Does ambient temperature affect thrombotic potential at rest and following exercise?
Coagulation potential is elevated during exposure to cold temperatures. These data suggest that risk of an ischemic event may be elevated in the cold.
Inability to achieve primary abdominal closure was associated with infectious complications (VAP, BSI, and SSI) and large transfusion requirements. Infectious complications also significantly increased ICU utilization and hospital charges. Death was associated with BSI, femur fractures, and large transfusion requirements, whereas infectious complications did not have a significant impact on discharge disposition.