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Potential role of vitamin D in patients with diabetes, dyslipidaemia, and COVID-19 维生素D在糖尿病、血脂异常和新冠肺炎患者中的潜在作用
世界危重病急救学杂志(英文版) Pub Date : 2022-03-09 DOI: 10.5492/wjccm.v11.i2.112
Min Wang, Xue-Lu Yu, Li-yun Zhou, Hongmei Si, J. Hui, Ji-shun Yang
{"title":"Potential role of vitamin D in patients with diabetes, dyslipidaemia, and COVID-19","authors":"Min Wang, Xue-Lu Yu, Li-yun Zhou, Hongmei Si, J. Hui, Ji-shun Yang","doi":"10.5492/wjccm.v11.i2.112","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5492/wjccm.v11.i2.112","url":null,"abstract":"Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 has become a worldwide public health crisis. Studies have demonstrated that diabetes and dyslipidaemia are common comorbidities and could be high-risk factors for severe COVID-19. Vitamin D, a group of fat-soluble compounds responsible for intestinal absorption of calcium, magnesium, and phosphate, has been widely used as a dietary supplement for the prevention and treatment of numerous diseases, including infectious and non-infectious diseases, due to its high cost-effectiveness; safety; tolerability; and anti-thrombotic, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and immunomodulatory properties. In this letter to the editor, we mainly discuss the potential role of vitamin D in patients with diabetes, dyslipidaemia, and COVID-19.","PeriodicalId":66959,"journal":{"name":"世界危重病急救学杂志(英文版)","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47098303","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Association of latitude and altitude with adverse outcomes in patients with COVID-19: The VIRUS registry. 纬度和海拔与COVID-19患者不良后果的关系:病毒登记
世界危重病急救学杂志(英文版) Pub Date : 2022-03-09 DOI: 10.5492/wjccm.v11.i2.102
Aysun Tekin, Shahraz Qamar, Romil Singh, Vikas Bansal, Mayank Sharma, Allison M LeMahieu, Andrew C Hanson, Phillip J Schulte, Marija Bogojevic, Neha Deo, Simon Zec, Diana J Valencia Morales, Katherine A Belden, Smith F Heavner, Margit Kaufman, Sreekanth Cheruku, Valerie C Danesh, Valerie M Banner-Goodspeed, Catherine A St Hill, Amy B Christie, Syed A Khan, Lynn Retford, Karen Boman, Vishakha K Kumar, John C O'Horo, Juan Pablo Domecq, Allan J Walkey, Ognjen Gajic, Rahul Kashyap, Salim Surani
{"title":"Association of latitude and altitude with adverse outcomes in patients with COVID-19: The VIRUS registry.","authors":"Aysun Tekin, Shahraz Qamar, Romil Singh, Vikas Bansal, Mayank Sharma, Allison M LeMahieu, Andrew C Hanson, Phillip J Schulte, Marija Bogojevic, Neha Deo, Simon Zec, Diana J Valencia Morales, Katherine A Belden, Smith F Heavner, Margit Kaufman, Sreekanth Cheruku, Valerie C Danesh, Valerie M Banner-Goodspeed, Catherine A St Hill, Amy B Christie, Syed A Khan, Lynn Retford, Karen Boman, Vishakha K Kumar, John C O'Horo, Juan Pablo Domecq, Allan J Walkey, Ognjen Gajic, Rahul Kashyap, Salim Surani","doi":"10.5492/wjccm.v11.i2.102","DOIUrl":"10.5492/wjccm.v11.i2.102","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) course may be affected by environmental factors. Ecological studies previously suggested a link between climatological factors and COVID-19 fatality rates. However, individual-level impact of these factors has not been thoroughly evaluated yet.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To study the association of climatological factors related to patient location with unfavorable outcomes in patients.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this observational analysis of the Society of Critical Care Medicine Discovery Viral Infection and Respiratory Illness Universal Study: COVID-19 Registry cohort, the latitudes and altitudes of hospitals were examined as a covariate for mortality within 28 d of admission and the length of hospital stay. Adjusting for baseline parameters and admission date, multivariable regression modeling was utilized. Generalized estimating equations were used to fit the models.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Twenty-two thousand one hundred eight patients from over 20 countries were evaluated. The median age was 62 (interquartile range: 49-74) years, and 54% of the included patients were males. The median age increased with increasing latitude as well as the frequency of comorbidities. Contrarily, the percentage of comorbidities was lower in elevated altitudes. Mortality within 28 d of hospital admission was found to be 25%. The median hospital-free days among all included patients was 20 d. Despite the significant linear relationship between mortality and hospital-free days (adjusted odds ratio (aOR) = 1.39 (1.04, 1.86), <i>P =</i> 0.025 for mortality within 28 d of admission; aOR = -1.47 (-2.60, -0.33), <i>P =</i> 0.011 for hospital-free days), suggesting that adverse patient outcomes were more common in locations further away from the Equator; the results were no longer significant when adjusted for baseline differences (aOR = 1.32 (1.00, 1.74), <i>P</i> = 0.051 for 28-day mortality; aOR = -1.07 (-2.13, -0.01), <i>P =</i> 0.050 for hospital-free days). When we looked at the altitude's effect, we discovered that it demonstrated a non-linear association with mortality within 28 d of hospital admission (aOR = 0.96 (0.62, 1.47), 1.04 (0.92, 1.19), 0.49 (0.22, 0.90), and 0.51 (0.27, 0.98), for the altitude points of 75 MASL, 125 MASL, 400 MASL, and 600 MASL, in comparison to the reference altitude of 148 m.a.s.l, respectively. <i>P =</i> 0.001). We detected an association between latitude and 28-day mortality as well as hospital-free days in this worldwide study. When the baseline features were taken into account, however, this did not stay significant.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our findings suggest that differences observed in previous epidemiological studies may be due to ecological fallacy rather than implying a causal relationship at the patient level.</p>","PeriodicalId":66959,"journal":{"name":"世界危重病急救学杂志(英文版)","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8968480/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43624753","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Retrospective analysis of aspirin's role in the severity of COVID-19 pneumonia 阿司匹林对COVID-19肺炎严重程度影响的回顾性分析
世界危重病急救学杂志(英文版) Pub Date : 2022-03-09 DOI: 10.5492/wjccm.v11.i2.92
M. Gogtay, Y. Singh, A. Bullappa, J. Scott
{"title":"Retrospective analysis of aspirin's role in the severity of COVID-19 pneumonia","authors":"M. Gogtay, Y. Singh, A. Bullappa, J. Scott","doi":"10.5492/wjccm.v11.i2.92","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5492/wjccm.v11.i2.92","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND Since December 2019, an outbreak of pneumonia caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome - coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) has led to a life-threatening ongoing pandemic worldwide. A retrospective study by Chow et al showed aspirin use was associated with decreased intensive care unit (ICU) admissions in hospitalized coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients. Recently, the RECOVERY TRIAL showed no associated reductions in the 28-d mortality or the progression to mechanical ventilation of such patients. With these conflicting findings, our study was aimed at evaluating the impact of daily aspirin intake on the outcome of COVID-19 patients. AIM To study was aimed at evaluating the impact of daily aspirin intake on the outcome of COVID-19 patients. METHODS This retrospective cohort study was conducted on 125 COVID-19 positive patients. Subgroup analysis to evaluate the association of demographics and comorbidities was undertaken. The impact of chronic aspirin use was assessed on the survival outcomes, need for mechanical ventilation, and progression to ICU. Variables were evaluated using the chi-square test and multinomial logistic regression analysis. RESULTS 125 patients were studied, 30.40% were on daily aspirin, and 69.60% were not. Cross-tabulation of the clinical parameters showed that hypertension (P = 0.004), hyperlipidemia (0.016), and diabetes mellitus (P = 0.022) were significantly associated with aspirin intake. Regression analysis for progression to the ICU, need for mechanical ventilation and survival outcomes against daily aspirin intake showed no statistical significance. CONCLUSION Our study suggests that daily aspirin intake has no protective impact on COVID-19 illness-associated survival outcomes, mechanical ventilation, or progression to ICU level of care.","PeriodicalId":66959,"journal":{"name":"世界危重病急救学杂志(英文版)","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42547571","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 2
Treatment with neurohormonal inhibitors and prognostic outcome in pulmonary arterial hypertension with risk factors for left heart disease 伴有左心疾病危险因素的肺动脉高压患者应用神经激素抑制剂治疗及预后
世界危重病急救学杂志(英文版) Pub Date : 2022-03-09 DOI: 10.5492/wjccm.v11.i2.85
R. Scagliola, C. Brunelli, M. Balbi
{"title":"Treatment with neurohormonal inhibitors and prognostic outcome in pulmonary arterial hypertension with risk factors for left heart disease","authors":"R. Scagliola, C. Brunelli, M. Balbi","doi":"10.5492/wjccm.v11.i2.85","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5492/wjccm.v11.i2.85","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND Despite major advances in pharmacologic treatment, patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) still have a considerably reduced life expectancy. In this context, chronic hyperactivity of the neurohormonal axis has been shown to be detrimental in PAH, thus providing novel insights on the role of neurohormonal blockade as a potential therapeutic target. AIM To evaluate the application and prognostic effect of neurohormonal inhibitors (NEUi) in a single-center sample of patients with idiopathic PAH and risk factors for left heart disease. METHODS We analyzed data retrospectively collected from our register of right heart catheterizations performed consecutively from January 1, 2005 to October 31, 2018. Patients on beta-blocker, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor, angiotensin receptor blocker or mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist at the time of right heart catheterization were classified as NEUi users and compared to NEUi non-recipients. RESULTS Complete data were available for 57 PAH subjects: 27 of those (47.4%) were taking at least one NEUi at the time of right heart catheterization and were compared with the remaining 36 NEUi non-recipients. NEUi users were older and had a higher cardiovascular risk profile compared to non-recipients. Additionally, NEUi non-users had a higher probability of dying during the course of follow-up than NEUi recipients (56.7% vs 25.9%, log-rank P = 0.020). CONCLUSION The above data highlighted a subgroup of patients with PAH and comorbidities for left heart disease in which NEUi use has shown to be associated with improved survival. Future prospective studies are needed to identify the most appropriate therapeutic strategies in this subset population.","PeriodicalId":66959,"journal":{"name":"世界危重病急救学杂志(英文版)","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42166808","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Point-of-care ultrasound for critically-ill patients: A mini-review of key diagnostic features and protocols 危重患者的护理点超声:关键诊断特征和方案的小型综述
世界危重病急救学杂志(英文版) Pub Date : 2022-03-09 DOI: 10.5492/wjccm.v11.i2.70
Yie Hui Lau, K. See
{"title":"Point-of-care ultrasound for critically-ill patients: A mini-review of key diagnostic features and protocols","authors":"Yie Hui Lau, K. See","doi":"10.5492/wjccm.v11.i2.70","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5492/wjccm.v11.i2.70","url":null,"abstract":"Point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS) for managing critically ill patients is increasingly performed by intensivists or emergency physicians. Results of needs surveys among intensivists reveal emphasis on basic cardiac, lung and abdominal ultrasound, which are the commonest POCUS modalities in the intensive care unit. We therefore aim to describe the key diagnostic features of basic cardiac, lung and abdominal ultrasound as practised by intensivists or emergency physicians in terms of accuracy (sensitivity, specificity), clinical utility and limitations. We also aim to explore POCUS protocols that integrate basic cardiac, lung and abdominal ultrasound, and highlight areas for future research.","PeriodicalId":66959,"journal":{"name":"世界危重病急救学杂志(英文版)","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49177625","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 11
Precision medicine in sepsis and septic shock: From omics to clinical tools. 败血症和感染性休克的精准医学:从组学到临床工具
世界危重病急救学杂志(英文版) Pub Date : 2022-01-09 DOI: 10.5492/wjccm.v11.i1.1
Juan Carlos Ruiz-Rodriguez, Erika P Plata-Menchaca, Luis Chiscano-Camón, Adolfo Ruiz-Sanmartin, Marcos Pérez-Carrasco, Clara Palmada, Vicent Ribas, Mónica Martínez-Gallo, Manuel Hernández-González, Juan J Gonzalez-Lopez, Nieves Larrosa, Ricard Ferrer
{"title":"Precision medicine in sepsis and septic shock: From omics to clinical tools.","authors":"Juan Carlos Ruiz-Rodriguez, Erika P Plata-Menchaca, Luis Chiscano-Camón, Adolfo Ruiz-Sanmartin, Marcos Pérez-Carrasco, Clara Palmada, Vicent Ribas, Mónica Martínez-Gallo, Manuel Hernández-González, Juan J Gonzalez-Lopez, Nieves Larrosa, Ricard Ferrer","doi":"10.5492/wjccm.v11.i1.1","DOIUrl":"10.5492/wjccm.v11.i1.1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Sepsis is a heterogeneous disease with variable clinical course and several clinical phenotypes. As it is associated with an increased risk of death, patients with this condition are candidates for receipt of a very well-structured and protocolized treatment. All patients should receive the fundamental pillars of sepsis management, which are infection control, initial resuscitation, and multiorgan support. However, specific subgroups of patients may benefit from a personalized approach with interventions targeted towards specific pathophysiological mechanisms. Herein, we will review the framework for identifying subpopulations of patients with sepsis, septic shock, and multiorgan dysfunction who may benefit from specific therapies. Some of these approaches are still in the early stages of research, while others are already in routine use in clinical practice, but together will help in the effective generation and safe implementation of precision medicine in sepsis.</p>","PeriodicalId":66959,"journal":{"name":"世界危重病急救学杂志(英文版)","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8788206/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44659236","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Endotracheal intubation sedation in the intensive care unit 重症监护室的气管插管镇静
世界危重病急救学杂志(英文版) Pub Date : 2022-01-09 DOI: 10.5492/wjccm.v11.i1.33
Pritee Tarwade, N. Smischney
{"title":"Endotracheal intubation sedation in the intensive care unit","authors":"Pritee Tarwade, N. Smischney","doi":"10.5492/wjccm.v11.i1.33","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5492/wjccm.v11.i1.33","url":null,"abstract":"Endotracheal intubation is one of the most common, yet most dangerous procedure performed in the intensive care unit (ICU). Complications of ICU intubations include severe hypotension, hypoxemia, and cardiac arrest. Multiple observational studies have evaluated risk factors associated with these complications. Among the risk factors identified, the choice of sedative agents administered, a modifiable risk factor, has been reported to affect these complications (hypotension). Propofol, etomidate, and ketamine or in combination with benzodiazepines and opioids are commonly used sedative agents administered for endotracheal intubation. Propofol demonstrates rapid onset and offset, however, has drawbacks of profound vasodilation and associated cardiac depression. Etomidate is commonly used in the critically ill population. However, it is known to cause reversible inhibition of 11 β-hydroxylase which suppresses the adrenal production of cortisol for at least 24 h. This added organ impairment with the use of etomidate has been a potential contributing factor for the associated increased morbidity and mortality observed with its use. Ketamine is known to provide analgesia with sedation and has minimal respiratory and cardiovascular effects. However, its use can lead to tachycardia and hypertension which may be deleterious in a patient with heart disease or cause unpleasant hallucinations. Moreover, unlike propofol or etomidate, ketamine requires organ dependent elimination by the liver and kidney which may be problematic in the critically ill. Lately, a combination of ketamine and propofol, “Ketofol”, has been increasingly used as it provides a balancing effect on hemodynamics without any of the side effects known to be associated with the parent drugs. Furthermore, the doses of both drugs are reduced. In situations where a difficult airway is anticipated, awake intubation with the help of a fiberoptic scope or video laryngoscope is considered. Dexmedetomidine is a commonly used sedative agent for these procedures.","PeriodicalId":66959,"journal":{"name":"世界危重病急救学杂志(英文版)","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48723142","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 5
Epidemiology of electrical burns and its impact on quality of life - the developing world scenario 电烧伤的流行病学及其对生活质量的影响——发展中国家的情况
世界危重病急救学杂志(英文版) Pub Date : 2022-01-09 DOI: 10.5492/wjccm.v11.i1.58
Giriraj Gandhi, A. Parashar, R. Sharma
{"title":"Epidemiology of electrical burns and its impact on quality of life - the developing world scenario","authors":"Giriraj Gandhi, A. Parashar, R. Sharma","doi":"10.5492/wjccm.v11.i1.58","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5492/wjccm.v11.i1.58","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND Electrical burns are devastating injuries and can cause deep burns with significant morbidity and delayed sequelae. Epidemiological data regarding the etiology, socioeconomic differences and geographic variation are necessary to assess the disease burden and plan an effective preventive strategy. These severe injuries often lead to amputations and thus hamper quality of life in the long term AIM To identify the population at maximum risk of sustaining electrical burns. We also studied the impact of electrical burns on these patients in terms of quality of life as well as return to work. METHODS The study was conducted at a tertiary referral teaching hospital over a period of eighteen months. All patients with a history of sustaining electrical burns and satisfying the inclusion criteria were included in the study. All relevant epidemiological parameters and treatment details were recorded. The patients were subsequently followed up at 3 mo, 6 mo and 9 mo. The standardized Brief Version of the Burn Specific Health Scale (BSHS-B) was adopted to assess quality of life. Statistical analysis was conducted using IBM SPSS statistics (version 22.0). A P value of < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS A total of 103 patients were included in the study. The mean age of the patients was 31.83 years (range 18-75 years). A significant majority (91.3%) of patients were male. The mean total body surface area (TBSA) in these patients was 21.1%. In most of the patients (67%), the injury was occupation-related. High voltage injuries were implicated in 72.8% of patients. Among the 75 high voltage burn patients, 31 (41%) required amputation. The mean number of surgeries the patients underwent in hospital was 2.03 (range 1 to 4). The quality of life parameters amongst the patients sustaining high voltage electrical burns were poorer when compared to low voltage injuries at all follow-up intervals across nine domains. In eight of these domains, the difference was statistically significant. Similarly, the scores among the amputees were poorer when compared to non-amputees. The difference was statistically significant in six domains. CONCLUSION Electrical burns remain a problem in the developing world. Most injuries are occupation-related. The quality of life in patients with high voltage burns and amputees remains poor. Work resumption was almost impossible for amputees. These patients could not regain pre-injury status. Steps should be taken to create awareness and to implement an effective preventive strategy to safeguard against electrical injuries.","PeriodicalId":66959,"journal":{"name":"世界危重病急救学杂志(英文版)","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44767092","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 6
Medico-legal risks associated to hand and wrist trauma 与手部和手腕创伤相关的医疗法律风险
世界危重病急救学杂志(英文版) Pub Date : 2022-01-09 DOI: 10.5492/wjccm.v11.i1.40
D. Vasdeki, S. Varitimidis, Charalambos Chryssanthakis, N. Stefanou, Z. Dailiana
{"title":"Medico-legal risks associated to hand and wrist trauma","authors":"D. Vasdeki, S. Varitimidis, Charalambos Chryssanthakis, N. Stefanou, Z. Dailiana","doi":"10.5492/wjccm.v11.i1.40","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5492/wjccm.v11.i1.40","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND Acute hand and wrist injuries are common and may lead to long-term disability if not managed adequately. Claims for negligence have been increasing in medical practice over the past few decades, with hand and wrist injuries and their treatment representing a significant percentage of orthopedic surgery lawsuits. There is no available literature regarding medical malpractice claims in hand and wrist injuries and surgery in Greece. AIM To identify claims related to hand and wrist trauma and surgery and to define the reasons of successful litigations. METHODS We performed a retrospective study of all legal claims of negligence for hand and upper extremity surgery that went to a trial, attributed to all surgical specialties, in Greece for a 20-year period. Data was further analyzed to identify claims related to hand and wrist trauma and surgery. RESULTS There were six malpractice claims related to hand and wrist trauma that ended in a trial. A missed diagnosis, which resulted in failure of initial management of the injury, was the main reason for a claim. Three of the six cases resulted in complete or partial loss of a finger. Two cases are still open, requiring an expert witness’s report, two cases were closed in favor of the defendant, and two cases were closed in favor of the plaintiff with a mean compensation of €2000 (€1000-€3000). CONCLUSION Missed diagnosis was the main reason for a malpractice claim. Better understanding of factors leading to successful claims will help surgeons improve their practice to minimize legal implications and litigation.","PeriodicalId":66959,"journal":{"name":"世界危重病急救学杂志(英文版)","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41300328","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 1
Efficacy of remdesivir for hospitalized COVID-19 patients with end stage renal disease 瑞德西韦治疗住院COVID-19终末期肾病患者疗效观察
世界危重病急救学杂志(英文版) Pub Date : 2022-01-09 DOI: 10.5492/wjccm.v11.i1.48
V. Selvaraj, Amos Lal, A. Finn, J. Tanzer, M. Baig, A. Jindal, K. Dapaah-Afriyie, G. Bayliss
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