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Area of Science:

  • Trauma surgery
  • Obstetrics
  • Public health

Background:

  • Pregnant trauma patients represent an understudied demographic in medical literature.
  • Understanding injury patterns and mortality factors is crucial for enhancing care.
  • Existing research lacks comprehensive data on this specific patient group.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze injury patterns and mortality contributors in pregnant trauma patients.
  • To compare outcomes between pregnant and non-pregnant trauma patients.
  • To identify risk factors for mortality in pregnant trauma cases.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of the 2017 National Trauma Data Bank.
  • Inclusion criteria: Female patients aged 14-49.
  • Statistical analysis included Chi-square, Fisher's exact, t-tests, Mann-Whitney, and logistic regression (P < 0.05 significance).

Main Results:

  • 569 pregnant trauma patients identified (0.54% of women).
  • Overall mortality was not significantly different between pregnant (1.2%) and non-pregnant (2.2%) patients (P = 0.12).
  • Head injuries (AIS head >1) were associated with increased mortality in pregnant patients (4.2% vs. 0.47%, P < 0.01; OR: 3.33).

Conclusions:

  • No increased mortality in pregnant trauma patients after controlling for covariates.
  • Head injuries, blood transfusions, and comorbidities are significant mortality contributors.
  • Further research and multidisciplinary interventions are recommended to improve care for pregnant trauma patients.