Ulus Travma Acil Cer
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jul 2013
Analysis of appropriate tetanus prophylaxis in an Emergency Department.
In this study, our aim was to identify the validity of the prophylaxis indications for patients who received tetanus prophylaxis, determine the ratio of high-risk wounds to the number of patients with immunity, and to evaluate the tetanus immunity of specific age groups. ⋯ The vaccination histories can be misleading. Certain equipment can be used at the bedside to determine a patient's tetanus immunization status.
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This study was designed to evaluate the possible protective effects of low-dose methotrexate in the spinal cord injury (SCI) in rats. ⋯ Low-dose methotrexate was effective in reducing the lipid peroxidation levels in the subacute stage of SCI, although histopathological evaluation results and myeloperoxidase levels of all groups did not support this finding at either stage.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jul 2013
[Impact of the practice of "Extended Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma" (e-FAST) on clinical decision in the emergency department].
We aimed to show the sensitivity of Extended Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma (e-FAST) for detection of pneumothorax, hemothorax and intraabdominal injury. We also investigated the relationship between e-FAST and need for invasive treatment. ⋯ e-FAST can be used with high sensitivity for determination of pneumothorax requiring invasive procedure. It has low sensitivity in the diagnosis of intraabdominal injury and hemothorax; however, e-FAST can predict the need for invasive procedures.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jul 2013
The effects of lornoxicam on brain edema and blood brain barrier following diffuse traumatic brain injury in rats.
In this experiment, the effects of lornoxicam on brain edema and the blood brain barrier (BBB) following diffuse traumatic brain injury (TBI) were studied. ⋯ In this rat model of TBI, lornoxicam reduced brain edema but did not affect BBB permeability.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · May 2013
Predominant causes and types of orofacial injury in children seen in the emergency department.
The aim of this study is to determine the type and cause of traumatic orofacial injuries in children up to 18 years of age. ⋯ Considering the high percentage of orofacial traumas, effective education is necessary regarding the appropriate diagnostic approach, emergency management and prevention of traumatic dental injuries.