Is mortality reduced for heart rate 80 to 89 after traumatic brain injury?
After isolated moderate to severe TBI, HR <50, 50-59, 60-69, and > or =110 were independent predictors of increased mortality. HR outside the range 70-109 could serve as a marker for aggressive resuscitation. As mortality increased significantly with HR: <50 (AOR 4.70), 50-59 (AOR 2.21), and 60-69 (AOR 1.63), our findings recommend avoiding HR < 70 in patients with moderate to severe TBI.
A depressive attitude should not be considered a contraindication to the treatment of HCV-infected drug addicts on the detoxification program in which they are monitored by a multidisciplinary team. Effective management of side effects could increase the treatment adherence during the first weeks of therapy and increase the possibility of an early virological response.