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Predictive Value of Renal Resistive Index in Occult Hemorrhage in Hemodynamically Stable Polytrauma Patients in Emergency Department

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recommendations! Published in 2025 at "Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine"

DOI: 10.1002/jum.16696

Abstract: To find out if renal resistive index (RRI) is altered early in the course of posttraumatic hemorrhage and if it may be a surrogate marker of silent hypoperfusion and, in turn, hemorrhagic shock in polytrauma… read more here.

Keywords: resistive index; hemorrhage; polytrauma patients; renal resistive ... See more keywords

Examining the impact of validated handover protocols on treatment outcomes in polytrauma patients: a systematic review

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recommendations! Published in 2025 at "European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery"

DOI: 10.1007/s00068-025-02776-z

Abstract: Effective patient handovers in healthcare settings are critical for ensuring patient safety and care quality. Handover tools have gained prominence as potential aids in improving these transitions. This systematic review seeks to answer the question… read more here.

Keywords: validated handover; systematic review; handover; handover protocols ... See more keywords
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Invited Commentary: A Decade Older Polytrauma Patients Do As Well Without As the Younger Ones with Tranexamic Acid

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recommendations! Published in 2021 at "World Journal of Surgery"

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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recommendations! Published in 2017 at "Injury"

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
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Polytrauma patients in the Netherlands and the USA: A bi-institutional comparison of processes and outcomes of care.

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recommendations! Published in 2018 at "Injury"

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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recommendations! Published in 2018 at "Injury"

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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recommendations! Published in 2022 at "Injury"

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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recommendations! Published in 2022 at "Injury"

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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recommendations! Published in 2021 at "Journal of critical care"

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
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The impact of upper extremity injuries on polytrauma patients at a level 1 Trauma Center.

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recommendations! Published in 2021 at "Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery"

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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recommendations! Published in 2019 at "British Journal of Neurosurgery"

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