Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet
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To assess the ability of the Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE II) system and Trauma-Injury Severity Scoring (TRISS) system in predicting group mortality in intensive care unit (ICU) trauma patients. ⋯ Both APACHE II and TRISS scores were shown to accurately predict group mortality in ICU trauma patients. APACHE II and TRISS may be utilized for quality assurance in ICU trauma patients. However, neither APACHE II nor TRISS provides sufficient confidence for prediction of outcome of individual patients.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Single injection fascia iliaca block for pain control after arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a randomized, controlled trial.
Arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (AACLR) is one of the orthopedic surgeries associated with moderate to severe post-operative pain. The fascia iliaca block (FIB), a block of the femoral nerve and lateralfemoral cutaneous nerve of the thigh, is relatively simple, safe, and provides effective analgesia post-operatively ⋯ The fascia iliaca block is effective for providing pain control for at least 24 hours after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. This technique is quite easy, safe, and inexpensive to use.
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Demonstrate the reliability and validity of the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory Thai Version (THI-T), a self-report measure of tinnitus. ⋯ Tinnitus Handicap Inventory Thai Version will be a vigorous tool in evaluating tinnitus patients as well as monitoring the progress of their symptoms.
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Case Reports
Retrograde cavernous sinus thrombosis and orbital cellulitis secondary to meningitis in immunocompetence child.
A case of cavernous sinus thrombosis is usually a complication of severe orbital cellulitis and meningitis. The authors reported a retrograde cavernous sinus thrombosis and orbital cellulitis in an immunocompetence child, due to meningitis.