Fat embolism syndrome in blunt trauma patients with extremity fractures.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2020.08.040
Abstract: Objective This study sought to provide a national, descriptive analysis to determine fat embolism syndrome (FES) risk factors, hypothesizing that femur fractures and multiple fractures are associated with an increased risk. Methods The Trauma Quality… read more here.
Keywords: embolism syndrome; extremity fractures; fat embolism; patients extremity ... See more keywords
Surgical Infection Society Guidelines: 2022 Updated Guidelines for Antibiotic Use in Open Extremity Fractures.
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DOI: 10.1089/sur.2022.206
Abstract: Background: Open fractures, defined as fractures communicating with the environment through a skin wound, cause substantial morbidity after traumatic injury. Current evidence supports administration of prophylactic systemic antibiotic agents to patients with open extremity fractures… read more here.
Keywords: infectious complications; decrease infectious; infection; open extremity ... See more keywords
Orthopedic Trauma: Extremity Fractures.
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DOI: 10.1093/milmed/usy081
Abstract: Fractures continue to account for a large proportion of combat-related injuries. The basic tenets of irrigation, debridement, soft tissue care, and vigilant monitoring/fasciotomy for acute compartment syndrome persist. Closed management of fractures with splinting or… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; trauma extremity; extremity fractures; orthopedic trauma ... See more keywords
National Metrics Improved Timeliness of Antibiotic Administration for Open Extremity Fractures.
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DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000002027
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Antibiotics have been shown to be an essential component in the treatment of open extremity fractures. The American College of Surgeons' Trauma Quality Improvement Program, based on a committee of physician leaders including orthopedic… read more here.
Keywords: extremity fractures; administration; institution; antibiotic administration ... See more keywords
Risk Factors of Deep Vein Thrombosis in Adults with Acute Compartment Syndrome Following Lower Extremity Fractures
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DOI: 10.1177/10760296231165053
Abstract: This study aimed to identify the risk factors of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in adults with acute compartment syndrome (ACS) following lower extremity fractures. We collected data on adults with ACS following lower extremity fractures… read more here.
Keywords: lower extremity; dvt; analysis; extremity fractures ... See more keywords
Risk factors for deep vein thrombosis in patients with pelvic or lower-extremity fractures in the emergency intensive care unit
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DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2023.1115920
Abstract: Introduction This study aimed to investigate the incidence of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in patients with pelvic or lower-extremity fractures in the emergency intensive care unit (EICU), explore the independent risk factors for DVT, and… read more here.
Keywords: patients pelvic; lower extremity; dvt; risk ... See more keywords
Comparison of 25-OH vitamin D levels between children with upper and those with lower extremity fractures: A prospective case-control study
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DOI: 10.5152/j.aott.2022.21018
Abstract: Objective: The aims of this study were (1) to compare 25-OH vitamin D levels between children with upper and those with lower extremity fractures and (2) to determine whether 25-OH D insufficiency prevalence is increased… read more here.
Keywords: fracture; lower extremity; vitamin; extremity ... See more keywords