Trauma-Induced Coagulopathy and Treatment in Kosovo

O'Sullivan, Joseph; O'Sullivan, Mary

doi:10.1093/milmed/166.4.362

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“…Stroke, caused by an abnormality in cerebral circulation, is the primary cause of disability and is the third leading cause of death for those over the age of 65 years [2][3][4][5] . It has been classified as the most disabling chronic disease with deleterious consequences for individuals, families and society [6,7] .…”

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Association between Stroke Severity and Fall Risk among Stroke Patients

Schmid

Kapoor²,

Dallas³

et al. 2010

Neuroepidemiology

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Background: Falls are common after stroke. Simple, clinically practical tools are needed to easily identify patients with stroke who are at risk of falls. The objective of this study was to identify the factors associated with increased fall risk in a poststroke population. Methods: We assessed factors associated with fall risk among poststroke patients. Fall risk was determined through a history of falls, physical examination, observations of transfers, gait, balance, strength, range of motion, and use of assistive devices. Stroke severity was evaluated using the NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS); mild or moderate-severe stroke was defined as a NIHSS score of <4 or ≧4, respectively. Results: Among 52 poststroke patients, 26 (50%) were considered at risk of falls. Patients at risk of falls compared with those without fall risk were more likely to have greater stroke severity, decreased functional status, and to be more dependent in activities of daily living. Increased stroke severity was independently associated with higher fall risk (NIHSS ≧4: OR = 5.73; 95% CI: 1.645–19.94). Conclusion: Poststroke patients at risk of falls can be identified by an NIHSS score of ≧4. Clinicians should screen patients for fall risk so that fall prevention strategies can be instituted.

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confidence: 99%

Association between Stroke Severity and Fall Risk among Stroke Patients

Schmid

Kapoor²,

Dallas³

et al. 2010

Neuroepidemiology

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“…Whole blood therapy is exceptionally rare in the developed world, but remains of critical importance in austere environments (22)(23).…”

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“Bomb Explosion On The Nis Express” – Lessons From A Major Incident, Kosovo 16 Feb 2001

Vassallo

Graham²,

Gupta³

et al. 2005

J R Army Med Corps

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On Friday 16 February 2001, terrorists detonated a bomb under a civilian coach travelling from Nis in Serbia to Gracanica in Kosovo. 10 people were killed at the scene. 13 casualties were treated in the British KFOR hospital (Reynolds Hospital) in Pristina. Another 8 casualties were evacuated to the American KFOR hospital at Camp Bondsteel. The incident provided a unique opportunity for co-operation between British, American, Russian, German and French KFOR hospitals, as well as with Serbian clinicians and forensic pathologists. This article analyses the medical management of this major incident, identifies the lessons to be learned from it, and also provides enough detail for teaching scenarios.

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