J Trauma
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Review Case Reports
Lacerations of the left ventricle from rib fractures after blunt trauma.
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Meta Analysis Comparative Study
Advanced or basic life support for trauma: meta-analysis and critical review of the literature.
The question of whether to use advanced life support (ALS) or basic life support (BLS) for trauma patients in the prehospital setting has been much debated and still lacks a clear answer. The purpose of this study was to conduct a comprehensive critical review of the literature regarding this controversy ⋯ The aggregated data in the literature have failed to demonstrate a benefit for on-site ALS provided to trauma patients and support the scoop and run approach.
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Multicenter Study Clinical Trial Controlled Clinical Trial
Recombinant humanized monoclonal antibody against CD18 (rhuMAb CD18) in traumatic hemorrhagic shock: results of a phase II clinical trial. Traumatic Shock Group.
Activated neutrophils have been shown to play a pivotal role in resuscitation injury after traumatic hemorrhagic shock. Blocking the adhesion of neutrophils with a recombinant humanized monoclonal antibody against CD18 (rhuMAb CD18) may reduce resuscitation injury but increase the risk of infection. This was a dose-finding phase II study to determine safety, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and clinical outcome parameters for additional studies. ⋯ A single 2-mg/kg dose of rhuMAb CD18 maintains greater than 90% saturation of neutrophil CD18 receptors for approximately 48 hours in patients with traumatic hemorrhagic shock undergoing resuscitation. There was no trend toward increased infection. A larger trial is needed to demonstrate the clinical efficacy of rhuMAb CD18, perhaps using more reliable endpoints.
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For the quantification of multiple injuries in children, a range of different trauma scores are available, the actual prognostic value of which has, however, not so far been investigated and compared in a group of patients. ⋯ With regard to prognostic quality and ease of use in the practical setting, TS and the TRISS-Scan are recommended for polytrauma in children and adolescents. Special pediatric scores are not necessary.