Are we staying up too late? Timing of surgery of displaced supracondylar fractures in children. Clinical audit in a paediatric tertiary UK trauma centre and literature review
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DOI: 10.1007/s00402-021-04289-x
Abstract: The British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) guidelines in managing supracondylar humerus fractures in children, outline indications for urgent fixation of these fractures. We present our data from a regional paediatric trauma centre before and after implementing… read more here.
Keywords: trauma; displaced supracondylar; audit; clinical audit ... See more keywords
The effect of lockdown during SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on maxillofacial injuries in a level I trauma centre: a comparative study
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DOI: 10.1007/s10006-021-01007-0
Abstract: The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic forced many governments to impose nation-wide lockdowns. Government legislation forced limited travel on the population with restrictions on the normal way of life to limit spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The aim… read more here.
Keywords: cov pandemic; level trauma; study; trauma centre ... See more keywords
Adaptations to practice and resilience in a paediatric major trauma centre during a mass casualty incident.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.bja.2021.07.024
Abstract: BACKGROUND Innovation and human adaptation in the face of unfolding catastrophe is the cornerstone of an effective systemwide response. Capturing, analysing, and disseminating this is fundamental in developing resilience for future events. The aim of… read more here.
Keywords: major trauma; casualty incident; paediatric major; adaptations practice ... See more keywords
Four-year experience of paediatric penetrating injuries: findings from a paediatric major trauma centre in the UK.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.crad.2022.01.037
Abstract: AIM To review the experience of penetrating injury and its subsequent imaging and to discuss imaging strategies in overall trauma management in a paediatric major trauma centre. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective, single-centre study was… read more here.
Keywords: body; major trauma; trauma; paediatric major ... See more keywords
Trauma care before and after optimisation in a level I trauma Centre: Life-saving changes.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2019.07.017
Abstract: BACKGROUND The implementation of trauma systems has led to a significant reduction in mortality and length of hospital stay. In our level I trauma centre, 24/7 in-hospital coverage was implemented, and a renovation of the… read more here.
Keywords: level trauma; hospital; mortality; trauma ... See more keywords
Subdural haematoma in the elderly: management and outcomes of a UK Major Trauma Centre.
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DOI: 10.1080/02688697.2022.2122402
Abstract: BACKGROUND An estimated 40% of all traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs in ≥70-year-olds with a high prevalence of traumatic subdural haematoma (tSDH). It is anticipated that an expanding elderly population will lead to a proportional… read more here.
Keywords: major trauma; functional outcomes; trauma centre; trauma ... See more keywords
Ten‐year incidence and treatment outcomes of closed degloving injuries (Morel‐Lavallee lesions) in a level 1 trauma centre
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DOI: 10.1111/1754-9485.13459
Abstract: Morel‐Lavallée lesions (MLL), also referred to as closed degloving injuries, result from traumatic shearing forces with separation of the subcutaneous fat from the underlying fascia. The aim of this study was to determine the incidence… read more here.
Keywords: incidence treatment; trauma centre; level trauma; degloving injuries ... See more keywords
Aetiologies and factors associated with poor clinical outcomes in rhabdomyolysis: a retrospective cohort study in an Australian trauma centre
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DOI: 10.1111/imj.15183
Abstract: Rhabdomyolysis is a clinical syndrome with significant morbidity and mortality that occurs as a result of traumatic and non‐traumatic aetiologies. Acute kidney injury, the need for dialysis, and death, can occur due to rhabdomyolysis. This… read more here.
Keywords: trauma centre; aetiologies factors; study; clinical outcomes ... See more keywords
Evaluating the effect of driving distance to the nearest higher level trauma centre on undertriage: a cohort study
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DOI: 10.1136/emermed-2021-211635
Abstract: Background It is of great importance that emergency medical services professionals transport trauma patients in need of specialised care to higher level trauma centres to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Possibly, undertriage is more likely to… read more here.
Keywords: driving distance; level trauma; distance; trauma ... See more keywords
147 Patients demographics and predictors of violence: a 5-year experience of a level 1 trauma centre
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DOI: 10.1136/injuryprev-2017-042560.147
Abstract: Background Although Violence is a preventable phenomenon, it remains a challenging public health concern worldwide. We aimed to assess the characteristics and predictors of violence among patients who were admitted to a level 1 trauma… read more here.
Keywords: assault; level trauma; trauma; trauma centre ... See more keywords
Equestrian Injury Presentations to a Regional Trauma Centre in Ireland
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DOI: 10.1155/2018/7394390
Abstract: Background The Irish Equestrian industry provides over 12,500 full time job equivalents contributing in excess of €454 million to the Irish economy annually. For such an important industry there is a paucity of information relating… read more here.
Keywords: trauma centre; regional trauma; centre ireland; emergency ... See more keywords