Intra-Abdominal Hemorrhage Control: The Need for Routine Four-Quadrant Packing Explored
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DOI: 10.1007/s00268-020-05906-3
Abstract: Routine four-quadrant packing (4QP) for hemorrhage control immediately upon opening is a standard practice for acute trauma laparotomy. The aim of this study was to evaluate the utility of 4QP for bleeding control in acutely… read more here.
Keywords: routine four; bleeding; hemorrhage; trauma laparotomy ... See more keywords
Risk Stratification for Superficial Surgical Site Infection after Emergency Trauma Laparotomy.
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DOI: 10.1089/sur.2020.242
Abstract: Background: Superficial surgical site infections (S-SSIs) are common after trauma laparotomy, leading to morbidity, increased costs, and prolonged length of stay (LOS). Opportunities to mitigate S-SSI risks are limited to the intra-operative and post-operative periods.… read more here.
Keywords: trauma; risk; emergency trauma; trauma laparotomy ... See more keywords
Reduction of Surgical Site Infection After Trauma Laparotomy Through Use of a Specific Protocol for Antibiotic Prophylaxis.
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DOI: 10.1089/sur.2022.393
Abstract: Background: Emergency laparotomy for abdominal trauma is associated with high rates of surgical site infection (SSI). A protocol for antimicrobial prophylaxis (AMP) for trauma laparotomy was implemented to determine whether SSI could be reduced by… read more here.
Keywords: trauma; infection; prophylaxis; protocol ... See more keywords
Trauma system regionalization improves mortality in patients requiring trauma laparotomy
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DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000001302
Abstract: INTRODUCTION This study evaluates the impact of a regional trauma network (RTN) on patient survival, intensive care unit (ICU) length of stay, and hospital length of stay in patients who required trauma laparotomy. METHODS Patients… read more here.
Keywords: trauma; rtn group; trauma laparotomy; mortality ... See more keywords