GMS Interdisciplinary plastic and reconstructive surgery DGPW
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GMS Interdiscip Plast Reconstr Surg DGPW · Jan 2019
A 'metabolic bundle' including Oxandrolone in optimising the metabolic status of severely burn injured patients: a retrospective analysis of the first 50 patients.
Objective: Severe burn injuries are associated with a rapid escalating hypermetabolic state and catabolism of muscle mass. To ameliorate this process a standardized approach using pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions was implemented within a single burns center. Whilst individual components of this standardized package are well documented in the literature, their collective or bundled effect has not as yet been assessed. ⋯ None were sufficiently of concern to merit cessation of treatment. Conclusion: The application of a standardised bundle of metabolic treatment options of severe burns injured patients is reliable, repeatable and safe. Potential concerns of oxandrolone treatment regarding hepatic compromise remain unfounded.
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GMS Interdiscip Plast Reconstr Surg DGPW · Jan 2017
Pay for performance - motivation to succeed in Advanced Trauma Life Support courses - a question of background or funding?
Objective: To correlate students' performance with their professional background and motivation to take part in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) courses. We base our analysis on the self-determination theory that differentiates intrinsic (ambition to perform by individual itself) from extrinsic motivation (incentive by external stimuli). Design: We present a non-blinded, monocentric, non-randomized descriptive study of 376 students taking part in an ATLS course at one course site in Germany. ⋯ Intrinsic motivation to take part in these courses is a key prerequisite to increase performance, irrespective of the background of the students. Intrinsically motivated students are ready to invest into their education and vice versa. Conditional funding (course fee only sponsored on passing the course) evokes no intrinsic motivation at all and causes worse results.
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GMS Interdiscip Plast Reconstr Surg DGPW · Jan 2016
Predictive values derived from lower wisdom teeth developmental stages on orthopantomograms to calculate the chronological age in adolescence and young adults as a prerequisite to obtain age-adjusted informed patient consent prior to elective surgical procedures in young patients with incomplete or mismatched personal data.
Introduction: Surgical procedures require informed patient consent, which is mandatory prior to any procedure. These requirements apply in particular to elective surgical procedures. The communication with the patient about the procedure has to be comprehensive and based on mutual understanding. ⋯ Our findings could have impact, e.g. on elective surgeries for young individuals with unknown biography. However, these results cannot replace social engagement, in particular thorough physical examination of patients and careful registration of their histories. Further studies on the use of this calculation method in different ethnic groups would be desirable.
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GMS Interdiscip Plast Reconstr Surg DGPW · Jan 2015
Intracorporeal knotting of a femoral nerve catheter.
Peripheral nerve catheters are effective and well-established tools to provide postoperative analgesia to patients undergoing orthopedic surgery. The performance of these techniques is usually considered safe. However, placement of nerve catheters may be associated with a considerable number of side effects and major complications have repeatedly been published. ⋯ The catheter had to be removed by operative intervention which has to be considered a major complication. The postoperative course was uneventful. The principles for removal of entrapped peripheral catheters are not well established, may differ from those for neuroaxial catheters, and range from cautious manipulation up to surgical intervention.
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GMS Interdiscip Plast Reconstr Surg DGPW · Jan 2014
Treatment of scaphoid waist fractures with the HCS screw.
The aim of the study was to evaluate the clinical results of the Headless Compression Screw (HCS, Synthes) when used for treatment of acute scaphoid waist fractures. The new screw design generates interfragmentary compression with use of a compression sleeve. Twenty-one patients were treated for acute scaphoid waist fractures type B2 with HCS screws. ⋯ The maximally achieved grip strength was 86% compared to the uninjured side. Treatment of type B2 scaphoid fractures with the Headless Compression Screw showed good functional and radiographic results. The results are similar to those identified using other screw fixation systems.