Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of modified perihepatic packing (MPHP) in reducing the rate of re-bleeding rate after packing removal.Methods: This was an experimental study being performed in Shiraz animal laboratory. ...

Objective: To determine the removal time of the chest tube in ICU trauma patients under positive ventilation pressure (PVP).Methods: This was randomized clinical trial being performed in ICU department of Rajaei trauma ...

Objective: To evaluate the predictive value of some biochemical markers in the outcome of extremity vascular trauma.Methods: This study comprised 30 patients with traumatic arterial injury and acute limb ischemia referred ...

Splenic rupture during pregnancy is considered a catastrophic condition associated with high maternal and fetal mortality and morbidity. Herein, we report a case of severe preeclampsia that underwent cesarean delivery with ...

Lung contusion is an entity involving injury to the alveolar capillaries, without any tear or cut in the lung tissue. This results in accumulation of blood and other fluids within the lung tissue. The excess fluid interferes ...

Objective: To determine the epidemiology of acute childhood poisoning in Shiraz, southern Iran.Methods: This was a prospective cross-sectional descriptive study, being performed in Nemazee and Dastgheib Hospitals affiliated ...

Bilateral vocal cord paralysis is a rare and preventable complication of anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. Herein, we report a fatal case of bilateral vocal cord paralysis after anterior cervical discectomy and ...

The uterine rupture during pregnancy is a catastrophic condition resulting in both maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. It occurs in nearly 1% of patients with previous cesarean sections. However, uterine rupture ...

Intracranial hypertension is the largest cause of death in young patients with severe traumatic brain injury. Decompressive craniectomy is part of the second level measures for the management of increased intracranial ...

Objective: To determine the effects of triage education based on emergency severity index (ESI) on promoting the knowledge and performance of nurses and qualitative indices of emergency department.Methods: This study was ...

Objective: To record and classify mechanisms of injury and injury severity score (ISS) in trauma patients admitted to the largest trauma center in Southern Iran.Methods: This was a prospective cross-sectional study including ...

The article reports a clinical case of a 39-year-old male patient who was admitted in the emergency room in shock. The clinical exams and additional tests identified a right massive hemothorax, without apparent etiological ...

Objectives: To describe the characteristics and prognostic factors of 28 patients with Fournier’s Gangrene (FG) referred to our medical center at Southeastern Iran.Methods: This was a cross-sectional study including 28 ...

Objective: To investigate the decrease in hemoglobin concentration and hematocrit during elective surgery.Methods: This was a prospective study being performed in Nemazee Hospital of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. ...