Trauma
From the Journals
Follow-up care for pediatric concussions not heeded in Ontario
Most children with concussions are not being treated in accordance with the accepted treatment guidelines.
Conference Coverage
Splenic artery embolization increases risk of complications
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA. – Splenic embolization after blunt injury comes with an extra risk of readmission.
From the Journals
Exploding e-cigs can cause grievous injuries
More teens should know about these dangers because they may be risking serious injury.
Commentary
Mental health stressors still loom for Puerto Ricans after Maria
Dr. Judith R. Milner says disaster relief efforts helped, but additional assistance is needed.
Conference Coverage
Elderly trauma patients at high risk for post-discharge mortality
A complete picture of the burden of trauma injury in the elderly should include 1-year mortality risk.
Conference Coverage
Clinical rule decreased pediatric trauma CT scans
A clinical rule based on five variables could limit unnecessary abdominal radiation exposure in children with trauma injuries.
Conference Coverage
FVC deterioration signals increasing risk in rib fracture patients
ORLANDO – Trauma patients with rib fracture should be tested for deteriorating forced vital capacity during their hospital stay.
Feature
Playing by the Rules: Using Decision Rules Wisely Part 1, Trauma
Emergency physicians (EPs) rely on rapid diagnostic testing to help screen patients for illnesses. While the decision to order a test for a...
Feature
Inside the Las Vegas crisis: Surgeons answered the call
SAN DIEGO– Long before the horrific night of Oct. 1, the three trauma centers in the Las Vegas region were ready and wary. Everyone knew Sin City...
Conference Coverage
Pre-injury statin use found to benefit survival following TBI
SAN DIEGO – A randomized, controlled trial is needed next to rule out other causes of death and learn of any long-term, psychosocial benefit to...
Conference Coverage
Firearms’ injury toll of $3 billion just ‘a drop in the bucket’
Real cost of firearms injuries could be drastically higher than has been estimated, researcher said.