Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection, and Critical Care
24 articles tagged "Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection, and Critical Care"
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Plain X-rays and Physical Exam Reliably Screen Pediatric Thoracolumbar Injuries
A multicenter study suggests dedicated spinal X-rays and physical exam can reduce unnecessary CT scans in children with potential spinal trauma.
Massive Transfusion Reduces Vancomycin Levels in Swine Model
A swine study indicates that prophylactic vancomycin may become subtherapeutic after four units of whole-blood resuscitation.
Acute Care Surgery Fellowships Accelerate Military Surgical Readiness
A retrospective analysis indicates that AAST ACS fellowships enable general surgeons to meet military readiness standards within 12 months.
Pediatric Burn Length of Stay Lower Than Traditional Benchmarks
A multi-institutional analysis of 1,543 pediatric burn patients updates expected hospital stay per TBSA, identifying key influencing factors.
Fibrin Binding Explains Reduced Circulating Myosin After Trauma
Direct binding of skeletal muscle myosin to fibrin clots may clarify its role in trauma-induced coagulopathy and observed plasma level changes.
Military Blood Supply Insufficient for Large-Scale Combat Operations
Simulation reveals current Forward Resuscitative Surgical Detachment blood strategies, even with walking blood banks, fail rapidly under high casualty
Extracorporeal Limb Perfusion Does Not Exacerbate Bleeding in Porcine Trauma Model
A study of Lower Extremity Extracorporeal Distal Revascularization shows stable clot integrity despite uncontrolled vascular injuries.
Early Cystography After Bladder Repair Reduces Catheter Time and Infections
Imaging within seven days of traumatic bladder repair safely shortens catheterization and lowers infection rates without missing leaks.
Multiarm Platform Evaluates Traumatic Wound Care During War in Ukraine
Researchers implement a multistage protocol to test devices and therapies for infected wounds amid rising antimicrobial resistance.
Balanced Transfusion Reduces Trauma Mortality After Six Red Cell Units
A 4,858-patient analysis identifies the specific volume thresholds where 1:1 plasma ratios significantly improve survival in hemorrhage.
Trauma Center Type Does Not Predict Outcomes in Pediatric Liver Injury
A national TQIP analysis finds that facility verification status does not independently influence intervention rates or mortality.
Helicopter Transport Increases Survival for Specific High-Risk Trauma Phenotypes
Patients with low Glasgow Coma Scale scores and respiratory distress show the greatest benefit from air medical evacuation.