Comparing results of X-ray diffraction, µ-Raman spectroscopy and neutron diffraction when identifying chemical phases in seized nuclear material, during a comparative nuclear forensics exercise.

This work presents the results for identification of chemical phases obtained by several laboratories as a part of an international nuclear forensic round-robin exercise. In this work powder X-ray diffraction (p-XRD) is regarded as the reference technique. Neutron diffraction produced a superior high-angle diffraction pattern relative to p-XRD.

Advantage of using a recombinant activated factor VII in traumatic haemorrhagic shock: The Bordeaux experience.

Introduction: Several series of patient studies have been published on the use of rFVIIa in traumatic haemorrhagic shock, although to date no international recommendations have been produced. France does not currently recognise traumatic haemorrhagic shock as an appropriate indication for the use of rFVIIa.

Materials And Methods: In this retrospective study, we present our experience in the use of rFVIIa in traumatic haemorrhagic shock.

Evaluation of a new pocket echoscopic device for focused cardiac ultrasonography in an emergency setting.

Introduction: In the emergency setting, focused cardiac ultrasound has become a fundamental tool for diagnostic, initial emergency treatment and triage decisions. A new ultra-miniaturized pocket ultrasound device (PUD) may be suited to this specific setting. Therefore, we aimed to compare the diagnostic ability of an ultra-miniaturized ultrasound device (Vscan™, GE Healthcare, Wauwatosa, WI) and of a conventional high-quality echocardiography system (Vivid S5™, GE Healthcare) for a cardiac focused ultrasonography in patients admitted to the emergency department.