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2015| April-June | Volume 8 | Issue 2
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ORIGINAL ARTICLES
Increased mean arterial pressure goals after spinal cord injury and functional outcome
Niels D Martin, Chris Kepler, Muhammad Zubair, Amirali Sayadipour, Murray Cohen, Michael Weinstein
April-June 2015, 8(2):94-98
DOI
:10.4103/0974-2700.155507
PMID
:25949039
Introduction:
Acute spinal cord injury (SCI) is often treated with induced hypertension to enhance spinal cord perfusion. The optimal mean arterial pressure (MAP) likely varies between patients. Arbitrary goals are often set, frequently requiring vasopressors to achieve, with no clear evidence supporting this practice. We hypothesize that increased MAP goals and episodes of relative hypotension do not affect hospital outcome.
Materials and Methods:
All cervical and thoracic SCI patients treated at a level one trauma and regional SCI center over at 2.5-year period were retrospectively reviewed. Lowest and average hourly MAP was recorded for the first 72 h of hospitalization, allowing for quantification of mean MAP and the total number of episodic relative hypotensive events. These data were further compared to daily American spinal injury association motor score (AMS), which was used to determine the severity of SCI and improvement/decline during hospitalization. Patient's data were finally analyzed at theoretic MAP set points.
Results:
One hundred and five patients had complete data during the study period. At higher theoretic MAP set points (85 and 90), increased number of relative hypotensive episodes correlated with lower admission AMS (85 mmHg: <10 episodes, AMS 66.2; >50 episodes, 22.0;
P
< 0.001) and the need for vasopressors (
P
< 0.03) but showed no statistical change in AMS by hospital discharge. The need for vasopressors correlated with the number of hypotensive episodes and inversely related to admission AMS at all theoretic MAP goal set points but was not correlated with the change in AMS during the hospitalization.
Conclusions:
The frequency of relative hypotension and the need for vasopressors are progressively related to more severe SCI, as denoted by lower admission AMS. However, episodes of hypotension and the need for vasopressors did not affect the change in AMS during the acute hospitalization, regardless of theoretic MAP goal set-point. Arbitrarily elevated MAP goals may not be efficacious.
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Incidental cranial CT findings in head injury patients in a Nigerian tertiary hospital
Godwin I Ogbole, Amos O Adeleye, Mayowa O Owolabi, Richard B Olatunji, Bolutife P Yusuf
April-June 2015, 8(2):77-82
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:10.4103/0974-2700.155499
PMID
:25949036
Background:
Incidental findings on computed tomography (CT) scans are occasionally noted in patients presenting with head injury. Since it can be assumed that head injured patients are of normal health status before the accident, these findings may be a representation of their frequency in the general population. Our aim was to determine the prevalence of such incidental findings among head injured patients in Nigeria's foremost center of clinical neurosciences.
Materials and Methods:
We conducted a retrospective review of CT scan images of 591 consecutive eligible patients over a 5-year period (2006-2010) to identify incidental findings. The images were evaluated by consensus agreement of two radiologists. Associations with gender and age were explored using appropriate statistical tests with an alpha level of 0.05.
Results:
The mean patient age was 34.6 ± 21.2 years, and male to female ratio was 3.2: 1. Incidental findings were noted in 503/591 (85.1 %) of the scans. Intracranial calcification was the commonest finding occurring in 61.8% of patients. Over 90% of the findings were benign. Compared with older ones, patients under the age of 60 were less likely, (
P
< 0.001), to have incidental findings.
Conclusion:
Although the majority of incidental findings in this African cohort of head injury patients are benign some clinically significant lesions were detectable. It is therefore recommended that such findings be adequately described in the radiological reports for proper counseling and follow-up.
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CASE SERIES
Accidental oropharyngeal impalement injury in children: A report of two cases
Hayaki Uchino, Akira Kuriyama, Kenji Kimura, Tetsunori Ikegami, Toshio Fukuoka
April-June 2015, 8(2):115-118
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:10.4103/0974-2700.145403
PMID
:25949044
Impalement injuries in children may be deeper and more complicated than anticipated. We experienced two cases of accidental impalement injuries, one was through the oral cavity and the other was to the neck. We review these cases and the management of these types of injuries. Case series. In case 1, a 20-month-old girl fell from the table with a toothbrush in her mouth. She was conscious, without any apparent neurologic or vascular injuries. Examination revealed a 2 mm laceration with a small hematoma in the right posterior pharyngeal wall. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) revealed an air tract penetrating between the mandibular ramus and cervical vertebrae, passing by the carotid sheath, and reaching under the skin of the right posterior neck. Surgical emphysema was extended from the pharynx to the mediastinum. In case 2, a 3-year-old girl fell while holding a pencil. Physical examination revealed a 5 mm laceration in front of her right ear lobe accompanied by a small hematoma. Her facial movement was asymmetric, and she could not close her right eye. CECT showed swelling of the right parotid gland with heterogeneous enhancement and free air just in front of the right carotid sheath, which suggested the object penetrated through the parotid gland. A diagnosis of peripheral facial nerve injury was made. Physicians need to be aware of the potentially life-threatening complications of impalement injuries in children, as well as the specific complications related to proximity to specific anatomic structures.
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Significance of pneumorrhachis detected by single-pass whole-body computed tomography in patients with trauma
Mariko Obinata, Kazuhiko Omori, Kouhei Ishikawa, Hiromichi Osaka, Yasumasa Oode, Youichi Yanagawa
April-June 2015, 8(2):120-121
DOI
:10.4103/0974-2700.155524
PMID
:25949046
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Suicidal poisoning with cypermethrin: A clinical dilemma in the emergency department
Praveen Aggarwal, Nayer Jamshed, Meera Ekka, Ali Imran
April-June 2015, 8(2):123-125
DOI
:10.4103/0974-2700.145424
PMID
:25949048
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ORIGINAL ARTICLES
Clinical manifestations that predict abnormal brain computed tomography (CT) in children with minor head injury
Nesrin Alharthy, Sulaiman Al Queflie, Khalid Alyousef, Faisel Yunus
April-June 2015, 8(2):88-93
DOI
:10.4103/0974-2700.155504
PMID
:25949038
Background:
Computed tomography (CT) used in pediatric pediatrics brain injury (TBI) to ascertain neurological manifestations. Nevertheless, this practice is associated with adverse effects. Reports in the literature suggest incidents of morbidity and mortality in children due to exposure to radiation. Hence, it is found imperative to search for a reliable alternative.
Objectives:
The aim of this study is to find a reliable clinical alternative to detect an intracranial injury without resorting to the CT.
Materials and Methods:
Retrospective cross-sectional study was undertaken in patients (1-14 years) with blunt head injury and having a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) of 13-15 who had CT performed on them. Using statistical analysis, the correlation between clinical examination and positive CT manifestation is analyzed for different age-groups and various mechanisms of injury.
Results:
No statistically significant association between parameteres such as Loss of Consciousness, 'fall' as mechanism of injury, motor vehicle accidents (MVA), more than two discrete episodes of vomiting and the CT finding of intracranial injury could be noted. Analyzed data have led to believe that GCS of 13 at presentation is the only important clinical predictor of intracranial injury.
Conclusion:
Retrospective data, small sample size and limited number of factors for assessing clinical manifestation might present constraints on the predictive rule that was derived from this review. Such limitations notwithstanding, the decision to determine which patients should undergo neuroimaging is encouraged to be based on clinical judgments. Further analysis with higher sample sizes may be required to authenticate and validate findings.
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CASE REPORTS
A case report of bittern intoxication
Hyun Min Jung, Jin Hui Paik, Ji Hye Kim, Seung Baik Han
April-June 2015, 8(2):108-109
DOI
:10.4103/0974-2700.145426
PMID
:25949041
Bittern is made from marine water after extraction of salt, and its major components include magnesium chloride, magnesium sulfate, potassium chloride, sodium chloride and magnesium bromide. For a long time, it has been used as the main ingredient of tofu coagulant and chemical weapons. A 73-year-old woman arrived to the emergency department after a suicide attempt by drinking an unknown amount bittern. She complained of dizziness, general weakness, and altered mental state (Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) 13/15). The brain computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed no abnormality. But blood chemistry showed hypermagnesemia ([Mg
2+
] 7.8 mEq/L) and hypernatremia ([Na
+
] 149 mEq/L). Electrocardiograph showed QT prolongation of 0.482 s. Electrolyte imbalances were corrected following adequate fluid therapy and injection of calcium gluconate. The patient recovered/was subsequently discharged without any complications. Electrolyte imbalances are a common presentation following bittern poisoning. Severe side effects like respiratory depression, hypotension, arrhythmia, bradycardia, and cardiac arrest can also occur. Patients will require immediate fluid therapy and correction of electrolyte imbalances. The symptoms vary depending on the electrolyte levels. It is mandatory to closely monitor the electrolyte levels and electrocardiograph in these patients.
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Management and outcomes of traumatic hemothorax in children
Pamela M Choi, Shannon Farmakis, Thomas J Desmarais, Martin S Keller
April-June 2015, 8(2):83-87
DOI
:10.4103/0974-2700.155500
PMID
:25949037
Background:
Adult guidelines for the management of traumatic hemothorax are well established; however, there have been no similar studies conducted in the pediatric population. The purpose of our study was to assess the management and outcomes of children with traumatic hemothorax.
Materials and Methods:
Following Institutional Review Board approval, we conducted a retrospective cross-sectional study of all trauma patients diagnosed with a hemothorax at a Level-1 pediatric trauma center from 2007 to 2012.
Results:
Forty-six children with hemothorax were identified, 23 from blunt mechanism and 23 from penetrating mechanism. The majority of children injured by penetrating mechanisms were treated with tube thoracostomy while the majority of blunt injury patients were observed (91.3% vs. 30.4% tube thoracostomy, penetrating vs. blunt,
P
= 0.00002). Among patients suffering from blunt mechanism, children who were managed with chest tubes had a greater volume of hemothorax than those who were observed. All children who were observed underwent serial chest radiographs demonstrating no progression and required no delayed procedures. Children with a hemothorax identified only by computed tomography, after negative plain radiograph, did not require intervention. No child developed a delayed empyema or fibrothorax.
Conclusion:
The data suggest that a small-volume hemothorax resulting from blunt mechanism may be safely observed without mandatory tube thoracostomy and with overall low complication rates.
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CASE REPORTS
Acute myocardial infarction and coronary artery dissection following rugby-related blunt chest trauma in France
R Poyet, E Capilla, S Kerebel, FX Brocq, F Pons, C Jego, GR Cellarier
April-June 2015, 8(2):110-111
DOI
:10.4103/0974-2700.155513
PMID
:25949042
Coronary artery (CA) dissection following blunt chest trauma is a life-threatening and rare event. Its occurrence in the setting of a contact sport like rugby is even less common. We report on two cases of young adult presenting with segment elevation myocardial infarction related to CA dissection following rugby game. Both were successfully treated with stent implantation. We discuss the mechanism, diagnosis, and optimal management of blunt chest trauma-induced CA dissection.
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Low pressure traumatic epidural hematoma in a child with a prior hemispherectomy: Case report
Fassil B Mesfin, Alexander R Riccio, Yu-Hung Kuo
April-June 2015, 8(2):112-114
DOI
:10.4103/0974-2700.155514
PMID
:25949043
A 2½-year-old male child with a prior history of a left anatomic hemispherectomy to treat refractory epilepsy fell down two steps, striking his head on the ipsilateral side of the hemispherectomy. He presented with non-consolable crying and emesis. CT scan of the head demonstrated a left frontal epidural hematoma beneath the site of his prior craniectomy. The patient was initially treated by close observation. However, due to an increase in the hematoma from 29.5 to 49.3 ml over a 12-hour period along with the patient's lack of clinical improvement, surgical evacuation was performed. Intraoperatively, the source of the hemorrhage was found to be the skull fracture. Postoperatively, he returned to his neurologic baseline and was discharged home on postoperative day 3.
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EDITORIAL
What's new in emergencies, trauma and shock? Need for a greater debate on "Incidental cranial computed tomography findings"
Amit Agrawal
April-June 2015, 8(2):75-76
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:10.4103/0974-2700.155498
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:25949035
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Retropharyngeal calcific tendinitis: Report of two cases
Serpil Yaylaci, Tuba Cimilli Öztürk, Elif Aksoy, Ali Koçyigit, Atakan Yılmaz, Ercan Karaarslan
April-June 2015, 8(2):119-120
DOI
:10.4103/0974-2700.145408
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:25949045
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Successful treatment of a penetrating pulmonary artery injury caused by a Japanese sword in a patient transported by a physician-staffed helicopter
Hiromichi Ohsaka, Youichi Yanagawa, Yoshikazu Miyasaka, Ken Okamoto
April-June 2015, 8(2):125-126
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:10.4103/0974-2700.145393
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:25949049
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Looking at four corners
Binit Sureka, Aliza Mittal, Mahesh Kumar Mittal, Brij Bhushan Thukral
April-June 2015, 8(2):126-127
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Hints in electrocardiography for coming myocardial infarction
Erden Erol Ünlüer, Arif Karagöz
April-June 2015, 8(2):121-123
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Intubations and airway management: An overview of Hassles through third millennium
Abdullah Alanazi
April-June 2015, 8(2):99-107
DOI
:10.4103/0974-2700.145401
PMID
:25949040
Background:
The placement of a tube into a patient's trachea "the intubation" as we call is not as simple as it looks. It is a very tricky and tedious maneuver that entails skills to assess and perform. Nevertheless, often this is left to the chores of inefficient hands due to a paucity of the availability of experts. They seldom are able to complete the task and often wind up calling the attention of the unit. The present review is an attempt to describe the need to undertake intubation, the procedures and techniques, the complications, including morbidity and mortality and airway management. This overview includes explicit descriptions of the difficult airway which represents multifaceted interface amid patient factors, clinical setting, and skills of the practitioner.
Materials and Methods:
To accomplish the target, peer-reviewed English language articles published during third millennium up to 2013 were selected from Pub Med, Pub Med Central, Science Direct, Up-to-date, Med Line, comprehensive databases, Cochrane library, and the Internet (Google, Yahoo). Review of Literature: The review constituted a systematic search of literature on the requirements that necessitate the practice of intubation, different techniques that facilitate easy conduct of procedure, the complications, including, morbidity and mortality, and the airway management.
Conclusion:
Recording every single detail has been beyond the scope of this review, however; some aspects have been wrapped up in nutshell. Some areas of the review are too basic which the medics are well aware of and knowledgeable. Nevertheless, these are difficult to be dispensed with in consideration of their source to the awareness of a common man and a great majority of the patients.
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