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
Management of liver hydatid cyst with cystobiliary communication and acute cholangitis: a 27-year experience.
The rupture of the hydatid cyst into the bile ducts is a common and serious complication. The rupture can be latent or revealed after a complication such as acute cholangitis. The objective of this study was to discuss the clinical features, radiographic findings, and surgical treatment of this rare complication. ⋯ Liver hydatid cyst with cystobiliary communication and superadded acute cholangitis is a serious clinical problem requiring the early diagnosis and surgery in the absence of endoscopic therapy.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Dec 2019
The value of a standardized and reproducible surgical technique in treatment of Vancouver B2 periprosthetic fractures: our experience.
To retrospectively review results and complications of our standardized surgical technique addressed exclusively to Vancouver B2 fractures. ⋯ Our experience suggests that using a standardized and reproducible surgical technique, as our technique proposed, can surely reduce surgical time, the complication rate, and the mortality rate. During acetabular evaluation, the choice of performing a cup revision must be weighed on overall patient's assessment.
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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.