Ulus Travma Acil Cer
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Mar 2015
Epidemiology of animal-related injuries in a high-income developing country.
The objective of this study was to investigate the incidence, mechanisms, types, anatomical distribution, and outcome of animal related-injuries in Al-Ain, the United Arab Emirates in order to improve preventive measures. ⋯ The majority of animal-related injuries were caused by camels. Experience in handling the animals, a good knowledge of animal behavior along with using safety devices and prevention education can reduce the toll of animal-related injuries.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Mar 2015
Evaluation of autopsy reports in terms of preventability of traumatic deaths.
The analysis of autopsy reports plays an important role in the evaluation of trauma care quality. The objective of this study was to determine the rate of preventable deaths and medical errors in regard to the autopsy reports as an indicator of trauma care quality in traumatic deaths. ⋯ High rates of preventable deaths in the pre-hospital period, in cases of penetrating injuries, and particularly in cases of chest trauma were evaluated as noteworthy findings. Integrated working of pre-hospital emergency healthcare services with trauma centres would enable the development of trauma care and reduce the rates of preventable deaths.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Mar 2015
A comparative study of small intestinal perforation secondary to foreign body and other non-traumatic causes.
Little was known about gastrointestinal perforation secondary to foreign body in adults, which was only documented by several case series reports. The aim of this study was to characterize it with comparative methods. ⋯ Clinical performance of small intestinal perforation secondary to foreign body is atypical, and preoperative diagnosis relies on CT scans. Primary perforation closure is safe and effective, and relatively better outcomes can be achieved.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Mar 2015
The effects of tibiofibularis anterior ligaments on ankle joint biomechanics.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the biomechanical behavior of anterior inferior tibiofibularis ligament (AITFL) deficient human ankle under axial loading of ankle at stance phase of gait. In order to investigate the contribution of AITFL to ankle stability, an in vitro sequential experimental setup was simulated. ⋯ This study determined some numerical and quantitative data about the biomechanical properties of AITFL in neutral foot position. In the emergency department, diagnosis and treatment of AITFL injury, due to ankle distortion, is important. In AITFL injuries, ankle biomechanics is affected, and ankle instability occurs.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Mar 2015
Total oxidant status, total antioxidant status, and paraoxonase activity in acute appendicitis.
The aim of this study was to investigate the levels of oxidative stress including total oxidant status, total antioxidant status, and paraoxonase activity in patients with a diagnosis of acute appendicitis. ⋯ The increase in the oxidative status (total oxidant and antioxidant status) was related with the progression of inflammation to the perforation in acute appendicitis.