Ulus Travma Acil Cer
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jul 2008
Blunt abdominal trauma: evaluation of diagnostic options and surgical outcomes.
In the present study, it is intended to outline the diagnostic tests and their influences on decisions of the surgeon about patients presented with blunt abdominal trauma. ⋯ If USG, CT, and DPL are applied in a complementary manner, a large number of patients with solid organ injuries secondary to blunt trauma can be managed nonoperatively. Thus, unnecessary laparotomies can be avoided and related morbidities and mortalities decreased.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jul 2008
[Frequency of skeletal chest injuries associated with cardiopulmonary resuscitation: forensic autopsy].
Fractured ribs and sternum are frequent complications of thoracic compression during CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) in adults. This study was conducted to determine the incidence of rib and sternal fractures after conventional closed-chest compression in the treatment of cardiac arrest. ⋯ This study shows a low incidence of rib and sternal fracture after closed-chest compression in the treatment of cardiac arrest in forensic autopsy cases.
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Parachuting is performed for sportive and occupational purposes and demands a high level of controlled physical performance. In conjunction with the growing interest in parachuting, injury rates in the emergency departments are also increasing. We thus aimed to evaluate the mechanism and characteristics of injuries due to parachuting. ⋯ Injuries from parachute jumping mostly occur during landing due to loss of balance. Loss of balance was seen to result from change in wind direction and personal factors. When jumpers acquire adequate knowledge about phases of parachute jumping and landing, probability of injury will decrease.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jul 2008
[Traumatic diaphragmatic rupture: results of the chest surgery clinic].
Traumatic diaphragmatic rupture is an urgent and life-threatening condition concerning the branches of chest surgery and general surgery because of the accompanying injuries. We reviewed the results of our cases with traumatic diaphragmatic rupture who were operated over a period of 9 years. ⋯ Traumatic diaphragmatic rupture, when overlooked and accompanied with severe injuries, can cause complications and even death. Its diagnosis and treatment must be dealt with rapidly and cautiously.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Apr 2008
Predictors of in-hospital mortality of trauma patients injured in vehicle accidents.
Identification and assessment of predictive factors of in-hospital mortality of trauma patients injured in vehicle accidents. ⋯ Trauma patients after vehicle accidents aged > or = 60, pedestrians, those with an ISS > or = 18 and craniocerebral, thoracic or abdominal injuries are at higher risk of an in-hospital fatal outcome.