Ulus Travma Acil Cer
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jul 2019
Comparison of the effects of two different marine-derived omega-3 fatty acid sources, krill oil, and fish oil, on the healing of primary colonic anastomoses after colectomy applied Wistar albino rat model.
Oils from marine organisms have a different fatty acid composition. Fish oil (FO) has a high content of eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids esterified to triacylglycerols; while in krill oil (KO), fatty acids are primarily esterified to phospholipids. This study aimed to compare the efficacy of two different, marine-derived omega-3 fatty acid sources in the wound healing of colon anastomoses rat model. ⋯ Both KO and FO supplementation in patients before colorectal surgery may reduce some risk of anastomotic leakage; and KO might be a better alternative and excellent omega-3 source.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jul 2019
Role of ultrasonography in determining the cricothyroid membrane localization in the predicted difficult airway.
The aim of this study was to investigate the success rates of ultrasound (US) and palpation methods in identifying the cricothyroid membrane (CTM), and compare the results with the gold standard method-computed tomography (CT) scan. ⋯ Localization of the CTM is more accurate and easier with US than palpation. Furthermore, the results gathered with US are in a closer range to CT scan.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jul 2019
How necessary is the computerized brain tomography in minor head trauma?
Head trauma is a health problem that may be observed in all age groups, and it may cause significant losses in terms of health and economy. The purpose of our study is to evaluate the abnormal computerized brain tomography (CBT) prevalence and the rate of admission to brain surgery clinics in patients who applied to the Emergency Service Department for CBT due to minor head trauma. ⋯ The use of CBT indication criteria, which have been previously established and which reliability has been proven, in emergency trauma cases applying to the Emergency Service Department with minor head traumas may reduce the complication risk that may appear as a result of an unnecessary CBT and avoid complications that may occur in the long run due to CBT.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jul 2019
Observational StudyRelationship between arterial oxygen tension and mortality of patients in intensive care unit on mechanical ventilation support.
Although there are studies demonstrating hyperoxia may be an independent risk factor for increased mortality and morbidity, this issue remains unclear. Our research then aimed to examine the relationship between arterial oxygen tension, arterial carbon dioxide tension, and in-hospital mortality of critically ill patients in intensive care unit (ICU). ⋯ There was no significant association between mortality and oxygen and carbon dioxide of patients in ICU on mechanical ventilatory support.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jul 2019
Effects of psychological factors on the clinical outcomes of fifth metacarpal neck fractures and their relation to injury etiology.
The fifth metacarpal neck fracture injuries are commonly found in patients who applied to emergency clinics. The mechanism of trauma in these types of injuries seems to be different and, in some cases, appears to be intentional. Psychological factors play an important role in the treatment and rehabilitation, as well as in the etiology of metacarpal neck fractures. However, to the best of our knowledge, no research has yet compared the clinical outcomes of patients with fifth metacarpal neck fractures caused intentionally with those of patients with such fractures caused by unintentional injuries. Our goal is to investigate the relationships between the mechanism of injury, socioeconomic status, and clinical outcomes of patients with fifth metacarpal neck fractures. ⋯ Sociodemographic factors and the etiology of intentional injuries could not be detected, but psychological factors play a role in the clinical sequelae of intentional fifth metacarpal fractures, their effects thereof on the hand function and the pain course after treatment.