Trauma
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Restriction of Foley catheters in older trauma patients improved outcomes
Strict criteria to limit Foley catheters in older trauma patients reduced infection rates and speed discharge.
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Postextubation laryngeal injury has lasting effects
Voice and breathing problems can persist out to at least 10 weeks after mechanical ventilation.
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Gunshot wound victims are at high risk for readmission
CHICAGO – Long-term outcomes of gun violence are still largely unknown.
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Storytelling tool can assist elderly in the ICU
SAN FRANCISCO – A graphic-based framework tool helps track best-and worst-case scenarios for elderly patients in the...
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One in five chest tube placements/removals goes awry
SAN FRANCISCO – A survey of 14 trauma centers shows that it’s past time to make quality improvements.
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Most patients with nonmetastatic tracheal cancer did not undergo resection
SAN FRANCISCO – Is surgery underutilized for patients with resectable tracheal cancer?
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Bedside near infrared spectroscopy could reveal brain injury during ECMO
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ECMO: Age did not predict mortality for trauma patients
SAN FRANCISCO – Age of 65 years or older was not a predictive factor for mortality for patients who received ECMO for trauma-related ARDS.
From the Journals
Global blood supply runs low
Worldwide, more than 60% of countries had an inadequate supply of blood to meet the demand for transfusion.
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Firearm-related deaths show recent increase
Mortality from suicides and homicides began to rise in 2015.
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Medical societies urge action to reduce gun violence
Comprehensive criminal background checks for all firearm purchases, freedom to counsel patients are key asks.