Ulus Travma Acil Cer
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · May 2021
Boric acid is as effective as hyaluronic acid-based agent in preventing intra-abdominal adhesions in a rat model.
In this experimental rat model, we aimed to investigate boric acid's possible protective effect against the formation of post-operative abdominal adhesions through its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. ⋯ Topical boric acid at a dose of 50 mg/kg is found safe and as effective as the hyaluronic acid-based agent in preventing postoperative abdominal adhesions in our rat model.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · May 2021
Role of ultrasound simulators in the training for Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma (FAST).
The present study aims to investigate the efficacy of ultrasound simulators in the training of the health staff working in the emergency department of a university hospital on Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma (FAST). ⋯ It was observed that the theoretical knowledge level of the trainees did not affect the ability to obtain a correct image in the simulator. However, the skills of the trainees for correctly diagnosing via FAST were directly proportional to their theoretical knowledge levels. Our findings suggest that a short theoretical training followed by a simulator-guided practice would easily provide a sufficiency for FAST for the health workers.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · May 2021
Percutaneous cholecystostomy in the treatment of acute calculous cholecystitis in elderly patients with COVID-19 and high comorbidity.
The purpose of the study was to review the efficacy, safety, and outcomes of percutaneous cholecystostomy (PC) in elderly patients with acute calculous cholecystitis (ACC), high comorbidity, and COVID-19. ⋯ COVID-19 infection can be fatal especially in patients over 65 years of age due to additional comorbidities. PC treatment, which can be performed under local anesthesia as a minimally invasive procedure, is an alternative treatment option in this patient group. PC can also act as a bridge in transition to elective surgery in this process management.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Mar 2021
Cadaver as an educational tool increasing the effectiveness of Combat Application Tourniquet use in extremity injuries.
One of the most frequent life-threatening emergencies is extremity haemorrhage. In such cases, patient survival depends on a fast on-scene intervention. Thus, both the potential witnesses and medical emergency staff should have the ability to control haemorrhages. However, simulator-based courses do not fully reflect the structures and physiology of the human body. Therefore, invasive procedure training in trauma patients is limited. The present study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of cadavers as educational tools during a training course in extremity haemorrhage control with the use of the Combat Application Tourniquet (CAT). ⋯ This study demonstrated that training conducted on human cadavers led to a significant improvement in the effectiveness of CAT use. Cadavers constitute a high-quality educational tool that, after adequate preparation, allows for practicing invasive medical procedures, such as extremity haemorrhage control.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Mar 2021
Closed reduction percutaneous pinning versus open reduction internal fixation in the treatment of intraarticular distal radius fractures: Mean four-year results.
This study was performed to compare the results of closed reduction percutaneous pinning (CRPP) versus open reduction internal fixation with a volar locking plate (ORIF) in the treatment of intraarticular distal radius fractures (IDRF) average four-year follow-up. ⋯ ORIF with a volar locking plate has better functional and radiological results than CRPP in IDRF patients' average four-year follow-up.