Thoracic injuries in trauma patients: epidemiology and its influence on mortality
Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine, 2022 Background Thoracic injuries are common among trauma patients. Studies on trauma patients with thoracic injuries have reported considerable differences in morbidity and mortality, and there is limited research on comparison between trauma patients with ...
Andrea Lundin +4 more
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Seatbelt use and risk of major injuries sustained by vehicle occupants during motor-vehicle crashes: A systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies [PDF]
, 2018 BackgroundIn 2004, a World Health Report on road safety called for enforcement of measures such as seatbelt use, effective at minimizing morbidity and mortality caused by road traffic accidents.
A Akobeng +53 more
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What every ICU clinician needs to know about the cardiovascular effects caused by abdominal hypertension [PDF]
, 2015 The effects of increased intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) on cardiovascular function are well recognized and include a combined negative effect on preload, afterload and contractility.
De Keulenaer, Bart L +2 more
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Delayed massive hemothorax requiring surgery after blunt thoracic trauma over a 5-year period: complicating rib fracture with sharp edge associated with diaphragm injury [PDF]
Clinical and Experimental Emergency Medicine, 2018 Delayed massive hemothorax requiring surgery is relatively uncommon and can potentially be life-threatening. Here, we aimed to describe the nature and cause of delayed massive hemothorax requiring immediate surgery.
Sung Wook Chang +2 more
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Outcomes after pneumonectomy versus limited lung resection in adults with traumatic lung injury. [PDF]
, 2020 Pneumonectomy after traumatic lung injury (TLI) is associated with shock, increased pulmonary vascular resistance, and eventual right ventricular failure. Historically, trauma pneumonectomy (TP) mortality rates ranged between 53 and 100%.
Doben, Andrew R +7 more
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Neck pain and disability: A cross-sectional survey of the demographic and clinical characteristics of neck pain seen in a rheumatology clinic [PDF]
, 2004 This hospital-based cross-sectional cohort study examines the clinical and demographic features of neck pain, disability (using the Northwick Park neck pain questionnaire) and relationships to handicap in employment.
De Souza, LH, Frank, AO, Frank, CA
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Scientific Reports, 2023 Multiple trauma patients with severe chest trauma are at increased risk for tracheostomy. While the risk factors associated with the need for tracheostomy are well established in the general critical care population, they have not yet been validated in a
Felix M. Bläsius +13 more
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Selective Use of Pericardial Window and Drainage as Sole Treatment for Hemopericardium from Penetrating Chest Trauma [PDF]
, 2018 Background Penetrating cardiac injuries (PCIs) are highly lethal, and a sternotomy is considered mandatory for suspected PCI. Recent literature suggests pericardial window (PCW) may be sufficient for superficial cardiac injuries to drain hemopericardium
Chestovich, Paul J., MD +6 more
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Frontiers in Surgery, 2022 PurposeTo explore the risk factors of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) secondary to thoracic trauma and the therapeutic effect of protective lung ventilation in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome complicated with thoracic trauma ...
Xiaoyu Ma +5 more
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Look right! A retrospective study of pedestrian accidents involving overseas visitors to London [PDF]
, 2008 Introduction: Research within the European Union has shown international visitors to have a higher injury mortality than residents. Traffic accidents are the leading cause of injury-related death among overseas visitors and evidence suggests overseas ...
Baldwin, A, Davies, G, Harris, T
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