Fig. 4From: Global changes in mortality rates in polytrauma patients admitted to the ICU—a systematic reviewa Geographical differences in trauma mechanism divided in blunt and penetrating trauma between North America, Asia, Oceania, and Europe. North America showed the highest percentage of penetrating injuries, while Europe has the most blunt injuries. b Cause of mortality per continent. MODS was most prevalent in North America, hemorrhage in Asia, and brain injury in EuropeBack to article page