Ulus Travma Acil Cer
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · May 2012
Case ReportsEffects of decompressive surgery in patients with severe traumatic brain injury and bilateral non-reactive dilated pupils.
We investigated Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) scores, intracranial pressure (ICP) and cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) changes, and long-term clinical outcomes in patients with severe traumatic brain injury (STBI) associated with bilateral non-reactive dilated pupils (BNDP) who underwent decompressive surgery (DS). ⋯ Outcome in patients with BNDP after STBI may not always be fatal or poor. Rapid DS may increase the chance of functional survival, especially in patients with admission GCS score of 6 or 7.
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Pellet gunfire injuries inflicted while controlling agitated mobs has been studied. ⋯ While the pellet wound itself may seem trivial, if not appreciated for the potential for tissue disruption and injuries to the head, chest, and abdomen, there can be catastrophic results. Patients should be evaluated and managed in the same way as those sustaining bullet injuries.:
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · May 2012
Presence of accompanying head injury in patients with maxillofacial trauma.
Patients with maxillofacial fractures are at high risk of accompanying traumatic cranial injuries. Prompt determination of head injury in these patients is crucial for improving patient survival and recovery. ⋯ The patients with multiple facial bone fractures should be investigated with regard to head injury even if they do not have clinical findings.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · May 2012
Case ReportsA patient who was burned in the operative field: a case report.
Operating room fires occur very rarely. Nevertheless, a disaster can complicate almost any kind of surgery. The majority of operating room fires result from the use of alcohol- based surgical preparation solutions, electro-surgical equipment, or flammable drapes in an oxygen-rich environment. We report a patient with an ovarian cyst and uterine myomas who suffered a flame burn while undergoing gynecological surgery.
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Falls from height are one of the leading causes of death from unintentional injuries. ⋯ Fall from height is a potentially preventable cause of skeletal injuries, as most of the injuries sustained due to fall from height were domestic injuries and occurred due to poor dwelling units.