PRP and Metaplasia in repaired tendon
Conclusion It seems that using PRP has no effect on strengthening the tendons repair and may have some adverse effects. It usage needs further studies to evaluate their probable adverse side effects. (Source: Journal of Acute Disease)
Source: Journal of Acute Disease - January 28, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Validating “Look, Listen, Feel” for practical communications in the Emergency Department
Conclusions The results show promising response to the LLF model of communications, hence providing a rationale to advance this model. (Source: Journal of Acute Disease)
Source: Journal of Acute Disease - January 28, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
The role of early nephrostomy in the management of patients with hyperkalaemia and renal failure due to ureteric obstruction
Conclusions Percutaneous nephrostomy as the initial management for hyperkalaemia from ureteric obstruction is a safe procedure with acceptable complication rates. (Source: Journal of Acute Disease)
Source: Journal of Acute Disease - January 28, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Comparative evaluation of surgical alternatives in the treatment of acute cervical myelopathy and in the decompression of cervical spinal canal
Publication date: 2014 Source:Journal of Acute Disease, Volume 3, Issue 4 Author(s): Gábor Czigléczki , Zoltán Papp , Csaba Padányi , Péter Banczerowski Symptoms of cervical myelopathy are caused by the compression of the cervical spinal cord in the narrowed spinal canal. Several techniques including less invasive and minimally invasive methods have been developed with the aim of decompressing the cervical spinal canal, preserving posterior motion segments and paraspinal muscles as much as possible, reducing iatrogenic consequences and promoting faster recoveries of patients. The purpose of this article is to ...
Source: Journal of Acute Disease - January 28, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Acute type B aortic dissection: update on proper management
This study aims to collect and present all current literature data on the diagnostic and therapeutic management of acute type B aortic dissection. It includes a comprehensive literature search utilizing the following keywords: ‘acute aortic dissection’, ‘type B aortic dissection’, ‘conservative management’, ‘endovascular repair’, ‘open surgery’ and ‘diagnosis’. Uncomplicated acute type B aortic dissection can be effectively managed using conservative management, although open repair is indicated only for complicated cases. Endovascular repair shows promising results in selected patients with increas...
Source: Journal of Acute Disease - January 28, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Quality management in general surgery: a review of the literature
Conclusions Romanian hospitals need a more aggressive implementation of total quality management policy, in order to maintain their competitiveness on nowadays European Union competitive market. (Source: Journal of Acute Disease)
Source: Journal of Acute Disease - January 28, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Evaluation of self-medication practices in acute diseases among university students in Oman
Conclusion The prevalence of self-medication among university students was very high. There is a need for intensive education and comprehensive awareness campaign to advocate for reduction in the prevalence of self-medication practices among students. (Source: Journal of Acute Disease)
Source: Journal of Acute Disease - January 8, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Heart, tracheo-bronchial and thoracic spine trauma. Succesful multidisciplinary management: a challenging thoracic politrauma
We reported the case of a 36 years old woman involved in a car accident and admitted to the Emergency Room with critical conditions. A CT scan showed hemopericardium, pneumomediastinum and D2 unstable vertebral fracture; then a sternotomy was promptly performed. After admittance to Intensive Care Unit a bronchoscopy showed a tear of the posterior wall of the trachea and the complete disruption of the left main bronchus with a 2 cm gap beetwen two consecutive cartilage rings. D2 fracture would have required stabilization, but pronation of the patient was contraindicated by the bronchial rupture. On the nineth day the verteb...
Source: Journal of Acute Disease - January 8, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Posterior reversible leukoencephalopathy syndrome presenting in a post-partum, 25-year-old-female with concomitant subarachnoid hemorrhage
We present a rare case of posterior reversible leukoencephalopathy syndrome in a 2-week, post-partum G2P2A0 (normal spontaneous vaginal delivery at forty-weeks, without complications) 25-year-old-female with subarachnoid hemorrhage. (Source: Journal of Acute Disease)
Source: Journal of Acute Disease - January 8, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Acute brain hemorrhage in dengue
Publication date: 2014 Source:Journal of Acute Disease, Volume 3, Issue 3 Author(s): Somsri Wiwanitkit , Viroj Wiwanitkit Dengue is a tropical arboviral infection that can have severe hemorrhagic complication. Acute brain hemorrhage in dengue is rare and is a big challenge in neurosurgery. To perform surgery for management of acute brain hemorrhage in dengue is a controversial issue. Here, the authors try to summarize the previous reports on this topic and compare neurosurgery versus conservative management. (Source: Journal of Acute Disease)
Source: Journal of Acute Disease - January 8, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Patients with the tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy-clinical evaluation and outcome
Conclusions The exact pathogenesis of the tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy remains uncertain, but it is important to take it into account as a differential diagnosis in patients with the clinical features of myocardial infarct in the absence of coronary artery stenosis. (Source: Journal of Acute Disease)
Source: Journal of Acute Disease - January 8, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Cardioprotective potential of hydro-alcoholic fruit extract of Ananas comosus against isoproterenol induced myocardial infraction in Wistar Albino rats.
Conclusion It can be concluded that HEAC possess cardioprotective activity against Isoproterenol induced myocardial infarction in rats. (Source: Journal of Acute Disease)
Source: Journal of Acute Disease - January 8, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
The epidemiology of tick-borne relapsing fever in Bijar County, North-Western Iran
Conclusions As showed, TBRF is a remarkable public health challenge, particularly for children and students living in Bijar County. (Source: Journal of Acute Disease)
Source: Journal of Acute Disease - January 8, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Functional results of osteosynthesis with mini-plate and screws in metacarpal fractures
Conclusions Mini-plate and screws fixation of unstable metacarpal fractures produces anatomical reduction of fractures with stabilization that is rigid enough to allow early mobilization, thereby preventing stiffness and hence good functional results. (Source: Journal of Acute Disease)
Source: Journal of Acute Disease - January 8, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Screening and decolonization of MRSA among joint arthroplasty patients: efficacy, cost-effectiveness and durability
Conclusions There is a tendency toward fewer MRSA infections after total joint arthroplasty when screening and decolonization is used. Decolonization is strongly cost-effective procedure with 33% of patients tests positive for MRSA 3 to 30 months after surgery. Larger, randomized, controlled studies are needed to confirm the apparent efficacy of decolonization. (Source: Journal of Acute Disease)
Source: Journal of Acute Disease - January 8, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
