Epidemiology and risk factors of sepsis after multiple trauma: An analysis of 29,829 patients from the Trauma Registry of the German Society for Trauma Surgery

AbstractNocardia species are an uncommon but important cause of keratitis. The purpose of this review is to discus previous published papers relation to the epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis and management of Nocardia keratitis. Nocardia asteroides is the most frequently reported from Nocardia keratitis. Pain, photophobia, blepharospasm and lid swelling are mainly clinical manifestations. Usual risk factors for Nocardia keratitis are trauma, surgery, corticosteroids, and contact lens wear. Several antibiotics were used for treatment of Nocardia infection but according to studies, topical amikacin is the drug of choice for Nocardia keratitis. Topical steroid should not prescribe in these patients. In conclusion, although Nocardia keratitis is rare, early diagnosis and treatment are essential to prevent any scar formation and preserve a good visual acuity.

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IMPACT-Restart: Influence of COVID-19 on Postoperative Mortality and Risk Factors Associated with SARS-CoV-2 after Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery

OrthoMedia ◽

10.1302/3114-210225 ◽

2021 ◽

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Trauma Surgery ◽

Postoperative Mortality ◽

Factors Associated

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Intraoperative Awareness

Anesthesiology: A Problem-Based Learning Approach ◽

10.1093/med/9780190850692.003.0050 ◽

2018 ◽

pp. 443-446

Author(s):

Jennifer Knuth ◽

Lindsay Gennari ◽

John Cagino

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

General Anesthesia ◽

Trauma Surgery ◽

Rare Event ◽

General Anesthetic ◽

Intraoperative Awareness ◽

Patient Reports ◽

Increased Risk ◽

Patient’S Outcome

Awareness following general anesthesia is a rare event; however, it may have significant impact on patient satisfaction and long-term morbidity. Detecting intraoperative awareness during a general anesthetic is difficult due to the fact that the signs and symptoms are often absent in documented cases of awareness. Often, intraoperative awareness goes unnoticed until a patient reports the experience. Anesthesiologists should be cognizant of the risk factors associated with an increased risk of intraoperative awareness. Cesarean section performed under general anesthesia, cardiac surgery, and trauma surgery all carry an increased risk. Anesthesiologists should consider patient specific risk factors involving a higher than expected anesthetic requirement in developing their anesthetic plan. In the event of intraoperative awareness, the anesthesiologist’s actions and interactions with the patient are critical in improving the patient’s’ outcome and minimizing long-term psychological stress. Anesthesiologists should acknowledge the event and create a supportive relationship with the patient.

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Risk Factors for Deep Venous Thrombosis Following Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery: An Analysis of 56,000 patients

Archives of Trauma Research ◽

10.5812/atr.32915 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Paul S. Whiting ◽

Gabrielle A. White-Dzuro ◽

Sarah E. Greenberg ◽

Jacob P. VanHouten ◽

Frank R. Avilucea ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Venous Thrombosis ◽

Deep Venous Thrombosis ◽

Trauma Surgery ◽

Orthopaedic Trauma

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Risk Factors of Recurrent Falls Among Older Adults Admitted to the Trauma Surgery Department

Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation ◽

10.1177/2151459320943165 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 11 ◽

pp. 215145932094316

Author(s):

William Curran-Groome ◽

Gary Klein ◽

Stanton B. Miller ◽

Azor Hui ◽

Jordan S. Wilson ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Older Adults ◽

Emergency Department ◽

Older Adult ◽

Trauma Surgery ◽

Intervention Strategies ◽

Medical Attention ◽

Recurrent Falls ◽

Surgery Department ◽

First 90 Days

Falls affect more than 29 million American adults ages ≥65 years annually. Many older adults experience recurrent falls requiring medical attention. These recurrent falls may be prevented through screening and intervention. In 2014 to 2015, records for 199 older adult patients admitted from a major urban teaching hospital’s emergency department were queried. Open-ended variables from clinicians’ notes were coded to supplement existing closed-ended variables. Of the 199 patients, 52 (26.1%) experienced one or more recurrent falls within 365 days after their initial fall. Half (50.0%) of all recurrent falls occurred within the first 90 days following discharge. A large proportion of recurrent falls among older adults appear to occur within a few months and are statistically related to identifiable risk factors. Prevention and intervention strategies, delivered either during treatment for an initial fall or upon discharge from an inpatient admission, may reduce the incidence of recurrent falls among this population.

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