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D E Fritsch

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PubMed1995

Hypothermia in the trauma patient.

Traumatic injury places the patient at risk for hypothermia in both pre-hospital and hospital settings. Hypothermia significantly affects physiologic processes in the body and increases mortality in the trauma patient. Identifying trauma patients at risk for hypothermia, preventing hypothermia, and managing its complications are essential for positive outcomes. This article explores the physiologic ramifications of hypothermia, patients at risk, and management strategies in the trauma patient.

Humans↗
PubMed1995

Wound infection following trauma and burn injuries.

Wounds that result from trauma and burn injuries may lead to the development of infection from the mechanism of injury, bacterial contamination, exogenous and endogenous sources, and impaired host defenses. Knowledge of these factors, combined with thorough wound assessment, differentiation between contaminated and infected wounds, the appropriate use of wound cultures and antibiotics, and the appropriate selection of wound-management techniques, is important in the optimization of wound healing.

Burns↗
PubMed1992

Ludwig's angina.

Ludwig's angina is a cellulitis frequently occurring as a result of infections of the second and third lower molar. Despite a decrease in mortality from 50% to less than 10% since the introduction of antibiotics, it remains a rare but life-threatening illness. The potential for rapid respiratory obstruction is the greatest concern. Familiarity with the anatomy of the neck and recognition of symptoms are essential for effective treatment. Treatment focuses on maintenance of an airway, antibiotic therapy, and surgery. Asphyxia, aspiration, mediastinitis, pneumonia, empyema, and septicemia are possible complications.

Female↗