A5102822744- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Pneumothorax, Barotrauma, Emphysema
- Body Contouring and Surgery
- Muscle and Compartmental Disorders
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Hip and Femur Fractures
City University of New York
2019-2020
Objective: Geriatric admissions to trauma centers have increased, and in 2013, our center integrated geriatrician consultation with the management of admitted patients. Our goal is describe experience increasing geriatric fall volume help inform organized programs. Method: We retrospectively analyzed patients ≥65 years old, suffering falls from January 1, 2006, December 31, 2017. examined descriptive statistics changes outcomes after integration. Results: A total 1,335 were admitted, which...
Compartment syndrome is caused by increased pressure within fascial compartment. We present a unique case of thigh compartment that occurred after overnight catheter delivered Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) thrombolysis an acutely thrombosis femoral-to above knee popliteal artery Propaten ® PTFE (WL Gore & Associates, Flagstaff, AZ) bypass graft. The condition was treated emergency fasciotomy and the patient recovered uneventfully.