Prevalencia de procedimientos quirúrgicos en pacientes politraumatizados el Hospital General del Norte de Guayaquil Los Ceibos, durante el periodo 2019 – 2023.

Abstract

In the medical field, the term "polytraumatized patient" refers to individuals who have suffered traumas affecting multiple areas of the body, posing a significant challenge for healthcare professionals. Timely and accurate attention to these patients is crucial to ensure their short- and long-term survival. However, there is a lack of specific data on the prevalence and characteristics of surgical procedures performed on polytraumatized patients at the Hospital General del Norte de Guayaquil Los Ceibos. Th e objective of this study is to determine the prevalence of surgical procedures performed on polytraumatized patients treated at the Hospital General del Norte de Guayaquil Los Ceibos during the period 2019-2023. This study is retrospective and observational, using data from clinical records of polytraumatized patients treated at the hospital during the specified period. A descriptive analysis of the sample was conducted, focusing on the prevalence of surgical procedures and demographic and clinical characteristics. A total of 104 polytraumatized patients were identified during the study period. Most patients were men (71.15%), with a varied age distribution with a significant presence of young adults. 49.04% of patients required surgical procedures, with conservative treatment (51.92%) and major surgery (47.12%) being the most common. The majority of patients were discharged without complications (51.92%), and a generally adequate level of consciousness was observed according to the Glasgow Coma Scale. This study provides insights into the prevalence and characteristics of surgical procedures in polytraumatized patients treated at the Hospital General del Norte de Guayaquil Los Ceibos. The findings highlight the importance of individualized care and the need for adequate resources to effectively manage this patient population.