Age-related injury patterns in Spanish trauma ICU patients. Results from the RETRAUCI.

Background: Injury patterns may differ in trauma patients when age is considered. This information is relevant in the management of trauma patients and for planning preventive measures.

Methods: We included in the study all patients admitted for traumatic disease in the participating ICUs from November 23, 2012 to July 31, 2015 with complete records.

Mortality prediction using TRISS methodology in the Spanish ICU Trauma Registry (RETRAUCI).

Objectives: To validate Trauma and Injury Severity Score (TRISS) methodology as an auditing tool in the Spanish ICU Trauma Registry (RETRAUCI).

Design: A prospective, multicenter registry evaluation was carried out.

Setting: Thirteen Spanish Intensive Care Units (ICUs).

Epidemiology of severe trauma in Spain. Registry of trauma in the ICU (RETRAUCI). Pilot phase.

Objective: To describe the characteristics and management of severe trauma disease in Spanish Intensive Care Units (ICUs). Registry of trauma in the ICU (RETRAUCI). Pilot phase.