Background: The focus of blunt cerebrovascular injury (BCVI) management has been on
screening and treatment with antiplatelet agents to prevent stroke. In the cardiology and …

RESULTS Between June 2016 and June 2019, 2193 patients were entered into the trauma
registry at our level 1 trauma center. To be included in the trauma registry, the patient must …

Background In situ simulation shows promise as an effective training tool for trauma; however,
its disruptive nature is a major downside. Although the benefits of in situ simulation in …

Background: Trauma is considered a key component of surgical training. However, recent
changes in practice patterns and training paradigms have resulted in a critical review of …

Background: Traumatic scalp degloving injuries are associated with substantial morbidity
and profound psychosocial impacts. Injury management is complicated by extensive surface …

Background: Around 22% of patients admitted to hospital for injury will develop in-hospital
complications, more than 3 times the incidence for general admissions. The quality indicators (…

Background: Advanced trauma life support (ATLS) advocates for the use of advanced cardiac
life support (ACLS) algorithms for the patient who undergoes traumatic cardiac arrest. The …

… The Authors would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the entire London Health Sciences
Trauma Program, Amy Makish and Eileen Campbell for all of the assistance in completion …

BACKGROUND Traumatic rib fractures (TRFs) are common with a 10% incidence in all trauma
patients and are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Adequate analgesia …

Objective Prolonged opioid use is common following traumatic injuries. Although preventive
strategies have been recommended, the evidence supporting their use is low. The …