Injury
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Unintentional injuries pose significant challenges to public health, impacting individuals and communities. They also create significant economic costs for society as a whole. Common preventable fatal unintentional injuries among adults of working age include, among others, falls, poisonings, traffic accidents and drowning. ⋯ Fatal unintentional injuries among the working-age population have decreased in Finland due to national collaborative efforts in recent decades. However, preventive measures are still needed, especially to prevent unintentional injuries caused by substance abuse.
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Clavicle fractures represent approximately 2.6∼4 % of all fractures. The management of midshaft clavicle fractures is a topic of debate. The evaluation of clavicular shortening relies on the assumption of clavicular symmetry. ⋯ Clavicle asymmetry is present with a positive correlation with male gender and height. Surgeons shall be aware of this asymmetry in managing midshaft clavicle fractures.
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The optimal transfusion ratio of platelets (PLT), plasma and red blood cells (RBC) in trauma patients with massive haemorrhage is still a subject of discussion. The objective of this study is to assess the effect of platelet transfusion on mortality in trauma patients who received massive transfusion. ⋯ Although the optimal patient specific transfusion strategy in patients with traumatic haemorrhage is still not resolved, these results show that higher PLT to RBC ratios are associated with lower early mortality.