Ulus Travma Acil Cer
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Sep 2013
Details of motorcycle accidents and their impact on healthcare costs.
Of overall traffic accidents in 2011 in Turkey, 7.58% (n=21,107) were motorcycle accidents. Motorcycle accidents and their impact on healthcare costs are investigated in our study. ⋯ According to the current study, the risk of an accident increases with young adults. Concordantly, healthcare costs increase. Thus, it is important that the legal rules with respect to the age and education necessary for receiving a license to operate a motorcycle should be redefined, and if necessary, regulated.
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical and epidemiological features of 132 patients with orbital wall fracture who were treated at Şişli Etfal Teaching and Research Hospital, Istanbul, between 2005-2012. ⋯ This study makes clear that the frequency of orbital injuries may be decreased by preventing traffic accidents, by taking precautions in the event they occur, and by promulgating social and educational work against violence.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Sep 2013
Epidemiologic and clinical characteristics and outcomes of scorpion sting in the southeastern region of Turkey.
Scorpion sting resulting in envenomation is a life-threatening emergency and causes serious health problems in tropical and subtropical regions. The aim of this study was to present the epidemiologic and clinical features of 123 cases presenting with symptoms of scorpion poisoning, a cause of preventable mortality and morbidity. ⋯ This simple descriptive study will hopefully help healthcare providers take measures to prevent scorpion stings, which should take into consideration local epidemiological features.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Sep 2013
[General approach to penetrating abdominal traumas of Turkish general surgeons: survey of practice].
In patients with penetrating abdominal traumas (PATs), selective non-operative management (SNOM) has been widely accepted. This study was designed to investigate the practice trends among Turkish surgeons regarding SNOM. ⋯ Although our surgeons have constructive opinions and tendencies regarding contemporary approaches in the management of PATs, it is seen that nearly half of them prefer not to perform SNOM in practice for various reasons. We believe that approval of trauma and emergency surgery disciplines as subspecialties and funding- centralized trauma centers might correct this deficiency.