Factors Associated with ICU Admission following Blunt Chest Trauma

Table 3

Patients admitted to ICU.

Age (years)	Mean (range)	71 (58–76)
Sex	F	5 (50%)
	M	5 (50%)
Charlson comorbidity index	0–3	8 (80%)
	>3	2 (20%)
SpO2		93,8% (75%–100%)
Number ribs fractures	0–3	3 (30%)
	>3	7 (70%)
PNX	Yes	6 (60%)
	No	4 (40%)
Number chest contusions	0	4 (40%)
	1	1 (10%)
	≥2	5 (50%)
Head injury	Yes	3 (30%)
	No	7 (70%)
Hipbone fracture	Yes	2 (20%)
	No	8 (80%)
Spine fracture	Yes	3 (30%)
	No	7 (70%)
Previous anticoagulant therapy	Yes	1 (10%)
	No	9 (90%)
Clavicula/sternal/scapula fractures	Yes	2 (20%)
	No	8 (80%)
Fracture with immobilization	yes	8 (80%)
	No	2 (20%)