Anästhesiologie, Intensivmedizin, Notfallmedizin, Schmerztherapie : AINS
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Anasthesiol Intensivmed Notfallmed Schmerzther · Nov 2012
[First aid and trauma management: results from the German resuscitation registry].
Every year a large number of patients suffer from cardiac arrest and must be reanimated. The German Resuscitation Registry was founded in 2007 in order to analyze and optimize these measures. ⋯ In addition, the major significance of percutaneous catheter interventions and active cooling after cardiac arrest has been demonstrated. In future, the platform of the German Resuscitation Registry will be further expanded to enable an interdisciplinary exchange of information as well as scientific research.
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Anasthesiol Intensivmed Notfallmed Schmerzther · Nov 2012
Case Reports[Serious complications following a marathon run: interactive case report of a dramatic course].
A marathon runner collapses after crossing the finish line and shows neurological disorders. Aftertreatment at the scene hyponatremia and cerebral edema are found at hospital admission. Thepatient is treated for "exercise-associated hyponatremia" (EAH) on the ICU for six days. ⋯ Symptoms include nausea and vomiting, desorientation, dizziness, seizures or coma. Therapyincludes fluid restriction and application of hypertonic saline. Plasma sodium concentration shouldbe checked at the scene in all collapsed athletes showing neurological symptoms to differentiatebetween exercise-associated hyponatremia and dehydration.
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Anasthesiol Intensivmed Notfallmed Schmerzther · Nov 2012
[Prehospital treatment of polytrauma patients by emergency physicians].
Even in the 21st century major trauma still contributes to a svere loss of life in our society. Severly injured victims benefit from prehospital care that both considers tactical and medical aims. Knowledge of major trauma care has grown over the past years. ⋯ By putting up the new structure of german traumacenters involving certified trauma hospitals it is easier for ambulance doctors to find the best hospital for their patient. Thought has been given to nearly al organ systems and body-areas in the guidelines making them a very usefull orientation guide for prehospital care. Emergency anesthesie including intubation is a mayor issue of the new guidelines.