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Flail Chest-II

Managing flail chest, a condition characterized by a segment of the chest wall moving independently from the rest of the thoracic cage, requires a comprehensive approach. It includes a thorough assessment of the patient's condition, a diagnostic evaluation to determine the extent of the injury, and the implementation of appropriate medical interventions tailored to the individual's needs.
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History:
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Oxygen Delivering System II: Venturi Mask and Transtracheal Oxygen

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Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment as a Useful Adjunctive Tool for Pneumonia
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Published on: May 6, 2014

Hyperbaric oxygen as adjunctive therapy in experimental mediastinitis.

Vedat Turhan1, Suzan Sacar, Gunalp Uzun

  • 1Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Gulhane Military Medical Academy Haydarpasa Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.

The Journal of Surgical Research
|February 3, 2009
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Summary

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) combined with antibiotics like linezolid, teicoplanin, or vancomycin effectively treats mediastinitis. Adjunctive HBO enhances antibiotic efficacy against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

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Published on: May 6, 2014

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Surgical Complications
  • Hyperbaric Medicine

Background:

  • Mediastinitis is a serious complication following cardiac surgery.
  • Antibiotic resistance is a growing concern in treating such infections.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) for experimental mediastinitis.
  • To determine if HBO potentiates the efficacy of linezolid, teicoplanin, and vancomycin.

Main Methods:

  • A rat model of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) mediastinitis was used.
  • Nine groups were studied, including controls, antibiotic monotherapy, and HBO combined with antibiotics.
  • Bacterial counts in tissue samples were assessed microbiologically.

Main Results:

  • Linezolid, teicoplanin, and vancomycin showed similar efficacy.
  • Combination therapy of HBO with antibiotics significantly reduced bacterial counts compared to monotherapy.
  • No significant difference was observed between HBO combined with vancomycin/teicoplanin versus linezolid.

Conclusions:

  • Linezolid and teicoplanin are effective alternatives to vancomycin for MRSA mediastinitis.
  • Adjunctive hyperbaric oxygen therapy provides additional benefits in treating mediastinitis.