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Maegele M. Effective approaches to address noncompressible torso hemorrhage. Curr Opin Crit Care 2024; 30:202-208. [PMID: 38441108 DOI: 10.1097/mcc.0000000000001141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Noncompressible torso hemorrhage (NCTH) is now considered as the major cause of preventable death after both severe military and civilian trauma. Around 20% of all trauma patients still die from uncontrolled exsanguination along with rapidly evolving hemostatic failure. This review highlights the most recent advances in the field and provides an outline for future research directions. RECENT FINDINGS The updated definition of NCTH includes a combination of high-grade anatomical torso injury, hemodynamic instability, urgent need for hemorrhage control and aggressive hemostatic resuscitation. Therapeutic concepts consider the following three aspects: control the bleeding source (close the tap), resuscitate to maintain organ perfusion and restore hemostasis (fill the tank), and increase the body's resistance against ischemia (upgrade the armor). SUMMARY The concepts for the early management of NCTH have substantially evolved over the last decade. The development of new devices and techniques combined with early intervention of hemostatic failure have contributed to more successful resuscitations. Future research needs to refine and validate their potential clinical application.
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- Marc Maegele
- Department for Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Cologne-Merheim Medical Center (CMMC), Witten/Herdecke University, Campus Cologne-Merheim
- Institute for Research in Operative Medicine (IFOM), Witten/Herdecke University, Campus Cologne-Merheim, Cologne, Germany
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Meuser AH, Henyš P, Höch A, Gänsslen A, Hammer N. Evaluating the stability of external fixators following pelvic injury: A systematic review of biomechanical testing methods. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2024; 153:106488. [PMID: 38437754 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2024.106488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2023] [Revised: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024]
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INTRODUCTION This systematic review aims to identify previously used techniques in biomechanics to assess pelvic instability following pelvic injury, focusing on external fixation constructs. METHODS A systematic literature search was conducted to include biomechanical studies and to exclude clinical trials. RESULTS Of an initial 4666 studies found, 38 met the inclusion criteria. 84% of the included studies were retrieved from PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. The studies analysed 106 postmortem specimens, 154 synthetic bones, and 103 computational models. Most specimens were male (97% synthetic, 70% postmortem specimens). Both the type of injury and the classification system employed varied across studies. About 82% of the injuries assessed were of type C. Two different fixators were tested for FFPII and type A injury, five for type B injury, and fifteen for type C injury. Large variability was observed for external fixation constructs concerning device type and configuration, pin size, and geometry. Biomechanical studies deployed various methods to assess injury displacement, deformation, stiffness, and motion. Thereby, loading protocols differed and inconsistent definitions of failure were determined. Measurement techniques applied in biomechanical test setups included strain gauges, force transducers, and motion tracking techniques. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION An ideal fixation method should be safe, stable, non-obstructive, and have low complication rates. Although biomechanical testing should ensure that the load applied during testing is representative of a physiological load, a high degree of variability was found in the current literature in both the loading and measurement equipment. The lack of a standardised test design for fixation constructs in pelvic injuries across the studies challenges comparisons between them. When interpreting the results of biomechanical studies, it seems crucial to consider the limitations in cross-study comparability, with implications on their applicability to the clinical setting.
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- Annika Hela Meuser
- Division of Macroscopic and Clinical Anatomy, Gottfried Schatz Research Center, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Institute of New Technologies and Applied Informatics, Faculty of Mechatronics, Informatics and Interdisciplinary Studies, Technical University of Liberec, Liberec, Czech Republic
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- Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Clinic for Trauma Surgery, Orthopaedics and Hand Surgery, Wolfsburg Hospital, Wolfsburg, Germany
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- Division of Macroscopic and Clinical Anatomy, Gottfried Schatz Research Center, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria; Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany; Division of Biomechatronics, Fraunhofer IWU, Dresden, Germany.
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Altamirano-Cruz MA, Velarde JE, Valderrama-Molina CO, Azi M, Belangero WD, Bidolegui F, Carabelli GS, Gómez A, Pires RE, Xicará JA, Giordano V. Availability and use of resources for emergency fracture care of pelvic trauma associated with haemorrhagic shock in Latin America: A cross-sectional study. Injury 2023; 54 Suppl 6:110733. [PMID: 38143149 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2023.04.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Revised: 03/14/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 12/26/2023]
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Determining the true availability of resources and understanding the level of training of surgeons involved in the treatment of patients with pelvic fractures and haemorrhagic shock is critical. In the herein study, the availability of technical, technological, and human resources for the care of this injury in Latin America region was analysed, and the preferences of orthopaedic trauma surgeons when performing interventions for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with pelvic trauma and associated haemorrhagic shock was described. A cross sectional web-based survey containing questions on knowledge, attitudes, and practices with respect to imaging resources, emergency pelvic stabilization methods, and interventions used for bleeding control was sent to 948 Latin America orthopaedic trauma surgeons treating pelvic fractures in the emergency department. Differences between regional clusters, level of training, type of hospital, and pelvic surgery volume were assessed. 368 responses were obtained, with 37.5% of respondents reporting formal training in pelvic surgery and 36.0% having available protocol for managing these patients. The most frequently used interventions were the supra-acetabular pelvic external fixator and pelvic packing. Limited hospital and imaging resources are available for the care of patients with pelvic trauma and associated haemorrhagic shock throughout Latin America. In addition, the training of orthopaedic trauma surgeons dealing with this type of injury and the volume of pelvic surgeries per year is heterogeneous. It should be urgently considered to develop management protocols adapted to Latin America according to the availability of resources, as well as to promote training in this severe life-threatening traumatic condition.
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- Departamento de Ortopedia, Hospital Manoel Victorino, Secretaria Estadual de Saúde do Estado da Bahia, Salvador, Brazil
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- Departamento de Ortopedia, Reumatologia e Traumatologia, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Estadual de Campinas UNICAMP, Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- Servicio de Ortopedia y Traumatologia, Hospital Sirio-Libanes, ECICARO, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Sector de Trauma, Instituto de Ortopedia y Traumatología "Prof. Dr. Carlos E. Ottolenghi", Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Servicio Ortopedia, Hospital Universitario de la Samaritana, Bogota, Colombia
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- Departamento do Aparelho Locomotor, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Centro Universitario de Occidente, Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala; Cruz Roja Guatemalteca, Delegación Quetzaltenango, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
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- Serviço de Ortopedia e Traumatologia Prof. Nova Monteiro, Hospital Municipal Miguel Couto, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil; Clínica São Vicente, Rede D'or São Luiz, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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Klingebiel FKL, Hasegawa M, Parry J, Balogh ZJ, Sen RK, Kalbas Y, Teuben M, Halvachizadeh S, Pape HC, Pfeifer R. Standard practice in the treatment of unstable pelvic ring injuries: an international survey. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2023; 47:2301-2318. [PMID: 37328569 PMCID: PMC10439026 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-023-05859-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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PURPOSE Unstable pelvic ring injury can result in a life-threatening situation and lead to long-term disability. Established classification systems, recently emerged resuscitative and treatment options as well as techniques, have facilitated expansion in how these injuries can be studied and managed. This study aims to access practice variation in the management of unstable pelvic injuries around the globe. METHODS A standardized questionnaire including 15 questions was developed by experts from the SICOT trauma committee (Société Internationale de Chirurgie Orthopédique et de Traumatologie) and then distributed among members. The survey was conducted online for one month in 2022 with 358 trauma surgeons, encompassing responses from 80 countries (experience > 5 years = 79%). Topics in the questionnaire included surgical and interventional treatment strategies, classification, staging/reconstruction procedures, and preoperative imaging. Answer options for treatment strategies were ranked on a 4-point rating scale with following options: (1) always (A), (2) often (O), (3) seldom (S), and (4) never (N). Stratification was performed according to geographic regions (continents). RESULTS The Young and Burgess (52%) and Tile/AO (47%) classification systems were commonly used. Preoperative three-dimensional (3D) computed tomography (CT) scans were utilized by 93% of respondents. Rescue screws (RS), C-clamps (CC), angioembolization (AE), and pelvic packing (PP) were observed to be rarely implemented in practice (A + O: RS = 24%, CC = 25%, AE = 21%, PP = 25%). External fixation was the most common method temporized fixation (A + O = 71%). Percutaneous screw fixation was the most common definitive fixation technique (A + O = 57%). In contrast, 3D navigation techniques were rarely utilized (A + O = 15%). Most standards in treatment of unstable pelvic ring injuries are implemented equally across the globe. The greatest differences were observed in augmented techniques to bleeding control, such as angioembolization and REBOA, more commonly used in Europe (both), North America (both), and Oceania (only angioembolization). CONCLUSION The Young-Burgess and Tile/AO classifications are used approximately equally across the world. Initial non-invasive stabilization with binders and temporary external fixation are commonly utilized, while specific haemorrhage control techniques such as pelvic packing and angioembolization are rarely and REBOA almost never considered. The substantial regional differences' impact on outcomes needs to be further explored.
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- Felix Karl-Ludwig Klingebiel
- Department of Traumatology, University Hospital Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
- Department of Surgical Research, Harald Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopaedic and Trauma Research, Zurich University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawai’i, Honolulu, HI USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Denver Health Medical Center, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver, CO USA
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- Department of Traumatology, John Hunter Hospital, Hunter Medical Research Institute and University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW Australia
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- Department of Traumatology, University Hospital Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
- Department of Surgical Research, Harald Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopaedic and Trauma Research, Zurich University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Traumatology, University Hospital Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
- Department of Surgical Research, Harald Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopaedic and Trauma Research, Zurich University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Traumatology, University Hospital Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
- Department of Surgical Research, Harald Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopaedic and Trauma Research, Zurich University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Traumatology, University Hospital Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
- Department of Surgical Research, Harald Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopaedic and Trauma Research, Zurich University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Traumatology, University Hospital Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
- Department of Surgical Research, Harald Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopaedic and Trauma Research, Zurich University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland
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Horst K, Lambertz A, Meister FA, Kalverkamp S, Hildebrand F. ["Stop the bleeding"-Acute bleeding control in injuries to the trunk and extremities]. UNFALLCHIRURGIE (HEIDELBERG, GERMANY) 2023:10.1007/s00113-023-01309-w. [PMID: 36988661 DOI: 10.1007/s00113-023-01309-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023]
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Trauma-related blood loss is still associated with a high mortality and is a major factor in the development of a deadly triad consisting of acidosis, hypothermia and coagulopathy. Sources of bleeding occur particularly in the thoracic, abdominal and pelvic regions as well as in the extremities. For control of bleeding a timely identification of the source of bleeding and the initiation of a targeted treatment are essential. The principles are to stop the blood loss as soon as possible and to restore the lost volume to avoid the complications associated with traumatic hemorrhage. Surgical treatment in the acute situation is especially important due to its efficiency. The present article focuses on the current literature with respect to the appropriate diagnostic and treatment measures in the thoracic, abdominal and pelvic regions as well as the extremities and describes the latest scientific insights and developments. Available trauma algorithms are presented and the value of various strategies regarding surgical hemostasis for the thorax and abdomen are shown, whereby organ preservation can increasingly be achieved, particularly in the abdomen. With respect to hemostasis in severe pelvic injuries and injuries to the extremities, the regularly used surgical techniques are described and their values are differentially classified.
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- Klemens Horst
- Klinik für Orthopädie, Unfall- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Uniklinik RWTH Aachen, Pauwelsstr. 30, 52072, Aachen, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für Allgemein‑, Viszeral- und Transplantationschirurgie, Uniklinik RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Allgemein‑, Viszeral- und Transplantationschirurgie, Uniklinik RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Orthopädie, Unfall- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Uniklinik RWTH Aachen, Pauwelsstr. 30, 52072, Aachen, Deutschland
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Rossaint R, Afshari A, Bouillon B, Cerny V, Cimpoesu D, Curry N, Duranteau J, Filipescu D, Grottke O, Grønlykke L, Harrois A, Hunt BJ, Kaserer A, Komadina R, Madsen MH, Maegele M, Mora L, Riddez L, Romero CS, Samama CM, Vincent JL, Wiberg S, Spahn DR. The European guideline on management of major bleeding and coagulopathy following trauma: sixth edition. Crit Care 2023; 27:80. [PMID: 36859355 PMCID: PMC9977110 DOI: 10.1186/s13054-023-04327-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 85.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Severe trauma represents a major global public health burden and the management of post-traumatic bleeding continues to challenge healthcare systems around the world. Post-traumatic bleeding and associated traumatic coagulopathy remain leading causes of potentially preventable multiorgan failure and death if not diagnosed and managed in an appropriate and timely manner. This sixth edition of the European guideline on the management of major bleeding and coagulopathy following traumatic injury aims to advise clinicians who care for the bleeding trauma patient during the initial diagnostic and therapeutic phases of patient management. METHODS The pan-European, multidisciplinary Task Force for Advanced Bleeding Care in Trauma included representatives from six European professional societies and convened to assess and update the previous version of this guideline using a structured, evidence-based consensus approach. Structured literature searches covered the period since the last edition of the guideline, but considered evidence cited previously. The format of this edition has been adjusted to reflect the trend towards concise guideline documents that cite only the highest-quality studies and most relevant literature rather than attempting to provide a comprehensive literature review to accompany each recommendation. RESULTS This guideline comprises 39 clinical practice recommendations that follow an approximate temporal path for management of the bleeding trauma patient, with recommendations grouped behind key decision points. While approximately one-third of patients who have experienced severe trauma arrive in hospital in a coagulopathic state, a systematic diagnostic and therapeutic approach has been shown to reduce the number of preventable deaths attributable to traumatic injury. CONCLUSION A multidisciplinary approach and adherence to evidence-based guidelines are pillars of best practice in the management of severely injured trauma patients. Further improvement in outcomes will be achieved by optimising and standardising trauma care in line with the available evidence across Europe and beyond.
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- Rolf Rossaint
- Department of Anaesthesiology, University Hospital Aachen, RWTH, Aachen University, Pauwelsstrasse 30, D-52074, Aachen, Germany.
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- grid.5254.60000 0001 0674 042XDepartment of Paediatric and Obstetric Anaesthesia, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Blegdamsvej 9, DK-2100 Copenhagen, Denmark
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- grid.412581.b0000 0000 9024 6397Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Cologne-Merheim Medical Centre (CMMC), University of Witten/Herdecke, Ostmerheimer Strasse 200, D-51109 Cologne, Germany
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- grid.424917.d0000 0001 1379 0994Department of Anaesthesiology, Perioperative Medicine and Intensive Care, Masaryk Hospital, J.E. Purkinje University, Socialni pece 3316/12A, CZ-40113 Usti nad Labem, Czech Republic ,grid.4491.80000 0004 1937 116XDepartment of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Charles University Faculty of Medicine, Simkova 870, CZ-50003 Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
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- grid.411038.f0000 0001 0685 1605Department of Emergency Medicine, Emergency County Hospital “Sf. Spiridon” Iasi, University of Medicine and Pharmacy ”Grigore T. Popa” Iasi, Blvd. Independentei 1, RO-700111 Iasi, Romania
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- grid.410556.30000 0001 0440 1440Oxford Haemophilia and Thrombosis Centre, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, Windmill Road, Oxford, OX3 7HE UK ,grid.4991.50000 0004 1936 8948Radcliffe Department of Medicine, Oxford University, Oxford, UK
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- grid.460789.40000 0004 4910 6535Department of Anesthesiology, Intensive Care and Perioperative Medicine, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris Saclay University, 78 rue du Général Leclerc, F-94275 Le Kremlin-Bicêtre Cedex, France
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- grid.8194.40000 0000 9828 7548Department of Cardiac Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, “Prof. Dr. C. C. Iliescu” Emergency Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Sos Fundeni 256-258, RO-022328 Bucharest, Romania
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- grid.1957.a0000 0001 0728 696XDepartment of Anaesthesiology, University Hospital Aachen, RWTH, Aachen University, Pauwelsstrasse 30, D-52074 Aachen, Germany
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- grid.5254.60000 0001 0674 042XDepartment of Thoracic Anaesthesiology, The Heart Centre, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Blegdamsvej 9, DK-2100 Copenhagen, Denmark
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- grid.460789.40000 0004 4910 6535Department of Anesthesiology, Intensive Care and Perioperative Medicine, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris Saclay University, 78 rue du Général Leclerc, F-94275 Le Kremlin-Bicêtre Cedex, France
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- grid.420545.20000 0004 0489 3985Thrombosis and Haemophilia Centre, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7EH UK
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- grid.412004.30000 0004 0478 9977Institute of Anaesthesiology, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, CH-8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- grid.8954.00000 0001 0721 6013Department of Traumatology, General and Teaching Hospital Celje, Medical Faculty, Ljubljana University, Oblakova ulica 5, SI-3000 Celje, Slovenia
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- grid.5254.60000 0001 0674 042XDepartment of Paediatric and Obstetric Anaesthesia, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Blegdamsvej 9, DK-2100 Copenhagen, Denmark
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- grid.412581.b0000 0000 9024 6397Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Cologne-Merheim Medical Centre (CMMC), Institute for Research in Operative Medicine (IFOM), University of Witten/Herdecke, Ostmerheimer Strasse 200, D-51109 Cologne, Germany
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- grid.7080.f0000 0001 2296 0625Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care and Pain Clinic, Vall d’Hebron Trauma, Rehabilitation and Burns Hospital, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Passeig de la Vall d’Hebron 119-129, ES-08035 Barcelona, Spain
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- grid.24381.3c0000 0000 9241 5705Department of Surgery and Trauma, Karolinska University Hospital, S-171 76 Solna, Sweden
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- grid.106023.60000 0004 1770 977XDepartment of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care and Pain Therapy, Consorcio Hospital General Universitario de Valencia, Universidad Europea of Valencia Methodology Research Department, Avenida Tres Cruces 2, ES-46014 Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care and Perioperative Medicine, GHU AP-HP Centre - Université Paris Cité - Cochin Hospital, 27 rue du Faubourg St. Jacques, F-75014 Paris, France
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- grid.4989.c0000 0001 2348 0746Department of Intensive Care, Erasme University Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Route de Lennik 808, B-1070 Brussels, Belgium
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- grid.5254.60000 0001 0674 042XDepartment of Thoracic Anaesthesiology, The Heart Centre, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Blegdamsvej 9, DK-2100 Copenhagen, Denmark
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- grid.412004.30000 0004 0478 9977Institute of Anaesthesiology, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, CH-8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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Effect of C-Clamp Application on Hemodynamic Instability in Polytrauma Victims with Pelvic Fracture. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2022; 58:medicina58091291. [PMID: 36143972 PMCID: PMC9503952 DOI: 10.3390/medicina58091291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Revised: 09/03/2022] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background and Objectives: C-clamp application may reduce mortality in patients with unstable pelvic fractures and hemodynamic instability. Decreasing C-clamp use over the past decades may have resulted from concerns about its effectiveness and safety. The purpose of this study was to document effective hemodynamic stabilization after C-clamp application by means of vital parameters (primary outcome parameter), and the subsequent effect on metabolic indices and volume management (secondary outcome parameters). Materials and Methods: C-clamp application was performed between 2014 and 2021 for n = 13 patients (50 ± 18 years) with unstable pelvic fractures and hemodynamic instability. Vital parameters, metabolic indices, volume management, and the correlation of factors and potential changes were analyzed. Results: After C-clamp application, increases were measured in systolic blood pressure (+15 mmHg; p = 0.0284) and mean arterial pressure (+12 mmHg; p = 0.0157), and a reduction of volume requirements (p = 0.0266) and bolus vasoactive medication needs (p = 0.0081) were observed. The earlier C-clamp application was performed, the greater the effect (p < 0.05; r > 0.6). Heart rate, shock index, and end-tidal CO2 were not significantly altered. The extent of base deficit, hemoglobin, and lactate did not correlate with changes in vital parameters. Conclusions: In the majority of hemodynamically unstable trauma patients not responding to initial fluid resuscitation and severe pelvic fracture, early C-clamp application had an additive effect on hemodynamic stabilization and reduction in volume substitution. Based on these findings, there is still a rationale for considering early C-clamp stabilization in this group of severely injured patients.
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Pottecher J, David JS. Cognitive flowcharts to support the multidisciplinary prehospital and intrahospital care of severe pelvic trauma patients: Strengthening the chain of survival and closing the ring. Anaesth Crit Care Pain Med 2022; 41:101079. [PMID: 35472585 DOI: 10.1016/j.accpm.2022.101079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2022] [Accepted: 03/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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- Julien Pottecher
- Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Service d'Anesthésie-Réanimation & Médecine Péri-opératoire - Université de Strasbourg, FMTS, UR 3072, Strasbourg, France.
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- Service d'Anesthésie Réanimation, Groupe Hospitalier Sud, Hospices Civils de Lyon, 69495 Pierre-Bénite Cedex et Faculté de Médecine Lyon Est, Université Lyon 1, F-69008 Lyon, France
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Li YG, Wang ZY, Tian JG, Su YH, Sang XG. Iliac ecchymosis, a valuable sign for hollow viscus injuries in blunt pelvic trauma patients. Chin J Traumatol 2021; 24:136-139. [PMID: 33745761 PMCID: PMC8173585 DOI: 10.1016/j.cjtee.2021.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2020] [Revised: 02/11/2021] [Accepted: 02/28/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Pelvic fractures are characterized by high energy injuries and often accompanied with abdominal and pelvic organ injury. CT has been applied for several decades to evaluate blunt pelvic trauma patients. However, it has a certain rate of inaccurate diagnosis of abdominal hollow viscus injury (HVI), especially in the early stage after injury. The delayed diagnosis of HVI could result in a high morbidity and mortality. The bowel injury prediction score (BIPS) applied 3 clinical variables to determine whether an early surgical intervention for blunt HVI was necessary. We recently found another clinical variable (iliac ecchymosis, IE) which appeared at the early stage of injury, could be predicted for HVI. The main objective of this study was to explore the novel combination of IE and BIPS to enhance the early diagnosis rate of HVI, and thus reduce complications and mortalities. METHODS We conducted a retrospective analysis from January 2008 to December 2018 and recorded blunt pelvic trauma patients in our hospital. The inclusion criteria were patients who were verified with pelvic fractures using abdomen and pelvis CT scan in the emergency department before any surgical intervention. The exclusion criteria were abdominal CT insufficiency before operation, abdominal surgery before CT scan, and CT mesenteric injury grade being 5. The MBIPS was defined as BIPS plus IE, which was calculated according to 4 variables: white blood cell counts of 17.0 or greater, abdominal tenderness, CT scan grade for mesenteric injury of 4 or higher, and the location of IE. Each clinical variable counted 1 score, totally 4 scores. The location and severity of IE was also noted. RESULTS In total, 635 cases were hospitalized and 62 patients were enrolled in this study. Of these included patients, 77.4% (40 males and 8 females) were operated by exploratory laparotomy and 22.6% (8 males and 6 females) were treated conservatively. In the 48 patients underwent surgical intervention, 46 were confirmed with HVI (45 with IE and 1 without IE). In 46 patients confirmed without HVI, only 3 patients had IE and the rest had no IE. The sensitivity and specificity of IE in predicting HVI was calculated as 97.8% (45/46) and 81.3% (13/16), respectively. The median MBIPS score for surgery group was 2, while 0 for the conservative treatment group. The incidence of HVI in patients with MBIPS score ≥ 2 was significantly higher than that in patients with MBIPS score less than ≤ 2 (OR = 17.3, p < 0.001). CONCLUSION IE can be recognized as an indirect sign of HVI because of the high sensitivity and specificity, which is a valuable sign for HVI in blunt pelvic trauma patients. MBIPS can be used to predict HVI in blunt pelvic trauma patients. When the MBIPS score is ≥ 2, HVI is strongly suggested.
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- Yong-Gang Li
- Department of Emergency Surgery & Traumatic Orthopaedics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China
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- Department of Emergency Surgery & Traumatic Orthopaedics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China
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- Department of Emergency Surgery & Traumatic Orthopaedics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China
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- Department of Emergency Surgery & Traumatic Orthopaedics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China
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- Department of Emergency Surgery & Traumatic Orthopaedics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China.
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Kuner V, van Veelen N, Studer S, Van de Wall B, Fornaro J, Stickel M, Knobe M, Babst R, Beeres FJ, Link BC. Application of Pelvic Circumferential Compression Devices in Pelvic Ring Fractures-Are Guidelines Followed in Daily Practice? J Clin Med 2021; 10:1297. [PMID: 33801087 PMCID: PMC8003916 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10061297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2021] [Revised: 03/09/2021] [Accepted: 03/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Early administration of a pelvic circumferential compression device (PCCD) is recommended for suspected pelvic trauma. This study was conducted to evaluate the prevalence of PCCD in patients with pelvic fractures assigned to the resuscitation room (RR) of a Level I trauma center. Furthermore, correct application of the PCCD as well as associated injuries with potential clinical sequelae were assessed. All patients with pelvic fractures assigned to the RR of a level one trauma center between 2016 and 2017 were evaluated retrospectively. Presence and position of the PCCD on the initial trauma scan were assessed and rated. Associated injuries with potential adverse effects on clinical outcome were analysed. Seventy-seven patients were included, of which 26 (34%) had a PCCD in place. Eighteen (23%) patients had an unstable fracture pattern of whom ten (56%) had received a PCCD. The PCCD was correctly placed in four (15%) cases, acceptable in 12 (46%) and incorrectly in ten (39%). Of all patients with pelvic fractures (n = 77, 100%) treated in the RR, only one third (n = 26, 34%) had a PCCD. In addition, 39% of PCCDs were positioned incorrectly. Of the patients with unstable pelvic fractures (n = 18, 100%), more than half either did not receive any PCCD (n = 8, 44%) or had one which was inadequately positioned (n = 2, 11 %). These results underline that preclinical and clinical education programs on PCCD indication and application should be critically reassessed.
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- Valerie Kuner
- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Cantonal Hospital Lucerne, 6000 Luzern, Switzerland; (N.v.V.); (B.V.d.W.); (M.K.); (F.J.P.B.); (B.-C.L.)
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Cantonal Hospital Lucerne, 6000 Luzern, Switzerland; (N.v.V.); (B.V.d.W.); (M.K.); (F.J.P.B.); (B.-C.L.)
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- Medical Faculty, University of Zurich, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland;
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Cantonal Hospital Lucerne, 6000 Luzern, Switzerland; (N.v.V.); (B.V.d.W.); (M.K.); (F.J.P.B.); (B.-C.L.)
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- Department of Radiology, Cantonal Hospital Lucerne, 6000 Luzern, Switzerland;
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- Department of Emergency Care, Cantonal Hospital Lucerne, 6000 Luzern, Switzerland;
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Cantonal Hospital Lucerne, 6000 Luzern, Switzerland; (N.v.V.); (B.V.d.W.); (M.K.); (F.J.P.B.); (B.-C.L.)
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- Department of Health Science and Medicine, University of Lucerne, 6002 Luzern, Switzerland;
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Cantonal Hospital Lucerne, 6000 Luzern, Switzerland; (N.v.V.); (B.V.d.W.); (M.K.); (F.J.P.B.); (B.-C.L.)
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Cantonal Hospital Lucerne, 6000 Luzern, Switzerland; (N.v.V.); (B.V.d.W.); (M.K.); (F.J.P.B.); (B.-C.L.)
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