The practice and outlook of pediatric trauma life support curriculum / 临床儿科杂志

ObjectivesTo investigate the effect of pediatric trauma life support (PTLS) curriculum on the improvement of rescue skill for pediatric trauma patients.MethodsPTLS course was introduced to train medical staff engaging in pediatric critical trauma care. The course included theoretical and practical part with main focus on enhancement of students’ decision on scene and rescue skill.ResultsCompared with pre-training, the students’ post-training written test scores improved signiifcant-ly, and the rates of qualiifcation and excellence were improved signiifcantly (P<0.01). All students were qualiifed for the tests of skill stations and simulation scenario. The excellence rates of the tests were as follows: ifxation and transportation 42.62%, basic and advanced airway management 81.97%, shock evaluation and management 70.49%, simulation scenario 72.13%. Both pre-training and post-training written test scores in hospital group were significantly higher than those in pre-hospital group (P<0.01).ConclusionsAfter PTLS courses, the knowledge, practice and integrated life-saving skills of students are greatly im-proved and teamwork is strengthened.

Relative factors for and early treatment of craniocerebral trauma in the elderly / 中华创伤杂志

Objective To discuss the relative factors and clinical features of the elderly patients with craniocerebral trauma so as to improve the level of diagnosis and treatment of craniocerebral trauma.Methods A retrospective study was conducted on 139 patients with craniocerebral trauma treated in our department from June 2006 to August 2009. The post-injury pathogenesis, Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)score, injury type, major complications and treatment method were summarized and analyzed to find the correlation of various factors with prognosis. Results It was revealed that the mortality was closely related with GCS score, injury type and post-tranmatic complications. The lower GCS score induced higher mortality. The high mortality was manifested in patients with craniocerebral trauma who presented diffuse cerebral edema, contusion and laceration combined with multiple hematomas and brain stem injury. The prognosis was impacted by lung infection, failure of respiratory function, hemorrhage in upper digestive tract, or simultaneous 2-3 complications after craniocerebral trauma. Conclusions The prognosis is directly affected by injury severity, injury type and complications of craniocerebral trauma. The elderly patients demonstrate delayed reaction, which deserves active early examinations and treatment to improve the prognosis.