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The gut microbiome distinguishes mortality in trauma patients upon admission to the emergency department

from The Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery

The gut microbiome distinguishes mortality in trauma patients upon admission to the emergency department The Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Traumatic injury can lead to a compromised intestinal epithelial barrier, decreased gut perfusion and inflammation. While recent studies indicate that the gut microbiome is altered early following traumatic injury, the impact of GM changes on clinical outcomes remains unknown. The objective of this follow-up study was to determine if the GM is associated with clinical outcomes in critically injured patients. READ MORE

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