Pediatric trauma center vs. adult trauma center: which is better?
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DOI: 10.1097/aco.0000000000001245
Abstract: Purpose of review Pediatric trauma centers (PTCs) have been championed as multidisciplinary facilities specializing in the care of pediatric trauma, the leading cause of childhood mortality in the United States.1 However, the vast majority of… read more here.
Keywords: adult trauma; trauma center; pediatric trauma; trauma ... See more keywords
Improving mortality in older adult trauma patients: Are we doing better?
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DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000003406
Abstract: Supplemental digital content is available in the text. BACKGROUND Older adult trauma is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Individuals older than 65 years are expected to make up more than 21% of the total… read more here.
Keywords: trauma; trauma patients; older adult; mortality ... See more keywords
Delta De Ritis Ratio Is Associated with Worse Mortality Outcomes in Adult Trauma Patients with Moderate-to-Severe Traumatic Brain Injuries
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DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics12123004
Abstract: This study aimed to investigate whether changes in the De Ritis ratio (DRR) can be used to stratify the mortality risk of patients with moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). This retrospective study reviewed data for… read more here.
Keywords: mortality; drr; moderate severe; adult trauma ... See more keywords
Patterns and Predictors of Firearm-related Spinal Cord Injuries in Adult Trauma Patients
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DOI: 10.5811/westjem.2020.9.48202
Abstract: Introduction Firearm-related spinal cord injuries are commonly missed in the initial assessment as they are often obscured by concomitant injuries and emergent trauma management. These injuries, however, have a significant health and financial impact. The… read more here.
Keywords: related spinal; adult trauma; sci vci; cord injuries ... See more keywords