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Chen SF, Yang BY, Zhang TY, Song XY, Jia ZB, Chen LJ, Cui MY, Xu WJ, Peng J. Study on the preservation effects of the amputated forelimb by machine perfusion at physiological temperature. Chin J Traumatol 2024; 27:114-120. [PMID: 37311687 DOI: 10.1016/j.cjtee.2023.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Revised: 03/31/2023] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/15/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Ischemia and hypoxia are the main factors limiting limb replantation and transplantation. Static cold storage (SCS), a common preservation method for tissues and organs, can only prolong limb ischemia time to 4 - 6 h. The normothermic machine perfusion (NMP) is a promising method for the preservation of tissues and organs, which can extend the preservation time in vitro by providing continuous oxygen and nutrients. This study aimed to evaluate the difference in the efficacy of the 2 limb preservation methods. METHODS The 6 forelimbs from beagle dogs were divided into 2 groups. In the SCS group (n = 3), the limbs were preserved in a sterile refrigerator at 4 °C for 24 h, and in the NMP group (n = 3), the perfusate prepared with autologous blood was used for the oxygenated machine perfusion at physiological temperature for 24 h, and the solution was changed every 6 h. The effects of limb storage were evaluated by weight gain, perfusate biochemical analysis, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, and histological analysis. All statistical analyses and graphs were performed using GraphPad Prism 9.0 one-way or two-way analysis of variance. The p value of less than 0.05 was considered to indicate statistical significance. RESULTS In the NMP group, the weight gained percentage was 11.72% ± 4.06%; the hypoxia-inducible factor-1α contents showed no significant changes; the shape of muscle fibers was normal; the gap between muscle fibers slightly increased, showing the intercellular distance of (30.19 ± 2.83) μm; and the vascular α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) contents were lower than those in the normal blood vessels. The creatine kinase level in the perfusate of the NMP group increased from the beginning of perfusion, decreased after each perfusate change, and remained stable at the end of perfusion showing a peak level of 4097.6 U/L. The lactate dehydrogenase level of the NMP group increased near the end of perfusion and reached the peak level of 374.4 U/L. In the SCS group, the percentage of weight gain was 0.18% ± 0.10%, and the contents of hypoxia-inducible factor-1α increased gradually and reached the maximum level of (164.85 ± 20.75) pg/mL at the end of the experiment. The muscle fibers lost their normal shape and the gap between muscle fibers increased, showing an intercellular distance of (41.66 ± 5.38) μm. The contents of vascular α-SMA were much lower in the SCS group as compared to normal blood vessels. CONCLUSIONS NMP caused lesser muscle damage and contained more vascular α-SMA as compared to SCS. This study demonstrated that NMP of the amputated limb with perfusate solution based on autologous blood could maintain the physiological activities of the limb for at least 24 h.
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- Medical School of PLA, Beijing, 100048, China
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- Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma and War Injuries PLA, Department of Orthopedics, The Fourth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100048, China
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- Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma and War Injuries PLA, Department of Orthopedics, The Fourth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100048, China; Hebei North University, Zhangjiakou, 075000, Hebei Province, China
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- Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma and War Injuries PLA, Department of Orthopedics, The Fourth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100048, China; Hebei North University, Zhangjiakou, 075000, Hebei Province, China
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- Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma and War Injuries PLA, Department of Orthopedics, The Fourth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100048, China; Hebei North University, Zhangjiakou, 075000, Hebei Province, China
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- Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma and War Injuries PLA, Department of Orthopedics, The Fourth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100048, China
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- Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma and War Injuries PLA, Department of Orthopedics, The Fourth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100048, China
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- Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550025, China; Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma and War Injuries PLA, Department of Orthopedics, The Fourth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100048, China.
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Bregman D, Nicholson L. Indications for replantation and factors that predict success. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol 2023:10.1007/s00590-023-03671-2. [PMID: 37596464 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-023-03671-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/20/2023]
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Since the advent of replantation techniques, there has been uneven progress in terms of success-even considering whether success is defined as continued perfusion of the digit or long term functional outcomes. Early enthusiasm and success have not been maintained despite increasing familiarity with microsurgical techniques and greater understanding of how to optimize outcomes for the individual components of replantation such as tendon repair, nerve repair, and osteosynthesis. Practitioners participating in the care of patients undergoing replantation should be familiar with the history and current understanding of both the indications and contraindications for the procedure, post-operative rehabilitation, and factors contributing to functional outcomes. A review of the literature from the first publications on the topic demonstrates evolution in practice and understanding of which patients should be indicated for replantation. Indications can be considered in three broad categories: injury factors, patient factors, and care context factors. These factors intersect with one another and can inform the surgeon pre-operatively regarding the most likely outcome for a given patient. This insight is critical to discuss pre-operatively with the patient in order to make a shared decision about how to manage their injury.
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- Dana Bregman
- Department of Orthopedics, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA.
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- Department of Orthopedics, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
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Glober N, LaShell A, Montelauro N, Troyer L, Supples M, Unroe K, Tainter C, Faris G, Fuchita M, Boustani M. Impact of interhospital transfer on patients with Alzheimer's disease and other related dementias. Alzheimers Dement (Amst) 2023; 15:e12469. [PMID: 37693225 PMCID: PMC10485388 DOI: 10.1002/dad2.12469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Revised: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023]
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Older adults are often transferred from one emergency department (ED) to another hospital for speciality care, but little is known about whether those transfers positively impact patients, particularly those with Alzheimer's disease and other related dementias (ADRD). In this study we aimed to describe the impact of interhospital transfer on older adults with and without ADRD. In a retrospective review of electronic medical records, we collected data on demographics, insurance type, initial code status, intensive care, length of stay, specialist consult, procedure within 48 hours, and discharge disposition for older adults (≥ 65 years). We included older adults with at least one ED visit, who were transferred to a tertiary care hospital. With logistic regression, we estimated odds of death, intensive care stay, or procedure within 48 hours by ADRD diagnosis. Patients with ADRD more often received a geriatrics (p < 0.001) or palliative care consult (p = 0.038). They were less likely to be full code at admission (p < 0.001) or to be discharged home (p < 0.001). Patients living with ADRD less often received intensive care or a procedure within 48 hours of transfer (odds ratio [OR] 1.87, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.22-2.88). Patients with ADRD were less likely to receive intensive care unit admission or specialist procedures after transfer. Further study is indicated to comprehensively understand patient-centered outcomes.
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- Nancy Glober
- Indiana University School of MedicineIndianapolisIndianaUSA
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- Indiana University School of MedicineIndianapolisIndianaUSA
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- Department of Emergency MedicineWake Forest School of MedicineWinston‐SalemNorth CarolinaUSA
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- Indiana University School of MedicineIndianapolisIndianaUSA
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- Indiana University School of MedicineIndianapolisIndianaUSA
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- Indiana University School of MedicineIndianapolisIndianaUSA
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Long C, Zhang G, Sanghavi KK, Qiu C, Means KR, Giladi AM. Surprise Out-of-Network Bills for Hand and Upper Extremity Trauma Patients. J Hand Surg Am 2022; 47:1230.e1-1230.e17. [PMID: 34763971 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2021.09.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2021] [Revised: 07/07/2021] [Accepted: 09/02/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE Patients may receive surprise out-of-network bills even when they present to in-network facilities. Surprise bills are common following emergency care. We sought to characterize and determine risk factors for surprise billing in hand and upper extremity trauma patients in the emergency department (ED). METHODS We used IBM MarketScan data to evaluate hand and upper extremity trauma patients who received care in the ED from 2010 to 2017. Our primary outcome was the surprise billing incidence, defined as encounters in in-network EDs with out-of-network claims. We used descriptive and bivariate analyses to characterize surprise billing and used multivariable logistic regression to evaluate independent factors associated with surprise billing. RESULTS Of 710,974 ED encounters, 97,667 (14%) involved surprise billing. The incidence decreased from 26% in 2010 to 11% in 2017. Mean coinsurance payments were higher for surprise billing encounters and had double the growth from 2010 to 2017 compared to those without surprise billing. Receiving care from different provider types-especially therapists, radiologists, and pathologists, as well as hand surgeons-was associated with significantly higher odds of surprise billing. Transfer to another facility was not significantly associated with surprise billing. CONCLUSIONS Although the incidence of surprise billing decreased, more than 10% of patients treated in an ED for hand trauma remain at risk. Coinsurance for surprise billing encounters increased by twice as much as encounters without surprise billing. Patients requiring services from therapists, radiologists, pathologists, and hand surgeons were at greater risk for surprise bills. The federal No Surprises Act, passed in 2020, targets surprise billing and may help address some of these issues. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Many hand and upper extremity patients requiring ED care receive surprise bills from various sources that result in higher out-of-pocket costs.
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- Chao Long
- Curtis National Hand Center, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, MD; Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
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- Curtis National Hand Center, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, MD
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- Curtis National Hand Center, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, MD
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- Curtis National Hand Center, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, MD; Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
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- Curtis National Hand Center, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, MD
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- Curtis National Hand Center, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, MD.
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Kohan J, Mangan J, Patel A. Access to Reconstructive Hand Surgery in the United States-Investigating the Obstacles: A Scoping Review. Hand (N Y) 2022:15589447221131853. [PMID: 36317809 DOI: 10.1177/15589447221131853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Mechanisms that affect access to surgical hand care appear to be complex and multifaceted. This scoping review aims to investigate the available literature describing such mechanisms and provide direction for future investigation. METHODS The methodological framework outlined by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis Extension for Scoping Reviews was used to guide this review. In November 2021, MEDLINE and EMBASE databases were searched. A narrative summary of the characteristics and key findings of each paper is used to present the data to facilitate the integration of diverse evidence. RESULTS Of 471 initial studies, 49 were included in our final analysis. Of these, 33% were cohort studies; 27% reported that underinsured patients are less likely to get an appointment with a hand specialist or to receive treatment. Overburdened emergency departments accounted for the second-most reported reason (16%) for diminished access to surgical hand care. Elective procedure financial incentives, poor emergency surgical hand coverage, distance to treatment, race, and policy were also notably reported across the literature. CONCLUSIONS This study describes the vast mechanisms that hinder access to surgical hand care and highlights their complexity. Possible solutions and policy changes that may help improve access have been described.
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- Joshua Kohan
- The University of Vermont Robert Larner College of Medicine, Burlington, USA
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- The University of Vermont Robert Larner College of Medicine, Burlington, USA
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Huang S, Lin Y, Kuo Y, Huang Y, Wu S, Huang K, Lu C, Chiu P, Lin I, Chang Y, Chin C, Chang H, Lin C. Adequacy of care during interfacility transfer in Taiwan: A pilot study. J Formos Med Assoc 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfma.2022.03.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2022] [Revised: 03/13/2022] [Accepted: 03/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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