Epidemiology of Aeromedical Evacuation
ApoplexyFemoral Neck Fracture3 moreIncreasing air travel has resulted in a significant increase in aeromedical evacuation over the past decade. However there is only a small amount of epidemiological data available on the diagnosis, costs and transport characteristics of aeromedical evacuation cases. In the present study Cases of aeromedical evacuation by a relief organization (Workers' Samaritan Federation Germany) were analyzed based on the following criteria: age, sex and diagnosis of the patient, ventilation mode, days of illness before transport, type of transport, flight routes, flying time, flight distance, type of aircraft, type and distance of connecting transport from the destination airport to the final hospital, total cost per repatriation, and costs per flight-minute of each transport type.
Opportunities and Limitations of Swiss Polytrauma Registry Data for Scientific Purposes- Registry...
TraumaThe aim of the analysis is an evaluation of the current performance of the Swiss Trauma Registry (STR) with respect to providing a reliable basis for (scientific) investigations on the management of trauma patients in Switzerland. The current project tries to address this question by considering central aspects of completeness and by exemplifying the use of the registry for research questions. The aim is to identify potential shortcomings of the registry.
Age, Traumatic Brain Injury and Injury Severity as Independent Risk Factors for In-Hospital Mortality...
PolytraumaTraumatic Brain InjuryIn this study patients who were admitted to our hospital with critical injuries were enrolled retrospectively from January 2012 to December 2015. Patients with an ISS>16 points, an AIS >3 in one body region and at least 2 different body regions affected were included. Possible prognostic factors were evaluated.
Red Blood Cell Distribution Width and Charlson Comorbidity Indeces in the Frail Polytraumatized...
PolytraumaRed Blood Cell Distribution Width1 moreIn this study patients who were admitted to our hospital with critical injuries were enrolled retrospectively from January 2012 to December 2015. Patients with an ISS>16 points, an AIS >3 in one body region and at least 2 different body regions affected were included. RDW values on admission as well as preexisting comorbidities were evaluated.
A Feasibility Study to Assess Pre Admission Status and Six Month Outcomes After Major Trauma
Multiple TraumaThis study aims to assess the feasibility of obtaining details about a patients previous level of function from the patient of friend/relative, after they have been admitted an intensive care unit (ICU). It will also assess the feasibility of re-assessing level of function at 6 months after the patient has been discharged from ICU.
Spinal Clearance Study: Expediting the Spinal Clearance Process in the Major Trauma Patient
Multiple TraumaTraumatic Brain Injury1 moreThe Alfred Hospital receives approximately 40% of the major trauma patients in Victoria, all of whom are at risk for spinal injuries. The potential for spinal injuries necessitates the undertaking of appropriate spinal investigations, and a delay in the completion of these investigations exposes the patient to the risk of a missed diagnosis of spinal instability and of complications of immobility; the potential spinal patient is required to wear a neck collar and be nursed lying flat whilst awaiting the completion and the appropriate documentation of spinal X-ray investigations. The purpose of this study is to identify the issues causing a delay in the process of the completion of the appropriate spinal investigations and the documentation of the results. The outcome of the proposed research will be the development of a clinical management protocol to expedite the process, with the aim of optimising patient care and reducing complications.
Comparative Study for the Validity of Various Severity Scoring System
Head TraumaPolytrauma3 moreScoring systems for use in intensive care unit (ICU) patients have been introduced and developed over the last 30 years. They allow an assessment of the severity of disease and provide an estimate of in-hospital mortality
25-Year Experience With Polytraumatized Patients in a Level 1 Trauma Center
PolytraumaIn this study patients who were admitted to our hospital with critical injuries were enrolled retrospectively from January 1992 to December 2019. Patients with an ISS>16 points, an AIS >3 in one body region and at least 2 different body regions affected were included. Possible prognostic factors were evaluated.
INVITE Study: Invasive Instrumentation in Trauma Patients in the Shock Room
Multiple TraumaThis study is an online survey asking for invasive instrumention in trauma patients of an emergency department
Clinical Investigation of Wireless Transmission of Invasive Blood Pressure Signal
Multiple TraumaShock2 moreThe purpose of this study is to determine whether wireless transmission of invasive arterial blood pressure signal (by HMW 10 Wireless System) from patient to patient's bedside monitor is feasible, safe and as accurate as conventional cable connection.