BACKGROUND Laparoscopic techniques have evolved, allowing increased capabilities within
most subspecialties of general surgery, but have failed to gain traction managing injured …

Background. Ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) is common in general surgery and organ
transplantation, and in the case of liver, it triggers proinflammatory innate immune cascade and …

Fast-track pathways, also known as ERAS pathways, were first introduced in the mid-1990’s
and are a more recent addition to the care of patients undergoing colorectal procedures. 1 …

Introduction Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) are the primary wounding mechanism for
casualties in Operation Enduring Freedom. Patients can sustain devastating traumatic …

Background Penetrating cardiac injuries (PCIs) are highly lethal, and a sternotomy is
considered mandatory for suspected PCI. Recent literature suggests pericardial window (PCW) …

METHODS Our Pediatric Level 2 Trauma Center (TC) implemented a CT scan practice guideline
for pediatric trauma patients in March 2014. The guideline recommended for or against …

Plentiful sunlight and high temperatures in desert climates cause burn injuries from contact
with sun-exposed surfaces. The peak temperature, times, and surfaces of greatest risk are …

Background Timely tourniquet placement may limit ongoing hemorrhage and reduce the
need for blood products. This study evaluates if prehospital tourniquet application altered the …

Objectives Physical examination and computed tomography (CT) are useful to rule out cervical
spine injury (CSI). Computed tomography scans increase lifetime cancer risk in children …

BACKGROUND Firearm injury remains a public health crisis. Whereas there have been
studies evaluating causes of death in victims of civilian public mass shootings (CPMSs), there …