Efeito da fotobiomodulação na reabilitação de pacientes com patologias traumato-ortopédicas: revisão integrativa / Efectos de la fotobiomodulación en la rehabilitación de pacientes con patologías traumatoortopédicas: revisión integrativa / Effects of photobiomodulationin the rehabilitation of patients with traumato-orthopedic pathologies: integrative review

Introdução: Fotobiomodulação corresponde à exposição de tecidos biológicos a baixos níveis de luz vermelha e infravermelha, esta terapia favorece a reabilitação de diferentes tecidos e que pode ser utilizada para a melhora da prática clínica nas diferentes atuações da fisioterapia, como por exemplo, no tratamento dos acometimentos musculoesqueléticos e inflamatórios. Objetivo: Identificar os benefícios da fotobiomodulação empregados na reabilitação de pacientes nas diferentes patologias traumato-ortopédicas. Metodologia:Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa com busca online nas plataformas de dados: Medline e PubMed. Os descritores foram: fotobiomodulação, taumato-ortopedia e reabilitação. As línguas selecionadas foram: Português, Inglês e Espanhol, entre os anos de 2018 a 2022.Resultados:A descrição dos achados nos ensaios clínicos analisados mostra que a terapia de fotobiomodulação apresenta diferentes usos na prática clínica e que seu uso produz efeito analgésico, anti-inflamatório e regenerativo nos distúrbios musculoesqueléticos. Conclusões:De acordo com a revisão dos artigos, pôde-se perceber que a terapia por fotobiomodulação confirma seus benefícios e eficácia, portando, se fazendo positiva na atuação traumato-ortopédica, gerando resultados significativos quando comparada a outros recursos (AU).

Introduction: Photobiomodulationcorresponds to the exposure of biological tissues to low levels of red and infrared light, this therapy favors the rehabilitation of different tissues and can be used to improve clinical practice in different actions of physiotherapy, such as, for example, in the treatment of musculoskeletal and inflammatory disorders. Objective: To identify the benefits of photobiomodulation used in the rehabilitation of patients with different traumato-orthopedic pathologies. Methodology:This is an integrative review with online search on data platforms: Medline and PubMed. The descriptors were: photobiomodulation, thaumato-orthopedics and rehabilitation. The selected languages were: Portuguese, English and Spanish, from 2018 to 2022. Results: The description of the discovers in the analyzed clinical trials shows that photobiomodulation therapy has different uses in clinical practice and that its use produces analgesic, anti-inflammatory and regenerative effects in musculoskeletal disorders. Conclusions:According to the review of the articles, it could be seen that photobiomodulation therapy confirms its benefits and effectiveness, therefore, becoming positive in the trauma-orthopedic performance, generating significant results when compared to other resources (AU).

Introducción: La fotobiomodulacióncorresponde a la exposición de tejidos biológicos a bajos niveles de luz roja e infrarroja, esta terapia estimula la rehabilitación de diferentes tejidos y puede ser utilizada para mejorar la práctica clínica en diferentes áreas de fisioterapia, como por ejemplo, en tratamiento de Trastornos musculoesqueléticos e inflamatorios. Objetivo: Identificar los beneficios de la fotobiomodulación utilizada en la rehabilitación de pacientes con diferentes patologías traumato-ortopédicas. Metodología: Esta es una revisión integradora con búsqueda en línea en plataformas de datos: Medline y PubMed. Los descriptores fueron: fotobiomodulación, taumato-ortopedia y rehabilitación. Los idiomas seleccionados fueron: portugués, inglés y español, entre los años 2018 a 2022. Resultados: La descripción de los hallazgos en los ensayos clínicos analizados muestra que la terapia de fotobiomodulación tiene diferentes usos en la práctica clínica y que su uso produce efectos analgésicos, antiinflamatorios y regenerador en trastornos musculoesqueléticos. Conclusiones: De acuerdo con la revisión de los artículos, se pudo apreciar que la terapia de fotobiomodulación confirma sus beneficios y efectividad, por lo tanto, tornándose positiva en el desempeño trauma-ortopédico, generando resultados significativos cuando se compara con otros recursos (AU).

Insuficiente aplicación de Medicina Natural y Tradicional en afecciones relacionadas con la ortopedia y la traumatología / Unsatisfactory Application of Natural and Traditional Medicine in Conditions Related with Orthopedics and Traumatology

La Medicina Natural y Tradicional aplica sus diferentes modalidades en la práctica médica moderna, segura, económica, inocua y simple; y con pocos efectos colaterales resuelve grandes problemas de salud en situaciones especiales o de desastres con recursos limitados. De ahí que el egresado de programas de especialización de las ciencias médicas cuenta con sólidos conocimientos para su aplicación, especialmente en las afecciones osteomioarticulares, donde la especialidad de ortopedia y traumatología tiene un papel primordial para identificar las causas y consecuencias de la insuficiencia de su aplicación en pacientes portadores de afecciones relacionadas con esta especialidad. A través de un estudio crítico reflexivo basado en el análisis y la síntesis, así como de la constatación de la validez de los puntos de vista asumidos como referentes en el proceso de superación del especialista de ortopedia y traumatología, se pudo mostrar cómo se ha concebido la superación profesional en el Hospital General Dr. Juan Bruno Zayas Alfonso, al integrar adecuadamente los conocimientos y las competencias. Esto se expresó en la elaboración e implementación de una estrategia de superación profesional, que permitió la actualización de relevantes conocimientos necesarios en el campo de la MNT para el desempeño de este profesional. Se concluyó que era insuficiente el nivel de conocimiento de los contenidos, como también los cursos ofertados para su desarrollo, lo que trajo como consecuencia una atención médica sin calidad(AU)

Natural and traditional medicine applies its different modalities in modern, safe, economical, innocuous and simple medical practice; with few collateral effects, it solves major health problems in special or disaster situations with limited resources. Hence, the graduate of specialization programs in medical sciences possesses solid knowledge for its application, especially in osteomyoarticular conditions, in which the specialty of orthopedics and traumatology has a key role in identifying the causes and consequences of its unsatisfactory application in patients with conditions related to this specialty. Through a reflexive and critical study based on analysis and synthesis, as well as the verification of the validity of the viewpoints assumed as referents in the process of improvement of the orthopedics and traumatology specialist, it was possible to show how professional improvement has been conceived at Hospital General Dr. Juan Bruno Zayas Alfonso, by adequately integrating knowledge and competences. This was expressed through the elaboration and implementation of a professional improvement strategy, which allowed updating relevant knowledge necessary in the field of natural and traditional medicine for the performance of this professional. The level of knowledge about the contents was concluded to be insufficient, while the courses offered for its development were so, which resulted in a medical care without quality(AU)

The Significance of Vitamin D in Adult Orthopaedics and Traumatology.

This review summarises the most recent data on the clinical significance of vitamin D in adult orthopaedics and traumatology. It covers practical aspects of vitamin D supplementation, along with their pathophysiological and epidemiological rationale. Special attention is given to the association between low vitamin D status and worse postoperative outcomes.

Estrategia de superación profesional para especialistas de Ortopedia y Traumatología en Medicina Natural y Tradicional / A Professional Improvement Strategy in Natural and Traditional Medicine for Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialists

Introducción: La Medicina Natural y Tradicional (MNT) tiene como objetivo integrar conocimientos de sus modalidades a la práctica médica, a partir de una adecuada selección y fundamentación científica. Desde su desarrollo en el proceso de superación profesional en especialidades como la Ortopedia y Traumatología logra atención médica de calidad, se ajusta a las condiciones sociohistóricas actuales y al desarrollo de nuevos estilos de actuación, mejora las relaciones interpersonales y fomenta los valores ético-morales en íntima interrelación con la comunidad. Objetivo: Exponer fundamentos que sustentan el diseño y la aplicación de una estrategia de superación profesional en especialistas de Ortopedia y Traumatología para la aplicación de la Medicina Natural y Tradicional. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio pedagógico, prospectivo, que utilizó métodos teóricos y empíricos. Para la elaboración de la Estrategia de Superación Profesional se utilizó la modelación, que posibilitó el proceso de concreción-abstracción con sus interrelaciones y vínculos con la aplicación de la Medicina Natural y Tradicional. Se asumieron los criterios utilizados por la Dra. C. Yerina Figueredo. La población fue de 43 especialistas de Ortopedia y Traumatología del Hospital Juan Bruno Zayas Alfonso, de Santiago de Cuba, entre julio y diciembre de 2021. Resultados: Se demostró alto nivel de satisfacción con la aplicación de la estrategia y la consulta de expertos evidenció mejora en el desempeño de estos profesionales. Conclusiones: La actualización en las modalidades de la Medicina Natural y Tradicional en la superación de los Especialistas de Ortopedia y Traumatología aportó un grupo de regularidades a la formación permanente y continuada, que enriquecen las ciencias de la educación médica(AU)

Introduction: Natural and traditional medicine aims at integrating knowledge within its modalities to medical practice, based on an adequate selection and scientific foundation. Since its development as part of the professional improvement process in specialties such as Orthopedics and Traumatology, it achieves quality medical care, adjusts itself to the current sociohistorical conditions and the development of new action styles, improves interpersonal relationships, as well as promotes ethical and moral values in close relationship with the community. Objective: To present the foundations that support the design and application of a professional improvement strategy with Orthopedics and Traumatology specialists for the application of natural and traditional medicine. Methods: A pedagogical and prospective study was carried out, using theoretical and empirical methods. Modeling was used for the elaboration of the professional improvement strategy, which made possible the concretion-abstraction process with its interrelations and links in view of the application of natural and traditional medicine. The criteria used by Yerina Figueredo, Ph.D., were assumed. The population was 43 Orthopedics and Traumatology specialists from Hospital Juan Bruno Zayas Alfonso, of Santiago de Cuba, between July and December 2021. Results: A high level of satisfaction with the application of the strategy was demonstrated and the consultation with experts evidenced an improvement in the performance of these professionals. Conclusions: The updating in the modalities of natural and traditional medicine for the training of Orthopedics and Traumatology specialists contributed a group of regularities to permanent and continuous training, which enriches the sciences of medical education(AU)

[Organizational and hospital structure for the integrated care of orthogeriatic patients]. / Organisation und Klinikstruktur für die integrierte Betreuung orthogeriatrischer Patienten.

Numerous studies have shown that geriatric cooperation models in traumatology lead to significantly reduced morbidity and mortality rates. Even though national and international orthopedic and trauma societies recommend expanding these concepts to include nontrauma-related musculoskeletal diseases, unfortunately, to date only a few of these projects have been implemented. The present article deals with the necessary personnel and infrastructural implementation of a so-called orthogeriatric concept and puts the special features of this new type of treatment in direct comparison with known traumatological cotreatment concepts.

Lisado plaquetario autólogo y su efectividad en pacientes con epicondilitis / Autologous platelet lysate and its effectiveness in patients with epicondylitis

Introducción: La epicondilitis constituye uno de los motivos de consulta más frecuentes tanto en la asistencia primaria como especializada y sin duda alguna, es uno de los problemas que tiene mayor repercusión en la persona que la padece. El tratamiento de las epicondilitis constituye un reto para la medicina debido a enormes implicaciones sanitarias, sociolaborales y el dolor e impotencia funcional que provoca. Objetivo: Evaluar la efectividad del lisado plaquetario autólogo como alternativa de tratamiento en pacientes enfermos con epicondilitis. Método: Se realizó un estudio cuasi experimental analítico longitudinal prospectivo en el que se evaluó el uso de lisado plaquetario autólogo como alternativa de tratamiento en pacientes con epicondilitis. El universo estuvo constituido por los pacientes que acudieron a consulta de Ortopedia y traumatología con el diagnóstico de epicondilitis, durante el periodo comprendido entre octubre de 2014 y julio de 2018. La muestra quedo constituida por 80 pacientes que cumplieron con los criterios de inclusión y exclusión. Resultados: El grupo de edad entre 36-56 años y del sexo femenino son los de mayor representación en padecer esta enfermedad. Las infiltraciones de lisado plaquetario autólogo aportan mejores resultados al convencional y se observa la mayor representación de pacientes que tuvieron una remisión total. Las complicaciones fueron mucho más evidentes en el tratamiento convencional. También es relevante el costo-beneficio del tratamiento con lisado plaquetario autólogo. Conclusiones: El tratamiento con lisado plaquetario autólogo puede ser una alternativa para mejorar la calidad de vida de los pacientes con epicondilitis(AU)

Introduction: Epicondylitis is one of the most frequent reasons for attending consultation in both primary and specialized care; while it is undoubtedly one of the problems with the greatest impact on the person who suffers from it. The managment epicondylitis is a challenge for medicine, due to the enormous health-related and social implications, as well as the pain and functional impotence that it causes. Objective: To assess the effectiveness of autologous platelet lysate as a treatment alternative in patients with epicondylitis. Method: A prospective, longitudinal, analytical and quasiexperimental study was carried out, in which the use of autologous platelet lysate as an alternative treatment in patients with epicondylitis was assessed. The universe consisted of patients who attended the orthopedics and traumatology consultation, during the period between October 2014 and July 2018, with a diagnosis of epicondylitis. The sample was made up of eighty patients who met the inclusion criteria; exclusion criteria were also considered. Results: The age group between 36 and 56 years, together with the female sex, are the most represented with respect to suffering from this disease. Infiltrations of autologous platelet lysate provide better outcomes than the conventional one, while greater representation of remitted patients is observed. Complications were much more evident in conventional treatment. The cost-benefit relationship of treatment with autologous platelet lysate is also relevant. Conclusions: Treatment with autologous platelet lysate can be an alternative to improve the quality of life of patients with epicondylitis(AU)

A Culture Change in Geriatric Traumatology: Holistic and Patient-Tailored Care for Frail Patients with Fractures.

ABSTRACT: Medical decision-making for frail geriatric trauma patients is complex, especially toward the end of life. The goal of this paper is to review aspects of end-of-life decision-making, such as frailty, cognitive impairment, quality of life, goals of care, and palliative care. Additionally, we make recommendations for composing a patient-tailored treatment plan. In doing so, we seek to initiate the much-needed discussion regarding end-of-life care for frail geriatric patients.

Integrated Practice Units: What Are They and How Can They Be Applied to Orthopaedic Trauma?

Musculoskeletal professionals are looking for opportunities to provide integrated patient-centered models of care. Integrated practice units (IPUs) are structurally and functionally organized around the patient's medical condition over a full cycle of care with a comprehensive range of services delivered by dedicated multidisciplinary teams. Although IPUs have been developed for chronic orthopaedic conditions, such as hip and knee osteoarthritis, relatively little has been explored in relation to orthopaedic trauma. Development of novel IPUs for managing musculoskeletal injuries may help surgeons to better contend with the substantial burden associated with these conditions on the quality of life of individual patients and society at large. This review explores the challenges and unmet needs unique to orthopaedic trauma that could be bridged by high-value, integrated patient-centered models of care. It also provides a framework for the design and implementation of IPUs and the rationale of this framework in 3 major populations: ambulatory trauma, fragility fractures, and complex polytrauma. To conclude, in this review, we consider the mechanism and impact of alternative payment models in this setting.

Readiness Of Medical Providers In The Military Health System: Overview Of Operational And Policy Considerations.

US military forces have diverse missions, including combat, response to natural disasters, humanitarian assistance, training, and diplomacy. The military's medical forces, composed of clinical providers from the Army, Navy, and Air Force, support these operations-often on a moment's notice. The Military Health System (MHS) must ensure that medical providers are always trained and equipped to deliver care when deployed on missions in often austere environments. As part of its approach to this challenge, the MHS has initiated a data-driven effort to determine required clinical competencies by identifying and measuring the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for care in these environments. These efforts are being implemented while the MHS is undergoing significant organizational change. In this article we describe past and current efforts to maintain a "ready medical force" as well as current challenges and opportunities related to maintaining the readiness of medical providers while the MHS intends to evolve into an integrated health system.

The consistency of care for older patients with a hip fracture: are the results of the integrated orthogeriatric treatment model of the Centre of Geriatric Traumatology consistent 10 years after implementation?

In the past 10 years after implementation, the orthogeriatric treatment model led in general to consistent outcomes for 1555 older adults in terms of most of the complications and mortality. Surgery was more often delayed to 24-48 h after arrival at the hospital, while the length of hospital stay shortened. INTRODUCTION: Since 1 April 2008, patients aged ≥ 70 years presenting themselves with a hip fracture at Ziekenhuisgroep Twente (ZGT) have been treated according to the orthogeriatric treatment model. The aim of this study was to investigate if outcomes of the orthogeriatric treatment model are consistent over the first 10 years after implementation. METHODS: Between 1 April 2008 and 31 December 2016, patients aged ≥ 70 years who were surgically treated at ZGT for a hip fracture were included and divided into three periods equally distributed in time. Patient characteristics, in-hospital logistics, complications, and mortality data were compared between the three periods. RESULTS: A total of 1555 patients were included. There was a shift in the surgical treatment for the fractured neck of femur from dynamic hip screw/cannulated screws to hemiarthroplasty (p < 0.001). Surgery within 24 h after arrival to the hospital decreased (p < 0.001), while surgery within 48 h stayed the same (p = 0.085). Length of hospital stay significantly decreased over time (p < 0.001). Complication rates were consistent except for the number of postoperative anemia, delirium, and urinary tract infections. Mortality rates did not change over the years. CONCLUSIONS: The orthogeriatric treatment model leads in general to consistent outcomes concerning mortality and most of the complications, except for postoperative anemia, delirium, and urinary tract infections. Inconsistent complication rates were influenced by altered diagnosis and treatment protocols. Length of hospital stay reduced, while time to surgery was more often delayed to 24-48 h. Monitoring clinical outcomes of the orthogeriatric treatment model over time is recommended in order to optimize and maintain the quality of care for this frail patient population.

[Cost and Revenue Relationship in Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Patients in Relation to Body Mass Index]. / Kosten-Erlös-Verhältnis orthopädisch-unfallchirurgischer Patienten in Abhängigkeit vom Body-Mass-Index.

BACKGROUND: Growing numbers of patients in orthopaedic and trauma surgery are obese. The risks involved are e.g. surgical complications, higher costs for longer hospital stays or special operating tables. It is a moot point whether revenues in the German DRG system cover the individual costs in relation to patients' body mass index (BMI) and in which area of hospital care potentially higher costs occur. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Data related to BMI, individual costs and revenues were extracted from the hospital information system for 13,833 patients of a large hospital who were operated in 2007 to 2010 on their upper or lower extremities. We analysed differences in cost revenue relations dependent on patients' BMI and surgical site, and differences in the distribution of hospital cost areas in relation to patients' BMI by t and U tests. RESULTS: Individual costs of morbidly obese (BMI ≥ 40) and underweight patients (BMI < 18.5) significantly (p < 0.05) exceeded individual DRG revenues. Significantly higher cost revenue relations were detected for all operations on the lower and upper extremities except for ankle joint surgeries in which arthroscopical procedures predominate. Most of the incremental costs resulted from higher spending for nursing care, medication and special appliances. Costs for doctors and medical ancillary staff did not increase in relation to patients' BMI. CONCLUSION: To avoid BMI related patient discrimination, supplementary fees to cover extra costs for morbidly obese or underweight patients with upper or lower extremities operations should raise DRG revenues. Moreover, hospitals should be organisationally prepared for these patients.

Trauma system in Greece: Quo Vadis?

INTRODUCTION: Implementation of trauma systems has markedly assisted in improving outcomes of the injured patient. However, differences exist internationally as diverse social factors, economic conditions and national particularities are placing obstacles. The purpose of this paper is to critically evaluate the current Greek trauma system, provide a comprehensive review and suggest key actions. METHODS: An exhaustive search of the - scarce on this subject - English and Greek literature was carried out to analyze all the main components of the Greek trauma system, according to American College of Surgeons' criteria, as well as the WHO Trauma Systems Maturity Index. RESULTS: Regarding prevention, efforts are in the right direction lowering the road traffic incidents-related death rate, however rural and insular regions remain behind. Hellenic Emergency Medical Service (EKAB) has well-defined communications and emergency phone line but faces problems with educating people on how to use it properly. In addition, equal and systematic training of ambulance personnel is a challenge, with the lack of pre-hospital registry and EMS quality assessment posing a question on where the related services are currently standing. Redistribution of facilities' roles with the establishment of the first formal trauma centre in the existing infrastructure would facilitate the development of a national registry and introduction of the trauma surgeon subspecialty with proper training potential. Definite rehabilitation institutional protocols that include both inpatient and outpatient care are needed. Disaster preparedness entails an extensive national plan and regular drills, mainly at the pre-hospital level. The lack, however, of any accompanying quality assurance programs hampers the effort to yield the desirable results. CONCLUSION: Despite recent economic crisis in Greece, actions solving logistics and organising issues may offer a well-defined, integrated trauma system without uncontrollably raising the costs. Political will is needed for reforms that use pre-existing infrastructure and working power in a more efficient way, with a first line priority being the establishment of the first major trauma centre that could function as the cornerstone for the building of the Greek trauma system.

Pyoderma gangrenosum after orthopaedic or traumatologic surgery: a systematic revue of the literature.

INTRODUCTION: Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a neutrophilic dermatosis characterised by a painful ulceration mimicking infection of the operative site. To this day, there is still no general agreement on the medical and surgical treatment of PG. This systematic review of the literature aims to summarise recent studies about post-operative PG in orthopaedic surgery to improve its medical and surgical management. METHOD: In April 2017, we carried out an exhaustive review of the literature in MEDLINE, PubMed and Cochrane databases. Key words were pyoderma gangrenosum, orthopaedic surgery, and surgical wound infection. We identified 183 articles. After excluding articles reporting idiopathic PG, cases secondary to non-orthopaedic surgery, and cases about other subtypes of dermatosis, 30 studies were identified. We only included articles reporting PG after orthopaedic or trauma surgery. RESULTS: Thirty-one cases of PG have been reported, 58% (18) of which were in women, whose mean age was 56.5 years. Clinical signs were constant, the most frequently affected site was lower limbs [77.4% (24)] and delay of symptom onset was two to 17 days. Systemic corticosteroid therapy was systematic, polyvalent immunoglobulins were used in two cases and immunosuppressive drugs in one. Negative pressure therapy was used in seven cases and hyperbaric oxygen in three. DISCUSSION: Delayed diagnosis leads to one or more surgical revisions, which could have been avoided by using early and adapted medical treatment. Early onset of a painful and infected ulcer at the operating site in a patient at risk of PG is an indicator that dermatologist advice is recommended before surgical debridement. Surgical revision, outside the inflammatory phase and/or covered by a systemic corticosteroid therapy, does not lead to PG relapse. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: IV: Systematic revue of the literature.

Evaluation of the implementation of an integrated program for musculoskeletal system care. / Evaluación de la implementación de un programa integrado de atención a las enfermedades del aparato locomotor.

INTRODUCTION: The chronic nature of musculoskeletal diseases requires an integrated care which involves the Primary Care and the specialities of Rheumatology, Traumatology and Rehabilitation. The aim of this study was to assess the implementation of an integrated organizational model in osteoporosis, low back pain, shoulder disease and knee disease using Deming's continuous improvement process and considering referrals and resource consumption. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A simulation model was used in the planning to predict the evolution of musculoskeletal diseases resource consumption and to carry out a Budget Impact Analysis from 2012 to 2020 in the Goierri-Alto Urola region. In the checking stage the status of the process in 2014 was evaluated using statistical analysis to check the degree of achievement of the objectives for each speciality. RESULTS: Simulation models showed that population with musculoskeletal disease in Goierri-Alto Urola will increase a 4.4% by 2020. Because of that, the expenses for a conventional healthcare system will have increased a 5.9%. However, if the intervention reaches its objectives the budget would decrease an 8.5%. The statistical analysis evidenced a decline in referrals to Traumatology service and a reduction of successive consultations in all specialities. DISCUSSION: The implementation of the integrated organizational model in osteoporosis, low back pain, shoulder disease and knee disease is still at an early stage. However, the empowerment of Primary Care improved patient referrals and reduced the costs.

[Nutritional management in geriatric traumatology]. / Ernährungsmanagement in der Alterstraumatologie.

The prevalence of malnutrition or the risk of malnourishment is high among orthogeriatric patients and a poor nutritional status is associated with a negative outcome. A comprehensive management of preoperative and postoperative nutritional and fluid intake in these patients can help to improve the situation. The management includes identification of patients affected, a thorough assessment of the nutritional status, work-up of possible underlying causes, documentation of nutritional and fluid intake and, most importantly, procedures to improve the preoperative and postoperative nutritional situation. This article gives an overview of the recently updated recommendations on nutritional management in orthogeriatric patients as published by the orthogeriatric working group of the German Geriatric Society.

Mobile in Situ Simulation as a Tool for Evaluation and Improvement of Trauma Treatment in the Emergency Department.

BACKGROUND: Medical simulation is an increasingly recognized tool for teaching, coaching, training, and examining practitioners in the medical field. For many years, simulation has been used to improve trauma care and teamwork. Despite technological advances in trauma simulators, including better means of mobilization and control, most reported simulation-based trauma training has been conducted inside simulation centers, and the practice of mobile simulation in hospitals' trauma rooms has not been investigated fully. METHODS: The emergency department personnel from a second-level trauma center in Israel were evaluated. Divided into randomly formed trauma teams, they were reviewed twice using in situ mobile simulation training at the hospital's trauma bay. In all, 4 simulations were held before and 4 simulations were held after a structured learning intervention. The intervention included a 1-day simulation-based training conducted at the Israel Center for Medical Simulation (MSR), which included video-based debriefing facilitated by the hospital's 4 trauma team leaders who completed a 2-day simulation-based instructors' course before the start of the study. The instructors were also trained on performance rating and thus were responsible for the assessment of their respective teams in real time as well as through reviewing of the recorded videos; thus enabling a comparison of the performances in the mobile simulation exercise before and after the educational intervention. RESULTS: The internal reliability of the experts' evaluation calculated in the Cronbach α model was found to be 0.786. Statistically significant improvement was observed in 4 of 10 parameters, among which were teamwork (29.64%) and communication (24.48%) (p = 0.00005). CONCLUSION: The mobile in situ simulation-based training demonstrated efficacy both as an assessment tool for trauma teams' function and an educational intervention when coupled with in vitro simulation-based training, resulting in a significant improvement of the teams' function in various aspects of treatment.

[Essential measures for prehospital treatment of severely injured patients: The trauma care bundle]. / Wesentliche Maßnahmen zur prähospitalen Versorgung schwerverletzter Patienten: Das Trauma Care Bundle.

BACKGROUND: In order to ensure adequate treatment and to avoid complications, care bundles are increasingly being implemented. These are comprehensive and evidence-based procedures for the treatment of individual diseases or injuries which should be carried out for every patient. The aim of this study was to define a care bundle for the prehospital treatment of severely injured patients. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The scientific contents of the bundle were gathered from the interdisciplinary evidence-based S3 guidelines for the treatment of severely injured patients by the German Trauma Society. The ABCDE scheme suggested by the prehospital trauma life support (PHTLS®) and the advanced trauma life support (ATLS®) functioned as a matrix for the individual elements in the bundles. The identified elements were finalized by a consensus process. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: A bundle of six elements was suggested and a comprehensive summary of key items during prehospital management of severely injured patients was identified. In a next step the effectiveness of the care bundle should be evaluated in a clinical trial.