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Table 4 Presenting physiology of patients requiring HEMS-specific interventions for penetrating torso injuries

From: The contribution of helicopter emergency medical services in the pre-hospital care of penetrating torso injuries in a semi-rural setting

Presenting physiology

Total number of patients

Patients received interventions

Total number of interventions

 

n[%]

n[%]

n[%]

Total

363

54

121

Uncompromised circulation and ventilation

272 [74.9]

9 [16.7]

13 [10.7]

Compromised circulation

 TCA

34 [9.4]

27 [50.0]

70 [57.9]

 SBP < 80 mmHg

30 [8.3]

16 [29.6]

36 [29.8]

Compromised ventilation (without compromised circulation)

 Isolated RR > 30 or SpO2 < 92%

27 [7.4]

2 [3.7]

2 [1.6]

  1. TCA traumatic cardiac arrest; SBP systolic blood pressure; RR respiratory rate