Trauma
FDA/CDC
FDA approves sufentanil for adults with acute pain
The opioid is to used for only adult patients in settings that are closely controlled.
Conference Coverage
Septic shock: Innovative treatment options in the wings
BOSTON - Trials evaluating vitamin C for refractory septic shock have demonstrated a large mortality impact.
Conference Coverage
EHR-guided strategy reduces postop VTE events
BOSTON – Missed doses of enoxaparin correlate with increased incidence of deep vein thrombosis.
From the Journals
Antipsychotic drugs failed to shorten ICU delirium
The mechanisms of brain dysfunction targeted by antipsychotics may not play a major role in delirium.
Conference Coverage
Need blood STAT? Call for a drone
BOSTON – Autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles bring blood to remote hospitals in Africa, but a U.S.-based system will need to overcome significant...
Conference Coverage
For surgeons, 1 on-call night equals 3 sleep-disrupted nights
From the Editor
This is a drill
Practice makes perfect.
Conference Coverage
The hidden cost of excellence
SAN DIEGO – Trauma centers invest millions each year to meet high standards for emergency care
Conference Coverage
Low-dose ketamine controls pain from severe chest injury, while sparing opioid consumption
SAN DIEGO – The drug may have a benefit among patients whose Injury Severity Score was greater than 15.
Conference Coverage
It may be time to rethink damage-control laparotomy
SAN DIEGO - The data from a 2-year quality review process reaffirms what trauma surgeons have been seeing.
From the Journals
Prehospital plasma outperforms standard care
Providing thawed plasma on the way to the hospital helped reduce mortality for trauma patients.