Prehospital triage for mass casualty incidents using the META method for early surgical assessment: retrospective validation of a hospital trauma registry.
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DOI: 10.1007/s00068-018-1040-6
Abstract: In mass casualty incidents (MCI), death usually occurs within the first few hours and thus early transfer to a trauma centre can be crucial in selected cases. However, most triage systems designed to prioritize the… read more here.
Keywords: assessment; trauma; surgical assessment; meta ... See more keywords
Adaptation and validation of the Children’s Surgical Assessment Tool for Rwandan district hospitals
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DOI: 10.1080/16549716.2023.2297870
Abstract: ABSTRACT Background/Aims Paediatric surgical care is a critical component of child health and basic universal health coverage and therefore should be included in comprehensive evaluations of surgical capacity. This study adapted and validated the Children’s… read more here.
Keywords: assessment tool; district hospitals; tool; district ... 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
EP127 - Audit on Acute PR Bleed Admissions to the Surgical Assessment Unit and the Use of the Shock Index and Oakland Score
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DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znae197.445
Abstract: The British Society of Gastroenterology recommend using the Shock Index (SI) and Oakland Score (OS) as an assessment tool to safely discharge patients presenting with acute PR bleeding. This study audited the use of these… read more here.
Keywords: oakland score; index oakland; use; assessment unit ... See more keywords
Discography or SPECT/CT: What is the Best Diagnostic Tool for the Surgical Assessment of Degenerative Disk Disease?
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DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0000000000001042
Abstract: Any investigation for the surgical assessment of spinal pain should enable the accurate localization of the source of pain and aid in potential surgical planning. In the setting of suspected discogenic neck and back pain,… read more here.
Keywords: disk; discography; assessment; surgical assessment ... See more keywords
Ventricular assist devices implantation: surgical assessment and technical strategies.
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DOI: 10.21037/cdt-20-325
Abstract: Along with the worldwide increase in continuous left ventricular assist device (LVAD) strategy adoption, more and more patients with demanding anatomical and clinical features are currently referred to heart failure (HF) departments for treatment. Thus… read more here.
Keywords: surgical assessment; ventricular assist; devices implantation; surgical techniques ... See more keywords