Avraham Yitzhak
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View article: Prevalence and Characteristics of Carriage of <i>Neisseria meningitidis</i> Among Young Israeli Adults
Prevalence and Characteristics of Carriage of <i>Neisseria meningitidis</i> Among Young Israeli Adults Open
Background No updated data currently exist regarding Neisseria meningitidis carriage and genomic epidemiology among young Israeli adults. Methods Oropharyngeal swabs were collected from 1801 military recruits on the day of recruitment duri…
View article: The Israeli Defense Forces Point of Injury Antimicrobial Treatment Protocol – A New Protocol and Review of the Literature
The Israeli Defense Forces Point of Injury Antimicrobial Treatment Protocol – A New Protocol and Review of the Literature Open
Introduction Combat wound infection is a common and serious complication, leading to significant morbidity and mortality. In 2005, a point of injury antimicrobial protocol was published by the Israel Defense Forces, in which Moxifloxacin w…
View article: Comparison of the performance of battery-operated fluid warmers
Comparison of the performance of battery-operated fluid warmers Open
Objectives Warming intravenous fluids is essential to prevent hypothermia in patients with trauma, especially when large volumes are administered. Prehospital and transport settings require fluid warmers to be small, energy efficient and i…
View article: Military Blast Exposure and Chronic Neurodegeneration: Summary of Working Groups and Expert Panel Findings and Recommendations
Military Blast Exposure and Chronic Neurodegeneration: Summary of Working Groups and Expert Panel Findings and Recommendations Open
The potential relationship between chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and head injuries such as blast-related traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an important area of study, particularly for military and contact sports populations, yet lit…
View article: Battlefield pain management
Battlefield pain management Open
Most casualties at POI did not receive any analgesics while on the battlefield. The most common analgesics administered at POI were opioids and the most common route of administration was intravenously. This study provides evidence that ov…
View article: Slack Reducing Band Improves Combat Application Tourniquet Pressure Profile and Hemorrhage Control Rate
Slack Reducing Band Improves Combat Application Tourniquet Pressure Profile and Hemorrhage Control Rate Open
The modified CAT demonstrated an upgraded pressure profile and hemorrhage control rate, potentially indicating its improved efficacy.