Articles: trauma.
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Pleural Case Report PostersSESSION TYPE: Case Report PosterPRESENTED ON: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMINTRODUCTION: Spontaneous pneumomediastinum (SPM) is an unusual condition. It is reported to present in one in 1,000 to one in 40,000 ED referrals. It is characterized by the presence of interstitial air in the mediastinum without any apparent precipitating factor. It is seen after intrathoracic pressure changes leads to alveolar rupture and dissection of air along the tracheobronchial tree. We report a case of a young male who presented with a spontaneous pneumomediastinum. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Vanessa Yap, Debapriya DattaNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Critical Care CasesSESSION TYPE: Case ReportsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 04:15 PM - 05:15 PMINTRODUCTION: The use of recombinant activated Factor VIIa(rFVIIa) was first approved in the United States in 1999 for treating bleeding episodes in patients with congenital and acquired Hemophilia A and B, hemophilia with inhibitors to factor VIII and IX, and surgical prophylaxis. The indications have been limited due to its risk of thrombosis. We are reporting a case of rFVIIa use for life threatening diffuse alveolar hemorrhage. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Felix Hernandez, Michael Alvarez, Jose Ramirez, Gustavo FerrerNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Cardiovascular Case Report Posters IISESSION TYPE: Case Report PosterPRESENTED ON: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMINTRODUCTION: Some important indications for use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy include treatment of diabetic ulcers, air embolism, carbon monoxide poisoning, and gas gangrene. It is usually well tolerated with very few side effects. We describe a case of acute pulmonary edema precipitated by hyperbaric oxygen treatment. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Manveen Dassan, Vishesh Paul, Sameer Chadha, Nidhi Aggarwal, Yizhak Kupfer, Sidney TesslerNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Iran J Public Health · Mar 2014
Hospital-based incidence of traumatic spinal cord injury in tehran, iran.
The goal of this study was to describe the hospital-based incidence of traumatic spinal cord injury in Tehran, Iran. ⋯ Preventing traumatic spinal cord injury should focus on males, age group of 21-30 years, falls and road traffic crash. More studies are suggested to evaluate the incidence of non-hospitalized traumatic spinal cord injury patients.