The importance of wearing a seatbelt correctly - A case report of blunt trauma causing complete shearing transection of the gastroduodenal junction.

Introduction: Global mortality as a result of road traffic accidents (RTA) has reduced significantly since mandatory implementation of seatbelts. Whilst seatbelt related injury, or "seatbelt syndrome," is a recognised phenomenon, unrestrained passengers have considerably worse survival outcomes. Improper positioning of seatbelts, as is discussed in the following case, can cause extensive injury.

A retrospective evaluation of nutrition support in relation to clinical outcomes in critically ill patients with an open abdomen.

Background: Optimising nutrition support in critically ill patients with an open abdomen is challenging.

Objectives: The aims of this study were to (i) quantify the amount and adequacy of nutrition support administered and (ii) determine any relationships that exist between mode of nutrition support delivery and clinical outcomes in critically ill patients with an open abdomen.

Methods: A retrospective review of critically ill patients mechanically ventilated for at least 48 h with an open abdomen in a mixed quaternary referral intensive care unit.

Non-operative management of isolated single abdominal stab wound: is it safe?

Background: This is a retrospective review of prospectively collected data on our hospital, a Level 1 trauma centre, where stable patients with single abdominal stab wounds are considered for non-operative (conservative) management if they fulfil the criteria with the aid of computed tomography. The aim is to review our current approach in managing these patients.

Methods: Patients' data were obtained from January 2005 to June 2016.