European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Dec 2019
Comparative StudyPre-hospital rescue times and interventions in severe trauma in Germany and the Netherlands: a matched-pairs analysis.
The aim of this study was to compare the pre-hospital treatment of major trauma patients with similar injury patterns in Germany and the Netherlands. ⋯ Multiple differences and some similarities in the treatment of major trauma patients with similar injury patterns were found but no clinically relevant differences in the chosen outcome parameters could be observed.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Dec 2019
Traumatic cardiac arrest and resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA): a preliminary analysis utilizing high fidelity invasive blood pressure recording and videography.
Aortic occlusion (AO) increases proximal perfusion and may improve rates of return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC). The objective of this study was to investigate the hemodynamic effects of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and AO by REBOA on patients in traumatic cardiac arrest. ⋯ High-quality chest compressions coupled with aortic occlusion may generate adequate perfusion pressures to increase the rate of ROSC. New technology capable of transducing central arterial pressure may help us to understand the effectiveness of CPR with and without aortic occlusion. REBOA may be a useful adjunct to high-quality chest compressions during arrest.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Dec 2019
Contrast-induced nephropathy following CT scan for trauma is not rare and is associated with increased mortality in South African trauma patients.
Acute trauma patients are at risk for the development of acute kidney injury (AKI). One potential nephrotoxic agent, which a trauma patient may be exposed to, is iodinated contrast media (ICM). We aim to review the incidence and outcome of contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) in trauma patients in a busy trauma service, and to identify potentially modifiable risk factors. ⋯ Contrast-induced nephropathy is a real risk in trauma patients undergoing contrast-enhanced CT scan for blunt trauma in our environment. Further work is needed to define and delineate risk factors.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Dec 2019
Is there a need for standardized postoperative radiographs after operative treatment of wrist or ankle fractures?
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the frequency of changes in treatment plan due to standardized postoperative radiographs. A secondary aim was to compare our results with a national benchmark. ⋯ Standard postoperative radiographs could improve quality of care. Intraoperative standardized radiographic documentation is needed and the perception and acceptance of quality may vary between hospitals.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Dec 2019
Burn first aid knowledge and its determinants among general population of Rawalpindi.
To assess the general knowledge and practices related to burn first aid treatment (BFAT) and to examine age, gender, socioeconomic status, education and previous history of exposure to burn (self/family member) as factors influencing burn first aid knowledge among the general population of Rawalpindi. ⋯ A significant limitation of knowledge regarding BFAT was seen among the general population of Rawalpindi.