Publications by authors named "Sabino Lara"
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- Sarcopenia, the loss of muscle mass, significantly affects adult trauma patients, increasing risks of health complications and mortality, especially in those with prolonged hospital stays.
- A study analyzed data from trauma patients with stays longer than 14 days, measuring psoas muscle mass to determine the presence of sarcopenia, defined by specific thresholds for men and women.
- Results showed that 37% of initially non-sarcopenic patients developed sarcopenia during their hospitalization, with older patients being more susceptible and experiencing greater muscle loss compared to those already sarcopenic.
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- Tracheostomy is a common procedure in ICU settings, but little research exists on family satisfaction post-procedure in adults with surgical/trauma issues.
- A study at an academic trauma center involved family members completing an eight-point questionnaire before and after the elective tracheostomy to assess their observations and feelings.
- Results showed families felt their loved ones were more comfortable and improved in care, leading to reduced anxiety, suggesting family satisfaction could back the case for earlier tracheostomy placement.
Background: Wilderness activities expose outdoor enthusiasts to austere environments with injury potential, including falls from height. The majority of published data on falls while climbing or hiking are from emergency departments. We sought to more accurately describe the injury pattern of wilderness falls that lead to serious injury requiring trauma center evaluation and to further distinguish climbing as a unique pattern of injury.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Platelet dysfunction (PD) is an independent predictor of mortality in patients with severe traumatic brain injury (sTBI). Platelet transfusions (PLTs) have been shown to be an effective treatment strategy to reverse platelet inhibition. Their use is contingent on availability and may be associated with increased cost and transfusion-related complications, making desmopressin (DDAVP) attractive.
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