ThoRAciC Trauma IntubatiON Risk Score for Blunt Trauma

Launched by AZIENDA USL DI BOLOGNA · Nov 25, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial, called the ThoRAciC Trauma IntubatiON Risk Score for Blunt Trauma, is studying the factors that might help predict whether patients with blunt chest injuries need to be intubated (a procedure where a tube is placed in the throat to help with breathing). The goal is to develop a scoring system based on various medical tests and observations made within the first six hours after a patient arrives at the hospital. This can help doctors make more informed decisions about treatment.

To be eligible for this study, participants need to be at least 18 years old and have sustained blunt chest trauma with a significant injury. They should also have a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score above 8 when they arrive at the emergency department and have a full-body CT scan done within six hours of arrival. However, individuals with certain conditions, such as those who are under 18 years old, have severe brain injuries, or have already been intubated, are not eligible to participate. If someone joins the study, they will undergo regular assessments and tests that will help researchers gather important data on their condition and treatment needs.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Blunt thoracic trauma with a documentable lesion (T-AIS ≥ 2)
• • Age ≥ 18 years
• • GCS \> 8 at ED admission
• • Total body CT scan available performed within 6 hours from ED admission
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • - Penetrating thoracic trauma
• • Age \< 18 years
• • GCS \<= 8 at ED admission
• • Patients already intubated at ED arrival
• • Do not intubate order, for any reason
• • Intubation for Urgent/Emergent surgery within 24 hours from hospital arrival