Exceso de bases, un marcador útil en el pronóstico del traumatismo torácico en la población geriátrica

The presence of a base excess level of less than −6 is associated with increased mortality in elderly patients with initial blood pressure between 110 and 140 mmHg, diagnosed with thoracic trauma and who require admission to ICU. Routine measurement of this parameter in this population may show the clinical usefulness of assessing possible hidden hypoperfusion.