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A M Baruchin

Publications and source records attributed to A M Baruchin.

At least 55 records · Page 3Linked to original sources
PubMed1995

[All-terrain vehicle accidents].

All-terrain vehicles (ATV) are designed for off-the-road occupational or recreational use. As their popularity has been increasing steadily, information has been accumulating on the morbidity and mortality associated with their use. The attributes of the ATV that make it attractive for recreation and sport are the reasons for much of its danger. Thus, horsepower, speed and ability to travel on rough and uncertain terrain are causal factors for accidents. The poor judgment and risk-taking of many of the young and immature drivers contribute to the great danger. 61 admissions due to ATV accidents from October 1992 to April 1995 are reviewed. The data suggest that ATV riders are at high risk for serious skeletal injuries and death. ATVs clearly present health hazards for riders of all ages, unless they are driven with great care. Guidelines for reducing the number and severity of injuries, such as age limits, safety programs and protective equipment are suggested.

Accident Prevention↗
PubMed1994

[The Amsterdam air disaster--management and fate of casualties].

On Sunday, Oct. 4, 1992, an E1 A1 Boeing cargo plane crashed into a 10-story block of flats in the Bijmermeer, on the outskirts of Amsterdam. About 8 people died at the site of the disaster. 37 patients were treated in local hospitals within 90 minutes of the disaster, 16 of whom were admitted. 3 suffered severe, and 6 moderate burns (> 15% and 10-15% of body surface area, respectively). Although there were relatively few injured, a full-scale disaster response was evoked, providing an opportunity to study the effectiveness of current disaster plans. The rapid response of the ambulance service and the hospitals involved indicates that rehearsing disaster preparations is effective. The dispersal of the injured to several nearby hospitals prevented overloading of casualty departments. Secondary transfer of severely burned patients to the burn center was efficient and followed current guidelines. In retrospect, while communication between the various services might be subject to minor criticism, no problems were encountered which interfered with proper execution of the rescue operation. No one who survived the immediate impact died.

Accidents, Aviation↗
PubMed1994

Salivary gland endoscopy: a new technique for diagnosis and treatment of sialolithiasis.

PURPOSE: To describe the use of endoscopy as a technique for diagnosing and treating sialolithiasis. Sialolithiasis is a common pathology of the major salivary glands, yet its accurate detection and treatment is still intriguing. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Eight cases of sialolithiasis were treated with our new technique which combines endoscopy and treatment. Two illustrative patients treated by this technique are described in detail. CONCLUSION: Endoscopy, has gained popularity in most surgical fields. We found that the available standard equipment used for TMJ arthroscopy can be used for exploration and extraction of calculi from the salivary ductal system.

Adult↗
PubMed1994

Erythema ab igne--a neglected entity?

The author describes two patients with erythema ab igne, a condition which used to be common before the introduction of central heating. Sporadic examples of the condition are still seen and treated.

Adult↗
PubMed1994

Dermatography--a new discipline with a wide range of applications.

Dermatography is the application of tattooing techniques in medicine. In the past, several techniques were tried but none led to reproducible results. Dermatography has been developed over the last 10 years into a technique which is both generally applicable and reproducible. It is a suitable treatment modality for disturbing discolorations and scars of the skin which can be permanently camouflaged.

Dermatology↗
PubMed1993

Fractures of the mandible caused by stoning--return of an ancient entity.

Fifteen patients with mandibular fractures related to stone-throwing incidents are presented. Three illustrative cases are discussed in detail. Criteria for selecting management by early surgical intervention or a conservative approach are discussed. The ultimate aim in management is to preserve the greatest possible amount of function with the least risk and morbidity for the patients.

Adult↗
PubMed1991

Chemical burns of the eye with special reference to alkali burns.

Alkali burns of the eye are more severe than acid burns because of the rapid penetration through the cornea and anterior chamber, combining with cell membrane lipids, thereby resulting in disruption of the cells and stromal mucopolysaccharides with concomitant tissue softening. Effective emergency measures must be instituted immediately followed by careful clinical evaluation in order to recognize and treat problems as they arise. We present our experience with 27 patients who sustained corneal lime burns, two of which are discussed in detail. The problem of chemical burns of the eye is reviewed with special emphasis on alkali burns.

Alkalies↗
PubMed1991

Burns of the oral mucosa. Report of 6 cases.

Burns of the oral cavity may be caused by prolonged use of certain drugs by the patient or by incorrect use of caustics by the dentist. Unwillingly-acquired self-inflicted injuries are also encountered, such as caustic ingestion (out of curiosity or by accident), excessive consumption of fresh fruit and fresh fruit juice, and wrong oral hygiene practice. Our experience with six infrequent and unfamiliar types of oral burns, caused by various components and material, is described and discussed.

Adult↗
PubMed1990

Iatrogenic defibrillator burns.

An iatrogenic burn is an unexpected burn that results from a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure. Modern therapy and research, while achieving new standards of cure rate, likewise has the potential for causing serious and, at times, hazardous complications. This report describes an illustrative case of an unusual iatrogenic burn.

Burns, Electric↗
PubMed1988

Macrodystrophia lipomatosa of the foot.

This study deals with a case of macrodystrophia lipomatosa, the literature is reviewed, the surgical correction is described and attention is drawn to the differential diagnosis.

Child, Preschool↗
PubMed1988

Cold panniculitis in children (Haxthausen's disease).

This report describes the rarely recognized, but probably quite common, cold panniculitis, which occurs predominantly in infants, as red indurated plaques or nodules on the face, following exposure to severe cold.

Cold Temperature↗