European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Aug 2024
Continuously increasing e-scooter accidents and their possible prevention in a large European city.
During the last few years, the number of electric scooter (e-scooter) users has risen to an all-time high. This study aimed to analyze e-scooter related accidents and trauma prevention measures in a large European city (Vienna, Austria). ⋯ This study shows a substantial and sustained increase in e-scooter accidents with potentially serious injuries. Helmet use was found to be an effective form of head injury prevention. Further options for using protective equipment should be evaluated to improve the safety aspects of riding e-scooters.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Aug 2024
Analysis of spine motion during prehospital extrication procedures in motorsport.
The appropriate extrication techniques for trauma patients after car accidents remain a topic of controversy. Various techniques for immobilizing the cervical spine during prehospital extrication have been investigated. ⋯ Regular training of extrication procedures has paid off considerably in reducing spinal movement during extrication from a racecar. If an extricable seat is available, extrication should be performed using it. However, if emergency extrication is necessary, an additional manual cervical spine immobilization should be conducted using the Rautek maneuver to sufficiently reduce cervical spine movement.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Aug 2024
Stopping the bleed when tourniquets cannot: a technique for Foley catheter balloon compression in trauma.
Hemorrhage is a leading cause of death in trauma. Prehospital hemorrhage control techniques include tourniquet application for extremity wounds and direct compression; however, tourniquets are not effective in anatomic junctions, and direct compression is highly operator dependent. Balloon catheter compression has been employed previously in trauma care, but its use has been confined to the operating room and restricted to specific anatomic injuries. ⋯ Foley catheter balloon compression is a useful addition to a provider's arsenal of hemorrhage control techniques, as it is effective in anatomic junctions, preserves collateral circulation through focused compression, and requires minimal active physical attention to maintain hemostasis.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Aug 2024
The utility of the prehospital shock index, age shock index, and modified shock index for predicting hypofibrinogenaemia in trauma patients: an observational retrospective study.
Reduced fibrinogen levels are associated with worse outcomes in bleeding trauma patients. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the potential of the prehospital shock index (SI) and its derivatives, the age shock index (aSI) and the modified shock index (mSI), as predictors of hypofibrinogenaemia in trauma patients. ⋯ Prehospital SI and prehospital mSI demonstrated moderate performance for identifying trauma patients with hypofibrinogenaemia. The prehospital aSI had poor predictive performance. In the prehospital setting, the use of prehospital SI or prehospital mSI as the sole predictor of hypofibrinogenaemia in trauma patients is not recommended.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Aug 2024
Lack of standardisation in the management of complex tibial plateau fractures: a multicentre experience.
In recent years, the trauma mechanisms and fracture types in tibial plateau fractures (TPF) have changed. At the same time, treatment strategies have expanded with the establishment of new classification systems, extension of diagnostics and surgical strategies. Evidence-based recommendations for treatment strategies are rare. The aim of this study is to assess the extent of standardization in the treatment of complex TPF. ⋯ There are major differences in the management of complex TPF. 360° treatment is carried out in all departments regardless of the level of care, but without further standardization in terms of preoperative imaging, classification, initial treatment, approach, fixation and intraoperative imaging. There are major differences within the departments with different level of care.