Orthopedic Research and Education
Foundation Funded the Grant below starting Jan 2007- Dec 2009
PROSPECTIVE STUDY OF COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT IN TRAUMA PATIENTS WITHOUT CLOSED
HEAD INJURY
The purpose of this study is to determine if patients who have had multiple
trauma with an injury severity score greater than 25, but did not have a closed
head injury, have long-term cognitive deficits in the domains of mental processing
speed, memory, executive function, and visuo-construction abilities. We
will also assess what specific injuries (concussion/skull fractures, long bone
fractures), treatment (IMN) or interventions (sedation and mechanical ventilation)
in these patients may be predictors of long-term cognitive deficits in this
prospective cohort. Approximately 100 patients meeting inclusion criteria
will be followed during their ICU stay and will be tested at 12 months for long-term
cognitive function and quality of life outcomes.
Costs Requested for Each Year:
YEAR 1 $49,980 YEAR 2 $47,530
Total Costs Requested: $97,510