Evaluating tourniquet use in Swedish prehospital care for civilian extremity trauma
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DOI: 10.1007/s00068-020-01341-0
Abstract: Purpose The use of tourniquet (TQ) is today a well-documented and lifesaving adjunct to control bleeding from extremity trauma in the military setting. Since August 2015, the ambulance services in Stockholm, Sweden are equipped with… read more here.
Keywords: prehospital; extremity trauma; use; haemorrhage ... See more keywords
Validity of ultrasound in diagnosis of tendon injuries in penetrating extremity trauma
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2017.01.059
Abstract: Background Tendon ruptures are common musculoskeletal injuries all around the world. Correct and timely diagnosis of tendon injuries is obviously important for improving the treatment and minimizing the community costs. Ultrasound is now being considered… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; extremity trauma; extremity; tendon ... See more keywords
Lowering the Ankle Brachial Index Threshold in Blunt Lower Extremity Trauma May Prevent Unnecessary Imaging.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2019.05.052
Abstract: BACKGROUND Current algorithms for the management of blunt lower extremity trauma recommend additional imaging in patients presenting with soft signs of vascular injury and an ankle-brachial index (ABI) less than 0.9. The aim of this… read more here.
Keywords: blunt; lower extremity; blunt lower; extremity trauma ... See more keywords
Delayed perfusion evaluation in extremity trauma.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2021.101655
Abstract: After severe trauma to an extremity, it is essential to achieve a stable and non-infected wound in order to facilitate the best outcome following reconstruction. That said, timely, meticulous and adequate debridement is very important.… read more here.
Keywords: delayed perfusion; extremity trauma; extremity; trauma delayed ... See more keywords
Godina's Principles in the Twenty‐First Century and the Evolution of Lower Extremity Trauma Reconstruction
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1607348
Abstract: Background February of 2016 marked 30 years since the passing of Marko Godina, a pioneer and prodigy in the field of reconstructive microsurgery. Most noteworthy among his many contributions was his method of radical debridement… read more here.
Keywords: reconstruction; lower extremity; extremity trauma; trauma reconstruction ... See more keywords
Fall Prevention Training for Service Members With an Amputation or Limb Salvage Following Lower Extremity Trauma.
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DOI: 10.1093/milmed/usad005
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Recent military conflicts have resulted in a significant number of lower extremity injuries to U.S. service members that result in amputation or limb preservation (LP) procedures. Service members receiving these procedures report a high… read more here.
Keywords: extremity trauma; training; service members; lower extremity ... See more keywords
Long-Term Consequences of Major Extremity Trauma: A Pilot Study
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DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000002297
Abstract: Supplemental Digital Content is Available in the Text. Summary: Limited data are available on the longer-term physical and psychosocial consequences after major extremity trauma apart from literature on the consequences after major limb amputation. The… read more here.
Keywords: extremity trauma; major extremity; term; consequences major ... See more keywords
Effects of extremity trauma on physiological responses to hemorrhage in conscious rats.
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DOI: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00191.2022
Abstract: While physiological responses to hemorrhage are well-studied, hemorrhage is often accompanied by trauma, and it remains unclear how injury affects these responses. This study examined effects of extremity trauma on cardiorespiratory responses and survival to… read more here.
Keywords: effects extremity; responses hemorrhage; hemorrhage; extremity trauma ... See more keywords
Forecasting the flap: predictors for pediatric lower extremity trauma reconstruction
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DOI: 10.5999/aps.2021.00675
Abstract: Background Predicting the need for post-traumatic reconstruction of lower extremity injuries remains a challenge. Due to the larger volume of cases in adults than in children, the majority of the medical literature has focused on… read more here.
Keywords: flap reconstruction; lower extremity; extremity trauma; free flap ... See more keywords