Publications by authors named "T Akdemir"
Predicting mortality in adults hospitalized with multiple trauma: Can the BIG score estimate risk?
Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg
January 2025
Background: This study aimed to compare the predictive performance of the BIG score (base deficit + [2.5 × international normalized ratio (INR)] + [15 - Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)]) for in-hospital mortality in adult patients with multiple trauma against other scoring systems, including the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), Revised Trauma Score (RTS), and Injury Severity Score (ISS).
Methods: A retrospective single-center study was conducted, including 563 adults (aged ≥18 years) with multiple trauma who were admitted to the emergency department and hospitalized between January 2022 and December 2023.
Article Synopsis
- This study investigated if intravenous calcium pretreatment can help prevent hypotension caused by diltiazem in adults with atrial fibrillation or flutter and fast heart rates.
- A total of 217 patients participated, being assigned to either a placebo group or groups receiving different doses of IV calcium before treatment with diltiazem.
- Results showed that calcium pretreatment was effective in preventing hypotension without reducing the effectiveness of diltiazem in controlling heart rates, and no significant side effects were noted between groups.
Comparison of the BIG Score and Pediatric Trauma Score for Predicting Mortality.
Pediatr Emerg Care
December 2024
Objectives: The BIG score (base deficit + [2.5 × international normalized ratio] + [15 - Glasgow Coma Score]) was compared with the Pediatric Trauma Score (PTS) for predicting mortality in pediatric patients with multiple trauma.
Methods: This retrospective, single-center study included 318 consecutive pediatric patients (aged 1-18 years) with multiple trauma who were admitted to the emergency department between January 1, 2021, and December 31, 2023.
Background: The optimal pain relief method for acute renal colic in the emergency department remains controversial.
Objective: We compared the safety and efficacy of intradermal sterile water injection (ISWI) to treatment with intramuscular (IM) diclofenac, intravenous (IV) opioids, and IV paracetamol in patients with acute renal colic.
Methods: This randomized, single-blind study included 320 patients with renal colic to one of four treatment groups.