METHODS: Swine (70-90 kg) were anesthetized, instrumented, and they underwent 30%
controlled hemorrhage with 30 min occlusion of the external iliac artery. Animals were …

Objective To explore the effectiveness and safety of a new temporary intravascular shunt
(TIVS) device for limb injury in dogs. Methods Eighteen adult beagle dogs, male or female …

The use of intravascular shunts for damage control purposes has been well described both
in the battlefield and in the civilian environment. In this report, we present a case in which a …

Recognising and managing bleeding in ballistic trauma is an early priority, and all clinicians
must be familiar with the initial lifesaving procedures required to arrest major haemorrhage …

Zusammenfassung Hintergrund In der Traumatologie sind Gefäße eher selten betroffen und
isolierte vaskuläre Traumata (VT) sind rar. Es existieren daher wenig belastbare und …

Results: A total of 21 (All male, mean age 32±17 years) patients of arterial trauma were
included. 16 (76.1%) shunts were placed in peripheral hospitals for transportation while 5 …

Introduction Damage control laparotomy (DCL) in an urban trauma centre is associated with
high mortality. Aim The purpose of this prospective study was to review the outcomes of DCL …

Background: Although rare, arterial limb injuries are cause of massive hemorrhage and
consequently hypovolemic shock. Temporary vascular shunts have many benefits: not only …

This chapter covers injury to the blood vessels of the upper and lower extremities and the
junctional areas of the body (axilla and groin). The influence of injury on vascular pathology …

Access the best of clinical expertise in TCAA's Trauma University. Session II, In-depth
Review: Penetrating Truncal Injury, reviews a rural trauma case and its corresponding …