Ulus Travma Acil Cer
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Nov 2012
[Clinical and radiological results in distal tibial physeal injuries].
In this study, we evaluated the clinical and radiological results of the distal tibial epiphyseal fractures in children treated with surgery. ⋯ Successful results with fewer complications could be obtained in ankle physeal fractures with early management through adequate reduction and stabilized fixation.
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Burn injuries are a huge public health issue for children. The aim of this study was to determine the demographic and etiological features, burn wound infections, and clinical trends of 2346 pediatric burns patients over 15 years in the southeast provinces of Turkey and to establish criteria for a pediatric burn prevention program. ⋯ The epidemiological features of pediatric burns in the southeast region of Turkey differ from those of other regions. Burn prevention education should include training in pediatric burn prevention.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Nov 2012
Effects of the aged garlic extract on spinal cord injury model in rat.
Aged garlic extract (AGE) is a potent antioxidant agent with an established neuroprotective effect in cerebral ischemia. However, the potential protective effect of AGE in spinal cord injury (SCI) is still unknown. ⋯ AGE demonstrated neuroprotective effects in SCI. Further studies with different experimental settings are required to achieve conclusive results.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Nov 2012
ReviewSubmental endotracheal intubation as an alternative to tracheostomy in selected cases of facial fracture: literature review and technique report.
Intermaxillary fixation (IMF) is an essential guide to optimize the reduction and fixation of most facial fractures associated with occlusal alterations. To allow IMF, nasotracheal intubation is used in most cases. ⋯ Submental endotracheal intubation allows IMF to be used without resorting to nasal intubation or tracheostomy, and it does not interfere with reduction and fixation of fractures in most cases. The purpose of this article is to describe the indications, contraindications and the technique of submental endotracheal intubation as performed in our service.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Nov 2012
Comparative Study Observational StudyPredicting the outcome in children with head trauma: comparison of FOUR score and Glasgow Coma Scale.
Because of the limitations of the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), many scoring systems have emerged and been compared with GCS. Herein, we investigated whether the Full Outline of Unresponsiveness (FOUR) score is better than GCS in predicting morbidity and mortality in children with head trauma. ⋯ FOUR score provides no significant advantage over GCS in predicting morbidity and mortality in children with head trauma.