Showing 241-260 of 284 for: Cochrane Systematic Reviews > Trauma and injuries 
- Spinal injuries centres (SICs) for acute traumatic spinal cord injury
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Aug-2008
The majority of complications in traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) can occur in the first 24 hours and it has been suggested that spinal injury centres (SICs) may influence the pre-transfer care of people with SCI. The specialist SIC concept has been ado
- Splenectomy versus conservative management for acute sequestration crises in people with sickle cell disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Nov-2017
Acute splenic sequestration crises are a complication of sickle cell disease, with high mortality rates and frequent recurrence in survivors of first attacks. Splenectomy and blood transfusion, with their consequences, are the mainstay of long-term manage
- Steroids for acute spinal cord injury
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Sep-2012
Acute spinal cord injury is a devastating condition typically affecting young people, mostly males. Steroid treatment in the early hours after the injury is aimed at reducing the extent of permanent paralysis during the rest of the patient's life.
- Steroids for traumatic optic neuropathy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Jun-2013
Traumatic optic neuropathy (TON) is an important cause of severe visual loss following blunt or penetrating head trauma. Following the initial injury, optic nerve swelling within the optic nerve canal can result in secondary retinal ganglion cell loss. Op
- Strategies for managing sexual dysfunction induced by antidepressant medication
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 16-Apr-2013
Sexual dysfunction (including altered sexual desire, orgasmic and ejaculatory dysfunction, erectile and other problems) is a relatively common side effect of antidepressant medication. These sexual side effects may compromise a person's lifestyle and resu
- Strategies for partner notification for sexually transmitted infections, including HIV
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 1-Oct-2013
Partner notification (PN) is the process whereby sexual partners of an index patient are informed of their exposure to a sexually transmitted infection (STI) and the need to obtain treatment. For the person (index patient) with a curable STI, PN aims to e
- Strategies for the removal of short-term indwelling urethral catheters in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Nov-2008
Approximately 15% to 25% of all hospitalised patients have indwelling urethral catheters, mainly to assist clinicians to accurately monitor urine output during acute illness or following surgery, to treat urinary retention, and for investigative purposes.
- Supportive devices for preventing and treating subluxation of the shoulder after stroke
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 2-Oct-2008
Supportive devices such as slings, wheelchair attachments and orthoses have been used to treat subluxation of the shoulder after stroke.
- Surgery for traumatic optic neuropathy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Jun-2013
Traumatic optic neuropathy (TON) is an important cause of severe visual loss following blunt or penetrating head trauma. Following the initial insult optic nerve swelling within the optic nerve canal or compression by bone fragments are thought to result
- Surgical approaches and ancillary techniques for internal fixation of intracapsular proximal femoral fractures
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Aug-2008
In the fixation of intracapsular hip fractures, different implants, surgical approaches and ancillary manoeuvres have been employed to improve the reduction, and the stability of the reconstruction, in an attempt to reduce the frequency of non-union and a
- Surgical interventions for anterior shoulder instability in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Aug-2009
The shoulder is the most common joint to develop recurrent instability. Repair of labral tears of the joint and reconstruction of damaged capsule and torn ligaments either by open or arthroscopic methods remain the cornerstone of current management.
- Surgical interventions for treating distal radial fractures in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-May-2009
Fracture of the distal radius is a common clinical problem, particularly in older white women with osteoporosis.
- Surgical versus conservative interventions for anterior cruciate ligament ruptures in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Nov-2008
Anterior cruciate ligament rupture is a common knee injury. Surgical treatment, usually involving reconstruction of the ligament, is widely used especially in active individuals.
- Surgical versus conservative treatment for acute injuries of the lateral ligament complex of the ankle in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-Nov-2009
Ankle sprains are one of the most commonly treated musculoskeletal injuries. The three main treatment modalities for acute lateral ankle ligament injuries are immobilisation with plaster cast or splint, 'functional treatment' comprising early mobilisation
- Surgical versus non-surgical treatment for acute anterior shoulder dislocation
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Apr-2010
Acute anterior dislocation is the commonest type of shoulder dislocation. Subsequently, the shoulder is less stable and more susceptible to redislocation, especially in active young adults.
- Surgical versus non-surgical treatment for thoracolumbar burst fractures without neurological deficit
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-May-2013
Spinal burst fractures result from the failure of both the anterior and the middle columns of the spine under axial compression loads. Conservative management is through bed rest and immobilisation once the acute symptoms have settled. Surgical treatment
- The 'WHO Safe Communities' model for the prevention of injury in whole populations
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-May-2009
The World Health Organization (WHO) 'safe communities' approach to injury prevention has been embraced around the world as a model for co-ordinating community efforts to enhance safety and reduce injury. Approximately 150 communities throughout the world
- Therapeutic touch for healing acute wounds
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 25-Jul-2014
Therapeutic Touch (TT) is an alternative therapy that has gained popularity over the past two decades for helping wounds to heal. Practitioners enter a meditative state and pass their hands above the patient's body to find and correct any imbalances in th
- Therapeutic ultrasound for acute ankle sprains
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-May-2011
Ultrasound is used in the treatment of a wide variety of musculoskeletal disorders, which include acute ankle sprains. This is an update of a Cochrane review first published in 1999, and previously updated in 2004.
- Timing and volume of fluid administration for patients with bleeding
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 25-Feb-2014
Treatment of haemorrhagic shock involves maintaining blood pressure and tissue perfusion until bleeding is controlled. Different resuscitation strategies have been used to maintain the blood pressure in trauma patients until bleeding is controlled. Howeve
