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
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.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Dec 2019
Resuscitation with centhaquin and 6% hydroxyethyl starch 130/0.4 improves survival in a swine model of hemorrhagic shock: a randomized experimental study.
To investigate the effects of the combination of centhaquin and 6% hydroxyethyl starch 130/0.4 (HES 130/0.4) in a swine model of hemorrhagic shock. ⋯ The combination of centhaquin 0.015 mg/kg and HES 130/0.4 resulted in shorter time to target MAP, lower wet-to-dry ratio, and better survival rates after resuscitation from hemorrhagic shock.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Dec 2019
A novel method to assess the severity and prognosis in crush syndrome by assessment of skin damage in hairless rats.
Crush syndrome (CS), a serious medical condition characterised by damage to the muscle cells due to pressure, is associated with high mortality, even when patients receive fluid therapy during transit to the hospital or admission to the hospital. There is no standard triage approach for earthquake victims with crush injuries due to the scarcity of epidemiologic and quantitative data. We examined whether mortality can be predicted based on the severity of skin damage so that assess the severity and prognosis in crush syndrome by assessment of skin damage in hairless rats because we have previously observed that CS results in oedema and redness of the skin in rats. ⋯ Skin damage is a valid measure of transepidermal water loss and severity of CS. We suggest that these models may be useful to professionals who are not experienced in disaster management to identify earthquake victims at high risk of severe CS.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Dec 2019
Review Meta Analysis Comparative StudyDisplaced distal radius fractures in children, cast alone vs additional K-wire fixation: a meta-analysis.
Displaced distal radius fractures in children are common and often treated by reduction and cast immobilization. Redisplacement occurs frequently and may be prevented by additional treatment with K-wire fixation after initial reduction. This meta-analysis aims to summarize available literature on this topic and determine if primary K-wire fixation is the preferred treatment for displaced distal radius fractures in children. ⋯ Additional K-wire fixation is a suitable treatment to prevent redisplacement and secondary operations after initial reduction of displaced distal radius fractures in children, but is associated with post-procedural complications. Additional K-wire fixation does not result in a better range of motion than cast immobilization alone. More research is needed to identify those patients who will benefit the most from K-wire fixation as a treatment for displaced distal radius fractures in children.