Invited Commentary: A Decade Older Polytrauma Patients Do As Well Without As the Younger Ones with Tranexamic Acid
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DOI: 10.1007/s00268-021-06253-7
Abstract: CRASH-2, with over 20,000 subjects recruited in a trauma trial, found that the early administration of tranexamic acid (TXA) reduced all-cause mortality and the risk of death due to blood loss [1]. The uptake of… read more here.
Keywords: trial; tranexamic acid; trauma; older polytrauma ... See more keywords
Fractures and dislocations of the hand in polytrauma patients: Incidence, injury pattern and functional outcome.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2017.02.034
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Injuries of the hand can cause significant functional impairment, diminished quality of life and delayed return to work. However, the incidence and functional outcome of hand injuries in polytrauma patients is currently unknown. The… read more here.
Keywords: hand; injury; polytrauma patients; functional outcome ... See more keywords
Polytrauma patients in the Netherlands and the USA: A bi-institutional comparison of processes and outcomes of care.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2017.10.021
Abstract: BACKGROUND Modern trauma systems differ worldwide, possibly leading to disparities in outcomes. We aim to compare characteristics and outcomes of blunt polytrauma patients admitted to two Level 1 Trauma Centers in the US (USTC) and… read more here.
Keywords: trauma centers; patients netherlands; trauma; care ... See more keywords
Foot fractures in polytrauma patients: Injury characteristics and timing of diagnosis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2018.04.009
Abstract: BACKGROUND Due to prioritizing care and concomitant injuries, foot fractures in polytrauma patients often receive limited attention initially. However, as foot function is important, treatment and diagnosis of these fractures should be accurate. The aims… read more here.
Keywords: foot fractures; patients injury; diagnosis; fractures polytrauma ... See more keywords
Mortality in polytrauma patients with moderate to severe TBI on par with isolated TBI patients: TBI as last frontier in polytrauma patients.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2022.01.009
Abstract: BACKGROUND Mortality caused by Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) remains high, despite improvements in trauma and critical care. Polytrauma is naturally associated with high mortality. This study compared mortality rates between isolated TBI (ITBI) patients and… read more here.
Keywords: patients tbi; itbi patients; polytrauma patients; isolated tbi ... See more keywords
The impact of obesity on polytraumatized patients with operatively treated fractures.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2022.03.059
Abstract: INTRODUCTION The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of obesity on outcomes following operative treatment of fractures in obese polytrauma patients. METHODS This was a prospective cohort study at a level I… read more here.
Keywords: obesity; stay days; mechanical ventilation; polytrauma patients ... See more keywords
Early ICU-acquired hypernatraemia is associated with injury severity and preceded by reduced renal sodium and chloride excretion in polytrauma patients.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrc.2021.05.005
Abstract: PURPOSE To further elucidate the origin of early ICU-acquired hypernatraemia. MATERIAL AND METHODS In this retrospective single-centre study, polytrauma patients requiring ICU treatment were analysed. RESULTS Forty-eight (47.5%) of 101 included polytrauma patients developed hypernatraemia… read more here.
Keywords: mmol; early icu; sodium; hypernatraemia ... See more keywords
The impact of upper extremity injuries on polytrauma patients at a level 1 Trauma Center.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2021.10.005
Abstract: BACKGROUND Upper extremity injuries often lead to long-term problems in function and quality of life in patients. However, not much is known about this effect in polytrauma patients. This study aimed to describe the upper… read more here.
Keywords: extremity injuries; injuries polytrauma; versus; upper extremity ... See more keywords
Surgical management of spine injuries in severe polytrauma patients: a retrospective study
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DOI: 10.1080/02688697.2019.1692787
Abstract: Abstract Background: Optimal surgical management of spinal injuries as part of life-threatening multiple traumas remains challenging. We provide insights into the surgical management of spinal injuries in polytrauma patients. Methods: All patients from our polytrauma… read more here.
Keywords: management spine; surgical management; polytrauma patients; spine injuries ... See more keywords
Development of a visual analytics tool for polytrauma patients: Proof of concept for a new assessment tool using a multiple layer sankey diagram in a single-center database
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DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znab202.050
Abstract: Early physiological assessment of multiply injured patients is crucial for decision-making and has relied on personal experience of trauma experts. We have developed a new visual analytics tool (Sankey diagram, Watson Trauma Health care tool)… read more here.
Keywords: polytrauma patients; database; sankey diagram; center ... See more keywords
Patterns and Predictors of Timely Presentation and Outcomes of Polytrauma Patients Referred to the Emergency Department of a Tertiary Hospital in Tanzania
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DOI: 10.1155/2022/9611602
Abstract: Background Polytrauma patients require special facilities to care for their injuries. In HICs, these patients are rapidly transferred from the scene or the first-health facility directly to a trauma center. However, in many LMICs, prehospital… read more here.
Keywords: polytrauma; polytrauma patients; referred emergency; department ... See more keywords