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Van Norstrand D, MacMaster HW, Gray AW, Grgurich P, Healy CE, Huff NA, McCafferty GL, Merchea M, Solorza A, Rosenblatt MS. (163) Lessons Learned from the Multidisciplinary Implementation of a Hospital-wide IV based Phenobarbital Withdrawal Pathway. J Acad Consult Liaison Psychiatry 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jaclp.2022.10.165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Van Norstrand D, MacMaster HW, Gray AW, Grgurich P, Healy CE, Huff NA, McCafferty GL, Merchea M, Solorza A, Rosenblatt MS. (167) Results from the Implementation of a Hospital-wide IV based Phenobarbital Withdrawal Pathway. J Acad Consult Liaison Psychiatry 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jaclp.2022.10.169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Ankrah NK, Rosenblatt MS, Mackey S. Effect of Chronic Alcoholism on Traumatic Intracranial Hemorrhage. World Neurosurg 2020; 144:e421-e427. [PMID: 32890849 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.08.188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2020] [Revised: 08/24/2020] [Accepted: 08/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND Traumatic intracranial hemorrhage (TICH) is one of the commonest indications for neurosurgical consultation after trauma. Worsening neurologic examination results, size of initial TICH, presence of displaced skull fracture, and concomitant anticoagulant use at the time of injury drive the recommendations for repeat computed tomography of head (RCTH), to assess for stability of intracranial hemorrhage. Chronic alcohol use is not generally considered an indication for repeat head computed tomography (CT). METHODS A retrospective study of 423 patients with TICH with normal admission platelet (PLT) counts was reviewed for this study, taken as a subset of 1330 patients with TICH admitted to Lahey Hospital and Medical Center over a 3-year period. Of these 423 patients, 330 were classified as nonalcoholics and 93 were classified as alcoholics, based on whether alcohol use disorder was documented in the patient's medical record, present before injury. The normal PLT level was defined as ≥100,000 μ/L. Patients were excluded from review if they had comorbid conditions that could cause PLT dysfunction or coagulopathy. Continuous and categorical variables were compared using independent t test and χ2, respectively. Binary logistic regression was used to predict outcome: stable versus worsening of TICH on RCTH. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS version 25. RESULTS The mean age of the nonalcoholic and alcoholic cohorts were 71.9 years and 54.8 years, respectively. A significantly higher percentage of alcoholics were male. There was a statistically significant difference (χ2 = 8.14; P < 0.004) in radiologic progression of TICH between the 2 groups, with the alcoholics having a worsening RCTH 16.1% of the time compared with only 6.7% in nonalcoholics. Chronic alcohol use was an independent predictor of radiologic progression in patients with normal PLT level (odds ratio, 2.69; confidence interval, 1.34-5.43; P < 0.006). CONCLUSIONS Chronic alcohol use was an independent predictor of radiologic progression of TICH in the setting of normal PLT level. Modification of this risk of progression with transfusion of fresh PLTs in chronic alcoholic patients with TICH needs to be investigated in a prospective trial.
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- Nii-Kwanchie Ankrah
- Department of Neurosurgery, Beth-Israel Lahey Medical Center, Burlington, Massachusetts, USA.
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- Department of Surgery/Trauma, Beth-Israel Lahey Medical Center, Burlington, Massachusetts, USA
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- Trauma Service, Beth-Israel Lahey Medical Center, Burlington, Massachusetts, USA
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Lustig SR, Biswakarma JJH, Rana D, Tilford SH, Hu W, Su M, Rosenblatt MS. Effectiveness of Common Fabrics to Block Aqueous Aerosols of Virus-like Nanoparticles. ACS Nano 2020; 14:7651-7658. [PMID: 32438799 PMCID: PMC7263076 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.0c03972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2020] [Accepted: 05/21/2020] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Layered systems of commonly available fabric materials can be used by the public and healthcare providers in face masks to reduce the risk of inhaling viruses with protection that is about equivalent to or better than the filtration and adsorption offered by 5-layer N95 respirators. Over 70 different common fabric combinations and masks were evaluated under steady-state, forced convection air flux with pulsed aerosols that simulate forceful respiration. The aerosols contain fluorescent virus-like nanoparticles to track transmission through materials that greatly assist the accuracy of detection, thus avoiding artifacts including pore flooding and the loss of aerosol due to evaporation and droplet breakup. Effective materials comprise both absorbent, hydrophilic layers and barrier, hydrophobic layers. Although the hydrophobic layers can adhere virus-like nanoparticles, they may also repel droplets from adjacent absorbent layers and prevent wicking transport across the fabric system. Effective designs are noted with absorbent layers comprising terry cloth towel, quilting cotton, and flannel. Effective designs are noted with barrier layers comprising nonwoven polypropylene, polyester, and polyaramid.
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- Steven R. Lustig
- Department of Chemical Engineering,
Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts 02115,
United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering,
Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts 02115,
United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering,
Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts 02115,
United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering,
Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts 02115,
United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering,
Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts 02115,
United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering,
Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts 02115,
United States
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- Department of General Surgery, Lahey
Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington, Massachusetts 01805,
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van der Wilden GM, Velmahos GC, Joseph DK, Jacobs L, Debusk MG, Adams CA, Gross R, Burkott B, Agarwal S, Maung AA, Johnson DC, Gates J, Kelly E, Michaud Y, Charash WE, Winchell RJ, Desjardins SE, Rosenblatt MS, Gupta S, Gaeta M, Chang Y, de Moya MA. Successful nonoperative management of the most severe blunt renal injuries: a multicenter study of the research consortium of New England Centers for Trauma. JAMA Surg 2013; 148:924-31. [PMID: 23945834 DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2013.2747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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IMPORTANCE Severe renal injuries after blunt trauma cause diagnostic and therapeutic challenges for the treating clinicians. The need for an operative vs a nonoperative approach is debated. OBJECTIVE To determine the rate, causes, predictors, and consequences of failure of nonoperative management (NOM) in grade IV and grade V blunt renal injuries (BRIs). DESIGN Retrospective case series. SETTING Twelve level I and II trauma centers in New England. PARTICIPANTS A total of 206 adult patients with a grade IV or V BRI who were admitted between January 1, 2000, and December 31, 2011. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES Failure of NOM, defined as the need for a delayed operation or death due to renal-related complications during NOM. RESULTS Of 206 patients, 52 (25.2%) were operated on immediately, and 154 (74.8%) were managed nonoperatively (with the assistance of angiographic embolization for 25 patients). Nonoperative management failed for 12 of the 154 patients (7.8%) and was related to kidney injury in 10 (6.5%). None of these 10 patients had complications because of the delay in BRI management. The mean (SD) time from admission to failure was 17.6 (27.4) hours (median time, 7.5 hours; range, 4.5-102 hours), and the cause was hemodynamic instability in 10 of the 12 patients (83.3%). Multivariate analysis identified 2 independent predictors of NOM failure: older than 55 years of age and a road traffic crash as the mechanism of injury. When both risk factors were present, NOM failure occurred for 27.3% of the patients; when both were absent, there were no NOM failures. Of the 142 patients successfully managed nonoperatively, 46 (32.4%) developed renal-related complications, including hematuria (24 patients), urinoma (15 patients), urinary tract infection (8 patients), renal failure (7 patients), and abscess (2 patients). These patients were managed successfully with no loss of renal units (ie, kidneys). The renal salvage rate was 76.2% for the entire population and 90.3% among patients selected for NOM. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE Hemodynamically stable patients with a grade IV or V BRI were safely managed nonoperatively. Nonoperative management failed for only 6.5% of patients owing to renal-related injuries, and three-fourths of the entire population retained their kidneys.
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- Gwendolyn M van der Wilden
- Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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Velmahos GC, Zacharias N, Emhoff TA, Feeney JM, Hurst JM, Crookes BA, Harrington DT, Gregg SC, Brotman S, Burke PA, Davis KA, Gupta R, Winchell RJ, Desjardins S, Alouidor R, Gross RI, Rosenblatt MS, Schulz JT, Chang Y. Management of the most severely injured spleen: a multicenter study of the Research Consortium of New England Centers for Trauma (ReCONECT). ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2010; 145:456-60. [PMID: 20479344 DOI: 10.1001/archsurg.2010.58] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the rate and predictors of failure of nonoperative management (NOM) in grade IV and V blunt splenic injuries (BSI). DESIGN Retrospective case series. SETTING Fourteen trauma centers in New England. PATIENTS A total of 388 adult patients with a grade IV or V BSI who were admitted between January 1, 2001, and August 31, 2008. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Failure of NOM (f-NOM). RESULTS A total of 164 patients (42%) were operated on immediately. Of the remaining 224 who were offered a trial of NOM, the treatment failed in 85 patients (38%). At the end, 64% of patients required surgery. Multivariate analysis identified 2 independent predictors of f-NOM: grade V BSI and the presence of a brain injury. The likelihood of f-NOM was 32% if no predictor was present, 56% if 1 was present, and 100% if both were present. The mortality of patients for whom NOM failed was almost 7-fold higher than those with successful NOM (4.7% vs 0.7%; P = .07). CONCLUSIONS Nearly two-thirds of patients with grade IV or V BSI require surgery. A grade V BSI and brain injury predict failure of NOM. This data must be taken into account when generalizations are made about the overall high success rates of NOM, which do not represent severe BSI.
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- George C Velmahos
- Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02030, USA.
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Harrington DT, Phillips B, Machan J, Zacharias N, Velmahos GC, Rosenblatt MS, Winston E, Patterson L, Desjardins S, Winchell R, Brotman S, Churyla A, Schulz JT, Maung AA, Davis KA. Factors associated with survival following blunt chest trauma in older patients: results from a large regional trauma cooperative. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2010; 145:432-7. [PMID: 20479340 DOI: 10.1001/archsurg.2010.71] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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HYPOTHESIS We hypothesized that patient factors, injury patterns, and therapeutic interventions influence outcomes among older patients incurring traumatic chest injuries. DESIGN Patients older than 50 years with at least 1 rib fracture (RF) were retrospectively studied, including institutional data, patient data, clinical interventions, and complications. Univariable and multivariable analyses were performed. SETTING Eight trauma centers. PATIENTS A total of 1621 patients. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE Survival. RESULTS Patient data collected include the following: age (mean, 70.1 years), number of RFs (mean, 3.7), Abbreviated Injury Scale chest score (mean, 2.7), Injury Severity Score (mean, 11.7), and mortality (overall, 4.6%). On univariable analysis, increased mortality was associated with admission to high-volume trauma centers and level I centers, preexisting coronary artery disease or congestive heart failure, intubation or development of pneumonia, and increasing age, Injury Severity Score, and number of RFs. On multivariable analysis, strongest predictors of mortality were admission to high-volume trauma centers, preexisting congestive heart failure, intubation, and increasing age and Injury Severity Score. Using this predictive model, tracheostomy and patient-controlled analgesia had protective effects on survival. CONCLUSIONS In a large regional trauma cooperative, increasing age and Injury Severity Score were independent predictors of survival among older patients incurring traumatic RFs. Admission to high-volume trauma centers, preexisting congestive heart failure, and intubation added to mortality. Therapies associated with improved survival were patient-controlled analgesia and tracheostomy. Further regional cooperation should allow development of standard care practices for these challenging patients.
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- David T Harrington
- Department of Surgery, Rhode Island Hospital, Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University, Providence, RI 02903, USA.
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Morrison JF, Sung KE, Bergman AM, Rosenblatt MS, Arle JE. A novel solution to reduce the complications of distal shunt catheter displacement associated with obesity. J Neurosurg 2010; 113:1314-6. [PMID: 20617878 DOI: 10.3171/2010.6.jns10300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Despite the varied sources of hydrocephalus, all shunt-treated conditions involve redirection of CSF to the body, commonly the peritoneum. Migration of the distal catheter tip out of the peritoneal space can occur, leading to the need for reoperation. Although uncommon, the authors have recently had 3 such cases in obese patients involving distal tubing retropulsion in otherwise uncomplicated surgeries. In addressing this issue, the authors performed anchoring of the distal catheter tubing through a small abdominal mesh, which is commonly used for hernia repair to increase catheter tube friction without compromising CSF flow. The results suggest this method may mitigate the chance of peritoneal catheter displacement in patients with higher than normal intraabdominal pressure.
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- John F Morrison
- Department of Neurosurgery, Lahey Clinic, Burlington, MA 01805, USA.
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PURPOSE In response to external pressure to achieve an idealized length of stay after colon resection, a study was designed to define perioperative factors that significantly impact average length of stay (ALOS). METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the records of 226 patients undergoing open colon resection from 1988 to 1995 to determine the effects of age, type of procedure, nature of the procedure (elective vs. emergency), and postoperative course on ALOS. Statistics were calculated by Student's t-test, chi-squared analysis, and analysis of variance. RESULTS Average length of stay was 10 (range, 4-34) days, with a significant trend toward lower ALOS in recent years; ALOS in 1988 averaged 11 days, whereas in 1994, ALOS averaged 9 days (r2 = 0.118; P < 0.001). Patients younger than 65 years of age had an ALOS of 9 days vs. 11 days in patients older than 65 years (P = 0.0024). Patients with anastomoses on the right and left side had similar ALOS (8.5 vs. 9.1 days), whereas creation of a stoma was associated with a significantly higher ALOS (12.1 days; P < 0.00001). The need for postoperative nasogastric intubation (14.9 vs. 9.3 days) and the performance of emergency operations (12.2 vs. 6.5 days) were also associated with a significantly higher ALOS (P < 0.00001). CONCLUSIONS Caution must be exercised in accepting rigid criteria for length of stay for patients undergoing colorectal resections, as uncontrollable clinical variables are involved in defining the "ideal" patient.
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- D J Schoetz
- Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Lahey Hitchcock Medical Center, Burlington, Massachusetts 01805, USA
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Rosenblatt MS. Association between shorter length of stay (LOS) and readmission for complication exists. Ann Surg 1996; 224:236-8. [PMID: 8757390 PMCID: PMC1235353 DOI: 10.1097/00000658-199608000-00024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Market forces are driving health care organizations to "prove" quality while diminishing costs. Payers for health care, led by large employers and insurance companies, are demanding clinical, financial, and satisfaction outcomes from providers. To meet the challenge, traditional quality assurance based on inspection and rooting out "bad apples" is rapidly being replaced by the industrial engineering principles of continuous quality improvement. A philosophical shift is occurring from a focus on episodes of care delivered by physicians to the delivery of processes of care by teams of health care personnel. We are seeing a shift in emphasis from a fascination with intensive care delivered to sick patients to cost-effective preventive services delivered to populations of well patients. The locus of care delivery is moving from inpatient hospitals to ambulatory clinics and home care. The need for this information is leading to innovation in computer systems and health care organizations. New partnerships are emerging between physicians, nurses, and hospitals. Traditional oversight bodies including the JCAHO and the HCFA-sponsored PROs are restructuring to meet these new demands. New organizations such as the National Committee on Quality Assurance and state governmental agencies are being established to fill the perceived void. Individual surgeons have begun to receive performance data on their individual and group practices. Professional societies have collaborated in the development of clinical guidelines and outcomes data bases. This massive reorganization will take several more years to play out. With careful development it has the potential to dramatically improve patient care through the efficient application of new scientific knowledge and the sustained flow of information back to physicians and patients.
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- F X Campion
- Caritas Christi Health Care System, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA 02118
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- Naval Blood Research Laboratory, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA 02118
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Rosenblatt MS, Hirsch EF, Valeri CR. Frozen red blood cells in combat casualty care: clinical and logistical considerations. Mil Med 1994; 159:392-7. [PMID: 14620410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/27/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To test the hypothesis that a supply of frozen red blood cells and a system for processing pyrogen-free crystalloid solution would meet the needs of an echelon 3 medical treatment facility in the U.S. military, caring for casualties during the initial phase of a military medical operation. DATA SOURCES Blood requirements for potential combat casualties were estimated from transfusion data on: (1) patients admitted to Boston City Hospital following trauma, utilizing a computerized data base, (2) patients admitted to the Naval Support Hospital-Da Nang during the Vietnam War, from 1966 to 1970, from published and unpublished material, and (3) casualties estimated by Department of Defense expert panels for specific conflicts. The procedure for processing frozen red blood cells was evaluated at the Naval Blood Research Laboratory. Estimates of wounded in action were provided by the Department of Defense. DATA SYNTHESIS Computer modeling using standard spreadsheet software on a personal computer. CONCLUSIONS Under military conditions, a frozen red blood cell bank and a system for processing pyrogen-free resuscitative fluid could be used to prepare 96 units of red cells and 960 1 of crystalloid solution per day. This would be adequate to treat approximately 180 casualties, the number projected for a 5-day battle with heavy casualties (6 wounded in action/1,000 soldiers/day). It was concluded that a frozen blood bank system and system for processing pyrogen-free resuscitative fluid could successfully meet the needs of an echelon 3 medical facility in the initial phase of a military medical operation.
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- M S Rosenblatt
- Department of Surgery, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA 02118, USA
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Rosenblatt MS, Aldridge SC, Millham FH, Woodson J, Hirsch EF. Temporary thoracotomy wound closure following penetrating thoracic aorta injury. Mil Med 1993; 158:58-9. [PMID: 8437742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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On rare occasions, thoracic injuries require resuscitative efforts including emergent thoracotomy that result in edematous changes to the lungs and heart. Hemodynamic compromise occurs when these organs are placed in their anatomic position and closure of the thoracotomy is attempted. Adaptation of a temporary abdominal closure to a thoracic injury is described.
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- M S Rosenblatt
- Department of Surgery, Boston City Hospital, Boston University Medical Center, MA 02218
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Rosenblatt MS, Aldridge SC, Millham FH, Woodson J, Hirsch EF. Temporary Thoracotomy Wound Closure following Penetrating Thoracic Aorta Injury. Mil Med 1993. [DOI: 10.1093/milmed/158.1.58] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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- Michael S. Rosenblatt
- Department of Surgery, Boston City Hospital, Boston University Medical Center, Boston, MA 02218
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- Department of Surgery, Boston City Hospital, Boston University Medical Center, Boston, MA 02218
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- Department of Surgery, Boston City Hospital, Boston University Medical Center, Boston, MA 02218
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- Department of Surgery, Boston City Hospital, Boston University Medical Center, Boston, MA 02218
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- Department of Surgery, Boston City Hospital, Boston University Medical Center, Boston, MA 02218
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Brophy CM, Ito RK, Quist WC, Rosenblatt MS, Contreras M, Tsoukas A, LoGerfo FW. A new canine model for evaluating blood prosthetic arterial graft interactions. J Biomed Mater Res 1991; 25:1031-8. [PMID: 1833406 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.820250809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Various models have been proposed to examine blood-prosthetic materials interactions in terms of the effect of the prosthetic material on platelet structure and function, blood coagulation and fibrinolysis, and tissue infiltrates (cellular or acellular). In addition, these models have been used to examine the change in the graft surface over time. Particular difficulties in examining graft-materials interactions include species differences, short residence time for blood-materials interactions with commonly employed short grafts, and length of study limitations with ex vivo shunts. In this paper we report a canine, carotid-aorta subcutaneous prosthetic graft model. The specific advantages of this model are the length of the graft, which allows prolonged contact of blood with the prosthetic surface; the subcutaneous location of the graft, which allows repeated sampling of blood along the graft; and the healing characteristics of canine grafts. We selected the canine model because the healing characteristics are morphologically similar to those in humans in that endothelialization of the prosthetic surface is limited. Other models, such as the pig, are favored for use when examining blood coagulation, platelet, or fibrinolytic studies; however, these models can fully endothelialize prosthetic surfaces.
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- C M Brophy
- New England Deaconess Hospital, Harvard Surgical Service, Boston, Massachusetts 02215
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Ito RK, Rosenblatt MS, Contreras MA, Brophy CM, LoGerfo FW. Monitoring platelet interactions with prosthetic graft implants in a canine model. ASAIO Trans 1990; 36:M175-8. [PMID: 2147555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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This study shows that prosthetic arterial grafts stimulate platelets for as long as 1 year after implantation in a canine model. Carotid-to-distal aorta Dacron (DuPont, Wilmington, DE) grafts (0.8 x 50.0 cm) were tunneled subcutaneously over the right dorsal side, allowing for percutaneous arterial sampling. Thromboxane B2 (TxB2) levels were evaluated at the proximal anastomosis (w), 5.0 (x), 25.0 (y), and 50.0 (z) cm distal from w, and platelet counts and mean platelet volumes were monitored at sites w and z. TxB2 levels increased after blood entered the graft and progressively increased until the blood exited at the distal anastomosis. Platelet counts did not significantly change across the graft. Over time, systemic platelet counts decreased to approximately 50% of each dog's pregraft baseline levels and remained depressed over a 1 year period. Mean platelet volumes peaked 1-3 weeks after implant and remained greater than pregraft levels. Examination of the graft luminal surface showed a developed pseudointima characteristically similar to that which develops in mature human vascular grafts. These results suggest that healed vascular grafts in canines continue to stimulate platelet release of TxB2, reduce systemic platelet counts, and increase mean platelet volumes over 1 year. These data further suggest that platelets are stimulated by the graft and consumed.
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- R K Ito
- Department of Surgery, New England Deaconess Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02215
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