Trauma-informed care has become an evidence-based practice. Realizing the prevalence of trauma in the lives of those suffering from substance use disorder, it is relevant to use a universal lens to support participants involved in the criminal justice system. Gone are the days where there was a...
It strikes me that the line between reconstructive and cosmetic plastic surgery can be blurry. I don't mean in cases where someone is burnt or born with a defect which needs to be corrected. But for those who are crippled by a lack of self confidence, I believe the surgery is just as...
What is Splenic Trauma? I work at a large level 1 trauma center in St. Louis and am a member of the trauma team. We have to be prepared for anything that rolls through the operating room door. Most of the time, you have about five minutes' notice prior to the patient's arrival. T...
While most of the literature to date stems from recent military conflicts, there is increasing use of whole blood in the United State civilian trauma system. However, the majority of the literature remains observational in nature. Questions regarding the impact of whole blood on relevant clinical ...
Trauma surgery is the discipline of surgery that deals with the treatment of injuries produced by an impact. A trauma surgeon likeJay Johannigman, for example, could be summoned to the emergency department to assess a patient who has been involved in a vehicle accident. ...
A hospital that is able to care for traumatic injuries is called a trauma center. Trauma refers to an injury that is life threatening or serious in nature, for example a blow to the head. Other examples of traumatic injuries include car accidents, serious falls, and burns. Trauma centers ...
With this form of TBI, you havebruiseson your brain that cause bleeding. If the injured area is large enough, you may need surgery. Acquired brain injuries Acquired brain injuries (ABIs) aren't caused by trauma. They're caused by other things, such as astroke,tumor, fluid, or an infect...
During dog spay surgery, only the ovaries, uterine tube, and uterus are removed. A cut (incision) is first made in the middle of the abdominal skin in between the mammary glands and then extended past the subcutaneous (fat) layer and through the abdomen. ...
Trauma and Addiction A traumatic event is any incident – from childhood, adolescence, or otherwise – that overwhelms the ability to process that incident in a healthy and productive manner. Traumatic events can be one-time incidents, such as an accident, surgery, or a death in the family,...
This is a review for the establishment and management of a geriatric trauma service. As our population ages, the geriatric trauma population increases. Our