Showing 61-80 of 284 for: Cochrane Systematic Reviews > Trauma and injuries 
- Containment strategies for people with serious mental illness
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Jan-2012
The management of acutely disturbed people during periods of psychiatric crisis poses a particular challenge for mental health professionals. The challenge is to maintain safety while providing a safe and therapeutic environment. Non-pharmaceutical method
- Cooling for newborns with hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Feb-2013
Newborn animal studies and pilot studies in humans suggest that mild hypothermia following peripartum hypoxia-ischaemia in newborn infants may reduce neurological sequelae without adverse effects.
- Cooling therapy for acute stroke
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Sep-2008
Increased body temperatures are common in patients with acute stroke and are associated with poor outcome. In animal models of focal cerebral ischaemia, temperature-lowering therapy reduces infarct volume. In patients with acute stroke, lowering temperatu
- Co-ordinated multidisciplinary approaches for inpatient rehabilitation of older patients with proximal femoral fractures
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Aug-2009
Hip fracture is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in older people and its impact, both on the individual and to society, is substantial.
- Corticosteroids for acute traumatic brain injury
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-May-2009
Traumatic brain injury is a leading cause of death and disability. Corticosteroids have been widely used in treating people with traumatic brain injury.
- Damage control surgery for abdominal trauma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 27-Feb-2013
Trauma is one of the leading causes of death in any age group. The 'lethal triad' of acidosis, hypothermia, and coagulopathy has been recognized as a significant cause of death in patients with traumatic injuries. In order to prevent the lethal triad two
- Decompressive craniectomy for the treatment of refractory high intracranial pressure in traumatic brain injury
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Feb-2009
High intracranial pressure (ICP) is the most frequent cause of death and disability after a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). High ICP is usually treated with general maneuvers (normothermia, sedation, etc.) and a set of first-line therapeutic measures
- Desferrioxamine mesylate for managing transfusional iron overload in people with transfusion-dependent thalassaemia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Aug-2013
Thalassaemia major is a genetic disease characterised by a reduced ability to produce haemoglobin. Management of the resulting anaemia is through red blood cell transfusions.
- Different functional treatment strategies for acute lateral ankle ligament injuries in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Feb-2013
Acute lateral ankle ligament ruptures are common problems in present health care. Early mobilisation and functional treatment are advocated as a preferable treatment strategy. However, functional treatment comprises a broad spectrum of treatment strategie
- Different methods of external fixation for treating distal radial fractures in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Aug-2008
Fracture of the distal radius is a common injury. A surgical treatment is external fixation, where metal pins inserted into bone on either side of the fracture are then fixed to an external frame.
- Disposable surgical face masks for preventing surgical wound infection in clean surgery
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Apr-2016
Surgical face masks were originally developed to contain and filter droplets containing microorganisms expelled from the mouth and nasopharynx of healthcare workers during surgery, thereby providing protection for the patient. However, there are several w
- Domestic violence screening and intervention programmes for adults with dental or facial injury
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 27-Oct-2015
Domestic violence exists in all communities across the world. Healthcare services have a pivotal role in the identification, assessment and response to domestic violence. As the face is a common target in assault, dentists and oral and maxillofacial surge
- Dressings and topical agents for surgical wounds healing by secondary intention
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Mar-2012
Many different wound dressings and topical applications are used to cover surgical wounds healing by secondary intention. It is not known whether these dressings heal wounds at different rates.
- Dressings for the prevention of surgical site infection
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Aug-2015
Surgical wounds (incisions) heal by primary intention when the wound edges are brought together and secured - often with sutures, staples, clips or glue. Wound dressings, usually applied after wound closure, provide physical support, protection from bacte
- Drug therapy for treating post-dural puncture headache
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Jul-2015
This is an updated version of the original Cochrane review published in Issue 8, 2011, on 'Drug therapy for treating post-dural puncture headache'.
- Early enteral nutrition within 24h of colorectal surgery versus later commencement of feeding for postoperative complications
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Jan-2011
This updated review from 2011 focus on early postoperative enteral nutrition after gastrointestinal surgery. Traditional management consist of 'nil by mouth', where patients receive fluids followed by solids when tolerated. Although several trials have im
- Early versus delayed enteral nutrition support for burn injuries
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Oct-2008
A burn injury increases the body's metabolic demands, and therefore nutritional requirements. Provision of an adequate supply of nutrients is believed to lower the incidence of metabolic abnormalities, thus reducing septic morbidity, improving survival ra
- Early versus delayed post-operative bathing or showering to prevent wound complications
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Jul-2015
Many people undergo surgical operations during their life-time, which result in surgical wounds. After an operation the incision is closed using stiches, staples, steri-strips or an adhesive glue. Usually, towards the end of the surgical procedure and bef
- Education of children and adolescents for the prevention of dog bite injuries
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Feb-2009
Dog bites can have dramatic consequences for children and adolescents. Educating young people on how to interact with dogs could contribute to reducing dog bite injuries.
- Emergency intubation for acutely ill and injured patients
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Sep-2008
Emergency intubation has been widely advocated as a life saving procedure in severe acute illness and injury associated with real or potential compromises to the patient's airway and ventilation. However, some initial data have suggested a lack of observe
