J Trauma
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To facilitate the identification of ED patients at risk for intimate partner violence (IPV), we assessed the relationship of acute violence-related injury and history of IPV victimization or perpetration. ⋯ Screening for IPV among individuals presenting with a violence-related injury may be helpful in identifying individuals at risk of partner violence.
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The introduction of the ATLS course in The Netherlands in 1995 provided for an opportunity to compare data of trauma patients between a pre-ATLS and a post-ATLS period. ⋯ Using the opinion of an expert team, this study identified a significantly lower number of patients with inadequate management.
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Burn victims often display psychological symptoms that can impede recovery, but knowledge about risk factors for psychopathology is limited. This study aimed to predict psychological health 3 months after burn injury from coping and trauma-related factors assessed early in hospitalization. ⋯ Coping style, life threat during the accident, and early symptoms are strong predictors of psychopathology after a burn.
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This study aimed to determine predictive factors of mortality after posttraumatic brain injury. ⋯ In Tunisia, head injury is a frequent cause of hospitalization, comprising 14.4% of all adult admissions. It is observed most often among young patients involved in traffic accidents. The short-term prognosis is poor, with a high (29%) mortality rate, and determined by demographic, clinical, radiologic, and biologic factors. Prevention is highly advised.
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To test (a) the prognostic performance of TRISS and SAPS II scoring systems in a large sample of trauma patients admitted to Austrian ICUs, and (b) the hypothesis that the prognostic performance of TRISS could be improved by adding SAPS II. ⋯ We improved risk adjustment in critically ill trauma patients by combining TRISS and SAPS II. This new scoring system might aid in evaluating and comparing specialized trauma ICUs.