Pattern of Injuries and Treatment Given to Victims of Rana Plaza Tragedy in a Level II Armed Forces Medical Facility in Bangladesh

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-24
Author(s):  
Shafiul Alam ◽  
Rabiul Alam ◽  
Manirul Islam ◽  
Amin Salek
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Tissue Injury ◽  
Soft Tissue Injury ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Military Hospital ◽  
Surgical Approaches ◽  
Rescue Operation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Building Collapse ◽  
Industrial Disaster

AbstractBackgroundRana Plaza building collapse is the worst industrial disaster of Bangladesh so far. The 9-storied structure collapsed suddenly on April 24, 2013, with more than 4000 people inside. Bangladesh Armed Forces played a key role in the massive rescue operations.MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional study with 423 victims who were treated at a Combined Military Hospital to review the pattern of injuries and management provided.ResultsMiddle-aged (35±12.75 years) females (68.32%) were the majority of the victims. Among the injured, 42.35% had soft tissue injury, 22.55% had abrasions, 18.79% had fractures, 3.75% had facial injuries, and 2.5% each had head and abdominal injuries. We treated the injured with various surgical approaches, such as soft tissue debridement (38.84%), fasciotomy (18.79%), amputation (3.75%), and other procedures. We had to refer 8.27% of the patients to different advanced centers. The mortality rate was 5.91%, including 1 volunteer rescuer.ConclusionPattern of injuries and modalities of management needed in an industrial disaster is a valuable experience which can be utilized in preparing to face disasters in the future and beyond. Death of a voluntary rescuer once again warrants the necessity of using a helmet and safety gear during any rescue operation. (Disaster Med Public Health Preparedness. 2017;11:21–24)

Auto seat restraint soft-tissue injury

1987 ◽  
Vol 148 (2) ◽  
pp. 458-458 ◽  
Author(s):  
DR Pennes ◽  
WA Phillips
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Tissue Injury ◽  
Soft Tissue Injury

Soft tissue injury associated with intravenous phenytoin in a neonate

1994 ◽  
Vol 83 (11) ◽  
pp. 1218-1219 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Sharief ◽  
C. Goonasekera
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Tissue Injury ◽  
Soft Tissue Injury

Establishment of soft-tissue-injury model of high-voltage electrical burn and observation of its pathological changes

Burns ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 35 (8) ◽  
pp. 1158-1164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chai Jia-ke ◽  
Li Li-gen ◽  
Gao Quan-wen ◽  
Shen Xiao-peng ◽  
Zhang Hai-jun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissue ◽  
High Voltage ◽  
Tissue Injury ◽  
Soft Tissue Injury ◽  
Pathological Changes ◽  
Injury Model

scholarly journals Sonographic Evaluation of Fractures in Children

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 200-207 ◽  
Author(s):  
Crystal C. Wang ◽  
Kadine L. Linden ◽  
Hansel J. Otero
Keyword(s):  
Tissue Injury ◽  
Soft Tissue Injury ◽  
Contralateral Side ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Nasal Bones ◽  
Fractures In Children ◽  
Common Causes ◽  
Upper And Lower Extremities ◽  
Additional Imaging ◽  
And Performance

Fractures and suspected fractures are common causes for pediatric visits to the emergency department. Initial evaluation routinely includes imaging in the form of radiographs. Additional imaging modalities including sonography and magnetic resonance are used as problem-solving tools. Sonography has been reported to perform well when compared with radiography in multiple anatomies from the skull and nasal bones to the upper and lower extremities. In addition, sonography presents unique advantages including lack of ionizing radiation, cross-sectional coverage, evaluation of soft tissue injury, and the possibility of imaging the contralateral side. This article reviews the applications, advantages, disadvantages, technique, and performance of sonography in the imaging of fractures in children.

The Hazards of Skateboard-Riding

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1976 ◽  
Vol 57 (5) ◽  
pp. 793-793
Author(s):  
◽  
Fernando Atienza ◽  
Calvin Sia
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Bone Fractures ◽  
Tissue Injury ◽  
Skull Fracture ◽  
Soft Tissue Injury ◽  
Soft Tissue Injuries ◽  
Major Surgery ◽  
Cerebral Concussion ◽  
Tissue Injuries

Skateboard-riding has become increasingly popular among Hawaii's children. The thrill of the ride and the challenge of keeping one's balance and working intricate maneuvers while speeding down a hill captures the fancy of many of our young. This sport, however, has produced an alarmingly high toll of injury and illness. Pediatricians and emergency departments of our major hospitals have seen and taken care of large numbers of patients (aged between 3 years and 35 years, but with a distribution overwhelmingly pediatric) with significant injuries which include cerebral concussion, fractures, soft tissue injuries of varying degrees of severity and complications, and injury to internal organs. During a three-month period at the Kauikeolani Children's Hospital, July to August 1975, there were 16 patients admitted with the following: seven cerebral concussions, one skull fracture, five assorted bone fractures, one soft tissue injury and infection, one retroperitoneal hemorrhage, and one instance of major surgery for removal of the spleen. During the months of August and September 1975 the Emergency Department of Straub Clinic reported the following skateboard injuries: 14 fractures, 14 soft tissue injuries, 5 lacerations, and 2 cerebral concussions. Of the 35 patients seen, three were admitted—one with an open fracture, one with cerebral concussion, and one with a skull fracture. During a four-week period (two weeks in June and July and two weeks in August and September) at the Emergency Department of Kaiser Medical Center, 66 cases of skateboard injuries were seen with six patients requiring admission for fractures and brain concussion.

Mechanisms of Soft Tissue Injury

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oneida A. Arosarena ◽  
Issam N. Eid
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Tissue Injury ◽  
Visual Fields ◽  
Soft Tissue Injury ◽  
Soft Tissue Injuries ◽  
Wound Management ◽  
Facial Soft Tissue ◽  
Tissue Injuries ◽  
Free Closure ◽  
High Level

AbstractSoft tissue trauma to the face is challenging to manage due to functional and aesthetic concerns. Management requires careful regional considerations to maintain function such as visual fields and oral competence in periorbital and perioral injuries, respectively. Basic wound management principles apply to facial soft tissue injuries including copious irrigation and tension-free closure. There is no consensus and high-level evidence for antibiotic prophylaxis especially in various bite injuries. Ballistic injuries and other mechanisms are briefly reviewed. Scar revision for soft tissue injuries can require multiple procedures and interventions. Surgery as well as office procedures such as resurfacing with lasers can be employed and will be reviewed.

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