The compensatory reserve for early and accurate prediction of hemodynamic compromise: a review of the underlying physiology
VA Convertino, MD Wirt, JF Glenn, BC Lein - Shock, 2016 - journals.lww.com
Shock is deadly and unpredictable if it is not recognized and treated in early stages of
hemorrhage. Unfortunately, measurements of standard vital signs that are displayed on …
hemorrhage. Unfortunately, measurements of standard vital signs that are displayed on …
Trends in mandibular fractures in the USA: A 20year retrospective analysis
K Adik, P Lamb, M Moran, D Childs… - Dental …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Background/Aim The mandible is one of the most fractured bones in the
maxillofacial region. This study analyzes trends in mandibular fracture patterns …
maxillofacial region. This study analyzes trends in mandibular fracture patterns …
Stop the bleed training empowers learners to act to prevent unnecessary hemorrhagic death
Background Uncontrolled bleeding is a leading cause of preventable death from trauma.
With the rise in mass casualty events, training of laypersons can be life-saving.“Stop the …
With the rise in mass casualty events, training of laypersons can be life-saving.“Stop the …
[HTML][HTML] Prehospital plasma is associated with distinct biomarker expression following injury
BACKGROUND Prehospital plasma improves survival in severely injured patients
transported by air ambulance. We hypothesized that prehospital plasma would be …
transported by air ambulance. We hypothesized that prehospital plasma would be …
Association between hemorrhage control interventions and mortality in US trauma patients with hemodynamically unstable pelvic fractures
T Anand, K El-Qawaqzeh, A Nelson… - JAMA …, 2023 - jamanetwork.com
Importance Management of hemodynamically unstable pelvic fractures remains a challenge.
Hemostatic interventions are used alone or in combination. There is a paucity of data on the …
Hemostatic interventions are used alone or in combination. There is a paucity of data on the …
[HTML][HTML] A 2020 review on the role of procalcitonin in different clinical settings: an update conducted with the tools of the evidence based laboratory medicine
AM Azzini, RM Dorizzi, P Sette, M Vecchi… - Annals of …, 2020 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Biomarkers to guide antibiotic treatment decisions have been proposed as an effective way
to enhancing a more appropriate use of antibiotics. As a biomarker, procalcitonin (PCT) has …
to enhancing a more appropriate use of antibiotics. As a biomarker, procalcitonin (PCT) has …
Prospective validation and application of the Trauma-Specific Frailty Index: Results of an American Association for the Surgery of Trauma multi-institutional …
B Joseph, AT Saljuqi, JD Amos… - Journal of Trauma …, 2023 - journals.lww.com
BACKGROUND The frailty index is a known predictor of adverse outcomes in geriatric
patients. Trauma-Specific Frailty Index (TSFI) was created and validated at a single center to …
patients. Trauma-Specific Frailty Index (TSFI) was created and validated at a single center to …
Four-factor prothrombin complex concentrate is associated with improved survival in trauma-related hemorrhage: a nationwide propensity-matched analysis
METHODS Two-year (2015–2016) analysis of the American College of Surgeons-Trauma
Quality Improvement Program database. All adult (age≥ 18 years) trauma patients who …
Quality Improvement Program database. All adult (age≥ 18 years) trauma patients who …
Whole body CT versus selective radiological imaging strategy in trauma: an evidence-based clinical review
Background Trauma patients often present with injuries requiring resuscitation and further
evaluation. Many providers advocate for whole body computed tomography (WBCT) for …
evaluation. Many providers advocate for whole body computed tomography (WBCT) for …
Gunshot wounds: a review of ballistics, bullets, weapons, and myths
In the United States, someone experiences a gunshot wound every 4 minutes 44 seconds,
and a person dies as a result each 16 minutes. Annually, this means that approximately …
and a person dies as a result each 16 minutes. Annually, this means that approximately …