Development and validation of a nomogram for predicting tracheostomy risk in traumatic cervical spinal cord injury
A parsimonious, five-factor nomogram based on routine admission data provides accurate, clinically interpretable stratification of tracheostomy risk in TCSCI. Clear reporting of ASIA coding and a prespecified decision threshold enhance bedside usability. Prospective, multi-center external validation is warranted.
Authors
- Jiuzhou Lin
- Xue Jiang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3503-4684)
- Xixi Guo
- Weiting Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7624-0754)
- Min Tang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-4699-9764)
- Nanlin Dou
Institutions
- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (CN)
- Zhuhai People's Hospital (CN)
- Ninghai County First Hospital (CN)
- Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University (CN)
- First People's Hospital of Chongqing (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Neurology
- Published
- 2026-01-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2025.1684974
- Primary Topic
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00