Demographic characteristics of 1000 patients admitted to the Foothills Medical Centre trauma service who experienced early inpatient death
| Characteristic | Mean (range) | No. of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Age, yr | 59.7 (21–81) | — |
| Sex | ||
| Male | — | 720 |
| Female | — | 280 |
| Injury characteristics | ||
| ISS | 29 (15–59) | — |
| Mechanism | ||
| Blunt | — | 943 |
| Penetrating | — | 57 |
| Admission vital signs | ||
| Heart rate, bpm | 109 (66–150) | — |
| Systolic blood pressure, mm Hg | 95 (64–151) | — |
| Respiratory rate, bpm | 24 (10–36) | — |
| Glasgow Coma Scale score | 11 (3–15) | — |
bpm = beats/breaths per minute; ISS = injury severity score.