Epidemiology of workplace-related fall from height and cost of trauma care in Qatar.

Background: This study was designed to identify the incidence, injury patterns, and actual medical costs of occupational-related falls in Qatar, in order to provide a reference for establishing fall prevention guidelines and recommendations.

Settings And Design: Retrospective database registry review in Level 1 Trauma Center at Tertiary Hospital in Qatar.

Materials And Methods: During a 12-month period between November 1(st) 2007 and October 31(st) 2008, construction workers who fell from height were enrolled.

Induced hypothermia after cardiac arrest in trauma patients: a case series.

Background: Induced hypothermia after cardiac arrest is an accepted neuroprotective strategy. However, its role in cardiac arrest during acute trauma care is not yet defined. To characterize recent experience with this technique at our center, we undertook a detailed chart review of acute trauma patients managed with induced hypothermia after cardiac arrest.