Ulusal travma ve acil cerrahi dergisi = Turkish journal of trauma & emergency surgery : TJTES
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Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg · Mar 2024
Risk of burns in pressure cooker usage: a comprehensive analysis of explosive injuries.
Despite the widespread use of pressure cookers for quick and efficient cooking, literature has insufficiently highlighted the potential dangers resulting from inappropriate handling. This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of 32 patients who presented with pressure cooker burns, emphasizing the serious risks associated with their misuse. ⋯ While pressure cookers facilitate rapid food preparation, this study underscores the severe risks arising from product or usage errors. This study emphasizes the need for more effective usage instructions and increased awareness about pressure cookers to prevent burn risks. We anticipate that educational programs focused on safe pressure cooker use could significantly reduce the incidence of serious injuries.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg · Mar 2024
Evaluation of emergency department admissions of mass casualty patients using the revised trauma score, injury severity score, and trauma and injury severity score.
There is a need for studies evaluating prognostic scoring systems in mass trauma patients in conflict regions to predict patient prognosis for emergency surgical prioritization. In this study, we aimed to evaluate scoring systems such as the Revised Trauma Score (RTS), Injury Severity Score (ISS), and Trauma and Injury Severity Score (TRISS) in trauma patients admitted due to mass trauma in Northern Syria. ⋯ The use of trauma scoring systems, especially TRISS, may be useful for prioritizing patients in mass casualty settings in the presence of overcapacity.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg · Mar 2024
Anesthetic approach to trauma patients in the city hospital after the 2023 Maraş earthquake.
The February 6, 2023, Kahramanmaraş earthquake caused significant destruction across our country. More than 50,000 people lost their lives, thousands were injured, and health facilities were damaged. Victims were transferred to hospitals in other provinces for treatment. This study evaluates the anesthesia approach applied to the injured who were transferred to our tertiary hospital. ⋯ The predominance of extremity injuries among earthquake victims increases the inclination towards regional anesthesia. Incorporating Plan A blocks into basic anesthesia skills could enhance the preference for regional anesthesia in disaster situations. Furthermore, transferring the injured to advanced centers may reduce morbidity.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg · Mar 2024
Case ReportsPost Trauma Acinetobacter Baumanii Meningitis Treatment Approach.
A. baumannii, which is said to be associated with nosocomial infections is considered a significant mortality risk if not adequately addressed. A. baumannii infections typically occur in the aftermath of surgery or trauma. ⋯ Following this therapeutic period, the patient's condition improved, ultimately leading to successful recovery and subsequent discharge. This case report serves to highlight the ability of intrathecal administration of antibiotics, that normally have limited potential of crossing the blood-brain-barrier, to lead to improved survival outcomes in multi-drug resistant nosocomial meningitis.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg · Mar 2024
Is ultrasound guidance necessary to avoid complications in the implantation of venous access ports?
The aim of this study was to present demographic information of patients undergoing totally implantable venous access port (TIVAP) implantation and to investigate the rates of early and late complications, assessing the benefits of performing the procedure underUS guidance. ⋯ The risk of developing complications was not affected by patient's age or sex. In addition, body mass index was not shown to be an independent risk factor for patients developing complications. It may be concluded from the study that early complications in particular can be reduced with ultrasound-guided implantation.