Mortality after traumatic spinal cord injury in Galicia, Spain

Key Points

• This study aims to investigate mortality rates among patients with traumatic spinal cord injury in Galicia, focusing on demographic factors.
• Analyzed mortality rates among traumatic spinal cord injury patients
• Identified demographic factors such as age and gender
• Examined causes of death, with an emphasis on respiratory diseases
• Assessed post-discharge management strategies
• Increased mortality rates observed in women and older patients
• Respiratory diseases identified as the leading cause of death
• Need for improved respiratory management highlighted after discharge