1. [Multidisciplinary approach to the patient with multiple trauma: a case report].
- Author
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Assenza M, De Angelis G, Romagnoli F, Portieri M, Pascazio C, Tomei B, Ruggiero MI, Rengo M, and Modini C
- Subjects
- Accidents, Occupational, Adult, Gas Gangrene therapy, Humans, Hyperbaric Oxygenation, Male, Multiple Trauma psychology, Pressure Ulcer prevention & control, Time Factors, Multiple Trauma therapy, Trauma Centers
- Abstract
A multidisciplinary approach to severe polytraumatized patient is very important for a rapid, uncomplicated recovery. Specialized centres with special beds, monitoring equipment, and a multidisciplinary team are required. The authors report a case of a 26-year-old man admitted to their department in an emergency setting for a crush injury (occupational trauma) of the lumbar, gluteal and perineal areas, complicated with septic shock and gas gangrene of the injured areas. A multidisciplinary approach to the patient, consisting in surgical and plastic surgical therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and the use of a special antidecubitus fluidized bed allowed complete recovery within 7 months without any motor or sphincter disorders.
- Published
- 2002