Publications by authors named "Nicole Berardoni"
The ability of computed tomography to diagnose placental abruption in the trauma patient.
J Trauma Acute Care Surg
January 2013
Background: Fetal demise following trauma remains a devastating complication largely owing to placental injury and abruption. Our objective was to determine if abdominopelvic computed tomographic (CT) imaging can assess for placental abruption (PA) when obtained to exclude associated maternal injuries.
Methods: Retrospective review of pregnant trauma patients of 20-week gestation or longer presenting to a trauma center during a 7-year period who underwent CT imaging as part of their initial evaluation.
Background: It has been suggested that specific cervical spine fractures (CSfx) (location at upper cervical spine [CS], subluxation, or involvement of the transverse foramen) are predictive of blunt cerebrovascular injury (BCVI). We sought to determine the incidence of BCVI with CSfx in the absence of high-risk injury patterns.
Methods: We performed a retrospective study in patients with CSfx who underwent evaluation for BCVI.
Background: The purpose of this study was to assess the ability of computed tomography (CT) to facilitate initial management decisions in patients with anterior abdominal stab wounds.
Methods: A retrospective review was conducted of patients with anterior abdominal stab wounds who underwent CT over 4.5 years.
Introduction: The detrimental effects of post-thoracotomy pain syndrome is experienced worldwide; however, an effective treatment regimen remains elusive.
Methods: We report a case of post-thoracotomy pain syndrome effectively treated with peripheral nerve field stimulation (PNfS).
Results: In the presented case, the patient underwent permanent placement of the PSfS device after a successful trial period.
Article Synopsis
- The study looked at how doctors evaluate brain blood vessel injuries in kids after accidents, using the same methods they use for adults.
- Researchers analyzed data from over 1,200 children who were injured, focusing on specific risk factors like serious head injuries and neck damage.
- They found that most kids with these injuries had similar risk factors as adults, and untreated patients had a higher chance of having a stroke.