Impact of an acute surgical unit in appendicectomy outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2017.12.033
Abstract: BACKGROUND The provision of emergency general surgical services is undergoing a paradigm shift towards a consultant led, patient centered model in order to improve patient outcomes. The aim of this current study is to use… read more here.
Keywords: asu model; model; acute surgical; surgical unit ... See more keywords
325 The Appropriate Use of Plain Film Abdomen in The Acute Surgical Assessment Unit: The Experience of a Model Three Irish Hospital
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DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znab134.406
Abstract: A plain film abdomen (PFA) is a useful modality of imaging if used correctly. However, when used inappropriately, it leads to unnecessary cost and increases patients’ exposure to radiation. The aim of this study is… read more here.
Keywords: assessment unit; plain film; surgical assessment; acute surgical ... See more keywords
Response to Re: Is the acute surgical unit model feasible for Australian regional centres?
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DOI: 10.1111/ans.13918
Abstract: nurses, anaesthetist and a surgeon or additional surgical registrar. All of this, for the sake of zero to two or at best three emergency cases per day. This is not cost effective. The alternative involves… read more here.
Keywords: unit model; response acute; model feasible; acute surgical ... See more keywords
Impact of an acute surgical unit on outcomes in acute cholecystitis
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DOI: 10.1111/ans.14802
Abstract: The acute surgical unit (ASU) model has been associated with improved outcomes for emergency general surgical patients. Few Australasian studies have investigated patients with cholecystitis and none from South Australia. read more here.
Keywords: surgical unit; acute surgical; impact acute; outcomes acute ... See more keywords
Lessons learned from relocating an acute surgical unit to a new quaternary referral centre in Adelaide, South Australia: a tale of two hospitals
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DOI: 10.1111/ans.15498
Abstract: On 4 September 2017, patient care was relocated from one quaternary hospital that was closing, to another proximate greenfield site in Adelaide, Australia, this becoming the new Royal Adelaide Hospital. There are currently no data… read more here.
Keywords: learned relocating; lessons learned; relocating acute; acute surgical ... See more keywords
Predictors of interhospital transfer delays in acute surgical patient deaths in Australia: a retrospective study
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DOI: 10.1111/ans.17669
Abstract: Interhospital transfers in Australia facilitate access to acute surgical services, however transfer delays can occur. The aims of this study were to examine Australian mortality audit data on acute surgical patients who were transferred after… read more here.
Keywords: surgical patient; transfer delays; interhospital transfer; predictors interhospital ... See more keywords
Distal Semimembranosus Tendon Avulsions: Acute Surgical Repair in a Professional Rugby Player
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DOI: 10.1177/2325967117731102
Abstract: The hamstring muscles and tendons are the most commonly injured muscle group in athletes. The hamstring tendons are particularly vulnerable to injuries, as they cross 2 joints and have a high proportion of type 2… read more here.
Keywords: semimembranosus tendon; tendon avulsions; tendon; distal semimembranosus ... See more keywords
Abdominal tuberculosis misdiagnosed as acute surgical abdomen and carcinomatosis
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DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.53036.2
Abstract: Tuberculosis is a major public health problem worldwide. Tuberculosis can be confused with other diseases and its diagnosis is frequently delayed, especially in areas of low prevalence. Abdominal tuberculosis includes involvement of the gastrointestinal tract,… read more here.
Keywords: misdiagnosed acute; abdominal tuberculosis; surgical abdomen; tuberculosis misdiagnosed ... See more keywords
Screening tool to improve patient referral to acute surgical care from accident and emergency.
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DOI: 10.1308/rcsann.2021.0265
Abstract: INTRODUCTION This study aimed, first, to audit the appropriateness of surgical referrals to an acute surgical unit for urgent assessment and, second, to devise a screening tool for use in the emergency department to categorise… read more here.
Keywords: emergency; seen ambulatory; screening tool; acute surgical ... See more keywords