Jonathon Clymo
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View article: Developing a tool for assessing and communicating the expected difficulty of performing a tracheostomy
Developing a tool for assessing and communicating the expected difficulty of performing a tracheostomy Open
There are no guidelines for assessing and communicating the expected difficulty of a tracheostomy, leading to difficulties planning a percutaneous approach in intensive care or referring onwards to surgical teams. A Delphi process was used…
View article: Scoping review: The terminology used to describe major abdominal surgical procedures
Scoping review: The terminology used to describe major abdominal surgical procedures Open
Background Major abdominal surgery (MAS) can have a profound impact on the patient but there is currently no consensus as to which surgical procedures constitute MAS. The main objective of this work is to ascertain the terminology used to …
View article: Mastitis and Mammary Abscess Management Audit (MAMMA) in the UK and Ireland
Mastitis and Mammary Abscess Management Audit (MAMMA) in the UK and Ireland Open
Background The aim of this multicentre prospective audit was to describe the current practice in the management of mastitis and breast abscesses in the UK and Ireland, with a specific focus on rates of surgical intervention. Methods This a…
View article: 373 Scoping Review: Definition of Major Abdominal Surgery
373 Scoping Review: Definition of Major Abdominal Surgery Open
Aim The aim of this scoping review was to propose a definition major abdominal surgery (MAS). Method We searched the following databases: Medline, EMBASE, Web of Science, Global Health, Health Management Information Consortium, APA PsycInf…
View article: SP9.1 Increasing use of non-operative management in high grade splenic trauma
SP9.1 Increasing use of non-operative management in high grade splenic trauma Open
Aims The aim was to review the success of non-operative management (NOM) in the management of splenic trauma at our Major Trauma Centre (MTC). Methods We performed a retrospective data collection of all adults presenting to a London MTC wi…
View article: FTP1.1 Using the STUMBL score to assess blunt chest wall trauma - does improving accuracy lead to improved patient care?
FTP1.1 Using the STUMBL score to assess blunt chest wall trauma - does improving accuracy lead to improved patient care? Open
The STUMBL score is widely used to assess risk of complications in patients with blunt chest wall trauma. We audited its use in guiding the management of patients with rib fractures at a London major trauma centre. Methods This was a close…