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Retrospective observational study design auditing the outcomes of cardiac injuries in a single centre
retrospective study over a two-year period. The demographics, injury sustained, clinical physiological parameters, mechanism of injury, injury site and patterns, outcomes and in-hospital mortality description of patients who were admitted at a single centre for further management of their cardiac injuries. Investigations performed, and procedures that were undertaken were also documented. Descriptive statistical analysis was performed. P-value of <0,05 was considered clinically significant.
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| standards clinical management | Other | outcomes seen in cardiac injuries post clincal care |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| List injury patterns | chamber involved | study period (Jan 2018-Dec 2019) |
| List of Mechanisms seen | describe the type of mechanism involved in injury | study period (Jan 2016-Dec 2019) |
| outcomes | overall inhospitable mortality and outcomes | study period (Jan 2016-Dec 2019) |
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Inclusion Criteria: All Priority one penetrating cardiac injuries seen at CMJAH in patients who were 18 years and older -
Exclusion Criteria: Dead on arrival
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Adult patients who sustained a penetrating injury to the heart presenting at a single trauma unit
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Maeyane Moeng | University of Witwatersrand, South Africa | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Charlotte Maxeke Johanneburg Academic Hospital | Johannesburg | Gautheng | 2193 | South Africa |
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