A National Assessment of Trauma Systems Using the American College of Surgeons NBATS Tool: Geographic Distribution of Trauma Center Need.
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DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000004555
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To compare the Needs Based Assessment of Trauma Systems (NBATS) tool estimates of trauma center need to the existing trauma infrastructure using observed national trauma volume. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA Robust trauma systems have improved… read more here.
Keywords: nbats tool; trauma center; assessment trauma; trauma ... See more keywords
Enabling the assessment of trauma-induced hemorrhage via smart wearable systems
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DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.abb1708
Abstract: Assessing the mechanical function of the heart using wearable sensors may soon enable robust, data-driven treatment of hemorrhage. As the leading cause of trauma-related mortality, blood loss due to hemorrhage is notoriously difficult to triage… read more here.
Keywords: enabling assessment; wearable systems; hemorrhage; trauma induced ... See more keywords
Assessment of trauma scoring systems in patients subjected to exploratory laparotomy.
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DOI: 10.1590/0100-6991e-20202529
Abstract: OBJECTIVE to assess the epidemiological profile of patients undergoing exploratory trauma laparotomy based on severity and prognosis criteria, and to determine the predictive accuracy of trauma scoring systems in terms of morbidity and mortality. METHODS… read more here.
Keywords: scoring systems; trauma scoring; mortality; trauma ... See more keywords