European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Dec 2017
Randomized Controlled TrialTwo injection digital block versus single subcutaneous palmar injection block for finger lacerations.
We aimed to compare two digital nerve block techniques in patients due to traumatic digital lacerations. ⋯ Single injection volar digital nerve block technique is a suitable alternative for digital anesthesias in emergency departments.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Dec 2017
Prehospital intubation for isolated severe blunt traumatic brain injury: worse outcomes and higher mortality.
Prehospital endotracheal intubation (ETI) for traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a controversial issue. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of prehospital ETI in patients with TBI. ⋯ In this large cohort-matched analysis, prehospital ETI in patients with isolated severe blunt TBI was independently associated with lower ED GCS scores and higher mortality.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Dec 2017
The challenge of non-union in subtrochanteric fractures with breakage of intramedullary nail: evaluation of outcomes in surgery revision with angled blade plate and allograft bone strut.
Subtrochanteric fractures have a bimodal age distribution. They usually require open reduction and internal fixation. Closed reduction and intramedullary nail fixation rate are increased for this type of fracture. As a result, the hardware breakage and non-union rate is high among such patients. Our purpose is to evaluate the outcomes of the role of blade plate and bone strut allograft in the management of subtrochanteric non-union by femoral nailing. ⋯ We conclude that in complicated non-unions, the use of blade plate and bone strut allograft has a definite positive role in the management of such cases.