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Samter's triad (also known as Acetylsalicylic acid triad or Widal's triad [citation needed] or Francis' triad [citation needed] or Aspirin triad) Aspirin sensitivity, Nasal polyps, Asthma: Aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease: Tetany in Children - Triad: Stridor, Carpopedal spasm, Convulsions: Tetany: Trauma triad of death: Coagulopathy ...
The trauma triad of death is a medical term describing the combination of hypothermia, acidosis, and coagulopathy. [1] This combination is commonly seen in patients who have sustained severe traumatic injuries and results in a significant rise in the mortality rate . [ 2 ]
For groups (i.e., trauma centers) to be effective in damage control surgery, a multi-disciplinary team is critical. The approach to caring for such critically ill patients is dependent on nurses, surgeons, critical care physicians, operating room staff, blood bank personnel, and administrative support.
Early appropriate care (EAC) is a system in orthopaedic trauma surgery aiming to identify serious major trauma patients and treat the most time-critical injuries without adding to their physiological burden.
Hypothermia is associated with many problems including a bleeding disorder, organ failure, and hypotension, and is one of the three components in the "Triad of Death" that is feared by all trauma specialists. The crystalloid fluid used in initial resuscitative efforts does not contain any clotting factors or erythrocytes (red blood cells).
Immediate access to care may be crucial to prevent death in persons experiencing major trauma. Late deaths occur days or weeks after the injury [ 23 ] and often are related to infection. [ 73 ] Prognosis is better in countries with a dedicated trauma system where injured persons are provided quick and effective access to proper treatment ...
Created Date: 8/30/2012 4:52:52 PM
Trauma surgery is a surgical specialty that utilizes both operative and non-operative management to treat traumatic injuries, typically in an acute setting. Trauma surgeons generally complete residency training in general surgery [1] [2] and often fellowship training in trauma or surgical critical care.