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Madsen JE, Flugsrud GB, Hammer N, Puchwein P. Emergency treatment of pelvic ring injuries: state of the art. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2024:10.1007/s00402-024-05447-7. [PMID: 38970673 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-024-05447-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2024] [Accepted: 06/29/2024] [Indexed: 07/08/2024]
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High energy pelvic injuries sustain significant mortality rates, due to acute exsanguination and severe associated injuries. Managing the hemodynamically unstable trauma patient with a bleeding pelvic fracture still forms a major challenge in acute trauma care. Various approaches have been applied through the last decades. At present the concept of Damage Control Resuscitation (DCR) is universally accepted and applied in major trauma centers internationally. DCR combines hemostatic blood transfusions to restore blood volume and physiologic stability, reduced crystalloid fluid administration, permissive hypotension, and immediate hemorrhage control by operative or angiographic means. Different detailed algorithms and orders of hemostatic procedures exist, without clear consensus or guidelines, depending on local traditions and institutional setups. Fracture reduction and immediate stabilization with a binder constitute the basis for angiography and embolization (AE) or pelvic packing (PP) in the hemodynamically unstable patient. AE is time consuming and may not be available 24/7, whereas PP offers a quick and technically easy procedure well suited for the patient in extremis. Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) has also been described as a valuable adjunct in hemostatic non-responders, but merely constitute a bridge to surgical or angiographic hemostasis and its definitive role in DCR is not yet clearly established. A swift algorithmic approach to the hemodynamically unstable pelvic injury patient is required to achieve optimum results. The present paper summarizes the available literature on the acute management of the bleeding pelvic trauma patient, with emphasis on initial assessment and damage control resuscitation including surgical and angiographic hemostatic procedures. Furthermore, initial treatment of open fractures and associated injuries to the nervous and genitourinary system is outlined.
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- Jan Erik Madsen
- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Kirkeveien 166, 0450, Oslo, Norway.
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Klaus Torgårds Vei 3, 0372, Oslo, Norway.
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- Division of Macroscopic and Clinical Anatomy Gottfried Schatz Research Center, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
- Division of Medical Technology, Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology (Fraunhofer IWU), Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
- Division of Medical Technology, Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology (Fraunhofer IWU), Dresden, Germany
- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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Gaski IA, Naess PA, Baksaas-Aasen K, Skaga NO, Gaarder C. Achieving balanced transfusion early in critically bleeding trauma patients: an observational study exploring the effect of attending trauma surgical presence during resuscitation. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open 2023; 8:e001160. [PMID: 38020849 PMCID: PMC10660666 DOI: 10.1136/tsaco-2023-001160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Background After 15 years of damage control resuscitation (DCR), studies still report high mortality rates for critically bleeding trauma patients. Adherence to massive hemorrhage protocols (MHPs) based on a 1:1:1 ratio of plasma, platelets, and red blood cells (RBCs) as part of DCR has been shown to improve outcomes. We wanted to assess MHP use in the early (6 hours from admission), critical phase of DCR and its impact on mortality. We hypothesized that the presence of an attending trauma surgeon during all MHP activations from 2013 would contribute to improving institutional resuscitation strategies and patient outcomes. Methods We conducted a retrospective analysis of all trauma patients receiving ≥10 RBCs within 6 hours of admission and included in the institutional trauma registry between 2009 and 2019. The cohort was divided in period 1 (P1): January 2009-August 2013, and period 2 (P2): September 2013-December 2019 for comparison of outcomes. Results A total of 141 patients were included, 81 in P1 and 60 in P2. Baseline characteristics were similar between the groups for Injury Severity Score, lactate, Glasgow Coma Scale, and base deficit. Patients in P2 received more plasma (16 units vs. 12 units; p<0.01), resulting in a more balanced plasma:RBC ratio (1.00 vs. 0.74; p<0.01), and platelets:RBC ratio (1.11 vs. 0.92; p<0.01). All-cause mortality rates decreased from P1 to P2, at 6 hours (22% to 8%; p=0.03), at 24 hours (36% vs 13%; p<0.01), and at 30 days (48% vs 30%, p=0.03), respectively. A stepwise logistic regression model predicted an OR of 0.27 (95% CI 0.08 to 0.93) for dying when admitted in P2. Conclusions Achieving balanced transfusion rates at 6 hours, facilitated by the presence of an attending trauma surgeon at all MHP activations, coincided with a reduction in all-cause mortality and hemorrhage-related deaths in massively transfused trauma patients at 6 hours, 24 hours, and 30 days. Level of evidence IV.
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- Iver Anders Gaski
- Department of Traumatology, Oslo University Hospital Ulleval, Oslo, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Traumatology, Oslo University Hospital Ulleval, Oslo, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Oslo University Hospital Ullevål, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Traumatology, Oslo University Hospital Ulleval, Oslo, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Moeng MS, Viljoen F, Makhadi S. The Role for Preperitoneal Pelvic Packing in Low-to-Middle-Income Countries: A 16-Year Experience at a Johannesburg Trauma Unit. World J Surg 2023; 47:2651-2658. [PMID: 37716931 PMCID: PMC10545629 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-023-07173-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/18/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Preperitoneal pelvic packing for early pelvic haemorrhage control reduces mortality. Bleeding noted with pelvis fractures is predominantly due to associated venous complex injuries. More studies are advocating for angiography as first-line therapy for haemodynamic instability in pelvic fractures; however, these facilities are not in abundance in middle- and low-income countries. We hypothesized that PPP improves outcomes under these circumstances. METHODS Retrospective analysis of data from the patients charts over a period of 16 years from 01 January, 2005 to 31 December, 2020. All patients over the age of 18 years who presented with haemodynamic instability from a pelvic fracture and required PPP were included. The demographics, physiological parameter in emergency department, blood products transfused, morbidity and mortality were analysed. RESULTS There were 110 patients identified in the study period who underwent pelvic preperitoneal packing for refractory shock or ongoing bleeding. The majority (75.5%) of patients were men (n = 83). The median age was 38 years. The most common mechanism of injury was pedestrian vehicle collision (51%), followed by motor vehicle collisions (27.3%). The median ISS and NISS were 35 and 40, respectively. The median RTS in ED was 4.8(3-6.8). None of our patients rebleed after pack removal and no one needed repacking or adjunct angioembolization in our study group. The in-hospital mortality rate was 43.6% (n = 48) in patients who underwent preperitoneal pelvic packing. The operating room table mortality was 20% (n = 22/110), and the mortality rate of those who survived to ICU transfer was 29.5% (n = 26/88). CONCLUSIONS Pelvic preperitoneal packing has a role in the acute management of haemodynamically abnormal patients with pelvic fractures in our environment. In the absence of immediate angioembolization, preperitoneal packing can be lifesaving.
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- Maeyane Stephens Moeng
- Department of Surgery, School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 2193, South Africa
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- Department of Surgery, School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 2193, South Africa
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- Department of Surgery, School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 2193, South Africa.
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Chu J, Xie C, Fu J, Yao W. Extraperitoneal pelvic packing versus angiographic embolization for hemodynamically unstable pelvic fractures: a retrospective single-center analysis. J Int Med Res 2023; 51:3000605231208601. [PMID: 37898110 PMCID: PMC10613400 DOI: 10.1177/03000605231208601] [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: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/30/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To retrospectively analyze the clinical data and treatment procedures of angiographic embolization (AE) and extraperitoneal pelvic packing (EPP) for traumatic pelvic fractures in our center for the purpose of providing recommendations on the selection of treatment protocols. METHODS We analyzed 110 patients with traumatic pelvic fractures treated with AE and EPP from January 2015 to May 2023. The patients were divided into the AE group (69 men, 41 women) and the EPP group (20 men, 12 women). The primary outcomes were the mortality rate and incidence of complications. RESULTS The mortality rate was slightly lower in the AE than EPP group (7.3% vs. 9.4%). The overall blood transfusion volume was lower and the length of hospital stay was shorter in the AE than EPP group (7.79 ± 12.04 vs. 9.14 ± 14.21 units and 20.48 ± 11.32 vs. 22.14 ± 10.47 days). CONCLUSIONS Both AE and EPP have good treatment effects. AE is preferred for patients in stable condition with severe hemorrhage. This study suggests that EPP should be the primary treatment and that AE should serve as a complementary treatment for critical patients.
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- Department of Vascular Intervention, Yuyao People’s Hospital, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Vascular Intervention, Yuyao People’s Hospital, Zhejiang Province, China
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de Ridder VA, Whiting PS, Balogh ZJ, Mir HR, Schultz BJ, Routt M“C. Pelvic ring injuries: recent advances in diagnosis and treatment. OTA Int 2023; 6:e261. [PMID: 37533441 PMCID: PMC10392441 DOI: 10.1097/oi9.0000000000000261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 12/30/2022] [Indexed: 08/04/2023]
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Pelvic ring injuries typically occur from high-energy trauma and are often associated with multisystem injuries. Prompt diagnosis of pelvic ring injuries is essential, and timely initial management is critical in the early resuscitation of polytraumatized patients. Definitive management of pelvic ring injuries continues to be a topic of much debate in the trauma community. Recent studies continue to inform our understanding of static and dynamic pelvic ring stability. Furthermore, literature investigating radiographic and clinical outcomes after nonoperative and operative management will help guide trauma surgeons select the most appropriate treatment of patients with these injuries.
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- Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison, WI
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- Department of Traumatology, John Hunter Hospital and University of Newcastle, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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- Director of Orthopedic Trauma Research, Florida Orthopedic Institute, Tampa FL; and
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- University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston TX
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Roszman AD, John DQ, Patch DA, Spitler CA, Johnson JP. Management of open pelvic ring injuries. Injury 2023; 54:1041-1046. [PMID: 36792402 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2023.02.006] [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: 11/09/2022] [Revised: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
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Open pelvic ring injuries are rare clinical entities that require multidisciplinary care. Due to the scarcity of this injury, there is no well-defined treatment algorithm. As a result, conflicting evidence surrounding various aspects of care including wound management and fecal diversion remain. Previous studies have shown mortality reaching 50% in open pelvic ring injuries, nearly five times higher than closed pelvic ring injuries. Early mortality is due to exsanguinating hemorrhage, while late mortality is due to wound sepsis and multiorgan system failure. With advancements in trauma care and ATLS protocols, there has been an improved survival rate reported in published case series. Major considerations when treating these injuries include aggressive resuscitation with hemorrhage control, diagnosis of associated injuries, prevention of wound sepsis with early surgical management, and definitive skeletal fixation. Classification systems for categorization and management of bony and soft tissue injury related to pelvic ring injuries have been established. Fecal diversion has been proposed to decrease rates of sepsis and late mortality. While clear indications are lacking due to limited studies, previous studies have reported benefits. Further large-scale studies are necessary for adequate evaluation of treatment protocols of open pelvic ring injuries. Understanding the role of fecal diversion, avoidance of primary closure in open pelvic ring injuries, and importance of well-coordinated care amongst surgical teams can optimize patient outcomes.
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- Alexander D Roszman
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States.
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Devaney GL, Tarrant SM, Weaver N, King KL, Balogh ZJ. Major Pelvic Ring Injuries: Fewer Transfusions Without Deaths from Bleeding During the Last Decade. World J Surg 2023; 47:1136-1143. [PMID: 36648519 PMCID: PMC10070203 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-023-06897-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Pelvic fracture-associated bleeding can be difficult to control with historically high mortality rates. The impact of resuscitation advancements for trauma patients with unstable pelvic ring injuries is unknown. We hypothesized that the time elapsed since introduction of our protocol would be associated with decreased blood transfusion requirements. METHODS A level 1 trauma center's prospective pelvic fracture database was reviewed from 01/01/2009-31/12/2018. All patients with unstable pelvic ring injuries initially presenting to our institution were included. Adjusted regression analysis was performed on the overall cohort and separately for patients in traumatic shock (TS). The primary outcome was 24 h packed red blood cell (PRBC) requirements. Secondary outcomes were 24 h plasma, cryoprecipitate, platelet and intravenous fluid (IVF) requirements, length of stay and mortality. RESULTS Patients with mechanically unstable pelvic ring injuries (n = 144, median [Q1-Q3] age 44 [28-55] years, 74% male) received a median (Q1-Q3) of 0 (0-4) units PRBC within 24 h, with TS patients (n = 47, 42 [28-60] years, 74% male) receiving 6 (4-9) units PRBC. There was no decrease in 24 h PRBC requirements for the overall cohort (years; IRR = 0.91, 95% CI 0.83-1.01; p = 0.07). TS patients had decreases in 24 h PRBC (years; IRR = 0.90, 95%CI 0.84-0.96; p = 0.002), plasma (IRR = 0.92, 95%CI 0.85-0.99; p = 0.019), cryoprecipitate (IRR = 0.88, 95%CI 0.81-0.95; p = 0.001) and IVF (IRR = 0.94, 95%CI 0.90-0.98; p = 0.004). There were 5 deaths (5/144, 3.5%) with no deaths due to acute hemorrhage. CONCLUSIONS Over this 10-year period, there was no hemorrhage-related mortality among patients presenting with pelvic fractures. Crystalloid and transfusion requirements decreased for patients presenting with traumatic shock.
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- Giles L Devaney
- Department of Traumatology, John Hunter Hospital, Lookout Rd, Newcastle, NSW, 2305, Australia
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- Department of Traumatology, John Hunter Hospital, Lookout Rd, Newcastle, NSW, 2305, Australia.,School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia
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- Department of Traumatology, John Hunter Hospital, Lookout Rd, Newcastle, NSW, 2305, Australia.,School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia
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- Department of Traumatology, John Hunter Hospital, Lookout Rd, Newcastle, NSW, 2305, Australia. .,School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia.
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Ringen AH, Baksaas-Aasen K, Skaga NO, Wisborg T, Gaarder C, Naess PA. Close to zero preventable in-hospital deaths in pediatric trauma patients - An observational study from a major Scandinavian trauma center. Injury 2023; 54:183-188. [PMID: 35961867 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2022.07.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2021] [Revised: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND In line with international trends, initial treatment of trauma patients has changed substantially over the last two decades. Although trauma is the leading cause of death and disability in children globally, in-hospital pediatric trauma related mortality is expected to be low in a mature trauma system. To evaluate the performance of a major Scandinavian trauma center we assessed treatment strategies and outcomes in all pediatric trauma patients over a 16-year period. METHODS A retrospective cohort study of all trauma patients under the age of 18 years admitted to a single institution from 1st of January 2003 to 31st of December 2018. Outcomes for two time periods were compared, 2003-2009 (Period 1; P1) and 2010-2018 (Period 2; P2). Deaths were further analyzed for preventability by the institutional trauma Mortality and Morbidity panel. RESULTS The study cohort consisted of 3939 patients. A total of 57 patients died resulting in a crude mortality of 1.4%, nearly one quarter of the study cohort (22.6%) was severely injured (Injury Severity Score > 15) and mortality in this group decreased from 9.7% in P1 to 4.1% in P2 (p<0.001). The main cause of death was brain injury in both periods, and 55 of 57 deaths were deemed non-preventable. The rate of emergency surgical procedures performed in the emergency department (ED) decreased during the study period. None of the 11 ED thoracotomies in non-survivors were performed after 2013. CONCLUSION A dedicated multidisciplinary trauma service with ongoing quality improvement efforts secured a low in-hospital mortality among severely injured children and a decrease in futile care. Deaths were shown to be almost exclusively non-preventable, pointing to the necessity of prioritizing prevention strategies to further decrease pediatric trauma related mortality.
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- Amund Hovengen Ringen
- Department of Traumatology, Oslo University Hospital Ullevaal, Oslo, Norway; Department of Anesthesia, Oslo University Hospital Ullevaal, PB 4950 Nydalen, Oslo 0424, Norway; Department of Research & Development, Division of Emergencies and Critical Care, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway; Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
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- Department of Traumatology, Oslo University Hospital Ullevaal, Oslo, Norway; Department of Anesthesia, Oslo University Hospital Ullevaal, PB 4950 Nydalen, Oslo 0424, Norway; Department of Research & Development, Division of Emergencies and Critical Care, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway; Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Anesthesia, Oslo University Hospital Ullevaal, PB 4950 Nydalen, Oslo 0424, Norway; Department of Research & Development, Division of Emergencies and Critical Care, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- University of Tromsø, The Arctic University of Norway, Hammerfest, Norway; Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Finnmark Health trust, Hammerfest Hospital, Hammerfest, Norway; Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Trauma, Division of Emergencies and Critical Care, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Traumatology, Oslo University Hospital Ullevaal, Oslo, Norway; Department of Research & Development, Division of Emergencies and Critical Care, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway; Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Traumatology, Oslo University Hospital Ullevaal, Oslo, Norway; Department of Research & Development, Division of Emergencies and Critical Care, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway; Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Werner NL, Moore EE, Hoehn M, Lawless R, Coleman JR, Freedberg M, Heelan AA, Platnick KB, Cohen MJ, Coleman JJ, Campion EM, Fox CJ, Mauffrey C, Cralley A, Pieracci FM, Burlew CC. Inflate and pack! Pelvic packing combined with REBOA deployment prevents hemorrhage related deaths in unstable pelvic fractures. Injury 2022; 53:3365-3370. [PMID: 36038388 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2022.07.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2022] [Revised: 06/07/2022] [Accepted: 07/15/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) is advocated for hemorrhage control in pelvic fracture patients in shock. We evaluated REBOA in patients undergoing preperitoneal pelvic packing (PPP) for pelvic fracture-related hemorrhage. METHODS Retrospective, single-institution study of unstable pelvic fractures (hemodynamic instability despite 2 units of red blood cells (RBCs) and fracture identified on x-ray). Management included the placement of a Zone III REBOA in the emergency department (ED) for systolic blood pressure <80 mmHg. All PPP patients were included and analyzed for injury characteristics, transfusion requirements, outcomes and complications. Additionally, patients who received REBOA (REBOA+) were compared to those that did not (REBOA-). RESULTS During the study period (January 2015 - January 2019), 652 pelvic fracture patients were admitted; 78 consecutive patients underwent PPP. Median RBCs at PPP completion compared to 24 h post-packing were 11 versus 3 units (p<0.05). Median time to operation was 45 min. After PPP, 7 (9%) patients underwent angioembolization. Mortality was 14%. No mortalities were due to ongoing pelvic fracture hemorrhage or physiologic exhaustion; all were a withdrawal of life sustaining support, most commonly due to neurologic insults (TBI/fat emboli = 6, stroke/spinal cord injury = 3). REBOA+ patients (n = 31) had a significantly higher injury severity score (45 vs 38, p<0.01) and higher heart rate (130 vs 118 beats per minute, p = 0.04) than REBOA-. The systolic blood pressure, base deficit, and number of RBCs transfused in the ED, and time spent in the ED were similar between groups. REBOA+ had a higher median transfusion of RBCs at PPP completion (11 units vs 5 units, p<0.01) but similar RBC transfusion in the 24 h after PPP (2 vs 1 units, p = 0.27). Mortality, pelvic infection, and ICU length of stay was not different between these cohorts. CONCLUSION PPP with REBOA was utilized in more severely injured patients with greater physiologic derangements. Although REBOA patients required greater transfusion requirements, there were no deaths due to acute pelvic hemorrhage. This suggests the combination of REBOA with PPP provides life-saving hemorrhage control in otherwise devastating injuries.
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- Nicole L Werner
- Denver Health Medical Center, 777 Bannock Street, MC 0206, Denver, CO 80204 United States of America.
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- Denver Health Medical Center, 777 Bannock Street, MC 0206, Denver, CO 80204 United States of America
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- Denver Health Medical Center, 777 Bannock Street, MC 0206, Denver, CO 80204 United States of America
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- Denver Health Medical Center, 777 Bannock Street, MC 0206, Denver, CO 80204 United States of America
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- Denver Health Medical Center, 777 Bannock Street, MC 0206, Denver, CO 80204 United States of America
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- Denver Health Medical Center, 777 Bannock Street, MC 0206, Denver, CO 80204 United States of America
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- Denver Health Medical Center, 777 Bannock Street, MC 0206, Denver, CO 80204 United States of America
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- Denver Health Medical Center, 777 Bannock Street, MC 0206, Denver, CO 80204 United States of America
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- Denver Health Medical Center, 777 Bannock Street, MC 0206, Denver, CO 80204 United States of America
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- Denver Health Medical Center, 777 Bannock Street, MC 0206, Denver, CO 80204 United States of America
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- Denver Health Medical Center, 777 Bannock Street, MC 0206, Denver, CO 80204 United States of America
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- Denver Health Medical Center, 777 Bannock Street, MC 0206, Denver, CO 80204 United States of America
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- Denver Health Medical Center, 777 Bannock Street, MC 0206, Denver, CO 80204 United States of America
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- Denver Health Medical Center, 777 Bannock Street, MC 0206, Denver, CO 80204 United States of America
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- Denver Health Medical Center, 777 Bannock Street, MC 0206, Denver, CO 80204 United States of America
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- Denver Health Medical Center, 777 Bannock Street, MC 0206, Denver, CO 80204 United States of America
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Fonseca VC, Menegozzo CAM, Cardoso JMDAF, Bernini CO, Utiyama EM, Poggetti RS. Predictive factors of mortality in patients with pelvic fracture and shock submitted to extraperitoneal pelvic packing. Rev Col Bras Cir 2022; 49:e20223259. [PMID: 36197344 PMCID: PMC10578839 DOI: 10.1590/0100-6991e-20223259-en] [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: 12/27/2021] [Accepted: 07/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION in recent decades, the extraperitoneal pelvic packing technique has been disseminated, but there are still few studies. Thus, it was decided to analyze the results of extraperitoneal pelvic tamponade, in patients with pelvic fracture and shock, in order to identify predictive factors for mortality. METHODS a retrospective review of medical records of patients submitted to extraperitoneal pelvic packing was conduced. We analyzed their characteristics, prehospital and emergency room data, pelvic fracture classification, associated and severity injuries, laboratory and imaging exams, data on packing, arteriography, and other procedures performed, complications, hemodynamic parameters, and amount of transfused blood products before and after packing. RESULTS data were analyzed from 51 patients, who showed signs of shock from prehospital care, presence of acidosis, with high base deficit and arterial lactate levels. Most patients underwent multiple surgical procedures due to severe associated injuries. The incidence of coagulopathy was 70.58%, and overall mortality was 56.86%. The group of non-surviving patients presented significantly higher age, prehospital endotracheal intubation, and lower Glasgow Coma Scale scores (p<0.05). The same group presented, before and after extraperitoneal pelvic packing, significantly worse hemodynamic parameters of mean arterial pressure, pH, base deficit, hemoglobin, and arterial lactate (p<0.05). The non-surviving group received significantly more units of packed red blood cells, fresh frozen plasma and platelets within 24 hours following extraperitoneal pelvic packing (p<0.05). CONCLUSION age and base deficit are independent predictors of mortality in patients submitted to extraperitoneal pelvic packing.
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- Vinicius Cordeiro Fonseca
- - Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da USP, Departamento de Cirurgia de Emergência, Divisão de Cirurgia Geral e Trauma - São Paulo - SP - Brasil
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- - Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da USP, Departamento de Cirurgia de Emergência, Divisão de Cirurgia Geral e Trauma - São Paulo - SP - Brasil
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- - Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da USP, Departamento de Cirurgia de Emergência, Divisão de Cirurgia Geral e Trauma - São Paulo - SP - Brasil
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- - Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da USP, Departamento de Cirurgia de Emergência, Divisão de Cirurgia Geral e Trauma - São Paulo - SP - Brasil
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- - Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da USP, Departamento de Cirurgia de Emergência, Divisão de Cirurgia Geral e Trauma - São Paulo - SP - Brasil
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- - Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da USP, Departamento de Cirurgia de Emergência, Divisão de Cirurgia Geral e Trauma - São Paulo - SP - Brasil
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Li P, Liu F, Li Q, Zhou D, Dong J, Wang D. Role of pelvic packing in the first attention given to hemodynamically unstable pelvic fracture patients: a meta-analysis. J Orthop Traumatol 2022; 23:29. [PMID: 35799073 PMCID: PMC9263021 DOI: 10.1186/s10195-022-00647-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2022] [Accepted: 05/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To evaluate the effectiveness of pelvic packing (PP) in pelvic fracture patients with hemodynamic instability. MATERIALS AND METHODS Three databases-PubMed, Embase and the Cochrane Library-were systematically searched to identify studies presenting comparisons between a protocol including PP and a protocol without PP. Mortality, transfusion requirement and length of hospitalization were extracted and pooled for meta-analysis. Relative risk (RR) and standard mean difference (SMD), along with their confidence intervals (CIs), were used as the pooled statistical indices. RESULTS Eight studies involving 480 patients were identified as being eligible for meta-analysis. PP usage was associated with significantly reduced overall mortality (RR = 0.61, 95% CI = 0.47-0.79, p < 0.01) as well as reduced mortality within 24 h after admission (RR = 0.42, 95% CI = 0.26-0.69, p < 0.01) and due to hemorrhage (RR = 0.26, 95% CI = 0.14-0.50, p < 0.01). The usage of PP also decreased the need for pre-operative transfusion (SMD = - 0.44, 95% CI = - 0.69 to - 0.18, p < 0.01), but had no influence on total transfusion during the first 24 h after admission (SMD = 0.05, 95% CI = - 0.43-0.54, p = 0.83) and length of hospitalization (ICU stay and total stay). CONCLUSIONS This meta-analysis indicates that a treatment protocol including PP could reduce mortality and transfusion requirement before intervention in pelvic fracture patients with hemodynamic instability vs. angiography and embolization. This latter technique could be used as a feasible and complementary technique afterwards. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 3
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- Pengyu Li
- Department of Interventional Radiology and Vascular Surgery, Peking University First Hospital, 8 Xishiku Street, Beijing, 100034, China.,Department of Orthopedic, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, 324 Jingwu Road, Jinan, 250021, Shandong, China.,Department of Orthopedic, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, 324 Jingwu Road, Jinan, 250021, Shandong, China
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- Department of Orthopedic, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, 324 Jingwu Road, Jinan, 250021, Shandong, China
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- Department of Orthopedic, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, 324 Jingwu Road, Jinan, 250021, Shandong, China
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- Department of Orthopedic, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, 324 Jingwu Road, Jinan, 250021, Shandong, China
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- Department of Orthopedic, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, 324 Jingwu Road, Jinan, 250021, Shandong, China.
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- Department of Orthopedic, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, 324 Jingwu Road, Jinan, 250021, Shandong, China. .,Department of Orthopedic, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, 324 Jingwu Road, Jinan, 250021, Shandong, China.
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Navas L, Mengis N, Zimmerer A, Rippke JN, Schmidt S, Brunner A, Wagner M, Höch A, Histing T, Herath SC, Küper MA, Ulmar B. Patients with combined pelvic and spinal injuries have worse clinical and operative outcomes than patients with isolated pelvic injuries analysis of the German Pelvic Registry. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2022; 23:251. [PMID: 35291994 PMCID: PMC8925065 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-022-05193-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2021] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Pelvic fractures are often associated with spine injury in polytrauma patients. This study aimed to determine whether concomitant spine injury influence the surgical outcome of pelvic fracture. Methods We performed a retrospective analysis of data of patients registered in the German Pelvic Registry between January 2003 and December 2017. Clinical characteristics, surgical parameters, and outcomes were compared between patients with isolated pelvic fracture (group A) and patients with pelvic fracture plus spine injury (group B). We also compared apart patients with isolated acetabular fracture (group C) versus patients with acetabular fracture plus spine injury (group D). Results Surgery for pelvic fracture was significantly more common in group B than in group A (38.3% vs. 36.6%; p = 0.0002), as also emergency pelvic stabilizations (9.5% vs. 6.7%; p < 0.0001). The mean time to emergency stabilization was longer in group B (137 ± 106 min vs. 113 ± 97 min; p < 0.0001), as well as the mean time until definitive stabilization of the pelvic fracture (7.3 ± 4 days vs. 5.4 ± 8.0 days; p = 0.147). The mean duration of treatment and the morbidity and mortality rates were all significantly higher in group B (p < 0.0001). Operation time was significantly shorter in group C than in group D (176 ± 81 min vs. 203 ± 119 min, p < 0.0001). Intraoperative blood loss was not significantly different between the two groups with acetabular injuries. Although preoperative acetabular fracture dislocation was slightly less common in group D, postoperative fracture dislocation was slightly more common. The distribution of Matta grades was significantly different between the two groups. Patients with isolated acetabular injuries were significantly less likely to have neurological deficit at discharge (94.5%; p < 0.0001). In-hospital complications were more common in patients with combined spine plus pelvic injuries (groups B and D) than in patients with isolated pelvic and acetabular injury (groups A and C). Conclusions Delaying definitive surgical treatment of pelvic fractures due to spinal cord injury appears to have a negative impact on the outcome of pelvic fractures, especially on the quality of reduction of acetabular fractures.
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- Luis Navas
- ARCUS Sportklinik, Rastatterstraße 17-19, 72175, Pforzheim, Germany.,Orthopädische Klinik PaulinenhilfeDiakonieklinikum Stuttgart, Rosenbergstraße 38, 70176, Stuttgart, Deutschland
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- ARCUS Sportklinik, Rastatterstraße 17-19, 72175, Pforzheim, Germany
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- ARCUS Sportklinik, Rastatterstraße 17-19, 72175, Pforzheim, Germany.,Department of Orthopedics and Orthopedic Surgery, University Medicine Greifswald, Ferdinand-Sauerbruch-Straße, 17475, Greifswald, Germany
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- Bezirkskrankenhaus St. Johann in Tirol, Bahnhofstrasse 14, 6380, St. Johann, Tirol, Austria
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- Bezirkskrankenhaus St. Johann in Tirol, Bahnhofstrasse 14, 6380, St. Johann, Tirol, Austria
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- Department of Orthopedics, Trauma and Plastic Surgery, University of Leipzig, Liebigstraße 20, 04103, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department for Traumatology and Reconstructive Surgery, BG Trauma Center, University of Tübingen, Schnarrenbergstraße 95, 72,076, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department for Traumatology and Reconstructive Surgery, BG Trauma Center, University of Tübingen, Schnarrenbergstraße 95, 72,076, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department for Traumatology and Reconstructive Surgery, BG Trauma Center, University of Tübingen, Schnarrenbergstraße 95, 72,076, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department for Traumatology and Reconstructive Surgery, BG Trauma Center, University of Tübingen, Schnarrenbergstraße 95, 72,076, Tübingen, Germany.
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FONSECA VINICIUSCORDEIRO, MENEGOZZO CARLOSAUGUSTOMETIDIERI, CARDOSO JULIANAMYNSSENDAFONSECA, BERNINI CELSOOLIVEIRA, UTIYAMA EDIVALDOMASSAZO, POGGETTI RENATOSÉRGIO. Fatores preditivos de mortalidade em pacientes com fratura de pelve e instabilidade hemodinâmica submetidos ao tamponamento extraperitoneal de pelve. Rev Col Bras Cir 2022. [DOI: 10.1590/0100-6991e-20223259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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RESUMO Introdução: nas últimas décadas, tem sido difundida a técnica de tamponamento pélvico extraperitoneal, porém ainda existem poucos estudos. Decidiu-se analisar os resultados do tamponamento extraperitoneal de pelve, em pacientes com fratura pélvica e choque, com objetivo de identificar fatores preditivos de mortalidade. Métodos: foi realizada revisão do prontuário dos pacientes submetidos ao tamponamento extraperitoneal de pelve. Foram analisadas as características dos pacientes, dados do atendimento pré-hospitalar e na sala de emergência, classificação da fratura, presença de lesões associadas, exames laboratoriais e de imagem, dados relativos ao tamponamento, e outros procedimentos realizados, complicações, parâmetros hemodinâmicos e quantidade de hemoderivados transfudidos. Resultados: foram analisados os dados de 51 pacientes, com sinais de choque desde o atendimento pré-hospitalar, presença de acidose, elevado déficit de bases e lactato arterial. Houve alta prevalência de lesões graves associadas, requerendo múltiplos procedimentos cirúrgicos. A incidência de coagulopatia foi 70,58% e mortalidade 56,86%. O grupo de pacientes não sobreviventes apresentou idade e intubação orotraqueal pré-hospitalar maiores, e escores na escala de coma de Glasgow menores (p<0,05). O mesmo grupo apresentou, antes e após o tamponamento extraperitoneal de pelve, parâmetros hemodinâmicos menores de pressão arterial média, pH, déficit de bases e hemoglobina, e maior de lactato arterial (p<0,05). O grupo de pacientes não sobreviventes recebeu mais concentrados de hemácias, plasma fresco congelado e concentrado de plaquetas nas 24h seguintes ao tamponamento extraperitoneal de pelve (p<0,05). Conclusão: idade e o excesso de bases são fatores preditivos independentes de mortalidade em pacientes submetidos ao tamponamento extraperitoneal de pelve.
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Control of pelvic fracture-related hemorrhage. Surg Open Sci 2022; 8:23-26. [PMID: 35252831 PMCID: PMC8892196 DOI: 10.1016/j.sopen.2022.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2021] [Revised: 12/30/2021] [Accepted: 01/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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This is a paper about pelvic fracture–related bleeding control.
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DuBose JJ, Burlew CC, Joseph B, Keville M, Harfouche M, Morrison J, Fox CJ, Mooney J, O'Toole R, Slobogean G, Marchand LS, Demetriades D, Werner NL, Benjamin E, Costantini T. Pelvic fracture-related hypotension: A review of contemporary adjuncts for hemorrhage control. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2021; 91:e93-e103. [PMID: 34238857 DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000003331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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ABSTRACT Major pelvic hemorrhage remains a considerable challenge of modern trauma care associated with mortality in over a third of patients. Efforts to improve outcomes demand continued research into the optimal employment of both traditional and newer hemostatic adjuncts across the full spectrum of emergent care environments. The purpose of this review is to provide a concise description of the rationale for and effective use of currently available adjuncts for the control of pelvic hemorrhage. In addition, the challenges of defining the optimal order and algorithm for employment of these adjuncts will be outlined. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Review, level IV.
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- Joseph J DuBose
- From the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center (J.J.D., M.K., M.H., J.M., C.J.F., R.O., G.S.), University of Maryland Medical System, Baltimore, Maryland; Department of Surgery (C.C.B., N.L.W.), Denver Health Medical Center, Denver, Colorado; Division of Trauma, Critical Care, Emergency Surgery, and Burns, Department of Surgery (B.J.), College of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona; Baylor University Medical Center (J.M.), Dallas, Texas; Department of Orthopedic Surgery (L.S.M.), University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah; Division of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care (D.D., E.B.), LAC+USC Medical Center, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California; Trauma/Surgical Critical Care (T.C.), Grady Memorial Hospital/Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia; and Division of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, Burns and Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery (T.C.), University of California San Diego School of Medicine, San Diego, California
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Hundersmarck D, Hietbrink F, Leenen LPH, Heng M. Pelvic packing and angio-embolization after blunt pelvic trauma: a retrospective 18-year analysis. Injury 2021; 52:946-955. [PMID: 33223257 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2020.11.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2020] [Accepted: 11/14/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Treatment of pelvic trauma related hemorrhage is challenging and remains controversial. In hemodynamically unstable patients suspected for massive bleeding, pre-peritoneal packing (PPP) with temporary external fixation (EF) and subsequent trans-arterial embolization (TAE) can be performed in order to control bleeding. In hemodynamically stable patients suspected for minor to moderate bleeding, primary TAE with EF may be performed. The goal of this study was to determine effectiveness and safety of both strategies. METHODS Retrospectively, patients that received treatment for pelvic trauma-related hemorrhage at two level 1 trauma centers located in the United States between January 2001 and January 2019 were evaluated. Both centers advocate subsequent TAE in addition to PPP and EF in hemodynamically unstable patients, and primary TAE in stable patients. Demographic and clinical data was collected and mortality, ischemic and infectious complications were determined. RESULTS In total, 135 patients met the inclusion criteria. Of these, 61 hemodynamically unstable patients suspected for massive pelvic bleeding underwent primary PPP (45%) and 74 stable patients suspected for minor/moderate bleeding underwent primary TAE (55%). In total, 37/61 primary PPP patients underwent EF (61%) and 48 underwent adjunct TAE (79%), performed bilaterally in 77% and unselective by use of gelfoam in 72% of cases. Primary TAE patients received embolization bilaterally in 49% and unselective in 35% of cases. Exsanguination-related deaths were found in 7/61 primary PPP patients (11%). There were none among the primary TAE patients. Potentially ischemic in-hospital complications, of which one could be considered severe (gluteal necrosis), occurred more in patients that received bilateral unselective TAE compared to all other TAE patients (p=0.02). CONCLUSION Primary TAE appears to be an effective and safe adjunct for (minor) pelvic hemorrhage in hemodynamically stable patients. Primary PPP followed by EF and adjunct bilateral unselective TAE with gelfoam appears effective for those suspected of massive pelvic bleeding. This unselective embolization approach using gelfoam might be related to (ischemic) complications. When considering the amount and severity of complications and the severity of pelvic trauma, these might not outweigh the benefit of fast hemorrhage control.
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- Dennis Hundersmarck
- Harvard Medical School Orthopedic Trauma Initiative, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
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- Harvard Medical School Orthopedic Trauma Initiative, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA.
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Benders KEM, Leenen LPH. Management of Hemodynamically Unstable Pelvic Ring Fractures. Front Surg 2020; 7:601321. [PMID: 33425982 PMCID: PMC7793992 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2020.601321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2020] [Accepted: 11/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Hemodynamically unstable pelvic fractures are challenging high-energy traumas. In many cases, these severely injured patients have additional traumatic injuries that also require a trauma surgeon's attention. However, these patients are often in extremis and require a multidisciplinary approach that needs to be set up in minutes. This calls for an evidence-based treatment algorithm. We think that the treatment of hemodynamically unstable pelvic fractures should primarily involve thorough resuscitation, mechanical stabilization, and preperitoneal pelvic packing. Angioembolization should be considered in patients that remain hemodynamically unstable. However, it should be used as an adjunct, rather than a primary means to achieve hemodynamic stability as most of the exsanguinating bleeding sources in pelvic trauma are of venous origin. Time is of the essence in these patients and should therefore be used appropriately. Hence, the hemodynamic status and physiology should be the driving force behind each decision-making step within the algorithm.
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- Kim E M Benders
- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
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Devaney GL, King KL, Balogh ZJ. Pelvic angioembolization: how urgently needed? Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2020; 48:329-334. [PMID: 33037465 PMCID: PMC8825396 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-020-01510-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2020] [Accepted: 09/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Purpose Angioembolization (AE) has been questioned as first-line modality for hemorrhage control of pelvic fracture (PF)-associated bleeding due to its potential inconsistent timely availability. We aimed to describe the patterns of AE use with hemostatic resuscitation and hypothesized that time to AE improved during the study period. Methods A Level-1 trauma center’s prospective PF database was analyzed. All consecutive PFs referred to angiography between 01/01/2009 and 12/31/2018 were included. All suspected pelvic hemorrhage was managed with AE; pelvic packing was not performed. Demographics, injury/shock severity, 24-h transfusion data, time to AE and mortality were recorded. Data are presented as median (IQR). Results During the 10-year study period, 1270 PF patients were treated. Thirty-six (2.8%) [75% male, 49 (33;65) years, ISS 36 (24;43), base deficit 3.65 (5.9;0.6), transfusions 4(2;7)] had AE. The indication for AE was clinical suspicion (CS) of pelvic bleeding [CS 24(67%)] or arterial blush on CT [CT 12 (33%)]. Median time to AE was 141 min for CS, and 223 min for CT, with no change over the study period. Patients with CS had a higher ISS, worse base deficit, greater transfusion requirements and faster time to AE. Five patients (14%) died. There were no deaths attributed to exsanguination. Conclusions Time to AE did not improve. Patients referred from CT are physiologically different from CS and should be analyzed accordingly, with CS resulting in faster time to AE in sicker patients. Contemporary resuscitation challenges the need for hyperacute AE as no patients exsanguinated despite time to AE of more than 2 h.
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- Giles Lawrence Devaney
- Division of Surgery, Department of Traumatology, John Hunter Hospital and University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW 2310 Australia
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- Division of Surgery, Department of Traumatology, John Hunter Hospital and University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW 2310 Australia
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- Division of Surgery, Department of Traumatology, John Hunter Hospital and University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW 2310 Australia
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Do we really need the arterial phase on CT in pelvic trauma patients? Emerg Radiol 2020; 28:37-46. [PMID: 32686046 PMCID: PMC7835176 DOI: 10.1007/s10140-020-01820-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2020] [Accepted: 07/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate whether an arterial phase scan improves the diagnostic performance of computed tomography to identify pelvic trauma patients who received angiographic intervention on demand of the trauma surgeon. METHODS This retrospective single-center study was performed at an academic Scandinavian trauma center with approximately 2000 trauma admissions annually. Pelvic trauma patients with arterial and portal venous phase CT from 2009 to 2015 were included. The patients were identified from the institutional trauma registry. Images were interpreted by two radiologists with more than 10 years of trauma radiology experience. Positive findings for extravasation on portal venous phase alone or on both arterial and portal venous phase were compared, with angiographic intervention as clinical outcome. RESULTS One hundred fifty-seven patients (54 females, 103 males) with a median age of 45 years were enrolled. Sixteen patients received angiographic intervention. Positive CT findings on portal venous phase only had a sensitivity and specificity of 62% and 86%, vs. 56% and 93% for simultaneous findings on arterial and portal venous phase. Specificity was significantly higher for positive findings in both phases compared with portal venous phase only. Applying a threshold > 0.9 cm of extravasation diameter to portal venous phase only resulted in sensitivity and specificity identical to those of both phases. CONCLUSION Arterial phase scan in addition to portal venous phase scan did not improve patient selection for angiography. Portal venous phase extravasation size alone may be used as an imaging-based biomarker of the need for angiographic intervention.
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Küper MA, Bachmann R, Wenig GF, Ziegler P, Trulson A, Trulson IM, Minarski C, Ladurner R, Stöckle U, Höch A, Herath SC, Stuby FM. Associated abdominal injuries do not influence quality of care in pelvic fractures-a multicenter cohort study from the German Pelvic Registry. World J Emerg Surg 2020; 15:8. [PMID: 31988652 PMCID: PMC6969428 DOI: 10.1186/s13017-020-0290-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2019] [Accepted: 01/01/2020] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Background Pelvic fractures are rare but serious injuries. The influence of a concomitant abdominal trauma on the time point of surgery and the quality of care regarding quality of reduction or the clinical course in pelvic injuries has not been investigated yet. Methods We retrospectively analyzed the prospective consecutive cohort from the multicenter German Pelvic Registry of the German Trauma Society in the years 2003–2017. Demographic, clinical, and operative parameters were recorded and compared for two groups (isolated pelvic fracture vs. combined abdominal/pelvic trauma). Results 16.359 patients with pelvic injuries were treated during this period. 21.6% had a concomitant abdominal trauma. The mean age was 61.4 ± 23.5 years. Comparing the two groups, patients with a combination of pelvic and abdominal trauma were significantly younger (47.3 ± 22.0 vs. 70.5 ± 20.4 years; p < 0.001). Both, complication (21.9% vs. 9.9%; p < 0.001) and mortality (8.0% vs. 1.9%; p < 0.001) rates, were significantly higher. In the subgroup of acetabular fractures, the operation time was significantly longer in the group with the combined injury (198 ± 104 vs. 176 ± 81 min, p = 0.001). The grade of successful anatomic reduction of the acetabular fracture did not differ between the two groups. Conclusion Patients with a pelvic injury have a concomitant abdominal trauma in about 20% of the cases. The clinical course is significantly prolonged in patients with a combined injury, with increased rates of morbidity and mortality. However, the quality of the reduction in the subgroup of acetabular fractures is not influenced by a concomitant abdominal injury. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT03952026, Registered 16 May 2019, retrospectively registered
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- Markus A Küper
- 1BG Trauma Center, Department for Traumatology and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Tübingen, Schnarrenbergstraße 95, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
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- 2Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, University Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- 1BG Trauma Center, Department for Traumatology and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Tübingen, Schnarrenbergstraße 95, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
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- 1BG Trauma Center, Department for Traumatology and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Tübingen, Schnarrenbergstraße 95, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, BG Trauma Centre Murnau, Murnau am Staffelsee, Germany
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, BG Trauma Centre Murnau, Murnau am Staffelsee, Germany
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- 1BG Trauma Center, Department for Traumatology and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Tübingen, Schnarrenbergstraße 95, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
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- 2Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, University Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Charité University Medicine Berlin, Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Berlin, Germany
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- 5Department of Orthopedics, Trauma and Plastic Surgery, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- 6Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, Saarland University Hospital, Homburg, Germany
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, BG Trauma Centre Murnau, Murnau am Staffelsee, Germany
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Bachmann R, Poppele M, Ziegler P, Trulson A, Trulson IM, Minarski C, Ladurner R, Stöckle U, Stuby FM, Küper MA. [Quality of operative treatment of pelvic fractures is not influenced by an additional abdominal injury : A monocentric registry study]. Chirurg 2019; 91:483-490. [PMID: 31346641 DOI: 10.1007/s00104-019-1010-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Pelvic fractures are rare but severe injuries. The influence of a concomitant abdominal trauma on the quality of care regarding operative parameters, such as reduction quality and the clinical course in pelvic injuries has not yet been sufficiently investigated. METHODS This study retrospectively analyzed the prospective consecutive data of patients with pelvic injuries treated at the BG Trauma Center in Tübingen in the years 2003-2017. Demographic, clinical and operative parameters were recorded and compared between two groups (isolated pelvic fracture vs. combined abdominal/pelvic trauma). RESULTS A total of 1848 patients with pelvic injuries were treated during this period and 18.6% had a concomitant abdominal trauma. The mean age was 62.3 ± 23.1 years. Comparing the two groups, patients with a combination of pelvic and abdominal trauma were significantly younger (46.3 ± 20.3 years vs. 70.6 ± 20.8 years; p < 0.001). Both the overall complication rate (31.2% vs. 9.4%; p < 0.001) and mortality (5.0% vs. 1.7%; p = 0.001) were significantly higher in the group with a combination of injuries. The time until definitive surgery of the pelvis was significantly longer in the group with combined injuries (6.0 ± 6.4 days vs. 4.5 ± 4.4 days; p = 0.002). The results of postoperative reduction did not differ between the two groups. CONCLUSION Patients with a pelvic injuries have a concomitant abdominal trauma in approximately 20% of the cases. The clinical course is significantly prolonged in patients with a combined injury and morbidity and mortality rates are increased; however, the quality of the postoperative results is not influenced by a concomitant abdominal injury.
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- Robert Bachmann
- Universitätsklinik für Allgemeine, Viszeral- und Transplantationschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Tübingen, Eberhard-Karls-Universität, Tübingen, Deutschland
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- Universitätsklinik für Unfall- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, BG Unfallklinik Tübingen, Eberhard-Karls-Universität, Schnarrenbergstr. 95, 72076, Tübingen, Deutschland
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- Universitätsklinik für Unfall- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, BG Unfallklinik Tübingen, Eberhard-Karls-Universität, Schnarrenbergstr. 95, 72076, Tübingen, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Unfallchirurgie, Orthopädie und Chirurgie, BG Unfallklinik Murnau, Murnau am Staffelsee, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Unfallchirurgie, Orthopädie und Chirurgie, BG Unfallklinik Murnau, Murnau am Staffelsee, Deutschland
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- Universitätsklinik für Unfall- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, BG Unfallklinik Tübingen, Eberhard-Karls-Universität, Schnarrenbergstr. 95, 72076, Tübingen, Deutschland
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- Universitätsklinik für Allgemeine, Viszeral- und Transplantationschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Tübingen, Eberhard-Karls-Universität, Tübingen, Deutschland
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- Universitätsklinik für Unfall- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, BG Unfallklinik Tübingen, Eberhard-Karls-Universität, Schnarrenbergstr. 95, 72076, Tübingen, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Unfallchirurgie, Orthopädie und Chirurgie, BG Unfallklinik Murnau, Murnau am Staffelsee, Deutschland
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- Universitätsklinik für Unfall- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, BG Unfallklinik Tübingen, Eberhard-Karls-Universität, Schnarrenbergstr. 95, 72076, Tübingen, Deutschland.
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Ringen AH, Gaski IA, Rustad H, Skaga NO, Gaarder C, Naess PA. Improvement in geriatric trauma outcomes in an evolving trauma system. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open 2019; 4:e000282. [PMID: 31245616 PMCID: PMC6560476 DOI: 10.1136/tsaco-2018-000282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2018] [Revised: 02/14/2019] [Accepted: 02/28/2019] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Background The elderly trauma patient has increased mortality compared with younger patients. During the last 15 years, initial treatment of severely injured patients at Oslo University Hospital Ulleval (OUHU) has changed resulting in overall improved outcomes. Whether this holds true for the elderly trauma population needs exploration and was the aim of the present study. Methods We performed a retrospective study of 2628 trauma patients 61 years or older admitted to OUHU during the 12-year period, 2002-2013. The population was stratified based on age (61-70 years, 71-80 years, 81 years and older) and divided into time periods: 2002-2009 (P1) and 2010-2013 (P2). Multiple logistic regression models were constructed to identify clinically relevant core variables correlated with mortality and trauma team activation rate. Results Crude mortality decreased from 19% in P1 to 13% in P2 (p<0.01) with an OR of 0.77 (95 %CI 0.65 to 0.91) when admitted in P2. Trauma team activation rates increased from 53% in P1 to 72% in P2 (p<0.01) with an OR of 2.16 (95% CI 1.93 to 2.41) for being met by a trauma team in P2. Mortality increased from 10% in the age group 61-70 years to 26% in the group above 80 years. Trauma team activation rates decreased from 71% in the age group 61-70 years to 50% in the age group older than 80 years. Median ISS were 17 in all three age groups and in both time periods. Discussion Development of a multidisciplinary dedicated trauma service is associated with increased trauma team activation rate as well as survival in geriatric trauma patients. As expected, mortality increased with age, although inversely related to the likelihood of being met by a trauma team. Trauma team activation should be considered for all trauma patients older than 70 years. Level of evidence Level IV.
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- Amund Hovengen Ringen
- Department of Anesthesia, Oslo University Hospital Ulleval, Oslo, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Traumatology, Oslo University Hospital Ulleval, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of GI-Surgery, Oslo University Hospital Ulleval, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Anesthesia, Oslo University Hospital Ulleval, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Traumatology, Oslo University Hospital Ulleval, Oslo, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.,Department of Traumatology, Oslo University Hospital Ulleval, Oslo, Norway
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Magnone S, Allievi N, Ceresoli M, Coccolini F, Pisano M, Ansaloni L. Prospective validation of a new protocol with preperitoneal pelvic packing as the mainstay for the treatment of hemodynamically unstable pelvic trauma: a 5-year experience. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2019; 47:499-505. [PMID: 30955052 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-019-01115-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2018] [Accepted: 03/26/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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PURPOSES Hemodynamically unstable pelvic trauma has been a significant challenge even in most experienced Trauma Centres. In 2011 preperitoneal pelvic packing (PPP) was introduced in our Hospital as the first manoeuvre. This study aims to review overall mortality at 24 h from arrival in the emergency department. METHODS A retrospective review of our prospective database was performed considering patients with systolic blood pressure (SBP) < 90 mmHg or with the need for more than 2 Units of packed red blood cells (PRBC) on admission in the emergency department, (ED) and a pelvic fracture. Values were expressed as a median and interquartile range. Continuous variables were compared with the Mann-Whitney test. RESULTS Between September 2011 and December 2016, we treated 30 patients. Median age was 51 years (40-65) and Injury Severity Score 36 (34-42). SBP in the ED was 90 (67-99), heart rate was 115 (90-130), Base Excess - 8 (- 11.5/- 4.8), pH 7.23 (7.20-7.28). Median PRBC requirements during the first 24 h (from admission) were 13 Units (8-18.8). Time to emergency treatment was 63 min (51-113). 17 patients (56.6%) underwent angiography after PPP. Overall 24 h mortality was 30%. A comparison between survivors and non-survivors showed no statistically significant differences between groups. CONCLUSIONS In our experience, PPP resulted to be quick to perform and effective. No death occurred from direct pelvic bleeding.
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- Stefano Magnone
- General Surgery I, Ospedale Papa Giovanni XXIII, Piazza OMS 1, 24127, Bergamo, Italy.
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- General Surgery I, Ospedale Papa Giovanni XXIII, Piazza OMS 1, 24127, Bergamo, Italy
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- General Surgery I, Ospedale Papa Giovanni XXIII, Piazza OMS 1, 24127, Bergamo, Italy
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- General Surgery I, Ospedale Papa Giovanni XXIII, Piazza OMS 1, 24127, Bergamo, Italy
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- General Surgery I, Ospedale Papa Giovanni XXIII, Piazza OMS 1, 24127, Bergamo, Italy
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- General Surgery I, Ospedale Papa Giovanni XXIII, Piazza OMS 1, 24127, Bergamo, Italy
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Gaski IA, Skattum J, Brooks A, Koyama T, Eken T, Naess PA, Gaarder C. Decreased mortality, laparotomy, and embolization rates for liver injuries during a 13-year period in a major Scandinavian trauma center. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open 2018; 3:e000205. [PMID: 30539153 PMCID: PMC6242012 DOI: 10.1136/tsaco-2018-000205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2018] [Revised: 09/26/2018] [Accepted: 10/03/2018] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Background Although non-operative management (NOM) has become the treatment of choice in hemodynamically normal patients with liver injuries, the optimal management of Organ Injury Scale (OIS) grades 4 and 5 injuries is still controversial. Oslo University Hospital Ulleval (OUHU) has since 2008 performed angiography only with signs of bleeding. Simultaneously, damage control resuscitation was implemented. Would these changes result in a decreased laparotomy rate and need for angioembolization (AE), as well as decreased mortality? Methods We performed a retrospective study on all adult patients with liver injuries admitted at OUHU between 2002 and 2014. The total study population and patients with OIS grades 4 and 5 liver injuries underwent comparison between the periods before (P1) and after (P2) August 1, 2008. Results 583 patients were included (P1: 237, P2: 346), with a median Injury Severity Score (ISS) of 29. The total population and the subgroup of OIS 4 and 5 injuries were comparable in age, gender, mechanism of injury, injury severity and physiology. Overall laparotomy rates decreased from P1 to P2 (35%–24%; p<0.01), as did the AE rate (11%–5%; p<0.01). The 30-day crude mortality decreased from 14% to 7% (p<0.05). A logistic regression model predicted an OR of 0.45 (95% CI 0.21 to 0.98) for dying when admitted in P2. In OIS grades 4 and 5 injuries (n=149, median ISS 34), similar reduction in AE rate was seen (30%–12%; p<0.05). The NOM rate for OIS grades 4 and 5 injuries was 70%, with 98% success rate. For the 30% requiring surgery, the mortality remained high (P1 52%; P2 40%), despite more balanced transfusion strategy. Discussion Changes in resuscitation and treatment protocols were associated with decreased laparotomy, and AE rates as well as overall mortality. NOM is safe in 70% of patients with OIS grades 4 and 5 injuries, in contrast to the critically ill 30% requiring surgery who still have poor outcome. Level of evidence IV.
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- Iver Anders Gaski
- Department of Traumatology, Oslo University Hospital Ulleval and Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Traumatology, Oslo University Hospital Ulleval, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Hepatobiliary, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK
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- Department of Traumatology, Oslo University Hospital Ulleval, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Oslo University Hospital Ulleval and Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Traumatology, Oslo University Hospital Ulleval and Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Traumatology, Oslo University Hospital Ulleval, Oslo, Norway
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Preperitoneal pelvic packing: A 2018 EAST Master Class Video Presentation. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2018; 85:224-228. [PMID: 29554048 DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000001881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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