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Fournier's gangrene is a rare, necrotizing fasciitis of the genitals and perineum caused by a mixture of aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms. This infection leads to complications including multiple organ failure and death. ⋯ Despite appropriate therapy, mortality is high. This case report aimed to present nursing approaches towards an elderly male patient referred to the urology service with a diagnosis of Fournier's gangrene.
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Carotid blowout syndrome refers to the rupture of the carotid artery and its branches. Carotid blowout syndrome is a dangerous medical emergency typically resulting from complications of treatments for head and neck cancer. ⋯ The patient underwent four endovascular treatments to manage repeated bleeding thus producing the neurological complication of right middle cerebral artery infarction. Clinical manifestations, varied treatments, and common complications of carotid blowout syndrome were discussed.
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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.