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European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery
Erschienen in: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery 3/2016

08.08.2015 | Review Article

Impact of age on the clinical outcomes of major trauma

verfasst von: F. Hildebrand, H.-C. Pape, K. Horst, H. Andruszkow, P. Kobbe, T.-P. Simon, G. Marx, T. Schürholz

Erschienen in: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery | Ausgabe 3/2016

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Abstract

Purpose

In view of demographic changes over the past few decades, the average age of trauma patients is progressively increasing. We therefore aimed to summarize the specific characteristics of geriatric trauma and to identify potential fields for further research to improve the care of elderly trauma patients.

Methods

Review of the literature.

Results

Due to the diverse risk factors (e.g., pre-existing conditions, limited physiological reserve), geriatric patients are prone to developing severe complications, even after less severe trauma. Yet, age is not considered as the only predictor of worse outcomes, and it should not be considered the only criterion for limiting care in those patients. It is crucial that age-specific treatment guidelines are developed to optimize the outcomes for senior trauma patients. Based on the current literature, these guidelines should emphasize the importance of field triage directly to a trauma center, along with the activation of the trauma team. Furthermore, early intensive monitoring, aggressive resuscitation, and time of surgical intervention are of upmost importance to reduce mortality.

Conclusion

The impact of several factors [age, premedical conditions (PMC), decreased physiological reserves, and impaired immune function] on the post-traumatic course of elderly trauma patients needs to be clarified in future experimental and clinical studies for the early identification of geriatric high-risk patients and for the development of age-adapted therapeutic strategies.
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Metadaten
Titel
Impact of age on the clinical outcomes of major trauma
verfasst von
F. Hildebrand
H.-C. Pape
K. Horst
H. Andruszkow
P. Kobbe
T.-P. Simon
G. Marx
T. Schürholz
Publikationsdatum
08.08.2015
Verlag
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Erschienen in
European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery / Ausgabe 3/2016
Print ISSN: 1863-9933
Elektronische ISSN: 1863-9941
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00068-015-0557-1

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