Shock index in a rural setting: Can it predict mortality? A retrospective audit in two central hospitals in Limpopo Province, South Africa
Background. Shock index is (SI) obtained by dividing heart rate by systolic blood pressure (SBP). Previous studies have shown that SI >0.9 is a predictor of mortality and of a need for blood transfusion in trauma patients. Objective. To determine whether SI can predict mortality and the need...
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South African Medical Association
2026-03-01
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| Reeks: | South African Medical Journal |
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