Neurogenic Shock and Timing of Surgical Intervention
The last aspect of the analysis evaluated the effect of SBP at admission on the timing of surgical intervention. A total of 74 (13%) patients with neurogenic shock (SBP < 90 mmHg) at Time A were identified (Table 3). There was a significantly higher number of patients with neurogenic shock in the ASIA A (17%) and B (18%) groups than in ASIA C/D (7%) (Table 3). A predominant cause of the SCI in these individuals was MVCs. Spine fractures were seen in 80% of the patients, traction was required in 56%, and surgical interventions in 82%.