Is Hypothermia Simply a Marker of Shock and Injury Severity or an Independent Risk Factor for Mortality in Trauma Patients? Analysis of a Large National Trauma Registry

Abstract

There is no apparent protective effect of HT in trauma patients. HT itself, not just its association with shock, injury severity, and other cofactors lead to a significant increase in mortality in injured patients. Continued, aggressive efforts to prevent and treat HT are warranted.