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Berk T, Neuhaus V, Nierlich C, Balogh ZJ, Klingebiel FKL, Kalbas Y, Pape HC, Halvachizadeh S. Clinical validation of the "Straight-Leg-Evaluation-Trauma-Test" (SILENT) as a rapid assessment tool for injuries of the lower extremity in trauma bay patients. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2024; 50:1119-1125. [PMID: 38261076 PMCID: PMC11249611 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-023-02437-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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PURPOSE Clinical assessment of the major trauma patient follows international validated guidelines without standardized trauma-specific assessment of the lower extremities for injuries. This study aimed to validate a novel clinical test for lower extremity evaluation during trauma resuscitation phase. METHODS This diagnostic, prognostic observational cohort study was performed on trauma patient treated at one level I trauma center between Mar 2022 and Mar 2023. The Straight-Leg-Evaluation-Trauma (SILENT) test follows three steps during the primary survey: inspection for obvious fractures (e.g., open fracture), active elevation of the leg, and cautious elevation of the lower extremity from the heel. SILENT was considered positive when obvious fracture was present and painful or pathological mobility was observed. The SILENT test was compared with standardized radiographs (CT scan or X-ray) as the reference test for fractures. Statistical analysis included sensitivity, specificity, and receiver operating characteristic testing. RESULTS 403 trauma bay patients were included, mean age 51.6 (SD 21.2) years with 83 fractures of the lower extremity and 27 pelvic/acetabular fractures. Overall sensitivity was 75% (95%CI 64 to 84%), and overall specificity was 99% (95%CI 97 to 100%). Highest sensitivity was for detection of tibia fractures (93%, 95%CI 77 to 99%). Sensitivity of SILENT was higher in the unconscious patient (96%, 95%CI 78 to 100%) with a near 100% specificity. AUC was highest for tibia fractures (0.96, 95%CI 0.92 to 1.0) followed by femur fractures (0.92, 95%CI 0.84 to 0.99). CONCLUSION The SILENT test is a clinical applicable and feasible rule-out test for relevant injuries of the lower extremity. A negative SILENT test of the femur or the tibia might reduce the requirement of additional radiological imaging. Further large-scale prospective studies might be required to corroborate the beneficial effects of the SILENT test.
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- Till Berk
- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland.
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich, Raemistrasse 71, 8006, Zurich, Switzerland.
- Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopedic and Trauma Research, University of Zurich, Sternwartstrasse 14, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland.
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich, Raemistrasse 71, 8006, Zurich, Switzerland
- Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopedic and Trauma Research, University of Zurich, Sternwartstrasse 14, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich, Raemistrasse 71, 8006, Zurich, Switzerland
- Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopedic and Trauma Research, University of Zurich, Sternwartstrasse 14, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Traumatology, John Hunter Hospital and University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich, Raemistrasse 71, 8006, Zurich, Switzerland
- Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopedic and Trauma Research, University of Zurich, Sternwartstrasse 14, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich, Raemistrasse 71, 8006, Zurich, Switzerland
- Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopedic and Trauma Research, University of Zurich, Sternwartstrasse 14, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich, Raemistrasse 71, 8006, Zurich, Switzerland
- Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopedic and Trauma Research, University of Zurich, Sternwartstrasse 14, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich, Raemistrasse 71, 8006, Zurich, Switzerland
- Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopedic and Trauma Research, University of Zurich, Sternwartstrasse 14, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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Teuben MPJ, Löhr N, Shehu A, Berk T, Jensen KO, Mikova E, Brüesch M, Müller S, Pfeifer R, Mica L, Pape HC, Sprengel K. The value of pre-hospital trauma life support courses for medical personnel-a questionnaire study. Front Med (Lausanne) 2024; 11:1345310. [PMID: 38646559 PMCID: PMC11026852 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2024.1345310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 04/23/2024] Open
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Background The aim of the study was to determine the impact that PHTLS® course participation had on self-confidence of emergency personnel, regarding the pre-hospital treatment of patients who had suffered severe trauma. Furthermore, the goal was to determine the impact of specific medical profession, work experience and prior course participation had on the benefits of PHTLS® training. Methods A structured questionnaire study was performed. Healthcare providers from local emergency services involved in pre-hospital care in the metropolitan area of Zurich (Switzerland, Europe) who completed a PHTLS® course were included. Altered self-confidence, communication, and routines in the treatment of severe trauma patients were examined. The impact of prior course participation, work experience and profession on course benefits were evaluated. Results The response rate was 76%. A total of 6 transport paramedics (TPs), 66 emergency paramedics (EPs) and 15 emergency doctors (EDs) were included. Emergency paramedics had significantly more work experience compared with EDs (respectively 7.1 ± 5.7 yrs. vs. 4.5 ± 2.1 yrs., p = 0.004). 86% of the participants reported increased self-confidence in the pre-hospital management of severe trauma upon PHTLS® training completion. Moreover, according to 84% of respondents, extramural treatment of trauma changed upon course completion. PHTLS® course participants had improved communication in 93% of cases. This was significantly more frequent in EPs than TPs (p = 0.03). Multivariable analysis revealed emergency paramedics benefit the most from PHTLS® course participation. Conclusion The current study shows that PHTLS® training is associated with improved self-confidence and enhanced communication, with regards to treatment of severe trauma patients in a pre-hospital setting, among medical emergency personnel. Additionally, emergency paramedics who took the PHTLS® course improved in overall self-confidence. These findings imply that all medical personal involved in the pre-hospital care of trauma patients, in a metropolitan area in Europe, do benefit from PHTLS® training. This was independent of the profession, previous working experience or prior alternative course participation.
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- Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- University of Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Anaesthesiology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland
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Kamgar Amaleh MH, Heydari S, Nazari P, Bakhshi F. Evaluating the effectiveness of the pre‑hospital trauma life support (PHTLS) program for the management of trauma patients in the pre-hospital emergency based on Kirkpatrick's evaluation model. Int J Emerg Med 2024; 17:13. [PMID: 38287277 PMCID: PMC10823684 DOI: 10.1186/s12245-024-00589-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/13/2024] [Indexed: 01/31/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Pre-hospital trauma life support (PHTLS) training courses have been developed and widely adopted to enhance the proficiency of pre-hospital personnel in handling trauma patients. The objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of the educational program for managing trauma patients in the pre-hospital emergency setting, utilizing Kirkpatrick's educational evaluation model. METHODS This is an observational approach, consisting of four sub-studies. The PHTLS course was conducted over a 2-day period, encompassing both theoretical and practical components. For this study, we selected pre-hospital personnel from three emergency aid stations using a convenient sampling method. These personnel underwent their first-ever PHTLS course training, and we subsequently analyzed the effectiveness of the training program using Kirkpatrick's four levels of evaluation: satisfaction, learning, behavior, and results. RESULTS The study conducted on Kirkpatrick's first-level analysis revealed that participants expressed a high level of satisfaction with the quality of all aspects of the course. Moving on to the second and third levels, namely learning and behavior, significant improvements were observed in the average scores of various skills that were examined both immediately after the course and 2 months later (P < 0.05). However, when it comes to the fourth level and the impact of the course on indicators such as mortality rate and permanent disability, no significant changes were observed even after an average of 3 months since the course was introduced. CONCLUSION The implementation of PHTLS has been linked to the enhancement of participants' skills in treating trauma patients, leading to the application of acquired knowledge in real-life scenarios and a positive change in participants' behavior. The evaluation of PHTLS courses in Iran, as in other countries, highlights the need for specialized training in pre-hospital trauma care. To ensure the continued effectiveness of the PHTLS course, it is advisable for managers and policymakers to encourage regular participation of PHTLS employees in the program.
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- Mohammad Hadi Kamgar Amaleh
- International Campus, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
- Emergency Nursing, Larestan University of Medical Sciences, Larestan, Iran
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- Department of Medical Education, Medical Education and Development Center, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran.
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- Emergency Nursing, Gerash University of Medical Sciences, Gerash, Iran
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- Nursing, Research Center for Nursing and Midwifery Care, Non-communicable Diseases Research Institute, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, 8916877443, Iran.
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Droege H, Trentzsch H, Zech A, Prückner S, Imach S. A simulation-based randomized trial of ABCDE style cognitive aid for emergency medical services CHecklist In Prehospital Settings: the CHIPS-study. Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med 2023; 31:81. [PMID: 37978554 PMCID: PMC10655407 DOI: 10.1186/s13049-023-01144-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Checklists are a powerful tool for reduction of mortality and morbidity. Checklists structure complex processes in a reproducible manner, optimize team interaction, and prevent errors related to human factors. Despite wide dissemination of the checklist, effects of checklist use in the prehospital emergency medicine are currently unclear. The aim of the study was to demonstrate that participants achieve higher adherence to guideline-recommended actions, manage the scenario more time-efficient, and thirdly demonstrate better adherence to the ABCDE-compliant workflow in a simulated ROSC situation. METHODS CHIPS was a prospective randomized case-control study. Professional emergency medical service teams were asked to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation on an adult high-fidelity patient simulator achieving ROSC. The intervention group used a checklist which transferred the ERC guideline statements of ROSC into the structure of the 'ABCDE' mnemonic. Guideline adherence (performance score, PS), utilization of process time (items/minute) and workflow were measured by analyzing continuous A/V recordings of the simulation. Pre- and post-questionnaires addressing demographics and relevance of the checklist were recorded. Effect sizes were determined by calculating Cohen's d. The level of significance was defined at p < 0.05. RESULTS Twenty scenarios in the intervention group (INT) and twenty-one in the control group (CON) were evaluated. The average time of use of the checklist (CU) in the INT was 6.32 min (2.39-9.18 min; SD = 2.08 min). Mean PS of INT was significantly higher than CON, with a strong effect size (p = 0.001, d = 0.935). In the INT, significantly more items were completed per minute of scenario duration (INT, 1.48 items/min; CON, 1.15 items/min, difference: 0.33/min (25%), p = 0.001), showing a large effect size (d = 1.11). The workflow did not significantly differ between the groups (p = 0.079), although a medium effect size was shown (d = 0.563) with the tendency of the CON group deviating stronger from the ABCDE than the INT. CONCLUSION Checklists can have positive effects on outcome in the prehospital setting by significantly facilitates adherence to guidelines. Checklist use may be time-effective in the prehospital setting. Checklists based on the 'ABCDE' mnemonic can be used according to the 'do verify' approach. Team Time Outs are recommended to start and finish checklists.
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- Helena Droege
- Department of Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, Cologne-Merheim Medical Center (CMMC), University Witten/Herdecke, Ostmerheimer Str. 200, 51429, Cologne, Germany
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131, Mainz, Germany
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- Institut Für Notfallmedizin Und Medizinmanagement (INM), Klinikum der Universität München, LMU München, Schillerstr. 53, 80336, Munich, Germany
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- Institut Für Notfallmedizin Und Medizinmanagement (INM), Klinikum der Universität München, LMU München, Schillerstr. 53, 80336, Munich, Germany
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- Institut Für Notfallmedizin Und Medizinmanagement (INM), Klinikum der Universität München, LMU München, Schillerstr. 53, 80336, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, Cologne-Merheim Medical Center (CMMC), University Witten/Herdecke, Ostmerheimer Str. 200, 51429, Cologne, Germany.
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Hani E, Saeedi M, Hekmatpou D. The impacts of head trauma management education on the clinical decision-making of pre-hospital emergency staff. JOURNAL OF EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROMOTION 2023; 12:113. [PMID: 37397099 PMCID: PMC10312403 DOI: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_376_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 07/03/2022] [Indexed: 07/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of head trauma management education by the scenario method versus lecturing on clinical decision-making by pre-hospital emergency staff. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was an educational trial on 60 pre-hospital emergency staff, performed in Saveh in 2020-2021. The participants fulfilling inclusion criteria entered the study and were randomly allocated to two groups: scenario (n = 30) and lecture (n = 30). Clinical decision-making scores for head trauma patient management were determined at the beginning and end of the study using a researcher-made questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics and SPSS software version 16. RESULTS At post-intervention, the mean score of clinical decision-making was 75.28 ± 11.7 in the scenario group and 68.55 ± 11.91 in the lecture group. The results of the independent t-test showed that the mean score of clinical decision-making was significantly higher in the scenario group compared with the lecture group (p = 0.04). The results of paired t-test showed a significant increase in the mean score of clinical decision-making in both groups after the intervention (p < 0.05); however, the mean of increment was higher in the scenario group (9.77 ± 7.63) than in the lecture group (1.79 ± 3). CONCLUSION Regarding the impact of scenario-based education on learners' intellectual abilities and creativity, it seems that this type of education can be an appropriate alternative to traditional educational methods. Therefore, it is suggested to incorporate this method in the training programs of pre-hospital emergency staff.
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- Esmaeil Hani
- Saveh University of Medical Sciences, Saveh, Iran
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- Arak University of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Nursing, Arak, Markazi, Iran
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Martín-Rodríguez F, Sanz-García A, Ortega GJ, Delgado Benito JF, Aparicio Obregon S, Martínez Fernández FT, González Crespo P, Otero de la Torre S, Castro Villamor MA, López-Izquierdo R. Tracking the National Early Warning Score 2 from Prehospital Care to the Emergency Department: A Prospective, Ambulance-Based, Observational Study. PREHOSP EMERG CARE 2023; 27:75-83. [PMID: 34846982 DOI: 10.1080/10903127.2021.2011995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Aim of the study: To assess the prognostic ability of the National Early Warning Score 2 (NEWS2) at three time points of care -at the emergency scene (NEWS2-1), just before starting the transfer by ambulance to the hospital (NEWS2- 2), and at the hospital triage box (NEWS2-3)- to estimate in-hospital mortality after two days since the index event.Methods: Prospective, multicenter, ambulance-based, cohort ongoing study in adults (>18 years) consecutively attended by advanced life support (ALS) and evacuated with high-priority to the emergency departments (ED) between October 2018 and May 2021. Vital sign measures were used to calculate the NEWS2 score at each time point, then this score was entered in a logistic regression model as the single predictor. Two outcomes were considered: first, all-cause mortality of the patients within 2 days of presentation to EMS, and second, unplanned ICU admission. The calibration and scores comparison was performed by representing the predicted vs the observed risk curves according to NEWS score value.Results: 4943 patients were enrolled. Median age was 69 years (interquartile range 53- 81). The NEWS2-3 presented the better performance for all-cause two-day in-hospital mortality with an AUC of 0.941 (95% CI: 0.917-0.964), showing statistical differences with both the NEWS2-1 (0.872 (95% CI: 0.833-0.911); p < 0.003) and with the NEWS2- 2 (0.895 (95% CI: 0.866-0.925; p < 0.05). The calibration and scores comparison results showed that the NEWS2-3 was the best predictive score followed by the NEWS2-2 and the NEWS2-1, respectively.Conclusions: The NEWS2 has an excellent predictive performance. The score showed a very consistent response over time with the difference between "at the emergency scene" and "pre-evacuation" presenting the sharpest change with decreased threshold values, thus displaying a drop in the risk of acute clinical impairment.
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- Francisco Martín-Rodríguez
- Centro de Simulación Clínica Avanzada, Departamento de Medicina, Dermatología y Toxicología, Universidad de Valladolid. Gerencia de Emergencias Sanitarias, Gerencia Regional de Salud de Castilla y León (SACYL), Valladolid, Spain
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- Unidad de Análisis de Datos (UAD), del Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital de la Princesa (IIS-IP), Madrid, Spain
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- Unidad de Análisis de Datos (UAD), del Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital de la Princesa (IIS-IP), Madrid, Spain.,Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas, CONICET, Argentina
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- Gerencia de Emergencias Sanitarias, Gerencia Regional de Salud de Castilla y León (SACYL), Valladolid, Spain
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- Parque Científico y Tecnológico de Cantabria, Universidad Europea del Atlántico, Santander, Spain
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- Gerencia de Emergencias Sanitarias, Gerencia Regional de Salud de Castilla y León (SACYL), Valladolid, Spain
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- Gerencia de Emergencias Sanitarias, Gerencia Regional de Salud de Castilla y León (SACYL), Valladolid, Spain
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- Centro de Simulación Clínica Avanzada, Departamento de Medicina, Dermatología y Toxicología, Universidad de Valladolid, Spain
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- Servicio de Urgencias, Hospital Universitario Rio Hortega de Valladolid, Gerencia Regional de Salud de Castilla y León (SACYL), Valladolid, Spain
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Iyengar KP, Venkatesan AS, Jain VK, Shashidhara MK, Elbana H, Botchu R. Risks in the Management of Polytrauma Patients: Clinical Insights. Orthop Res Rev 2023; 15:27-38. [PMID: 36974036 PMCID: PMC10039633 DOI: 10.2147/orr.s340532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2022] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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Polytrauma, a patient's condition with multiple injuries that involve multiple organs or systems, is the leading cause of mortality in young adults. Trauma-related injuries are a major public health concern due to their associated morbidity, high disability, associated death, and socioeconomic consequences. Management of polytrauma patients has evolved over the last few decades due to the development of trauma systems, improved pre-hospital assessment, transport and in-hospital care supported by complementary investigations. Recognising the mortality patterns in trauma has led to significant changes in the approach to managing these patients. A structured approach with application of advanced trauma life support (ATLS) algorithms and optimisation of care based on clinical and physiological parameters has led to the development of early appropriate care (EAC) guidelines to treat these patients, with subsequent improved outcomes in such patients. The journey of a polytrauma patient through the stages of pre-hospital care, emergency resuscitation, in-hospital stabilization and rehabilitation pathway can be associated with risks at any of these phases. We describe the various risks that can be anticipated during the management of polytrauma patients at different stages and provide clinical insights into early recognition and effective treatment of these to improve clinical outcomes.
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- Karthikeyan P Iyengar
- Department of Orthopaedics, Southport and Ormskirk NHS Trust, Southport, UK
- Correspondence: Karthikeyan P Iyengar, Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon, Southport and Ormskirk NHS Trust, Southport, UK, PR8 6PN, Tel +44-1704-704926, Email
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences and Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Lancaster, UK
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- Department of Musculoskeletal Radiology, Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Birmingham, UK
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Häske D, Beckers SK, Dieroff M, Gliwitzky B, Hofmann M, Lefering R, Münzberg M. Training Effectiveness and Impact on Safety, Treatment Quality, and Communication in Prehospital Emergency Care: The Prospective Longitudinal Mixed-Methods EPPTC Trial. J Patient Saf 2022; 18:71-76. [PMID: 35093976 DOI: 10.1097/pts.0000000000000969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Emergency training is designed to improve medical care teams' knowledge, practical skills, and treatment procedures in patient care to increase patient safety. This requires effective training, but the multifactorial effects of training are difficult to measure. METHODS We assessed the impact of emergency team training on treatment procedures and quality, processes, technical skills, and nontechnical skills in simulated trauma emergencies in a longitudinal analysis, using videos that were recorded before (t0), immediately after (t1), and 1 year after the training (t2). The training was evaluated with the validated PERFECT checklist, which includes 7 scales: primary assessment, secondary assessment, procedures, technical skills, trauma communication, nontechnical skills, and a global performance scale.The primary end point was the change from before a training intervention (t0) to 1 year after training (t2), measured by a metric point score. The second end point was the impact of the intervention from before training to after and from immediately after training to 1 year later. RESULTS A total of 146 trainings were evaluated. In simulated traumatological emergencies, training participants showed significantly better treatment capacity after 1 year (t0: 28.8 ± 5.6 points versus t2: 59.6 ± 6.6 points, P < 0.001), with greater improvement from t0 to t1 (28.8 ± 5.6 points versus 65.1 ± 7.9 points, P < 0.001). The most significant change from t0 to t2 was seen in the primary assessment, with a mean change of 11.1 ± 5.1, followed by the scale of the procedure (6.1 ± 3.0) and nontechnical skills (6.0 ± 3.0). CONCLUSIONS Team trainings with intensive scenario training and short theoretical inputs lead to a significant improvement in simulated care of severely injured patients, especially in identifying and intervening in life-threatening symptoms, processes, and nontechnical skills, even 1 year after the course. Positive, longitudinally positive effects were also in communication and subjective safety of prehospital health care personnel.
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- Fire Service, Emergency Preparedness and Crisis Management, City of Wiesbaden, Wiesbaden
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- Institute for Research in Operative Medicine, University of Witten/Herdecke, Cologne
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Sterz J, Gutenberger N, Stefanescu MC, Zinßer U, Bepler L, Linßen S, Schäfer V, Carstensen P, Verboket RD, Adili F, Ruesseler M. Manikins versus simulated patients in emergency medicine training: a comparative analysis. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2021; 48:3793-3801. [PMID: 34331074 PMCID: PMC9532276 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-021-01695-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2021] [Accepted: 04/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE Every physician must be able to sufficiently master medical emergencies, especially in medical areas where emergencies occur frequently such as in the emergency room or emergency surgery. This contrasts with the observation that medical students and young residents often feel insufficiently prepared to handle medical emergencies. It is therefore necessary to train them in the treatment of emergency patients. The aim of this study is to analyze the influence of the assignment of manikin versus simulated patients during a training for undergraduate medical students on learning outcomes and the perceived realism. METHODS The study had a prospective cross-over design and took place in a 3-day emergency medicine training for undergraduate medical students. Students completed three teaching units ('chest pain', 'impaired consciousness', 'dyspnea'), either with manikin or simulated patient. Using a questionnaire after each unit, overall impression, didactics, content, the quality of practical exercises, and the learning success were evaluated. The gained competences were measured in a 6-station objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) at the end of training. RESULTS 126 students participated. Students rated simulated patients as significantly more realistic than manikins regarding the possibility to carry out examination techniques and taking medical history. 54.92% of the students would prefer to train with simulated patients in the future. Regarding the gained competences for 'chest pain' and 'impaired consciousness', students who trained with a manikin scored less in the OSCE station than the simulated patients-group. CONCLUSION Simulated patients are rated more realistic than manikins and seem to be superior to manikins regarding gained competence.
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- Jasmina Sterz
- Department for Trauma-, Hand- and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Frankfurt, Goethe University, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, Frankfurt, Germany.,Medical Faculty, Frankfurt Interdisciplinary Simulation Center FIneST, Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Medical Faculty, Frankfurt Interdisciplinary Simulation Center FIneST, Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Medical Faculty, Frankfurt Interdisciplinary Simulation Center FIneST, Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Medical Faculty, SP Training Center, Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Medical Faculty, Frankfurt Interdisciplinary Simulation Center FIneST, Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Medical Faculty, Frankfurt Interdisciplinary Simulation Center FIneST, Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Medical Faculty, Frankfurt Interdisciplinary Simulation Center FIneST, Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Medical Faculty, Frankfurt Interdisciplinary Simulation Center FIneST, Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department for Trauma-, Hand- and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Frankfurt, Goethe University, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Vascular Medicine, Klinikum Darmstadt, Darmstadt, Germany
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- Department for Trauma-, Hand- and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Frankfurt, Goethe University, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, Frankfurt, Germany. .,Medical Faculty, Frankfurt Interdisciplinary Simulation Center FIneST, Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany.
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[Implications of prehospital estimation of trauma patients for the treatment pathway-An evaluation of the TraumaRegister DGU®]. Anaesthesist 2021; 71:94-103. [PMID: 34255101 PMCID: PMC8807433 DOI: 10.1007/s00101-021-01001-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2021] [Revised: 05/07/2021] [Accepted: 06/22/2021] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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BACKGROUND In the prehospital acute treatment phase of severely injured patients, the stabilization of the vital parameters is paramount. The rapid and precise assessment of the injuries by the emergency physician is crucial for the initial treatment and the selection of the receiving hospital. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to determine whether the prehospital emergency medical assessment has an influence on prehospital and emergency room treatment. MATERIAL AND METHODS Data from the TraumaRegister DGU® between 2015 and 2019 in Germany were evaluated. The prehospital emergency medical assessment of the injury pattern and severity was recorded using the emergency physician protocol and compared with the in-hospital documented diagnoses using the abbreviated injury scale. RESULTS A total of 47,838 patients with an average injury severity score (ISS) of 18,7 points (SD 12.3) were included. In summary, 127,739 injured body regions were documented in the hospitals. Of these, a total of 87,921 were correctly suspected by the emergency physician Thus, 39,818 injured body regions were not properly documented. In 42,530 cases a region of the body was suspected to be injured without the suspicion being confirmed in the hospital. Traumatic brain injuries and facial injuries were mostly overdiagnosed (13.5% and 14.7%, respectively documented by an emergency physician while the diagnosis was not confirmed in-hospital). Chest injuries were underdocumented (17.3% missed by an emergency physician while the diagnosis was finally confirmed in-hospital). The total mortality of all groups was very close to the expected mortality calculated with the revised injury severity classification II(RISC II)-score (12.0% vs. 11.3%). CONCLUSION In the prehospital care of severely injured patients, the overall injury severity is often correctly recorded by the emergency physician and correlates well with the derived treatment, the selection of the receiving hospital as well as the clinical course and the patient outcome; however, the assessment of injuries of individual body regions seems to be challenging in the prehospital setting.
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Meléndez-Lugo JJ, Caicedo Y, Guzmán-Rodríguez M, Serna JJ, Ordoñez J, Angamarca E, García A, Pino LF, Quintero L, Parra MW, Ordoñez CA. Prehospital Damage Control: The Management of Volume, Temperature… and Bleeding! COLOMBIA MEDICA (CALI, COLOMBIA) 2020; 51:e4024486. [PMID: 33795898 PMCID: PMC7968431 DOI: 10.25100/cm.v51i4.4486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Damage control resuscitation should be initiated as soon as possible after a trauma event to avoid metabolic decompensation and high mortality rates. The aim of this article is to assess the position of the Trauma and Emergency Surgery Group (CTE) from Cali, Colombia regarding prehospital care, and to present our experience in the implementation of the “Stop the Bleed” initiative within Latin America. Prehospital care is phase 0 of damage control resuscitation. Prehospital damage control must follow the guidelines proposed by the “Stop the Bleed” initiative. We identified that prehospital personnel have a better perception of hemostatic techniques such as tourniquet use than the hospital providers. The use of tourniquets is recommended as a measure to control bleeding. Fluid management should be initiated using low volume crystalloids, ideally 250 cc boluses, maintaining the principle of permissive hypotension with a systolic blood pressure range between 80- and 90-mm Hg. Hypothermia must be management using warmed blankets or the administration of intravenous fluids warmed prior to infusion. However, these prehospital measures should not delay the transfer time of a patient from the scene to the hospital. To conclude, prehospital damage control measures are the first steps in the control of bleeding and the initiation of hemostatic resuscitation in the traumatically injured patient. Early interventions without increasing the transfer time to a hospital are the keys to increase survival rate of severe trauma patients.
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- Fundación Valle del Lili, Centro de Investigaciones Clínicas (CIC), Cali, Colombia
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- Universidad de Chile, Instituto de Ciencias Biomédicas, Facultad de Medicina, Santiago de Chile, Chile
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- Fundación Valle del Lili, Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Cali, Colombia.,Universidad del Valle, Facultad de Salud, Escuela de Medicina, Sección de Cirugía de Trauma y Emergencias, Cali Colombia.,Universidad Icesi, Cali, Colombia.,Hospital Universitario del Valle, Sección de Cirugía de Trauma y Emergencias, Cali, Colombia
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- Universidad del Valle, Facultad de Salud, Escuela de Medicina, Sección de Cirugía de Trauma y Emergencias, Cali Colombia
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- Fundación Valle del Lili, Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Cali, Colombia.,Universidad del Valle, Facultad de Salud, Escuela de Medicina, Sección de Cirugía de Trauma y Emergencias, Cali Colombia.,Universidad Icesi, Cali, Colombia
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- Universidad del Valle, Facultad de Salud, Escuela de Medicina, Sección de Cirugía de Trauma y Emergencias, Cali Colombia.,Hospital Universitario del Valle, Sección de Cirugía de Trauma y Emergencias, Cali, Colombia
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- Universidad del Valle, Facultad de Salud, Escuela de Medicina, Sección de Cirugía de Trauma y Emergencias, Cali Colombia.,Centro Médico Imbanaco, Cali, Colombia
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- Broward General Level I Trauma Center, Department of Trauma Critical Care, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
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- Fundación Valle del Lili, Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Cali, Colombia.,Universidad del Valle, Facultad de Salud, Escuela de Medicina, Sección de Cirugía de Trauma y Emergencias, Cali Colombia.,Universidad Icesi, Cali, Colombia
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Identification of Serious Adverse Events in Patients with Traumatic Brain Injuries, from Prehospital Care to Intensive-Care Unit, Using Early Warning Scores. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17051504. [PMID: 32110959 PMCID: PMC7084570 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17051504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2020] [Revised: 02/24/2020] [Accepted: 02/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Traumatic brain injuries are complex situations in which the emergency medical services must quickly determine the risk of deterioration using minimal diagnostic methods. The aim of this study is to analyze whether the use of early warning scores can help with decision-making in these dynamic situations by determining the patients who need the intensive care unit. A prospective, multicentric cohort study without intervention was carried out on traumatic brain injury patients aged over 18 given advanced life support and taken to the hospital. Our study included a total of 209 cases. The total number of intensive-care unit admissions was 50 cases (23.9%). Of the scores analyzed, the National Early Warning Score2 was the best result presented with an area under the curve of 0.888 (0.81–0.94; p < 0.001) and an odds ratio of 25.4 (95% confidence interval (CI):11.2–57.5). The use of early warning scores (and specifically National Early Warning Score2) can help the emergency medical services to differentiate traumatic brain injury patients with a high risk of deterioration. The emergency medical services should use the early warning scores routinely in all cases for the early detection of high-risk situations.
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