AI Article Synopsis
- Systemic arterial embolism can be a serious and life-threatening issue for trauma patients with certain lung injuries.
- Early detection and proper management are critical for improving patient outcomes.
- Specialized medical centers are essential for providing the necessary care to handle these complications effectively.
Article Abstract
Systemic arterial embolism is a potentially lethal complication of bronchopulmonary venous fistula in trauma patients with blunt chest trauma or isolated penetrating lung injury on positive pressure ventilation. A high index of suspicion, early diagnosis and management in specialized centres are keys to a successful outcome.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s1010-7940(02)00482-7 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
Similar Publications
Definition, Classification, and Management of Primary Noncardiac Causes of Cardiogenic Shock.
Can J Cardiol
December 2024
Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, and the Department of Critical Care Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Electronic address:
Cardiogenic shock (CS) is a complex syndrome, presenting with a critical state of cardiac output insufficient to support end-organ perfusion requirements. Contemporary CS classification recognizes broad categories of primary cardiac etiologies of CS, such as acute myocardial infarction and heart failure. Primary noncardiac etiologies of CS, however, are poorly described in literature and have not been captured by any contemporary classification, leading to challenges in diagnosing and managing these cases.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNeurogenic Pulmonary Edema in a Patient with Traumatic Brain Injury.
J Belg Soc Radiol
November 2024
UZ Brussel, Belgium.
Article Synopsis
- * It should be considered as a possible cause of pulmonary edema in trauma patients if other reasons for the symptoms are not identified.
- * Identifying neurogenic pulmonary edema is important for proper treatment in patients with recent cerebral trauma.
Case Report: Massive intrapericardial hematoma following acupuncture therapy.
Front Cardiovasc Med
October 2024
Department of Cardiology, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Article Synopsis
- Cardiac tamponade is a serious condition requiring immediate attention, highlighted in a case of an elderly woman who developed it following acupuncture therapy.
- The patient experienced severe chest pain and fainting, leading to a diagnosis of traumatic hemopericardium and acute cardiac tamponade, complicated by cardiogenic shock.
- Successful ultrasound-guided drainage alleviated her symptoms, stabilized her vital signs, and emphasized the importance of understanding potential complications from acupuncture.
Traumatic chylothorax following blunt thoracic trauma.
Trauma Case Rep
December 2024
Department of Surgery, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Article Synopsis
- Chylothorax is a rare condition where a fluid called chyle leaks into the space around the lungs, often caused by injuries like broken ribs.
- A 60-year-old woman was hurt in a car crash and had several injuries, including rib fractures and fluid in her chest.
- After being treated in the hospital, her condition improved, and she was sent to rehab, showing that with the right care, chylothorax can be managed effectively.
The Outcomes of the Initial Misclassification of Undifferentiated Hypotension in the Emergency Department: A Prospective Observational Study.
J Clin Med
September 2024
Department of Emergency Medicine, National Taiwan University Medical College and Hospital, Taipei 100225, Taiwan.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates how the initial misclassification of undifferentiated hypotension (UH) in the emergency department (ED) impacts patients' clinical outcomes.
- It included 270 adult patients who presented with UH, categorizing them into groups based on whether their initial and final shock diagnoses matched.
- Findings showed that misclassified patients had higher hospitalization rates and lower discharge rates from the ED, but surprisingly, survival to discharge was not affected by the misclassification.
Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!