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Burn injuries facilitate invasive infections and sepsis not only by destroying the continuity of the protective skin barrier but also through systemic effects. The burn wound, blood, and urine samples are frequently cultured to determine the pathogen agent. The aim of this study was to analyze pathogen growth in patients' cultures confirmed as "infection positive" by the hospital Infection Control Committee and to assess the clinical implications of these growths. ⋯ According to the study data, the TBSA burned demonstrated a greater significance for mortality, although the presence of sepsis and/or urinary tract infection should also be noted as a cause of mortality in burned patients.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Nov 2017
Case ReportsEndoscopic drainage and cystoduodedonstomy in a child with pancreatic pseudocyst.
An 11-year-old morbidly obese boy was diagnosed with pancreatic pseudocyst. Following fine needle aspiration, the cyst recurred in 1-month follow-up. ⋯ During the 3 years of follow-up, the patient was asymptomatic with no evidence of cyst on computerized tomography scans. Endoscopic drainage and cystoduodenostomy is a minimally invasive, effective, and safe approach in the management of pancreatic pseudocysts in children.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Nov 2017
Application of pulsed arterial resuscitation in a rabbit model of hemorrhagic shock.
Hemorrhagic shock is characterized by tissue hypoperfusion caused by a sharp reduction in the effective circulating volume of blood. The key to successful resuscitation lies in eliminating the shock as soon as possible while simultaneously restoring blood perfusion to vital organs. We present the applicability of pulsed arterial blood reinfusion for resuscitation of hemorrhagic shock. ⋯ Pulsed arterial resuscitation might be useful for emergency treatment of hemorrhagic shock.