Hemorrhagic shock (HS) management is based on a timely, rapid, definitive source control
of bleeding/s and on blood loss replacement. Stopping the hemorrhage from progressing …

Background Laparoscopy is widely adopted across nearly all surgical subspecialties in the
elective setting. Initially finding indication in minor abdominal emergencies, it has gradually …

METHODS We performed a single-center, prospective, cluster randomized, prehospital
through in-hospital whole blood pilot trial for injured air medical patients. We compared …

Background Although damage control (DC) surgery is widely assumed to reduce mortality in
critically injured patients, survivors often suffer substantial morbidity, suggesting that it …

Background Severe complicated intra-abdominal sepsis (SCIAS) has an increasing
incidence with mortality rates over 80% in some settings. Mortality typically results from …

Background Early identification of patients with pelvic fractures at risk of severe bleeding
requiring intervention is critical. We performed a multi-institutional study to test our …

The term “open abdomen” refers to a surgically created defect in the abdominal wall that
exposes abdominal viscera. Leaving an abdominal cavity temporarily open has been well …

Background Our institution has published damage control laparotomy (DCL) rates of 30%
and documented the substantial morbidity associated with the open abdomen. The purpose …

Introduction Damage control laparotomy (DCL) for trauma is thought to be associated with
increased abdominal complications. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of …

Damage control surgery: old concepts and new indications : Current Opinion in Critical Care
Damage control surgery: old concepts and new indications : Current Opinion in Critical Care …