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We evaluated tranexamic acid separately by dose and method, including Placebo, and showed that tranexamic acid administration may improve prognosis compared to Placebo. journals.lww.com/jtrauma/abstra…

We provide an algorithm to guide prospective research on early initiation of rehabilitation for hospitalized children with TBI, including standardized definitions, a trackable metric for trauma registries, and a checklist to guide discharge planning. journals.lww.com/jtrauma/fullte…

Read the article, "“Pager trauma” as a new and destructive type of blast injuries: Retraction" journals.lww.com/jtrauma/citati…

Next-generation tourniquet: Recommendations for future capabilities and design requirements dlvr.it/TL0h93

Since the 1990s, there has been a slow but steady adoption of selective non-operative management (SNOM) for abdominal gunshot wounds (GSW). This review article provides a practical approach to the management of patients with an abdominal GSW. journals.lww.com/jtrauma/fullte…

A review article on pancreatic trauma in the series "What you need to know". journals.lww.com/jtrauma/fullte…

The evaluation & management of patients with abdominal wall hernia in the emergency setting should be performed using a systematic approach. This algorithm describes a systematic, evidence-based approach to the acute management of abdominal wall hernia. journals.lww.com/jtrauma/citati…

Risk prediction models are widely studied in the surgical literature and commonly developed using logistic regression. This provides an overview of the various methodologic issues to consider when developing or validating a risk prediction model and more. journals.lww.com/jtrauma/abstra…

The risk of VTE in trauma patients extends well after the index hospital discharge. Continued surveillance along with optimal and appropriate chemoprophylaxis is key to mitigating this problem. #VTE #trauma #postdischarge journals.lww.com/jtrauma/abstra…

Endothelial microcultures were subjected to shock conditions. TXA was perfused and glycocalyx thickness, degradation products and platelet adhesion was measured. TXA protected the glycocalyx from degradation after shock and platelet adhesion was reduced. journals.lww.com/jtrauma/abstra…

Firearm injuries treated at trauma centers in the United States dlvr.it/TL2pjM

In this study using nationally-representative survey data, the authors found that injury was associated with substantial risk of financial hardship, delays in care due to cost, and poor health. journals.lww.com/jtrauma/abstra…

Triggers of trauma are everywhere, especially in the healthcare setting. Trauma-informed care aims to prevent re-traumatization by creating a safe, trustworthy, and empowering environment for both patients and healthcare providers. journals.lww.com/jtrauma/abstra…

Among injured older adults, early follow-up with their own primary care provider is associated with a decreased hazard of death or nursing home admission during the year after hospital discharge. journals.lww.com/jtrauma/abstra…

Medicaid expansion resulted in increased insurance coverage, mortality benefit, and increased utilized of post-hospital care in non-elderly adults with traumatic brain injury. journals.lww.com/jtrauma/abstra…

Mitochondria have been detected in human blood in a “cell-free” form, but their clinical relevance is unknown. This paper shows elevated levels of mitochondria in the circulation of trauma patients and associations with coagulation. #mitochondria journals.lww.com/jtrauma/fullte…

FEATURED ARTICLES FOR CME CREDIT JULY 2024 dlvr.it/TL4ncv

Higher levels of pain during the initial assessment of a rib fracture indicate a heightened likelihood of experiencing prolonged pain and mental health symptoms upon discharge. Leveraging digital health applications may help alleviate these symptoms. journals.lww.com/jtrauma/abstra…

We found that 15% of geriatric TBI patients with pre-injury AT use were on these AT medications inappropriately. Trauma providers should be vigilant in identifying such patients & collaborate with other teams to implement interventions that minimize this. journals.lww.com/jtrauma/abstra…

This is the largest national database analysis of incarcerated trauma patients to date. Using hierarchical logistic regression and matched analysis we demonstrated that incarceration was associated with increased risk for mortality after trauma. journals.lww.com/jtrauma/abstra…