Anesthesiologists have an important role in the care of trauma patients in the field,
especially in times of disaster. The field encompasses environments where medical facilities …

Most injuries in American football are orthopedic, but the medical team must also be
prepared to recognize and manage injuries beyond the musculoskeletal system that may …

BACKGROUND Surgical stabilization of rib fractures (SSRFs) continues to gain popularity
due to patient benefits. However, little has been produced regarding the economic benefits …

Results: In both groups, Visual Analog Scale (VAS) scores at rest and on coughing were
significantly decreased after block initiation as compared to pre-block value. At all-time …

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine continues to generate many complex traumatic injuries and
provides unique challenges to anaesthesiologists who provide medical care at various …

Introduction Access to a standardised and evidence informed approach to blunt thoracic
injury (BTI) management remains challenging across organised trauma systems globally. It …

Background Rib fractures are common injuries among traumatically injured patients, and
elderly patients with rib fractures are at increased risk for adverse events and death. The …

Aim Rib fractures are common and associated with significant morbidity and mortality. There
is limited literature on patient care and outcomes in Aotearoa New Zealand (AoNZ). The aim …

Summary The Global War on Terror has provided opportunities to better understand and
treat thoracic trauma in military settings. Trauma registries and other data sources have …

BACKGROUND Respiratory complications are associated with significant morbidity and
mortality in trauma patients. The care transition from the intensive care unit (ICU) to the acute …