Eur J Trauma Emerg S
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Eur J Trauma Emerg S · Aug 2013
The influence of alcohol intoxication on the severity of injuries suffered by drivers in road traffic accidents.
To determine the severity of injuries in drunk and sober drivers in traffic accidents, by using the Injury Severity Score (ISS), as well as the most vulnerable body region of those involved. ⋯ The severity of injuries and, especially, the 3.80 times greater risk of suffering deadly injuries in traffic accidents for drunken drivers obliges us to pay attention to prevention strategies.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg S · Aug 2013
Technical complications during removal of locking screws from locking compression plates: a prospective multicenter study.
To assess the risk for technical complications in patients undergoing removal of locking compression plates (LCP) with head locking screws. ⋯ Titanium LCPs are prone to technical complications during implant removal, but the majority of the issues can be solved using special techniques.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg S · Aug 2013
Influence of vagal injury on acute traumatic reaction after blast injury.
A prospectively randomised, controlled animal study was conducted to analyse the influence of vagal injury on acute cardio-respiratory responses to blast injury. ⋯ A vagally mediated reflex, such as a cardio-respiratory system defensive reflex that caused shock, was observed immediately after blast pressure wave injury. These observations may have important implications for the emergency management of blast injury cases.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg S · Aug 2013
Management of chronic traumatic arteriovenous fistula of the lower extremities.
Vascular injuries secondary to blunt or penetrating trauma are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality, especially in war-afflicted areas. Due to the violent situations of Pakistan and the unavailability of vascular services in remote areas, we are witnessing an increase in the number of delayed/chronic post-traumatic arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) of the extremities in our institution. The purpose of this study is to share our experience of post-traumatic AVF and the incidence, presentation, and outcomes of these patients. ⋯ Long-standing traumatic AVF is becoming common in Pakistan. Surgery remains the standard treatment.