Wiener klinische Wochenschrift
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Wien. Klin. Wochenschr. · Oct 2024
Train Climbing-A new old trend in adolescents: Treatment of high voltage injuries and planning of a pilot project to raise awareness.
An increasing number of high voltage electric burn injuries in a typically younger patient collective of train surfers and climbers at our level I center for burns was recognized. The purpose of this study was a retrospective data evaluation and as a consequence the implementation of an awareness program against train surfing. ⋯ This study highlighted the severity of injuries, with a mean TBSA of 41.42% and a mortality rate of 14.29% among the study population. Train climbing and surfing patients presented with severe injuries and fatal long-term consequences. A pilot project involving several stakeholders was initiated in order to raise awareness of the dangers of electric arcs and the risk involved.
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Wien. Klin. Wochenschr. · Oct 2024
Practice Guideline[Osteoporosis-Definition, risk assessment, diagnosis, prevention and treatment (update 2024) : Guidelines of the Austrian Society for Bone and Mineral Research].
Austria is among the countries with the highest incidence and prevalence of osteoporotic fractures worldwide. Guidelines for the prevention and management of osteoporosis were first published in 2010 under the auspices of the then Federation of Austrian Social Security Institutions and updated in 2017. The present comprehensively updated guidelines of the Austrian Society for Bone and Mineral Research are aimed at physicians of all specialties as well as decision makers and institutions in the Austrian healthcare system. The aim of these guidelines is to strengthen and improve the quality of medical care of patients with osteoporosis and osteoporotic fractures in Austria. ⋯ The guidelines present comprehensive, evidence-based information and instructions for the treatment of osteoporosis. It is expected that the quality of medical care for patients with this clinical picture will be substantially improved at all levels of the Austrian healthcare system.
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Wien. Klin. Wochenschr. · Sep 2024
Integrating palliative care into multiple myeloma management : Optimizing quality of life across the disease continuum.
Multiple myeloma (MM) poses significant challenges due to its complex symptomatology and evolving treatment landscape. While therapeutic advances have improved survival outcomes, holistic management of MM requires addressing the numerous physical and psychosocial needs of patients. Palliative care (PC) offers a comprehensive approach to symptom management and supportive care on a physical, psychosocial and spiritual level; however, its role in MM remains underexplored. ⋯ PC interventions effectively addressed the complex symptom burden experienced by patients with MM. Multidimensional approaches encompassing physical, psychological and social domains proved instrumental in optimizing quality of life. Integrating PC principles into MM management paradigms is essential to prioritize patient-centered care across the disease continuum.