Ulus Travma Acil Cer
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jul 2020
Effects of sugammadex on ischemia reperfusion in a rat extremity model.
The hypothesis of our study is that sugammadex has protective efficacy against ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury in rats. ⋯ In our study, we examined the histological and biochemical protective effects of 4 mg/kg sugammadex on unilateral lower extremity I/R injury in rats. The findings suggest that a 4 mg/kg dose of sugammadex was more effective than a 16 mg/kg dose.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jul 2020
How important is susceptibility-weighted imaging in mild traumatic brain injury?
Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is a public health problem that is recognized as a 'silent epidemic' in its late stages due to undiagnosed axonal damage rated 13 and above on the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS). Injury-related microhemorrhages often cannot be detected on computed tomography (CT) scans and conventional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). This study aims to investigate whether susceptibility-weighted imaging is feasible in mTBI patients. ⋯ Susceptibility-weighted imaging, which can be used to assess the presence and severity of microhemorrhages due to diffuse axonal injury, is recommended for determining the cause of symptoms in patients with mTBI, to continue targeted treatment and prevent complications that may develop.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jul 2020
Can the C-reactive protein-to-plasma albumin ratio be an alternative scoring to show mortality and morbidity in patients with colorectal cancer?
This study aims to demonstrate the sensitivity and specificity of C-reactive protein to plasma albumin (CRP/ALB) ratio in predicting morbidity and mortality in patients operated for colorectal cancer followed up in the intensive care unit by comparing it with current scoring systems. ⋯ Although scoring systems are useful in predicting morbidity and mortality in colorectal patients, they are difficult to use in practice since they include many parameters. that the findings obtained in this study suggest that the CRP/ALB ratio, which can be calculated without any additional cost, may help the clinician predict mortality and especially morbidity.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jul 2020
Professional practice assessment for minor head injury management in emergency department and clinical impact of a simulation-based training: Interventional study (before/after).
Minor head injury is a frequent reason for consultation in the emergency department. The use of computed tomography (CT) has increased dramatically in patients' care. Good time management implementation and interpretation are required. To study the level of agreement with recommendations for a minor head injury in emergency department management and the impacts of simulation-based training (SBT) on professional practice changes. ⋯ Management of this type of patient appeared to be satisfactory. It can be improved by SBT on the basis of the SFMU 2012 consensus conference. There is a need to improve the software used by the emergency departments, which should include the time of trauma and recommendations. The association of the clinic and the biomarkers could help to limit the indications of the CT scan, and thus to have it organized more rapidly.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jul 2020
Comparative StudyComparison of post-operative outcomes of graft materials used in reconstruction of blow-out fractures.
Trauma to the face caused by assault or impact may cause internal orbital fracture. Increased intraorbital pressure without disruption of soft tissue integrity or causing a fracture line in orbital rims or orbital floor fractures described as 'orbital blow-out fracture'. Such fractures have been categorized as 'pure blow-out fractures' in which only the orbital floor is affected, and 'impure blow-out fractures' in which other maxillofacial bones such as zygoma, maxilla and nasoethmoid are also affected. Physical examination reveals periorbital edema and ecchymosis, subconjunctival hemorrhage, limitation of eye globe movements, diplopia, enophthalmos, dystopia, and infraorbital hypoesthesia. Reconstruction of the orbital bony structures is the most important issue to preserve the standard orbital functions and providing an aesthetic view. Although many surgical approaches have been defined in the literature regarding the attitude and timing of treatment, no consensus exists. In literature; many autogenous and alloplastic biomaterials have been recommended to correct orbital bone defects. ⋯ Results show that the auricular conchal cartilage graft was the best biomaterial used to repair defects smaller than 4 cm², where as titanium mesh was a good option to repair defects larger than 4 cm². However, selection of the optimal biomaterial to be used to repair orbital blow-out fractures should be made according to patient characteristics and preoperative findings, the severity of the injury, the cost of the biomaterial to be used, and surgeon's expertise.