Table 1 Demographics, initial clinical variables, and injury severity with respect to periods
Before the negotiation period (n = 65) | During the negotiation period (n = 29) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
Age | 25 (21–30) | 26 (24–29) | 0.41 |
SBP | 110 (82–134) | 116 (84–131) | 0.98 |
Shock Index | 0.90(0.67–1.3) | 0.92(0.67–1.2) | 0.99 |
HR | 102 (84–120) | 110 (88–120) | 0.58 |
Tachycardia*, n | 38 | 21 | 0.25 |
Hypotension**, n | 22 | 8 | 0.63 |
Mode of transport | |||
Helicopter, n | 53 | 25 | 0.76 |
Ambulance, n | 12 | 4 | 0.76 |
Trauma mechanism | |||
Gunshot rifle, n | 30 | 15 | 0.66 |
Blast injuries, n | 35 | 14 | 0.66 |
Landmine injuries, n | 16 | 9 | 0.61 |
Trauma severity | |||
ISS, median (IQR) | 25 (16–30) | 14 (10–22) | < 0.01 |
ISS > 15, n (%) | 53 (81.5) | 13 (44.8) | < 0.01 |