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Hinkelbein J, Andres J, Böttiger BW, Brazzi L, De Robertis E, Einav S, Gwinnutt C, Kuvaki B, Krawczyk P, McEvoy MD, Mertens P, Moitra VK, Navarro-Martinez J, Nunnally ME, O Connor M, Rall M, Ruetzler K, Schmitz J, Thies K, Tilsed J, Zago M, Afshari A. Cardiac arrest in the perioperative period: a consensus guideline for identification, treatment, and prevention from the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care and the European Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2023; 49:2031-2046. [PMID: 37430174 PMCID: PMC10520188 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-023-02271-3] [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] [Indexed: 07/12/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Cardiac arrest in the operating room is a rare but potentially life-threatening event with mortality rates of more than 50%. Contributing factors are often known, and the event is recognised rapidly as patients are usually under full monitoring. This guideline covers the perioperative period and is complementary to the European Resuscitation Council guidelines. MATERIAL AND METHODS The European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care and the European Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery jointly nominated a panel of experts to develop guidelines for the recognition, treatment, and prevention of cardiac arrest in the perioperative period. A literature search was conducted in MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials. All searches were restricted to publications from 1980 to 2019 inclusive and to the English, French, Italian and Spanish languages. The authors also contributed individual, independent literature searches. RESULTS This guideline contains background information and recommendation for the treatment of cardiac arrest in the operating room environment, and addresses controversial topics such as open chest cardiac massage, resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion and resuscitative thoracotomy, pericardiocentesis, needle decompression, and thoracostomy. CONCLUSIONS Successful prevention and management of cardiac arrest during anaesthesia and surgery requires anticipation, early recognition, and a clear treatment plan. The ready availability of expert staff and equipment must also be taken into consideration. Success not only depends on medical knowledge, technical skills and a well-organised team using crew resource management, but also on an institutional safety culture embedded in everyday practice through continuous education, training, and multidisciplinary co-operation.
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- Jochen Hinkelbein
- Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care Medicine and Emergency Medicine, Johannes Wesling Klinikum Minden, Ruhr-University Bochum, Minden, Germany.
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Medical Faculty, University Hospital of Cologne, Kerpener Str. 62, 50937, Cologne, Germany
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- The Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- The Division of Anaesthesia, Analgesia and Intensive Care, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- The Intensive Care Unit, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Hebrew University Faculty of Medicine, Jerusalem, Israel
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- The Department of Anaesthesia, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Salford, UK
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- The Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Dokuz Eylül University, İzmir, Turkey
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- The Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland
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- The Department of Anesthesiology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- The Department of Anaesthesiology, Antwerp University Hospital, Drie Eikenstraat 655, 2650, Edegem, Belgium
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- Division of Critical Care Anesthesiology, The Department of Anesthesiology, Columbia University, Columbia, NY, USA
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- The Anesthesiology Department, Dr. Balmis General University Hospital, Alicante Institute for Health and Biomedical Research (ISAB), Biomedical Research (ISABIAL), Alicante, Spain
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- The Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative Care, and Pain Medicine, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- The Department of Anesthesiology & Critical Care, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- The Institute for Patient Safety and Simulation Team Training InPASS, Reutlingen, Germany
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- The Departments of General Anesthesiology and Outcomes Research, Anesthesiology Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Medical Faculty, University Hospital of Cologne, Kerpener Str. 62, 50937, Cologne, Germany
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- The Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, EvKB, OWL University Medical Center, Bielefeld University, Campus Bielefeld-Bethel, Bethel, Germany
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- The Department of Surgery, Hull University Teaching Hospitals, Hull, UK
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- General & Emergency Surgery Division, The Department of Surgery, A. Manzoni Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- The Department of Paediatric and Obstetric Anaesthesia, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Denmark
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Hinkelbein J, Andres J, Böttiger BW, Brazzi L, De Robertis E, Einav S, Gwinnutt C, Kuvaki B, Krawczyk P, McEvoy MD, Mertens P, Moitra VK, Navarro-Martinez J, Nunnally ME, O'Connor M, Rall M, Ruetzler K, Schmitz J, Thies K, Tilsed J, Zago M, Afshari A. Cardiac arrest in the perioperative period: a consensus guideline for identification, treatment, and prevention from the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care and the European Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery. Eur J Anaesthesiol 2023; 40:724-736. [PMID: 37218626 DOI: 10.1097/eja.0000000000001813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Cardiac arrest in the operating room is a rare but potentially life-threatening event with mortality rates of more than 50%. Contributing factors are often known, and the event is recognised rapidly as patients are usually under full monitoring. This guideline covers the perioperative period and is complementary to the European Resuscitation Council (ERC) guidelines. MATERIAL AND METHODS The European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care and the European Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery jointly nominated a panel of experts to develop guidelines for the recognition, treatment and prevention of cardiac arrest in the perioperative period. A literature search was conducted in MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials. All searches were restricted to publications from 1980 to 2019 inclusive and to the English, French, Italian and Spanish languages. The authors also contributed individual, independent literature searches. RESULTS This guideline contains background information and recommendation for the treatment of cardiac arrest in the operating room environment, and addresses controversial topics such as open chest cardiac massage (OCCM), resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion (REBOA) and resuscitative thoracotomy, pericardiocentesis, needle decompression and thoracostomy. CONCLUSION Successful prevention and management of cardiac arrest during anaesthesia and surgery requires anticipation, early recognition and a clear treatment plan. The ready availability of expert staff and equipment must also be taken into consideration. Success not only depends on medical knowledge, technical skills and a well organised team using crew resource management but also on an institutional safety culture embedded in everyday practice through continuous education, training and multidisciplinary co-operation.
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- Jochen Hinkelbein
- From the University Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care Medicine and Emergency Medicine, Johannes Wesling Klinikum Minden, University Hospital Ruhr-University Bochum, Minden, Germany (JH), Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Medical Faculty and University Hospital of Cologne, Cologne, Germany (BWB, JS), Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland (JA), Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin (LB), Division of Anaesthesia, Analgesia and Intensive Care, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Perugia, Italy (EdR), Intensive Care Unit, Shaare Zedek Medical Center and Hebrew University Faculty of Medicine, Jerusalem, Israel (SE), Department of Anaesthesia, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Salford, UK (CG), Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Dokuz Eylül University, İzmir, Turkey (BK), Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland (PK), Department of Anaesthesiology, Antwerp University Hospital, Edegem, Belgium (PM), Department of Anesthesiology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee (MDM), Division of Critical Care Anesthesiology, Department of Anesthesiology, Columbia University, New York, USA (VKM), Anesthesiology Department, Dr Balmis General University Hospital, Alicante Institute for Health and Biomedical Research (ISAB), and Biomedical Research (ISABIAL), Alicante, Spain (JN-M), Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative Care, and Pain Medicine, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York (MEN), Department of Anesthesiology & Critical Care, University of Chicago, Illinois, USA (MO'C), Institute for Patient Safety and Simulation Team Training InPASS, Reutlingen, Germany (MR), Departments of General Anesthesiology and Outcomes Research, Anesthesiology Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA (KR), Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, EvKB, OWL University Medical Center, Bielefeld University, Campus Bielefeld-Bethel, Germany (KT), Department of Surgery, Hull University Teaching Hospitals, Hull, UK (JT), General & Emergency Surgery Division, Department of Surgery, A. Manzoni Hospital, Milan, Italy (MZ) and Department of Paediatric and Obstetric Anaesthesia, Juliane Marie Centre, Rigshospitalet, Denmark and Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Denmark (AA)
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Partyka C, Lawrie K, Bliss J. Clinical outcomes of traumatic pneumothoraces undergoing conservative management following detection by prehospital physicians. Injury 2023; 54:110886. [PMID: 37330405 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2023.110886] [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: 02/10/2023] [Revised: 05/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To describe the clinical and transport characteristics of patients diagnosed with a suspected traumatic pneumothorax and managed conservatively by prehospital medical teams including secondary deterioration during transfer and the subsequent rate of in-hospital tube thoracostomy. METHODS Retrospective observational study of all adult trauma patients diagnosed with a suspected pneumothorax on ultrasound and managed conservatively by their treating prehospital medical team between 2018 and 2020. Descriptive analysis was performed comparing patients who did and did not receive in-hospital tube thoracostomy. RESULTS In total, 181 patients were diagnosed with suspected traumatic pneumothoraces on prehospital ultrasound of which 75 (41.4%) were managed conservatively by their treating medical team whilst 106 (58.6%) underwent pleural decompression. There were no recorded cases of emergent pleural decompression required in transit. Of the 75 conservatively managed patients, 42 (56%) had an intercostal catheter (ICC) placed within four hours of hospital arrival and another nine (17.6%) had an ICC placed between four- and 24-hours post-hospital arrival. There was no significant difference in prehospital clinical characteristics between patients who did and did not receive an in-hospital ICC. The detection of a pneumothorax on the initial chest x-ray and larger pneumothorax volume visualised on computed tomography imaging were significantly more common in patients receiving in-hospital ICCs. Aviation factors including flight altitude and duration of flight were not associated with subsequent in-hospital tube thoracostomy. CONCLUSION Prehospital medical teams can safely identify patients who have a traumatic pneumothorax and can be transported to hospital without pleural decompression. Patient characteristics at the time of hospital arrival combined with the size of pneumothorax identified on imaging appear most likely to influence subsequent urgent in-hospital tube thoracostomy placement.
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- Christopher Partyka
- Aeromedical Operations, NSW Ambulance, 33 Nancy Ellis Leebold Drive, Bankstown Airport, NSW, 2200, Australia; Emergency Department, Royal North Shore Hospital, Reserve Road, St Leonards, NSW, 2065, Australia.
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- Aeromedical Operations, NSW Ambulance, 33 Nancy Ellis Leebold Drive, Bankstown Airport, NSW, 2200, Australia; Emergency Department, Liverpool Hospital, Elizabeth Drive, Liverpool, NSW, 2170, Australia
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- Aeromedical Operations, NSW Ambulance, 33 Nancy Ellis Leebold Drive, Bankstown Airport, NSW, 2200, Australia; Emergency Department, Liverpool Hospital, Elizabeth Drive, Liverpool, NSW, 2170, Australia
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Harrington C, Bliss J, Lam L, Partyka C. Serratus Anterior Plane Block for Clinically Suspected Rib Fractures in Prehospital and Retrieval Medicine. PREHOSP EMERG CARE 2022; 28:30-35. [PMID: 36441609 DOI: 10.1080/10903127.2022.2150344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2022] [Revised: 10/31/2022] [Accepted: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Objective: To describe the use of the serratus anterior plane block (SAPB) in the prehospital and retrieval environment including the ability to accurately identify those patients with thoracic trauma and clinically suspected rib fractures who would benefit from this procedure.Methods: This is a retrospective case series of all patients with thoracic trauma and clinically suspected rib fractures who received SAPB by a prehospital and retrieval medical team in New South Wales, Australia, between 2018 and 2021. The primary outcome was to identify the proportion of patients who received appropriate blocks based on the criteria of reporting moderate pain after receiving adequate pre-block analgesia. Secondary outcomes included the proportions of patients with rib fractures identified on thoracic imaging, concomitant time-critical pathology, radiologist identification of fluid adjacent to the serratus anterior muscle, and local anesthetic systemic toxicity.Results: Of the 2004 patients who sustained thoracic trauma, only 13 received a SAPB. Nine (69.2%) met the predetermined definition of appropriate selection. Of the four patients who did not meet this criteria, three reported less than moderate pain and one did not receive adequate pre-block analgesia. There was no significant effect on median scene interval when compared to other thoracic trauma patients who did not receive a SAPB. Ten patients had rib fractures identified on in-patient imaging (chest x-ray or computed tomography (CT)) with a median (IQR) number of ribs fractured of 5 (interquartile range 2-10). Three of these patients had radiological flail segments. Prespecified time-critical pathology was identified in three patients (23.1%) on initial hospital imaging. Five out of eight patients with post-SAPB CT imaging (62.5%) available for radiologist review had fluid identified adjacent to the serratus anterior muscle. None of the 13 patients had local anesthetic systemic toxicity.Conclusion: The SAPB can be safely and successfully performed in the prehospital and retrieval environment, where clinicians can appropriately identify patients with thoracic trauma and clinically suspected rib fractures who would benefit from this technique. Further research is required to identify the ideal patient population to perform the SAPB upon and compare its performance to current analgesic options.
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- Christopher Harrington
- Aeromedical Operations, NSW Ambulance, Bankstown Airport, Australia
- Emergency Department, Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick, Australia
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- Aeromedical Operations, NSW Ambulance, Bankstown Airport, Australia
- Emergency Department, Liverpool Hospital, Liverpool, Australia
- Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Camperdown, Australia
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- Medical Imaging, Liverpool Hospital, Liverpool, Australia
- School of Medicine, Western Sydney University, Sydney, Australia
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- Aeromedical Operations, NSW Ambulance, Bankstown Airport, Australia
- Emergency Department, Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, Australia
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Sandhu A, Claireaux HA, Downes G, Grundy N, Naumann DN. Emergency first responder management of combat injuries to the torso in the military, remote and austere settings. BMJ Mil Health 2022; 168:478-482. [PMID: 32229552 DOI: 10.1136/bmjmilitary-2020-001460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2020] [Accepted: 03/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Traumatic injuries to the torso account for almost a quarter of all injuries seen in combat and are typically secondary to blast or gunshot wounds. Injuries due to road traffic collisions or violence are also relatively common during humanitarian and disaster relief efforts. There may also be multiple injured patients in these settings, and surgical care may be limited by a lack of facilities and resources in such a non-permissive environment. The first responder in these scenarios should be prepared to manage patients with severe injuries to the torso. We aim to describe the management of these injuries in the military and austere environment, within the scope of practice of a level 5 registered prehospital practitioner.
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- 4 Armoured Medical Regiment, Royal Army Medical Corps, Tidworth, UK
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- 1 Armoured Medical Regiment, Royal Army Medical Corps, Tidworth, UK
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- 1 Armoured Medical Regiment, Royal Army Medical Corps, Tidworth, UK
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- Academic Department of Military Surgery and Trauma, Birmingham, UK
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Sharrock MK, Shannon B, Garcia Gonzalez C, Clair TS, Mitra B, Noonan M, Fitzgerald PM, Olaussen A. Prehospital paramedic pleural decompression: A systematic review. Injury 2021; 52:2778-2786. [PMID: 34454722 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2021.08.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2021] [Revised: 08/02/2021] [Accepted: 08/04/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Tension pneumothorax (TPT) is a frequent life-threat following thoracic injury. Time-critical decompression of the pleural cavity improves survival. However, whilst paramedics utilise needle thoracostomy (NT) and/or finger thoracostomy (FT) in the prehospital setting, the superiority of one technique over the other remains unknown. AIM To determine and compare procedural success, complications and mortality between NT and FT for treatment of a suspected TPT when performed by paramedics. METHODS We searched four databases (Ovid Medline, PubMed, CINAHL and Embase) from their commencement until 25th August 2020. Studies were included if they analysed patients suffering from a suspected TPT who were treated in the prehospital setting with a NT or FT by paramedics (or local equivalent nonphysicians). RESULTS The search yielded 293 articles after duplicates were removed of which 19 were included for final analysis. Seventeen studies were retrospective (8 cohort; 7 case series; 2 case control) and two were prospective cohort studies. Only one study was comparative, and none were randomised controlled trials. Most studies were conducted in the USA (n=13) and the remaining in Australia (n=4), Switzerland (n=1) and Canada (n=1). Mortality ranged from 12.5% to 79% for NT and 64.7% to 92.9% for FT patients. A higher proportion of complications were reported among patients managed with NT (13.7%) compared to FT (4.8%). We extracted three common themes from the papers of what constituted as a successful pleural decompression; vital signs improvement, successful pleural cavity access and absence of TPT at hospital arrival. CONCLUSION Evidence surrounding prehospital pleural decompression of a TPT by paramedics is limited. Available literature suggests that both FT and NT are safe for pleural decompression, however both procedures have associated complications. Additional high-quality evidence and comparative studies investigating the outcomes of interest is necessary to determine if and which procedure is superior in the prehospital setting.
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- Ms Kelsey Sharrock
- Department of Paramedicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia; Ambulance Victoria, Doncaster, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Paramedicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia; Ambulance Victoria, Doncaster, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Paramedicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia; Ambulance Victoria, Doncaster, Melbourne, Australia; The Royal Children's Hospital, Department of Trauma, Melbourne, Australia
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- Emergency & Trauma Centre, The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Australia; National Trauma Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia; Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University
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- Emergency & Trauma Centre, The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Australia; National Trauma Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia
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- Emergency & Trauma Centre, The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Australia; National Trauma Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia; Central Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Paramedicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia; Emergency & Trauma Centre, The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Australia; National Trauma Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia; Centre for Research and Evaluation, Ambulance Victoria, Blackburn North, Victoria, Australia.
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Yang W, Zhou Y, Qiu J, Tao C, Wu W, Lin N, Yang C, Zhang J, Zhang H, Wang Y. An expandable one-way-valve device for chest wound treatment: Evaluation of open pneumothorax in a canine model. Asian J Surg 2019; 43:826-831. [PMID: 31806213 DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2019.10.013] [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: 10/17/2019] [Accepted: 10/20/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE Thoracic injuries commonly occur after blunt or penetrating trauma, leading to a blowing wound. For thoracic damage control in emergency, we evaluated a novel chest wound treatment device manufactured using expandable material with a one-way valve, and compared it with closed thoracic drainage for first-line treatment of traumatic pneumothorax in a canine model. METHODS Twenty beagle dogs (10 males and 10 females) were randomly and equally divided into two groups. After arteriovenous catheterization, an open pneumothorax model was established in the beagle dog using a minimally invasive procedure. The experimental group was treated using our test device, while the control group was treated by closed thoracic drainage. Animal survival, oxygen saturation (SO2), oxygen pressure (PO2), and changes in chest radiograph with reference to open pneumothorax before and after intervention were recorded at 30, 60, and 120 min. RESULTS After a 24-h experimental period, all animals survived. The control group recovered more quickly than the experimental group at 30 min post-trauma. However, the indices were close to normal 120 min after the test device was inserted. During the puncture, chest-wall hemorrhage was stopped by using the device, whereas the control group experienced continual errhysis. The lung had almost re-expanded at the end of the experiment in both groups. The effect of pulmonary re-expansion in the control group was better than that in the experimental group at 120 min. CONCLUSION The novel expandable one-way valve device is a safe and useful tool for the treatment of open chest trauma in emergency based on our animal experiment.
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- Weijin Yang
- Department of General Surgery, 900 Hospital of the Joint logistics Team, Dongfang Hospital, Xiamen University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Traditional Chinese Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Interventional Ward, Department of Medical Imaging, 900 Hospital of the Joint logistics Team, Dongfang Hospital, Xiamen University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Radiology, 900 Hospital of the Joint logistics Team, Dongfang Hospital, Xiamen University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of General Surgery, 900 Hospital of the Joint logistics Team, Dongfang Hospital, Xiamen University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of General Surgery, 900 Hospital of the Joint logistics Team, Dongfang Hospital, Xiamen University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Interventional Ward, Department of Medical Imaging, 900 Hospital of the Joint logistics Team, Dongfang Hospital, Xiamen University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Interventional Ward, Department of Medical Imaging, 900 Hospital of the Joint logistics Team, Dongfang Hospital, Xiamen University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Interventional Ward, Department of Medical Imaging, 900 Hospital of the Joint logistics Team, Dongfang Hospital, Xiamen University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China.
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- Department of General Surgery, 900 Hospital of the Joint logistics Team, Dongfang Hospital, Xiamen University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China.
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Dahmen J, Brade M, Gerach C, Glombitza M, Schmitz J, Zeitter S, Steinhausen E. [Successful prehospital emergency thoracotomy after blunt thoracic trauma : Case report and lessons learned]. Unfallchirurg 2019; 121:839-849. [PMID: 29872865 DOI: 10.1007/s00113-018-0516-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND The European Resuscitation Council guidelines for resuscitation in patients with traumatic cardiac arrest recommend the immediate treatment of all reversible causes, if necessary even prior to continuous chest compression. In the case of cardiac tamponade immediate emergency thoracotomy should also be considered. OBJECTIVE The authors report the case of a 23-year-old male patient with multiple injuries including blunt thoracic trauma, which caused a witnessed cardiac arrest. He successfully underwent prehospital emergency resuscitative thoracotomy. The lessons learned from this case on internal and external quality measures are discussed in detail. RESULTS After 60 min of technical rescue, extensive trauma life support including intubation, chest decompression and bleeding control was carried out. The cardiovascular insufficiency progressively deteriorated and under the suspicion of a cardiac tamponade a prehospital emergency thoracotomy was carried out. After successful resuscitative thoracotomy and return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) the patient was airlifted to the next level 1 trauma center for damage control surgery (DCS). The patient could be discharged 59 days after the accident and now 2 years later is living a normal life without neurological or cardiopulmonary limitations. Airway management, chest decompression including resuscitative thoracotomy, fluid resuscitation and blood products were the key components to ensure that the patient achieved ROSC. Advanced Trauma Life Support® as well as structural prerequisites made these measures and good results for the patient possible.
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- Janosch Dahmen
- BG Klinikum Duisburg, Großenbaumer Allee 250, 47249, Duisburg, Deutschland. .,Luftrettungszentrum CHRISTOPH 9, Großenbaumer Allee 250, 47249, Duisburg, Deutschland. .,Fakultät für Gesundheit, Universität Witten/Herdecke, Alfred-Herrhausen-Straße 50, 58455, Witten, Deutschland.
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- BG Klinikum Duisburg, Großenbaumer Allee 250, 47249, Duisburg, Deutschland.,Luftrettungszentrum CHRISTOPH 9, Großenbaumer Allee 250, 47249, Duisburg, Deutschland
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- BG Klinikum Duisburg, Großenbaumer Allee 250, 47249, Duisburg, Deutschland
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- BG Klinikum Duisburg, Großenbaumer Allee 250, 47249, Duisburg, Deutschland
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- BG Klinikum Duisburg, Großenbaumer Allee 250, 47249, Duisburg, Deutschland
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- BG Klinikum Duisburg, Großenbaumer Allee 250, 47249, Duisburg, Deutschland
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- BG Klinikum Duisburg, Großenbaumer Allee 250, 47249, Duisburg, Deutschland.,Fakultät für Gesundheit, Universität Witten/Herdecke, Alfred-Herrhausen-Straße 50, 58455, Witten, Deutschland
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Dippenaar E, Wallis L. Pre-hospital intercostal chest drains in South Africa: A modified Delphi study. Afr J Emerg Med 2019; 9:91-95. [PMID: 31193823 PMCID: PMC6543074 DOI: 10.1016/j.afjem.2019.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2018] [Revised: 10/24/2018] [Accepted: 01/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Trauma is one of the most common causes of death in low- and middle-income countries, with thoracic injury accounting for 20-25% of these deaths worldwide. The current management of a life-threatening pre-hospital pneumothorax is with a needle chest decompression, however, definitive care for a pneumothorax and/or haemothorax is still the insertion of an intercostal chest drain. The aim of this study was to seek expert opinion and consensus on the placement of ICDs in the pre-hospital emergency care setting in South Africa. METHODS A three-round modified Delphi study was undertaken with an expert panel drawn from local emergency care experts consisting of physicians and emergency medical service practitioners. Participants supplied opinion statements in round 1 under headings derived from common emerging themes found in the literature. During round 2 participants used a 9-point Likert scale to rate their consensus on each statement and in round 3 they were able to change their position based on the earlier panel distributions. A consensus percentage of 60% was set within a narrow margin of 'strongly agree' or 'strongly disagree'. RESULTS A total of 22 experts took part as panel members. There were 123 opinion statements produced from round 1, of which 21 (17%) reached consensus in round 2. At the end of round 3 another four statements reached consensus, bringing the total up to 25 (20%). CONCLUSION Definitive care of a life-threating pneumothorax and/or haemothorax must be sought emergently. The insertion of an ICD, under select conditions, may be required in the pre-hospital setting in South Africa.
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Biomechanics of human parietal pleura in uniaxial extension. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2017; 75:330-335. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2017.07.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2017] [Revised: 07/21/2017] [Accepted: 07/28/2017] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Weile J, Nielsen K, Primdahl SC, Frederiksen CA, Laursen CB, Sloth E, Kirkegaard H. Ultrasonography in trauma: a nation-wide cross-sectional investigation. Crit Ultrasound J 2017. [PMID: 28639253 PMCID: PMC5479771 DOI: 10.1186/s13089-017-0071-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma (FAST) protocol is considered beneficial in emergent evaluation of trauma patients with blunt or penetrating injury and has become integrated into the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) protocol. No guidelines exist as to the use of ultrasonography in trauma in Denmark. We aimed to determine the current use of ultrasonography for assessing trauma patients in Denmark. METHODS We conducted a nation-wide cross-sectional investigation of ultrasonography usage in trauma care. The first phase consisted of an Internet-based investigation of existing guidelines, and the second phase was a series of structured interviews of orthopedic surgeons, anesthesiologists, and radiologists on call in all hospitals receiving traumatized patients in Denmark. RESULTS Guidelines were obtained from all 22 hospitals receiving traumatized patients in Denmark. Twenty-one (95.5%) of the guidelines included and recommended FAST as part of trauma assessment. The recommended person to perform the examination was the radiologist in n = 11 (50.0%), the surgeon in n = 6 (27.3%), the anesthesiologist in n = 1 (4.5%), and unspecified in n = 3 (13.6%) facilities. FAST indications varied between circulatory instability n = 8 (36.4%), team leader's discretion n = 6 (27.3%), abdominal trauma n = 3 (13.6%), and not specified n = 6 (27.3%). Telephone interviews revealed that exams were always n = 8 (36.4%) or often n = 4 (18.2%) registered in the patients' charts. The remaining n = 10 (45.5%) facilities either never registered n = 2 (9.1%), it was not possible to register n = 1 (4.5%), or unknown by the trauma leaders n = 7 (31.8%). Images were often stored in n = 1 (4.5%), never stored in n = 10 (45.5%), not possible to store in n = 2 (9.1%), and unknown in n = 9 (40.9%) facilities. CONCLUSION Ultrasonography was used in a non-uniform fashion by multiple specialties in Danish trauma facilities. Very few images from FAST examinations were stored and documentation was scanty. National guidelines on application and documentation of ultrasonography in trauma are called for.
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- Jesper Weile
- Emergency Department, Regional Hospital Herning, Herning, Denmark. .,Research Center for Emergency Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital, Nørrebrogade 44, Building 1B, 8000, Aarhus C, Denmark.
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- Department of Medicine, Section of Respiratory Medicine, University Hospital Hvidovre, Hvidovre, Denmark
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Research Center for Emergency Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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Leech C, Porter K, Steyn R, Laird C, Virgo I, Bowman R, Cooper D. The pre-hospital management of life-threatening chest injuries: A consensus statement from the Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. TRAUMA-ENGLAND 2016. [DOI: 10.1177/1460408616664553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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‘The pre-hospital management of chest injury: a consensus statement’ was originally published by the Faculty of Pre-hospital Care, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 2007. To update the pre-existing guideline, a consensus meeting of stakeholders was held by the Faculty of Pre-hospital Care in Coventry in November 2013. This paper provides a guideline for the pre-hospital management of patients with the life-threatening chest injuries of tension pneumothorax, open pneumothorax, massive haemothorax, flail chest (including multiple rib fractures), and cardiac tamponade.
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- Caroline Leech
- Emergency Department, University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust, Coventry, UK
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- Academic Department of Clinical Traumatology, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Heart of England NHS Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Emergency Department, University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust, Coventry, UK
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- Emergency Department, University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust, Coventry, UK
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- Emergency Department, University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust, Coventry, UK
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Needle decompression of tension pneumothorax: Population-based epidemiologic approach to adequate needle length in healthy volunteers in Northeast Germany. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2016; 80:119-24. [PMID: 26683398 DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000000878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Tension pneumothorax is one of the leading causes of preventable death in both military and civilian trauma patients. Needle decompression is recommended in trauma guidelines as an emergency procedure to relieve increased intrapleural pressure. The main reason for decompression failure is reported to be insufficient needle length in proportion to the chest wall thickness (CWT). So far, population-based epidemiologic data on CWT are missing. Therefore, it was the aim of this work to investigate the CWT in the second intercostal space, midclavicular line, based on magnetic resonance imaging data of a large population-based sample. The second aim of this study was to explore the potential risk of iatrogenic lesions caused by the proximity of the intended puncture track to the internal mammary artery. METHODS A total of 2,574 healthy volunteers (mean [SD] age, 53.3 [13.9] years; range, 21-89 years) from the population-based cohort Study of Health in Pomerania (SHIP) were enrolled. CWT and the distance from the intended puncture track to the internal mammary artery were investigated with the chest sequences of a standardized 1.5-T whole-body magnetic resonance imaging. RESULTS For all 5,148 measured sites in 2,574 volunteers, the mean (SD) CWT was 5.1 (1.4) cm. The mean body mass index was determined to be 27.7 kg/m. The CWT correlated significantly with body weight and body mass index. The internal mammary artery was located medial to the intended puncture site in all participants; the mean (SD) distance was 5.7 (0.7) cm on the right and 5.5 (0.7) cm on the left side. CONCLUSION Based on the population-based epidemiologic data presented in this study, the use of a needle of 7 cm in length is recommended to decompress a tension pneumothorax in the second intercostal space in the midclavicular line, which might successfully decompress more than 90% of the participants in this study. When using this anterior approach at the anatomically correct puncture site, safety margin to the internal mammary artery is sufficient so that the risk of iatrogenic lesion of the internal mammary artery should be minimal. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic/care management study, level IV.
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Penetrating Injuries to the Lung and Heart: Resuscitation, Diagnosis, and Operative Indications. CURRENT TRAUMA REPORTS 2015. [DOI: 10.1007/s40719-015-0025-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Young AM, Joseph AP, Jackson A. Crush injury by an elephant: life‐saving prehospital care resulting in a good recovery. Med J Aust 2015; 203:264-5.e1. [DOI: 10.5694/mja15.00519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2015] [Accepted: 08/05/2015] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The United Nations has identified road traffic safety as an important objective for the decade 2011-2020. It has implemented a 5-tiered program: improving health care services, improving management of road safety, improving road network safety, improving vehicular safety, and improving road safety legislation. A small body of practical research has been generated by the medical and surgical (including orthopaedic) communities regarding the road traffic safety, but a substantial amount of work remains to be performed. This article will review published research in each of the 5 tiers of the Decade of Action for Road Traffic Safety and will identify areas where research is insufficient or absent, such that new research programming and funding can be developed.
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- Mark Harrison
- Consultant in Emergency Medicine in the Emergency Department, Wansbeck General Hospital, Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust, Ashington
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Kotora JG, Henao J, Littlejohn LF, Kircher S. Vented Chest Seals for Prevention of Tension Pneumothorax in a Communicating Pneumothorax. J Emerg Med 2013; 45:686-94. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2013.05.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2012] [Revised: 12/29/2012] [Accepted: 05/01/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Blunt chest wall trauma accounts for a large proportion of all trauma presentations to the Emergency Departments in the United Kingdom and has a high reported incidence of morbidity and mortality. The difficulty in the assessment and management of this patient group arises from the possibility that the patient may develop potentially life-threatening complications up to approximately 72 h post-injury, even in patients who have sustained what is initially considered a minor injury. Limited consensus currently exists in the literature regarding optimal assessment or management strategies for this patient group. The aim of this review is to provide an overview of current research investigating the optimal assessment and management strategies for the blunt chest wall trauma patient.
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- Ceri Battle
- Physiotherapy Department, Morriston Hospital, Swansea, UK
- College of Medicine, Swansea University, Swansea, UK
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Rathinam S, Grobler S, Bleetman A, Kink T, Steyn R. Evolved design makes ThoraQuik safe and user friendly in the management of pneumothorax and pleural effusion. Emerg Med J 2013; 31:59-64. [PMID: 23345318 PMCID: PMC4687507 DOI: 10.1136/emermed-2012-201821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Background We have previously described the utility of ThoraQuik, a device designed to be fit for purpose for aspirations of pneumothorax and pleural effusions. We evaluated the safety, efficacy and operator handling of the evolved prototype, ThoraQuik II, which has a lesser profile and a spring loaded Veres needle for added safety. Methods A prospective, observational clinical trial with ethics and MHRA approval was conducted in a single centre. Patients with diagnosed pneumothorax (including tension pneumothorax) and pleural effusion were consented and recruited. The ease of device introduction, penetration and ease of use were evaluated. Clinical and radiological improvements were the clinical endpoints and operator feedback was analysed. Results 20 procedures were performed on patients (mean age: 63.4 years (range: 30–90 years) with 75% male subjects) recruited between September 2008 and August 2009. Nine patients had pneumothorax (tension pneumothorax n=4) and 11 had pleural effusions. 19 patients completed the study with symptomatic and radiological resolution. One patient was withdrawn due to poor pain threshold disproportionate to the procedure. No complications were encountered. 68% had complete clinical and radiological resolution and 32% had partial resolution (these patients needed a definitive drain and hence were not aspirated to completion). The operator feedback in the study rated the device as very good or excellent in 90% patients. Conclusions Our study found the use of ThoraQuik II to be safe and easy in draining pneumothorax and pleural effusions. The changes to ThoraQuik II made it more user friendly.
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- Sridhar Rathinam
- Regional Department of Thoracic Surgery, Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, , Birmingham, UK
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Chest injuries based on medical rescue team data. POLISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY 2012; 84:247-52. [PMID: 22763300 DOI: 10.2478/v10035-012-0041-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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UNLABELLED Injuries are the leading cause of death before the age of 40 years, and the third most common incidence of death worldwide after cardiovascular diseases and cancer. THE AIM OF THE STUDY was to determine the number and type of chest injuries, based on EMS (Emergency Medical Service) documentation in the district of Otwock, with particular emphasis on patient age and gender at the time of injury. MATERIAL AND METHODS Analysis considered data obtained from medical rescue teams of Otwock County in 2009 concerning chest injuries. RESULTS The study group comprised 166 cases of chest injuries. Chest injuries were more often diagnosed in male patients. Most accidents occurred in the afternoon (between 1 and 6pm), and in the summer and winter seasons. Motor vehicle accidents and falls from heights were the most common cause of chest injuries, while the largest number of cases involved superficial chest injuries. CONCLUSIONS Chest injuries accounted for 12% of all medical rescue team interventions, due to injuries, most often connected with superficial contusions of the chest wall. Rib fractures are usually caused by blunt chest injuries, most often relating to the V-VIII ribs. Fractures of the I-III ribs are rare and are evidence of a significant injury. Due to the flexibility of the thoracic wall, fractures in children are less common, as compared to the adult population. Most chest injuries occur in the afternoon during increased patient activity.
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Needle Thoracostomy by Non-Medical Law Enforcement Personnel: Preliminary Data on Knowledge Retention. Prehosp Disaster Med 2012; 23:553-7. [PMID: 19557973 DOI: 10.1017/s1049023x00006403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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AbstractIntroduction:Tension pneumothorax is the second leading cause of preventable combat death. Although relatively simple, the management of tension pneumothorax is considered an advanced life support skill set. The purpose of this study was to assess the ability of non-medical law enforcement personnel to learn this skill set and to determine long-term knowledge and skill retention.Methods:After completing a pre-intervention questionnaire, a total of 22 tactical team operators completed a 90-minute-long training session in recognition and management of tension pneumothorax. Post-intervention testing was performed immediately post-training, and at one- and six-months post-training.Results:Initial training resulted in a significant increase in knowledge (pre: 1.3 ±1.35, max score 7; post: 6.8 ±0.62, p < 0.0001). Knowledge retention persisted at one- and six-months post-training, without significant decrement.Conclusions:Non-medical law enforcement personnel are capable of learning needle decompression, and retain this knowledge without significant deterioration for at least six months.
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Boyle MJ, Williams B, Dousek S. Do mannequin chests provide an accurate representation of a human chest for simulated decompression of tension pneumothoraxes? World J Emerg Med 2012; 3:265-9. [PMID: 25215075 DOI: 10.5847/wjem.j.issn.1920-8642.2012.04.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2012] [Accepted: 09/20/2012] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Tension pneumothorax (TPX) is an uncommon but life-threatening condition. It is important that this uncommon presentation, managed by needle decompression, is practised by paramedics using a range of educationally sound and realistic mannequins. The objective of this study is to identify if the chest wall thickness (CWT) of training mannequins used for chest decompression is an anatomically accurate representation of a human chest. METHODS This is a two-part study. A review of the literature was conducted to identify chest wall thickness in humans and measurement of chest wall thickness on two commonly used mannequins. The literature search was conducted using the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, MEDLINE, CINAHL, and EMBASE databases from their beginning until the end of May 2012. Key words included chest wall thickness, tension pneumothorax, pneumothorax, thoracostomy, needle thoracostomy, decompression, and needle test. Studies were included if they reported chest wall thickness. RESULTS For the literature review, 4 461 articles were located with 9 meeting the inclusion criteria. Chest wall thickness in adults varied between 1.3 cm and 9.3 cm at the area of the second intercostal space mid clavicular line. The Laerdal(®) manikin in the area of the second intercostal space mid clavicular line, right side of the chest was 1.1 cm thick with the left 1.5 cm. The MPL manikin in the same area or on the right side of the chest was 1.4 cm thick but on the left 1.0 cm. CONCLUSION Mannequin chests are not an accurate representation of the human chest when used for decompressing a tension pneumothorax and therefore may not provide a realistic experience.
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- Malcolm J Boyle
- Department of Community Emergency Health and Paramedic Practice, Frankston 3199, Australia
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- Department of Community Emergency Health and Paramedic Practice, Frankston 3199, Australia
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- Department of Community Emergency Health and Paramedic Practice, Frankston 3199, Australia
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Simons P. Tension pneumothorax: are prehospital guidelines safe and what are the alternatives? ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011. [DOI: 10.12968/jpar.2011.3.2.72] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Leigh-Smith S. Tension pneumothorax prevalence grossly exaggerated. Emerg Med J 2007; 24:865; author reply 865. [PMID: 18029535 PMCID: PMC2658372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/13/2007] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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