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Multiple Organ Failure Epidemiology
University of Newcastle details research in multiple organ failure epidemiology
July 14th, 2009
Investigators publish new data in the report 'Epidemiology of post-injury multiple organ failure in an Australian trauma system.' "The epidemiology of post-injury multiple organ failure (MOF) is reported internationally to have gone through changes over the last 15 years. The purpose of this study is to describe the epidemiology of post-injury MOF in Australia," researchers in Newcastle, Australia report. "A 12-month prospective epidemiological study was performed at the John Hunter Hospital (Level-1 Trauma Centre). Demographics, injury severity (ISS), physiological parameters, MOF status and outcome data were prospectively collected on all trauma patients who met...
Source: Life Science Weekly (2009-07-14)
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