O S Solovyov, P V Tanasiyenko

    Klinichna Khirurhiia
    |June 2, 2016
    PubMed

    Insights

    Polytrauma in HIV-infected individuals presents unique characteristics, including younger patient age and specific injury mechanisms. However, the risk of death from polysystemic injuries (PSI) is lower compared to the general population.

    Area of Science:

    • Traumatology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Epidemiology

    Context:

    • Polytrauma presents unique challenges in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-infected patients.
    • Understanding clinic-epidemiologic and clinic-nosological characteristics is crucial for this population.

    Purpose:

    • To characterize polytrauma in HIV-infected individuals.
    • To analyze factors influencing outcomes and mortality in this cohort.

    Summary:

    • HIV-infected patients with polysystemic injuries (PSI) are typically younger.
    • Specific trauma environments (e.g., criminal trauma) and injury mechanisms (e.g., falls) are more frequent.
    • Mortality risk is primarily associated with cranial, thoracic, and abdominal injuries.
    • The risk of a lethal outcome in HIV-infected patients with PSI is lower than in a control group, considering age and traumagenesis.

    Impact:

    • Highlights distinct patterns of polytrauma in HIV-infected individuals.
    • Suggests a potentially lower mortality risk in this group compared to non-HIV infected patients.
    • Emphasizes the need for further research into traumatic disease in HIV-positive patients.

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