Ulus Travma Acil Cer
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jan 2015
[Investigation of prevalance and risk factors for hospital-acquired urinary tract infections in patients with severe burn injury].
This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and risk factors for hospital-acquired urinary tract infections in patients with severe burn injuries. ⋯ A large number of hospital-acquired urinary tract infections are associated with urinary catheterization. In addition, removing urinary catheter within the shortest time possible is another issue to be considered for the prevention of these infections. If the catheter has to remain for a longer time, regular catheter care is recommended.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jan 2015
Spontaneous regeneration capacity of controlled small bowel perforations: an experimental study in rats.
Selective observation method has started to replace routine laparotomy application for abdominal penetrating trauma patients after Shaftan's selective observation method applied in the 1960s. In this respect, there is a possibility of bowel perforations healing without operations. An experimental model was established in this study in order to clarify this possibility. ⋯ It was observed that small perforations in the small bowel of rats could be limited by the organism itself without a necessity of any surgical intervention.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jan 2015
Therapeutic evaluation of interleukin 1-beta antagonist Anakinra against traumatic brain injury in rats.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the therapeutic efficiency of Anakinra, an IL-1ß antagonist with anti-inflammatory effects, in an experimental model of traumatic brain injury (TBI). ⋯ Results demonstrate that Anakinra reduces the development of inflammation and tissue injury events associated with TBI.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jan 2015
Effects of alpha lipoic acid on intra-abdominal adhesion: an experimental study in a rat model.
This study was performed to determine the effect of alpha lipoic acid, a powerful antioxidant, on intra-abdominal adhesion formation. ⋯ Alpha lipoic acid was found to significantly decrease (p<0.01) intra-abdominal adhesion when administered IP compared to the control group.