Publications by authors named "Frederique Dufour-Gaume"

Introduction: High-intensity conflicts are on Europe's doorstep. The French expertise in the medical management of frontline casualties in overseas operations is well established. However, in the management of severe trauma, we lack data on the injuries identified by body scanners in the field.

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Background: Hemorrhagic shock is well documented as a leading cause of preventable fatalities among military casualties. During military operations plasma can be transfused while waiting for whole blood. This study was conducted to assess the safety and efficacy of two new freeze-dried plasma formulations in a porcine model of traumatic hemorrhagic shock.

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In tropical countries, acute febrile illnesses represent a complex clinical problem for general practitioners. We describe the prevalence of different etiologies of acute febrile illnesses occurring among French service members and their families, excluding children, in general practice in French Guiana. From June 2017 to March 2020, patients with a fever ≥37.

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Cytokines secreted by individual immune cells regulate tissue regeneration and allow communication between various cell types. Cytokines bind to cognate receptors and trigger the healing process. Determining the orchestration of cytokine interactions with their receptors on their cellular targets is essential to fully understanding the process of inflammation and tissue regeneration.

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Hemorrhage is the leading cause of death in severe trauma injuries. When organs or tissues are subjected to prolonged hypoxia, danger signals-known as damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs)-are released into the intercellular environment. The endothelium is both the target and a major provider of damage-associated molecular patterns, which are directly involved in immuno-inflammatory dysregulation and the associated tissue suffering.

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Article Synopsis
  • In response to terrorist attacks in France in 2015, a study evaluated how advanced life support (ALS) teams adapted their practices and training in managing traumatic hemorrhagic shock.
  • A survey showed a significant increase in protocols, available equipment, and medications for managing hemorrhagic shock post-attacks, with 80.2% of ALS teams using protocols compared to 49.5% before.
  • Although training in war medicine didn’t change certain individual practices, it led to more frequent use of hemostatic dressings, indicating improved preparedness for future mass casualty incidents.
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