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View article: Subclavian artery injury following clavicle fracture successfully treated with an urgent conversion to endovascular method: a case report
Subclavian artery injury following clavicle fracture successfully treated with an urgent conversion to endovascular method: a case report Open
Subclavian artery injury is a rare complication of clavicular fracture. This condition most often results from penetrating trauma but may also occur after blunt injury, when bone fragments cause rupture, pseudoaneurysm, dissection, or arte…
View article: Successful laparotomy for intra-abdominal hypertension following veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation after severe thoracoabdominal trauma: a case report
Successful laparotomy for intra-abdominal hypertension following veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation after severe thoracoabdominal trauma: a case report Open
Veno-venous (VV) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is often used as a life-saving therapy for lung injuries; however, it presents challenges, including bleeding risks and potential reductions in ECMO flow. This case report details…
View article: Impact of delayed amputation on clinical outcomes compared to that of early amputation in patients with blunt polytrauma
Impact of delayed amputation on clinical outcomes compared to that of early amputation in patients with blunt polytrauma Open
Delayed amputation after failed limb salvage can lead to negative clinical and functional outcomes due to complications, including re-amputation. This study aimed to compare clinical outcomes and identify risk factors according to the timi…
View article: Trends in Preventable Trauma Death Rates in Korea: A Follow-up Study of the Trauma System's Performance
Trends in Preventable Trauma Death Rates in Korea: A Follow-up Study of the Trauma System's Performance Open
In 2021, the PTDR was 13.9%, showing a slight reduction compared to the 2019 study. This study primarily evaluated the performance of Korea's trauma system, with findings highlighting both progress and persistent challenges. Although the s…
View article: Impact of Qualified Trauma Center Implementation on Mortality From Severe Trauma in Korea: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Impact of Qualified Trauma Center Implementation on Mortality From Severe Trauma in Korea: A Retrospective Cohort Study Open
Clinical Research Information Service Identifier: KCT0009684.
View article: Impact of a Rounding Checklist Implementation in the Trauma Intensive Care Unit on Clinical Outcomes
Impact of a Rounding Checklist Implementation in the Trauma Intensive Care Unit on Clinical Outcomes Open
We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an intensive care unit (ICU) round checklist, FAST HUGS BID (Feeding, Analgesia, Sedation, Thromboembolic prophylaxis, Head-of-bed elevation, Ulcer prophylaxis, Glycemic control, Spontaneous breath…
View article: Impact of a Rounding Checklist Implementation in the Trauma Intensive Care Unit on Clinical Outcomes
Impact of a Rounding Checklist Implementation in the Trauma Intensive Care Unit on Clinical Outcomes Open
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an intensive care unit (ICU) round checklist, FAST HUGS BID (Feeding, Analgesia, Sedation, Thromboembolic prophylaxis, Head-of-bed elevation, Ulcer prophylaxis, Glycemic control, Spontaneou…
View article: Impact of Timing on Lower Extremity Amputations in Blunt Polytrauma : A Retrospective Analysis of Clinical Outcomes and Risk Factors
Impact of Timing on Lower Extremity Amputations in Blunt Polytrauma : A Retrospective Analysis of Clinical Outcomes and Risk Factors Open
Delayed amputation after failed limb salvage can lead to negative clinical and functional outcomes due to complications, including re-amputation. This study aimed to compare clinical outcomes and identify risk factors according to the timi…
View article: Treatment of a penetrating inferior vena cava injury using doctor-helicopter emergency medical service and direct-to-operating room resuscitation in Korea: a case report
Treatment of a penetrating inferior vena cava injury using doctor-helicopter emergency medical service and direct-to-operating room resuscitation in Korea: a case report Open
Inferior vena cava (IVC) injuries can have fatal outcomes and are associated with high mortality rates. Patients with IVC injuries require multiple procedures, including prehospital care, surgical techniques, and postoperative care. We pre…
View article: Ketamine versus etomidate for rapid sequence intubation in patients with trauma: a retrospective study in a level 1 trauma center in Korea
Ketamine versus etomidate for rapid sequence intubation in patients with trauma: a retrospective study in a level 1 trauma center in Korea Open
Background Ketamine and etomidate are commonly used as sedatives in rapid sequence intubation (RSI). However, there is no consensus on which agent should be favored when treating patients with trauma. This study aimed to compare the effect…
View article: Trauma system establishment and outcome improvement: a retrospective national cohort study in South Korea
Trauma system establishment and outcome improvement: a retrospective national cohort study in South Korea Open
Background: Trauma is a major cause of mortality, disability, and health care costs worldwide. The establishment of a trauma system is known to solve these problems, but few studies have objectively evaluated the impact of a trauma system …
View article: Successful treatment of a blunt retrohepatic vena cava injury using an atriocaval shunt without sternotomy or thoracotomy: a case report
Successful treatment of a blunt retrohepatic vena cava injury using an atriocaval shunt without sternotomy or thoracotomy: a case report Open
Retrohepatic vena cava (RHIVC) injury is often fatal and can be very difficult to manage. Total hepatic vascular isolation, a shunt, or bypass surgery is required for the surgical treatment of RHIVC injury in hemodynamically unstable patie…
View article: Ketamine versus Etomidate for Rapid Sequence Intubation in Patients with Trauma: A Retrospective Study in a Level 1 Trauma center in Korea
Ketamine versus Etomidate for Rapid Sequence Intubation in Patients with Trauma: A Retrospective Study in a Level 1 Trauma center in Korea Open
Background Ketamine and etomidate are commonly used as sedatives in rapid sequence intubation (RSI). However, there is no consensus on which agent should be favoured when treating patients with trauma. This study aimed to compare the effec…
View article: Changes in the characteristics of trauma patients after the early COVID-19 outbreak
Changes in the characteristics of trauma patients after the early COVID-19 outbreak Open
Gyeonggi-do (Gyeonggi province) has the second highest number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the Republic of Korea after Seoul, with approximately 25% of the COVID-19 patients as of January 2021. Our center is a level I trauma …
View article: National trauma system establishment based on implementation of regional trauma centers improves outcomes of trauma care: A follow-up observational study in South Korea
National trauma system establishment based on implementation of regional trauma centers improves outcomes of trauma care: A follow-up observational study in South Korea Open
Although South Korea is a high-income country, its trauma system is comparable to low- and middle-income countries with high preventable trauma death rates of more than 30%. Since 2012, South Korea has established a national trauma system …
View article: National Follow-up Survey of Preventable Trauma Death Rate in Korea
National Follow-up Survey of Preventable Trauma Death Rate in Korea Open
The preventable trauma death rate for trauma deaths in 2019 was 15.7%, which was 4.2%p lower than that in 2017. To improve the quality of trauma treatment, the transfer of severe trauma patients to trauma centers should be more focused.
View article: National Trauma System Establishment Based on Implementation of Regional Trauma Centers Improves Outcomes of Trauma Care; A Follow-up Observational Study in South Korea
National Trauma System Establishment Based on Implementation of Regional Trauma Centers Improves Outcomes of Trauma Care; A Follow-up Observational Study in South Korea Open
Background: Although Korea is a high-income country, its trauma system is comparable to low- and middle-income countries with high preventable trauma death rates (> 30%). Since 2012, Korea has established a national trauma system based on …
View article: Venous Thromboembolism in a Single Korean Trauma Center: Incidence, Risk Factors, and Assessing the Validity of VTE Diagnostic Tools
Venous Thromboembolism in a Single Korean Trauma Center: Incidence, Risk Factors, and Assessing the Validity of VTE Diagnostic Tools Open
RAP and TESS, which are well-known diagnostic tools, demonstrated potentials in predicting the VTE occurrence in Korean trauma patients. Additionally, patients with pelvic-bone fractures and long-term ventilator treatment should be careful…
View article: An Evaluation of the Effect of Performance Improvement and Patient Safety Program Implemented in a New Regional Trauma Center of Korea
An Evaluation of the Effect of Performance Improvement and Patient Safety Program Implemented in a New Regional Trauma Center of Korea Open
Implementation of the PIPS program resulted in improvements in outcomes at a regional trauma center that has just been opened in Korea. Further establishment of the PIPS program is required for optimal care of trauma patients.
View article: Inclusion of lactate level measured upon emergency room arrival in trauma outcome prediction models improves mortality prediction: a retrospective, single-center study
Inclusion of lactate level measured upon emergency room arrival in trauma outcome prediction models improves mortality prediction: a retrospective, single-center study Open
These findings indicate that lactate testing upon ER arrival may help supplement or replace traditional physiological parameters to predict mortality outcomes among Korean trauma patients. Adding lactate levels also appears to improve the …
View article: Endovascular Treatment of Traumatic Blunt Aortic Injury: A Single-Center Experience
Endovascular Treatment of Traumatic Blunt Aortic Injury: A Single-Center Experience Open
Objectives: An endovascular-first approach is becoming widely accepted for the management of aortic abnormalities, even in traumatic situations. Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) offers the benefit of precision and immediacy in a…
View article: Distribution of Trauma Deaths in a Province of Korea: Is “Trimodal” Distribution Relevant Today?
Distribution of Trauma Deaths in a Province of Korea: Is “Trimodal” Distribution Relevant Today? Open
The distribution of overall timing of death was shown to follow a bimodal pattern rather than a trimodal model in Korea. Based on our findings, a suitable and modified trauma system must be developed.
View article: Sign of Life is Associated with Return of Spontaneous Circulation After Resuscitative Thoracotomy: Single Trauma Center Experience of Republic of Korea
Sign of Life is Associated with Return of Spontaneous Circulation After Resuscitative Thoracotomy: Single Trauma Center Experience of Republic of Korea Open
Background Resuscitative thoracotomy (RT) can be a lifesaving treatment, but it has not yet been performed in Korea. In this study, we review our experience of RT after a regional trauma center was constructed. Methods This is a retrospect…
View article: Diagnostic significance of diaphragmatic height index in traumatic diaphragmatic rupture
Diagnostic significance of diaphragmatic height index in traumatic diaphragmatic rupture Open
DHI can be useful in the diagnosis of diaphragmatic rupture. DHI as determined using chest radiographs in patients with blunt abdominal trauma, particularly in those ineligible for diagnostic work-up, may help in the diagnosis of diaphragm…
View article: Lateral approach of exploratory laparotomy through the open chest wall injury
Lateral approach of exploratory laparotomy through the open chest wall injury Open
A combined laparotomy and thoracotomy is required in a few trauma patients. The anterior approach is a standard procedure used in such cases; however, a different approach may be required. Recently, we managed a patient who presented with …
View article: Timing and Associated Factors for Sepsis-3 in Severe Trauma Patients: A 3-Year Single Trauma Center Experience
Timing and Associated Factors for Sepsis-3 in Severe Trauma Patients: A 3-Year Single Trauma Center Experience Open
Sepsis defined by sepsis-3 remains a critical issue in severe trauma patients. Male patients with higher ISS, lactate level, and red blood cell transfusion should be cared for with caution. Reassessment of sepsis should be considered at da…
View article: Rare Imaging of Fat Embolism Seen on Computed Tomography in the Common Iliac Vein after Polytrauma
Rare Imaging of Fat Embolism Seen on Computed Tomography in the Common Iliac Vein after Polytrauma Open
Fat embolism refers to the presence of fat droplets within the peripheral and lung microcirculation with or without clinical sequelae. However, early diagnosis of fat embolism is very difficult because the embolism usually does not show at…