Tranexamic Acid in Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery
Blood LossTrauma2 moreTranexamic acid is an antifibrinolytic drug that has been used to decrease post-operative blood loss. This study is a prospective, randomized controlled trial investigating the use of tranexamic acid in fracture surgery around the hip and knee, in which significant blood loss (>300mL) is expected. The hypothesis of this study is that tranexamic acid will be associated with a decrease in post-operative blood loss, as well as a decreased need for allogenic blood transfusion, in patients who have fracture surgery around the hip and knee.
Detection and Management of Non-Compressible Hemorrhage by Vena Cava Ultrasonography
TraumaWounds and InjuriesThis is a study of patients admitted with major traumatic injuries. Such patients may develop inadequate circulation to the organs as a result of internal blood loss. Early detection of internal blood loss can be difficult as physical examination alone may miss patients with significant blood loss. Some patients with internal bleeding will arrive with low blood pressure; these patients are usually given 2 liters of intravenous fluid to determine if their blood pressure will recover. If the blood pressure does not rise or if it drops again later, the blood loss can be assumed to be severe, and the patient will likely need transfusions, surgery and other interventions. However, this fluid treatment method can lead to delays and complications as some patients may initially respond but then continue to bleed. The inferior vena cava (IVC) is the large vein draining blood from the lower body to the heart. The inferior vena cava is known to empty when the patient has had significant blood loss. The vena cava diameter can be seen using ultrasound. This study intends to perform ultrasound to examine the vena cava diameter on patients just after arriving with major trauma. The hypothesis of the proposed study is that an ultrasound assessment protocol of inferior vena cava diameter and collapsibility can detect and aid management of non-compressible hemorrhage in major trauma victims. After the patient has been given the 2 liter intravenous fluid treatment, the inferior vena cava diameter will be measured again. A third examination 8-24 hours after admission will determine if the inferior vena cava diameter has returned to normal. We propose that measuring the inferior vena cava in this manner can predict those patients who are likely to continue bleeding and require interventions such as surgery. Early detection in these patients may avoid delays in treatment, complications and excess mortality. Because this examination is done with handheld ultrasound machines, it could be done outside hospitals and in military combat casualty care.
The Clinical Feature of Ulcer Base Over Time After Prophylactic Argon Plasma Coagulation in Colonic...
Gastrointestinal HemorrhageThe prophylactic APC right after colonic EMR doesn't mean the complete coagulation of visible vessel because of injection material. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical feature of the visible vessels in ulcer base over time after prophylactic APC in colonic EMR.
Risk Factors of Rebleeding After Peptic Ulcer Bleeding: a Nationwide Cohort Study
Peptic Ulcer BleedingThe purpose of the investigators study is to investigate the factors associated with rebleeding in patients with peptic ulcer bleeding.
Comparision of FIBTEM and Blood-loss
SternotomyBleeding TestCorrelation between FIBTEM and intraoperative blood loss
Atrial Fibrillation, Stroke, and Bleeding in Patients Undergoing Aortic Biovalve Implantation
Atrial FibrillationStroke3 moreThe primary purpose of the FIN-bioAVR registry is to assess the incidence of AF, strokes and major bleeding events in patients undergoing aortic valve replacement. This retrospective multicenter registry will include 850 patients with aortic valve replacement using bioprosthesis.
Nasogastric/Orogastric Tube Placement Verification Study Using RightSpot pH Indicator to Verify...
Small Bowel ObstructionGastrointestinal HemorrhageThis study will evaluate the use of RightBio Metrics' RightSpot device used to determine if there is proper placement of a nasogastric or orogastric tube.
Time to Specialized Admission in Case of Severe Brain Haemorrhage.
Spontaneous Subarachnoid HemorrhageSpontaneous subarachnoid haemorrhages (SAH) are a particularly severe type of stroke with a tendency to affect younger individuals than other types of stroke. The condition is time critical as early neurosurgical treatment is needed. The aim of this study is to determine the delay from when a patient with SAH calls the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to they are admitted to a neurosurgical department. Further, it is the aim to determine predictors for increased delay and to examine the accuracy of the triage tool used by the EMS.
Analysis of Hematoma Following Breast Surgery
HematomaPostoperative BleedingA retrospective review of patients who developed hematoma following breast surgery from 2003 to 2018 in a single institution was performed. The study investigated the value of closed-suction drains regarding the quantity and quality of fluid secretion for the prediction of subcutaneous hematoma in patients undergoing breast surgery procedures.
Volumetric Integral Phase-shift Spectroscopy for Noninvasive Detection of Hemispheric Bioimpedance...
StrokeStroke10 moreThe purpose of this study is to assess the ability of the Fluids Monitor to detect hemispheric bioimpedance asymmetry associated with acute brain pathology in patients presenting with suspected Acute Ischemic Stroke (AIS).