• The scoring systems vary widely, with some relying on physiologic scores (eg, Glasgow Coma Scale [GCS] score, Revised Trauma Score), and others relying on descriptors of anatomic injury (eg, Abbreviated Injury Score, Injury Severity Score). (medscape.com)
  • The registry was capable of generating different trauma scores (Glasgow Coma Scale, Revised Trauma Score, Injury Severity Score) and probability of survival (Trauma Injury Severity Score - TRISS) score. (medscape.com)
  • According to the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma Cardiac Injury Scale, 33 patients were diagnosed with non-BCI, and 30 patients constituted with BCI. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Numeric rating scale (NRS) of pain severity (11 points), NRS of pain interference (5 points), Satisfaction With Life Scale, Patient Health Questionnaire-9, Craig Handicap Assessment and Reporting Technique Short-Form (CHART-SF), motor component of the FIM (M-FIM), and employment. (nih.gov)
  • Block randomization assigned nurses to score a video using each of 3 different sedation scales (RS, Sedation-Agitation Scale, and Global Sedation Assessment Scale) on 3 different days following standardized education on each scale. (aacnjournals.org)
  • Because the greatest percentage of agreement of Ramsay scores is at the extremes of sedation (the Ramsay scale poorly differentiates the various depths of sedation), this study provides reason to question the use of the RS in clinical practice and as a standard by which the validity of other sedation tools are assessed. (aacnjournals.org)
  • First, previous studies have shown that the predictive power of weaning indices should be investigated separately for different patient populations, to improve accuracy, and this may apply to extubation success as well. (rcjournal.com)
  • Work must still be done to continuously improve trauma care nationally, regionally, and institutionally, and the ACS-COT applies rigorous standards to performance improvement prior to verifying US trauma centers. (medscape.com)
  • The purpose of this study was to characterize current dosing practices and timing of initiation of pharmacological VTE chemoprophylaxis at trauma centers. (bvsalud.org)
  • At 13 months, the hydrocortisone group did not differ from the placebo group regarding PTSD prevalence or symptom severity. (cambridge.org)
  • This study compared DSM-5 PTSD symptom profiles with ICD-11 PTSD symptom profiles among a large group of trauma-exposed individuals from Denmark. (sdu.dk)
  • These trends are evaluated by matching zone-designated census tracts to nonzone tracts through a propensity-score matching model using 1990 census data. (academicconcepts.net)
  • METHODS: Segmentation analysis of arrival CT scans in significantly injured patients at a single level-I trauma center enrolled from December 2017 to August 2021 were analyzed for anthropometric indices of waist circumference (WC) and sagittal abdominal diameter (SAD), and volumetric parameters of visceral adipose tissue, superficial/deep subcutaneous adipose tissue, psoas/paravertebral muscle volume, and abdominal wall muscle volume. (bvsalud.org)
  • Due to the scarcity of published studies on the effectiveness of this treatment in Arabic, the current study came to fill this research gap, and to conduct a systematic review that reveals the most prominent features of research in trauma treatment with eye movement and desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) as reflected in the Saudi Digital Library in the period from 2017 to 2021 AD. (sonomapti.com)
  • These include Maximum AIS (MAIS), Injury Severity Score (ISS), and Probability of Death Score (PODS). (nih.gov)
  • Trauma scoring systems describe injury severity and correlate with survival probability. (medscape.com)
  • Auriant IVinatier IThaler FTourneur MLoirat P Simplified acute physiology score II for measuring severity of illness in intermediate care units. (jamanetwork.com)
  • The patients requiring reintubation were older, more likely to be male, and had higher Simplified Acute Physiology Score II on admission. (rcjournal.com)
  • These tools include the Injury Severity Score (ISS), New ISS (NISS), Trauma and Injury Severity Score (TRISS) and International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-based Injury Severity Score (ICISS). (nih.gov)
  • The NISS was mostly reported to perform better than the ISS when predicting the mortality of blunt trauma patients. (nih.gov)
  • The NISS might perform better in the mortality prediction of blunt injuries than the ISS. (nih.gov)
  • Measures included quantification of injury severity (New Injury Severity Score (NISS)), visceral fat area (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry), arterial stiffness (heart rate-adjusted central augmentation index (cAIx) and pulse wave velocity (PWV)), fasting venous blood glucose, lipids and high-sensitivity C reactive protein (hs-CRP). (bmj.com)
  • CRTI, injury severity (↑NISS), age, socioeconomic status (SEC) and physical activity were independently associated with both MetS and cAIx. (bmj.com)
  • Its strengths, purpose, and appropriate uses are emphasized, together with specific comments on statistical analyses and combined scales of anatomic and physiologic injury. (nih.gov)
  • Scoring of anatomic injury after trauma: AIS 98 versus AIS 90--do the changes affect overall severity assessment? (nih.gov)
  • Most articles on rhytidoplasty and facial nerve injury are from the early 70's to the late 80's and focus almost exclusively on how to avoid facial nerve lesions through anatomic dissections. (rbcp.org.br)
  • Studies have routinely shown that intentional injuries are more prevalent among the young and people from adverse socioeconomic status (SES) backgrounds. (bmj.com)
  • Since AIS and TRISS scores cannot be derived for poisoning, these cases were also excluded. (medscape.com)
  • Comparison of 2 scales in the assessment of injury severity in seriously injured patients]. (nih.gov)
  • Trauma care has improved over the past 20 years, largely from improvements in trauma systems, assessment, triage, resuscitation, and emergency care. (medscape.com)
  • Principles involved in the initial assessment of a patient with major trauma are those outlined by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) in their Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) guidelines or those of the Australasian College of Surgeons in the Early Management of Severe Trauma guidelines. (medscape.com)
  • Neuropsychological testing is an important component of the assessment and treatment of brain injury, dementia, neurological conditions, and psychological and psychiatric disorders. (psychologistanywhereanytime.com)
  • Phase I consisted of producing a series of short sedation assessment videos that were scored by a panel of experts. (aacnjournals.org)
  • Prophylaxis against venous thromboembolism in pediatric trauma: A practice management guideline from the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma and the Pediatric Trauma Society. (wakehealth.edu)
  • The American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS-COT) and the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST) acute care surgery initiative is designed to integrate trauma, emergency general surgery, and surgical critical care and to bolster new trainee interest in this field. (medscape.com)
  • AKUH is a 650- bedded tertiary referral centre, with 50,000 annual ED visits and training programs in Emergency Medicine and Trauma Surgery among others. (medscape.com)
  • The hospital has a 24-hours on-call trauma team comprising of Emergency physicians and residents from general surgery, orthopaedics, anaesthesia and neurosurgery. (medscape.com)
  • The survey was sponsored by the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST) and distributed to AAST members. (bvsalud.org)
  • Performance could be further improved by using summary risk prediction scores such as the EUROSCORE II for coronary artery bypass graft surgery or the GRACE risk score for acute coronary syndrome. (who.int)
  • 3-6 The Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST) practice management committee performed a literature review of the management of the OA in trauma and emergency general surgery in 2010. (bmj.com)
  • A complete or an incomplete facial paralysis after a facial procedure, may lead to a very uncomfortable situation between the patient and the surgeon, which is why we recommend a guide in this article to help avoid, identify, and manage a facial nerve injury in the event of a face lift surgery. (rbcp.org.br)
  • Despite our best efforts to avoid nerve injury during a face lift surgery, it may still occur. (rbcp.org.br)
  • The D-dimer level may be elevated in any medical condition where clots form, including trauma, recent surgery, hemorrhage, cancer, and sepsis. (medscape.com)
  • Association between Intraoperative Hypotension and Myocardial Injury after Vascular Surgery. (nclinmed.com)
  • Furthermore, 40-50% of all trauma-related deaths within the first 48 h after hospital admission result from uncontrolled hemorrhage. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Physical trauma and hemorrhage are frequently associated with complex pathophysiological and immunological responses. (biomedcentral.com)
  • It originated with therapeutic packing to manage hemorrhage from liver injuries in the early 1900s and has evolved to the technique used today. (bmj.com)
  • It is the system of choice for coding single injuries and is the foundation for methods assessing multiple injuries or for assessing cumulative effects of more than one injury. (nih.gov)
  • Methods: This was an international, cross-sectional survey of trauma providers. (bvsalud.org)
  • Conclusions CRTI is associated with an increased prevalence of MetS and arterial stiffness, which are also influenced by age, injury severity, physical activity and SEC. The longitudinal impact of CRTI on clinical cardiovascular events needs further examination. (bmj.com)
  • Given the much higher prevalence of MTBI and most available studies with relevant headache assessments were done in patients with MTBI instead of TBI with higher levels of severity, the context of the current article primarily focuses on MTBI-HA. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Although light-to-moderate drinking among women is associated with reduced risks of some cardiovascular problems, strokes, and weakening of bones, such levels of drinking also are associated with increased risks of breast cancer and liver problems, and heavy drinking increases risks of hypertension and bone fractures and injuries. (nih.gov)
  • A comparison of the Injury Severity Score and the Trauma Mortality Prediction Model. (nih.gov)
  • Barie PSHydo LJFischer E Comparison of APACHE II and III scoring systems for mortality prediction in critical surgical illness. (jamanetwork.com)
  • 3 Second, previous studies of weaning prediction have been mostly limited to examination of static indices, which are measured on a one-time basis. (rcjournal.com)
  • Sensitivity to blood, injury, and mutilation (SBIM), which includes fear of being injured, seeing another person injured, and exposure to mutilation-relevant stimuli (e.g., blood, wounds) may be a PTSD risk factor that is identifiable prior to trauma exposure. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Hypothesis: Patients with severe traumatic injuries who are evacuated to a Level I trauma center on air ambulances and who receive plasma and/or red blood cells (RBCs) (Group 1) will have lower in-hospital mortality compared to patients evacuated on an air ambulance and who don't receive any prehospital blood products (Group 2). (nih.gov)
  • In this study, we hypothesized that immersive virtual reality (VR) environments may reduce pain in patients with acute traumatic injuries, including traumatic brain injuries. (lww.com)
  • We performed a randomized within-subject study in patients hospitalized with acute traumatic injuries, including traumatic brain injury with moderate pain (numeric pain score ≥3 of 10). (lww.com)
  • These findings outlined a potential clinical benefit for mollifying pain related to traumatic injuries. (lww.com)
  • An immersive virtual reality environment decreases pain more than a nonimmersive control environment and increases parasympathetic activation in patients with acute traumatic injuries. (lww.com)
  • 24,33 However, preliminary studies show that VR might reduce pain or facilitate physical therapy after acute traumatic injuries but are limited by lack of appropriate controls and/or small sample size, 17,26,35 leaving VR efficacy and generalizability remaining uncertain. (lww.com)
  • To facilitate data entry, separate tabs for recording patient demographics, injury details, emergency evaluation, treatment, in-hospital course and discharge details were provided (Figure 2). (medscape.com)
  • Non-operative management of solid organ injuries in children: An American Pediatric Surgical Association Outcomes and Evidence Based Practice Committee systematic review. (wakehealth.edu)
  • Patient outcomes after major trauma have improved in regions where comprehensive trauma systems have evolved. (medscape.com)
  • The long-term health outcomes of survivors of combat-related traumatic injury (CRTI) are unclear. (bmj.com)
  • The join-count autocorrelation test can be used to measure small-area variations in injury patterns and is particularly useful for exploring the patterns of health outcomes that are rare and occur in only a small percentage of the total population. (bmj.com)
  • Delayed extubation is associated with increased risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia, ventilator-induced lung injury, laryngotracheal injury, and increased stay, while the need for early reintubation is associated with adverse outcomes, including increased mortality, higher costs, longer hospital stay, and greater need for tracheostomy. (rcjournal.com)
  • It is important to note that there is currently no single model that can accurately reflect the heterogeneity of human TBI, and in each of these models, pathologic and neurologic outcomes vary according to the severity and location of the insult and heterogeneity of the vasculature. (nationalacademies.org)
  • PMID- 1853739 TI - [Tooth injuries during general anesthesia, oral endoscopy and vibro-massage]. (nih.gov)
  • The survey included 38 questions about practitioner demographics, experience, level and location of trauma center, and individual/site-specific practices regarding the dosing, selection, and timing of initiation of pharmacological VTE chemoprophylaxis in trauma patients. (bvsalud.org)
  • Controlling for demographics, baseline pain, and injury severity, we found differences by conditions in relieving pain (F 2,75.43 = 3.32, P = 0.042). (lww.com)
  • Using harmonised cohorts (N = 1230) we have built models that classify painful versus painless DPN using quality of life (EQ5D), lifestyle (smoking, alcohol consumption), demographics (age, gender), personality and psychology traits (anxiety, depression, personality traits), biochemical (HbA1c) and clinical variables (BMI, hospital stay and trauma at young age) as predictors. (springer.com)
  • The objective of this study is to compare the effectiveness of two different existing prehospital resuscitation approaches in severely injured trauma patients transported by air ambulance in a pragmatic, multicenter, prospective observational study. (nih.gov)
  • Trauma is the leading cause of mortality in humans below the age of 40. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Injury patterns associated with hypotension in pediatric trauma patients: A national trauma database review. (wakehealth.edu)
  • To date, there exist numerous well-established procedures to mimic different forms of injury patterns in rats, animals that are uncomplicated in handling and housing. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Although patterns of test scores illustrate profiles of cognitive strength and weakness, neuropsychologists can also learn a great deal about patients by observing how they approach a particular test. (psychologistanywhereanytime.com)
  • To present a geographic information systems (GIS) method for exploring the spatial pattern of injuries and to demonstrate the utility of using this method in conjunction with classic ecological models of injury patterns. (bmj.com)
  • Adjoining neighborhood clustering was less visible for residential patterns of patients hospitalized with injuries sustained from self-harm. (bmj.com)
  • Crucial information on the associated social and environmental influences of intentional injury patterns may be under-recognized if a spatial analysis is not also conducted. (bmj.com)
  • The join-count spatial autocorrelation is an ideal approach for investigating the interconnectedness of injury patterns that are rare and occur in only a small percentage of the population. (bmj.com)
  • Using spatial autocorrelation, it is possible to identify the contiguity or spatial connection between areas with similar or dissimilar injury patterns. (bmj.com)
  • 12 - 15 Spatial analysis can provide valuable supporting evidence for the influence of the social environment in increasing individual injury rates and offers a means to explore injury patterns beyond classic ecological models alone. (bmj.com)
  • A spatial autocorrelation technique that systematically looks at injury patterns that do not exhibit a Gaussian (eg, normal curve) spatial process has not been reported to date. (bmj.com)
  • The majority of combat-related TBI's were due to multiple injury agents … with the next largest group related to blast exposure only. (semcs.net)
  • This study consisted of a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial investigating whether a single intravenous dose of hydrocortisone administered within 6 hours after exposure to trauma would reduce the incidence of PTSD at the 13-month follow-up. (cambridge.org)
  • Finally, we found a (less significant) association between level of exposure to sexual abuse or physical neglect and lower scores in the reading subtest of the WRAT-3, indicating less academic achievement in traumatized subjects. (krupsko.cz)
  • The aim of this study was to assess the association between childhood trauma exposure and cognitive function in healthy adults. (krupsko.cz)
  • Valid and reliable measurement is vital for improving our understanding of SBIM and its potential relationships with trauma exposure, PTSD, and other mental disorders. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Wide variability in initial timing of VTE chemoprophylaxis after traumatic brain injury, solid organ injury, and spinal cord injuries was found. (bvsalud.org)
  • To evaluate potential pain cutoff scores reflecting mild, moderate, and severe pain in the spinal cord injury (SCI) population and determine the relationship between the derived cutoff scores and both psychosocial and functional outcome measures. (nih.gov)
  • We publish unsolicited papers detailing original work/research that covers the full life span and range of neurological disabilities including stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, neuromuscular disease and other neurological disorders. (semcs.net)
  • In multiply injured patients, thoracic trauma constitutes the third most common cause of mortality after abdominal injury and head trauma. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In a number of different contexts, the Danish Center for Psychotraumatology has studied the trauma structures for PTSD and CPTSD, and validated the diagnostic constructs. (sdu.dk)
  • PTSD - en afløser for krisebegrebet? (sdu.dk)
  • rates of mood and anxiety disorders, with cognitive impairment associated with trauma.32,33 It is still un-clear how much of a role trauma and mood play in cognitive impairment associated with PTSD. (krupsko.cz)
  • PTSD symptoms of intrusion and avoidance have been positively associated with fear of gruesome experiences and potential bodily injury [ 9 ] as measured by the 30-item Mutilation Questionnaire (MQ) [ 10 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • From January 2018 to March 2020, severe trauma patients with sternum fracture who were admitted to the traumatic intensive care unit (TICU) were included this study. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In the central nervous system (CNS) the mechanism of CNS injury following blast wave is unclear. (semcs.net)
  • The aim of the present study was to use a systematic approach to predict and reduce these injuries. (e-epih.org)
  • The ISS was proved to be an excellent method for retrospective comparison of overall injury data between populations differing in time or space. (nih.gov)
  • Early identification of SBIM may be particularly important in military populations where threat of injury and mutilation-related stimuli are intrinsic to combat and other military operations. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The impact of trauma at this age also depends on the onset. (krupsko.cz)
  • After adjusting for age, sex, DM status, disease severity, and time since onset of symptoms, obesity was associated with decreased neutralising antibody titers, and increased SARS-CoV-2 spike-specific IFN-{gamma} response along with increased proliferation and IL-2 production by CD8+ T cells. (drci-chu-clermontferrand.fr)
  • Blunt cardiac injury (BCI) has a variety of symptoms that may be a potentially life-threatening injury that can lead to death. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Being the most common and important models in trauma research, this review focuses on hemorrhagic shock, blunt chest trauma, bone fracture, skin and soft-tissue trauma, burns, traumatic brain injury and polytrauma. (biomedcentral.com)
  • An increasing number of patients with chronic persistent post-traumatic headache (PPTH) after mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) are being referred to headache or pain specialists as conventional treatment options for primary headache disorders have not been able to adequately alleviate their debilitating headache symptoms. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Traumatic brain injury (TBI), particularly mild traumatic brain Injury (MTBI) recently received increasing attention due to the media coverage in professional athletes and recent warfare in the Middle East. (biomedcentral.com)
  • While in the civilian population, the most common causes of MTBI are usually due to non-blast related injuries such as contact sports or motor vehicle accidents. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is characterized by both the primary damage resulting from physical disruption of neural and vascular structures and the early emergence of secondary pathogenic events, which collectively contribute to neurologic deficits (Andriessen et al. (nationalacademies.org)
  • Its sensitivity for identifying major trauma patients is lower and specificity higher than previously described, particularly among elders. (medscape.com)
  • Percent correct responses (successful recognition) and response latency for correct responses were used as performance indices. (krupsko.cz)
  • Considering that traumatic events often involve actual or perceived threat of injury to oneself and others, individuals with heightened sensitivity to these stimuli may experience elevated psychological and/or physiological responses that increase risk for post-traumatic stress. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Results: In COVID-19 survivors, SARS-CoV-2 infection induced robust antibody and T cell responses, which correlated with disease severity. (drci-chu-clermontferrand.fr)
  • The development began in December 2008 with finalization of variables by a team consisting of a general surgeon, emergency physician, and public health professionals with special interest in trauma outcome research. (medscape.com)
  • 8 , 9 Recently, the use of a decision-tree model, which included multiple indices as well as changes of these indices, has been shown to predict the extubation outcome more accurately. (rcjournal.com)
  • If elements of this lethal triad are present, the patient may be left with an OA and resuscitated in an intensive care unit (ICU) until they are medically able to tolerate a more lengthy operative procedure for definitive repair of injuries and abdominal closure. (bmj.com)
  • Clinical pharmacists may be helpful on trauma teams to optimize dosing and increase prescribing of guideline-concordant VTE chemoprophylaxis. (bvsalud.org)
  • These should reflect both the complex pathophysiological and the immunological alterations induced by trauma, with the objective to translate the findings to the human situation, providing new clinical treatment approaches for patients affected by severe trauma. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Heim C, Nemeroff CB: The role of childhood trauma in the neurobiology of mood and anxiety disorders: preclinical and clinical studies. (krupsko.cz)
  • When making national coverage determinations, CMS generally evaluates relevant clinical evidence to determine whether or not the evidence is of sufficient quality to support a finding that an item or service falling within a benefit category is reasonable and necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of an illness or injury or to improve the functioning of a malformed body member under section 1862(a)(1)(A) of the Social Security Act. (cms.gov)
  • CONCLUSIONS: SP ratio is more strongly correlated with TEG-MA than standard obesity measures, and independently predicts increasing clot strength/stability after injury. (bvsalud.org)
  • Conclusions: A high degree of variability exists in prescribing and monitoring practices for the prevention of VTE in trauma patients. (bvsalud.org)
  • doi: 10.1016/j.injury.2015.07.003. (nih.gov)
  • doi: 10.1016/j.injury.2006.04.123. (nih.gov)
  • 2009). This chapter will refer to primary or acute effects as those effects that begin within the first minutes after injury, secondary or subacute effects as those that arise over the next 24 hours after injury, and long-term or chronic effects as those that are associated with the insult but occur at a later time. (nationalacademies.org)
  • Cognitive deficits after childhood trauma could be a direct consequence of the effects of trauma on the brain or could occur as a result of psychiatric illness, alcohol and substance abuse, or medical illness, which are associated with childhood trauma. (krupsko.cz)
  • 10 ], the MQ is a self-report inventory designed to assess the cognitive-verbal component of fear of gruesome tasks or events where bodily injury is possible. (biomedcentral.com)
  • By clarifying which cognitive abilities are impaired or preserved in patients with brain injury or illness, neuropsychologists can predict how well individuals will respond to different forms of treatment or rehabilitation. (psychologistanywhereanytime.com)
  • Most tests include tables of these normal scores, often divided into groups based on demographic variables like age and education that appear to affect cognitive functioning. (psychologistanywhereanytime.com)
  • Motivation and personality are often assessed as well, particularly when clients are seeking financial compensation for injuries, or cognitive complaints are not typical of the associated injury or illness. (psychologistanywhereanytime.com)
  • The Wells scoring system enables physicians to reliably stratify their patients into high-risk, moderate-risk, or low-risk categories. (medscape.com)
  • Approximately 75% of the patients with TBI experienced mild instead of moderate to severe levels of brain injury [ 2 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Analyses supported the MQ-SBIM-10 as a reliable and cohesive measure of sensitivity to blood, injury, and mutilation. (biomedcentral.com)
  • To be eligible, individuals must be on hemodialysis for at least 3 months, have Beck Depression Inventory-II scores of ≥11 (ie, indicative of mild-to-severe depressive symptoms), be aged ≥21 years, and be fluent in English or Spanish. (researchprotocols.org)
  • Although DCS has been well accepted into trauma practice during the past several decades, there are no large randomized controlled studies comparing it directly to initial definitive repair. (bmj.com)
  • Currently there is no concise data regarding the incidence of partial or total facial nerve injury during cosmetic facial procedures, as it is probably under reported. (rbcp.org.br)
  • Data were then integrated into a GIS, enabling the analysis of neighborhood contiguity and SES on incidence of injury. (bmj.com)
  • A social gradient in assault injury rates existed separately for men and neighborhood SES, but less than would be expected when stratified by age, gender, and neighborhood. (bmj.com)
  • They examine tests developed specifically to identify malingering, tests that include indices or subscales that might be useful in detecting malingering, and tests that may be vulnerable to malingering. (kspope.com)
  • Recommendations for venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in pediatric trauma patients: A national, multidisciplinary consensus study. (wakehealth.edu)
  • Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in the pediatric trauma patient. (wakehealth.edu)
  • Objectives: Pharmacological venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis is recommended in the vast majority of trauma patients. (bvsalud.org)
  • EQ5D index, the 10-item personality dimensions, HbA1c, Depression and Anxiety t-scores, age and Body Mass Index were consistently amongst the most powerful predictors in classifying painful vs painless DPN. (springer.com)
  • In general, we have a significant body of evidence pointing to the efficacy of hypnotherapy in the treatment of mood disorders, including anxiety, depression, and trauma related disorders. (regressionjournal.org)
  • The effect of blast on traumatic brain injury (TBI) has come into particular focus with the Global War on Terror and Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom where TBI has become known as the signature injury of these conflicts. (semcs.net)
  • In the current series of articles in the Journal some developments of current research concepts in relation to military traumatic brain injury (TBI) are highlighted together with many remaining unsolved questions. (semcs.net)
  • A precise estimate of the rates of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in returning combat troops is difficult to establish given the challenges of screening large numbers of military personnel returning from combat deployments. (semcs.net)
  • The Brief Traumatic Brain Injury Screen (BTBIS) was implemented in the First Marine Expeditionary Force between 2004 and 2006. (semcs.net)
  • The general objective of these models is to repli-cate certain aspects of human brain injury. (nationalacademies.org)
  • Sampling and 12-lead electrocardiogram were performed at different time points as follows: immediately after TICU admission and at 24 h and 48 h after trauma. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Results Overall the participants were 34.1±5.4 years, with a mean (±SD) time from injury/deployment of 8.3±2.1 years. (bmj.com)
  • that is, they endorsed at least one injury mechanism and indicated a change in mental status at the time of injury. (semcs.net)
  • However, a significant interaction between time of the trauma (ie, night, when cortisol's level is low) and treatment was found. (cambridge.org)
  • EEG was analyzed at the surface level with an average reference for a cluster of frontal sensors and at a time window identified by prior study (50-150 ms). Morlet wavelets generated indices of evoked power and inter-trial phase clustering. (emory.edu)
  • The total number of positive answers was reported as the quality score of the study. (nih.gov)
  • All trauma patients presenting to the ED with history of trauma within 24 hours, or transferred from other hospitals and coded as International Classification of Disease (ICD) injury codes (ICD-9-CM 800-959.9) were included in this study. (medscape.com)
  • Early life emotional trauma may stunt intellectual development, indicates the first long term study of its kind. (krupsko.cz)
  • This study demonstrates the added utility of integrating GIS technology into injury prevention research. (bmj.com)
  • 241 nurses from 7 CCUs consented to the study, with 231 nurses scoring the video using each of the 3 sedation scales. (aacnjournals.org)