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INJURY-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THE CARE OF THE INJURED
卷 52, 期 2, 页码 260-265出版社
ELSEVIER SCI LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2020.10.013
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Liver injury; Splenic injury; Blunt trauma abdomen; Blunt solid organ injury; Abbreviated discharge protocol; Nom
This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and safety of early discharge in adult patients with BLSI following NOM. Results from a randomized controlled trial showed that most patients can be safely discharged after 48 hours of in-hospital observation, with no abnormal symptoms during scheduled follow-up visits.
Background: Despite the acceptance of non-operative management (NOM), there is no consensus on the optimal length of hospital stay in patients with blunt liver and splenic injury (BLSI). Recent studies on pediatric patients have demonstrated the safety of early discharge following NOM for BLSI. We aimed at evaluating the feasibility and safety of early discharge in adult patients with BLSI following NOM in a randomized controlled trial. Materials and methods: After initial assessment and management, patients aged 18-60 years with BLSI planned for NOM were randomized into 2 groups: Group A (test group; discharge day 3), and Group B (control group; discharge day 5). Standard NOM protocol was followed. These patients were discharged on the proposed day if they met the pre-defined discharge criteria. All patients were followed at days 7, 15, and 30 of discharge. Results: Sixty patients were recruited, 30 randomized to each arm. Most patients were males and aged less than 30 years. Road traffic injury was the most common mode of injury. Both groups were comparable in demography and injury-related parameters. 27 patients (90%) from group A and 28 patients (93%) from group B were discharged on the proposed day. Three patients had unplanned hospital visits for reasons unrelated to BLSI. All patients were asymptomatic and had a normal examination during their scheduled follow-up visits. Conclusion: Adult patients undergoing NOM for BLSI can be safely discharged after 48 h of in-hospital observation, provided other injuries precluding discharge do not exist. (C) 2020 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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