Publications by authors named "Karl-Friedrich Abshagen"
Interdisciplinary collaboration is one of the key factors for successful treatment of patients with complex injuries and diseases. Hence, several innovative concepts have been initiated to improve the treatment quality within the field of trauma surgery. The implementation of a ward pharmacist with the daily discussion of prescribed medications shows a reduction of side effects, costs for medicaments and the use of antibiotics.
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- This article discusses a 69-year-old patient who suffered multiple rib and sternal fractures due to repetitive CPR and needed rib fixation to address respiratory failure stemming from an unstable thorax.
- After the rib plating procedure, the patient's ventilation improved, leading to a successful extubation four days later.
- The article highlights the rarity of rib fixation after CPR, notes its potential benefits such as pain reduction and shorter ICU stays, and calls for more research and interdisciplinary approaches for treating patients needing prolonged ventilation after resuscitation.