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Why Do Trauma Patients Die?
| Acute (<48 h) | Early (48 h–7 d) | Late (>7 d) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brain injury | 40% | 64% | 39% |
| Blood loss | 55% | 9% | 0% |
| MOFS | 1% | 18% | 61% |
(Adapted with permission from data from The Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Sauaia A, et al. Epidemiology of trauma deaths: a reassessment. J Trauma. 1995;38:185–193.)
