The more frail an older person is, the more likely they are to have a poor functional recovery following major trauma, and the more likely they are to re-injure themselves. Read more... https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/abstract/2025/12000/the_road_less_recovered__examining_the_effect_of.11.aspx

The study analyzed 37 casualties of Beirut Pagers' explosions. Injuries affected multiple body parts, with the face, eyes, and hands most impacted. All needed surgery, mostly amputations. https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/fulltext/2025/12000/the_pagers_explosions_in_beirut__injury_profiles,.10.aspx

Among 2,308 pediatric trauma patients at one center, Black and Hispanic children were 20–23% less likely than White children to receive prehospital pain medication, even after adjustment. https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/abstract/2025/12000/prehospital_pain_medication_disparities_among.9.aspx

This study assessed interrater reliability between surgeons and emergency medicine providers for pediatric cervical spine injury (CSI). Read more at the link below. https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/abstract/2025/12000/interrater_reliability_between_surgeons_and.8.aspx

This study of violent injury found that, 6-12 months after injury, patients who engaged with an HVIP had better mental health-related quality of life than those with no HVIP engagement. https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/abstract/2025/12000/hospital_based_violence_intervention_programs_may.7.aspx

This study of pigtail catheters vs chest tubes for pediatric traumatic hemothorax finds no differences in failure rate/outcomes. They are an effective treatment for stable patients. https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/fulltext/2025/12000/percutaneous_pigtail_catheter_versus_chest_tube.5.aspx

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Over 30% of pediatric trauma patients who underwent long distance transfer from Montana to out-of-state Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Centers from 2013-2022 were preventable. Read more... https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/abstract/2025/12000/analysis_of_preventable_transfers_from_montana_to.4.aspx

TBSCCB modernized the blueprint for the ABS SCC CE. SCC PDs and Diplomates were surveyed regarding the importance of topics for testing. There was discordance in 28 topics. Read more... https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/abstract/2025/12000/do_as_i_say_and_not_as_i_do__surgical_critical.3.aspx

Increasingly trauma surgeons must care for patients with TBI who are also taking anticoagulant drugs, which can increase the severity brain injury. Read more with the link below. https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/fulltext/2025/12000/reversal_of_antithrombotic_medications_in_patients.2.aspx

❇️Best of Basic Sciences❇️ Watch an overview of "Contrast-enhanced ultrasound–guided high intensity focused ultrasound treatment of grade 4 liver lacerations in a swine model" https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/fulltext/2025/12000/contrast_enhanced_ultrasound_guided_high_intensity.17.aspx

❇️Best of Basic Sciences❇️ "Contrast-enhanced ultrasound–guided high intensity focused ultrasound treatment of grade 4 liver lacerations in a swine model" Read more with the link below... https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/fulltext/2025/12000/contrast_enhanced_ultrasound_guided_high_intensity.17.aspx

❇️Best of Surgical Critical Care❇️ Watch an overview of, "Palliative delays associated with increased length of stay in older traumatic brain injury patients" https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/fulltext/2025/12000/palliative_delays_associated_with_increased_length.12.aspx

Best of SCC This study identified an association between delays in palliative care interventions and increased length of stay in geriatric patients who sustained traumatic brain injuries. https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/fulltext/2025/12000/palliative_delays_associated_with_increased_length.12.aspx

Best of EGS❇️ The open abdomen is a heroic surgical technique used in trauma, emergency general surgery and vascular emergencies that has associated morbidity and mortality. Read more... https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/fulltext/2025/12000/complications_of_damage_control_abdominal_surgery_.1.aspx

❇️Best of Trauma❇️ Surgical rib fixation is associated with reduced mortality in patients with multiple rib fractures and that early surgery lowers complications and shortens hospital stay. https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/fulltext/2025/12000/early_surgical_stabilization_of_multiple_rib.6.aspx

❇️Best of Trauma❇️ Surgical rib fixation is associated with reduced mortality in patients with multiple rib fractures and that early surgery lowers complications and shortens hospital stay. https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/fulltext/2025/12000/early_surgical_stabilization_of_multiple_rib.6.aspx

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) affects more than just the brain. Exciting new research in a swine model of severe TBI demonstrates TBI-associated kidney injury that is mitigated by MG53. https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/abstract/2025/11000/treatment_with_mg53_ameliorates_traumatic_brain.10.aspx

Severe trauma results in alteration in immunity. One key alteration is the expression of mediators, such as interferon-gamma. Read more with the link below... https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/abstract/2025/10000/risk_factors_for_deep_venous_thrombosis_in.6.aspx

Facial Injury Guidelines aim to reduce unnecessary transfers of patients w/isolated facial fractures. Over 5 years 49% of transfers were inappropriate, significantly increasing health costs. https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/abstract/2025/11000/look_me_in_the_face_and_tell_me_that_i_needed_to.8.aspx

Data shows that surgical rib fixation reduces mortality in patients with multiple rib fractures, especially flail chest & that early surgery lowers complications and shortens hospital stay. https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/citation/2025/11000/in_reply__survival_advantages_of_damage_control.26.aspx

We advocate careful consideration of the unique tactical and logistical indications of DCO in military and counter-terrorism contexts. https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/citation/2025/11000/survival_advantages_of_damage_control_orthopedics.25.aspx

This is a solicited response to "Letter to the Editor: Trauma care and its financing around the world" https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/citation/2025/11000/trauma_care_and_its_financing_around_the_world_.24.aspx

This covers the previously published article regarding Trauma Care & its financing around the world. Authors discuss the need to understand healthcare financing to improve trauma care globally. https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/citation/2025/11000/letter_to_the_editor__trauma_care_and_its.23.aspx

Response to a letter to the editor regarding a recent publication about trauma-induced hemolysis https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/citation/2025/11000/author_response_to_letter_to_the_editor___re_.22.aspx

Our findings demonstrate that 28 fr chest tubes that are irrigated have smaller amounts of retained hemothorax when compared to irrigated pigtail catheters in this swine model. Read more... https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/fulltext/2025/10000/chest_wall_injury_society_guidelines_for_surgical.5.aspx

Mortality prediction models use vital signs to help benchmark hospital performance. The use of prehospital blood can improve vital signs on presentation and affect mortality prediction. https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/abstract/2025/11000/the_effect_of_prehospital_blood_products_on.5.aspx

We do not sleep enough, we are chronically stressed, psychologically strained. In my Presidential Address, I addressed these problems and proposed 6 solutions to change our direction. https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/citation/2025/11000/it_is_all_about_the_journey__finding_connections.4.aspx

Our review demonstrates that in exsanguinating trauma, delaying intubation to focus on rapid hemorrhage control and balanced transfusion improves survival. #TraumaCare #CAB #HemorrhageControl https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/fulltext/2025/11000/prioritizing_circulation_over_airway_in_trauma.2.aspx

Read the article "Source control in intra-abdominal infections: What you need to know" https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/fulltext/2025/11000/source_control_in_intra_abdominal_infections__what.1.aspx

We acknowledge the conclusion that endogenous hemolysis occurs early after trauma. We would like to note an additional mechanism that could lead to high CFH levels in the setting of trauma. https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/citation/2025/11000/re__elevated_cell_free_hemoglobin__a_novel_early.21.aspx

This case report from the TQIP Mortality Reporting System highlights opportunities for improvement and provides strategies to mitigate complications related to imaging-related delays in care. https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/abstract/2025/11000/trauma_quality_improvement_program_mortality.20.aspx

Hypocaloric feeding remains a debated ICU nutrition strategy. This review examines the evidence on its role in critically ill trauma patients. https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/abstract/2025/11000/hypocaloric_feeding_in_critically_ill_trauma.19.aspx

New EAST guideline for management of acute incarcerate or strangulated inguinal hernias! #EAST #Hernia #AcuteCareSurgery https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/abstract/2025/11000/surgical_management_of_incarcerated_and.18.aspx

In this Systematic Review & Meta-analysis and an EAST Practice Management Guideline, we provide four evidence-based recommendations on the use of TXA in patients at risk of hemorrhage. https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/abstract/2025/11000/the_use_of_tranexamic_acid_in_the_management_of.17.aspx

Male and female mice respond differently to severe TBI in a rodent model with significantly worsened cued and spatial learning after TBI in males only but worsened memory in females only. https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/abstract/2025/11000/sex_related_differences_in_cognition_after_severe.15.aspx

This defines distance thresholds where air transport beats ground for Emergency General Surgery patients. Weather & traffic affect transfer times highlighting the need for data-driven triage https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/abstract/2025/11000/examining_air_medical_transport_in_interfacility.14.aspx

Only 4% of injured patients in Cameroon receive imaging for hemorrhage. A novel 5-hour smartphone-based ultrasound course enables providers to achieve eFAST competence and train others effectively. https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/fulltext/2025/11000/efficacy_of_a_novel_smartphone_based.13.aspx

The sensitivity of CT in detecting clinically significant injuries that required an operative intervention is high (96%). In patients with a normal CT, routine MRI may be unnecessary. https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/abstract/2025/11000/an_analysis_of_potential_cervical_spine_clearance.11.aspx

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) affects more than just the brain. Exciting new research in a swine model of severe TBI demonstrates TBI-associated kidney injury that is mitigated by MG53. https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/abstract/2025/11000/treatment_with_mg53_ameliorates_traumatic_brain.10.aspx

Severe trauma results in alteration in immunity. One key alteration is the expression of mediators, such as interferon-gamma. Read more with the link below... https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/abstract/2025/10000/risk_factors_for_deep_venous_thrombosis_in.6.aspx

Facial Injury Guidelines aim to reduce unnecessary transfers of patients w/isolated facial fractures. Over 5 years 49% of transfers were inappropriate, significantly increasing health costs. https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/abstract/2025/11000/look_me_in_the_face_and_tell_me_that_i_needed_to.8.aspx

Data shows that surgical rib fixation reduces mortality in patients with multiple rib fractures, especially flail chest & that early surgery lowers complications and shortens hospital stay. https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/citation/2025/11000/in_reply__survival_advantages_of_damage_control.26.aspx

We advocate careful consideration of the unique tactical and logistical indications of DCO in military and counter-terrorism contexts. https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/citation/2025/11000/survival_advantages_of_damage_control_orthopedics.25.aspx

This is a solicited response to "Letter to the Editor: Trauma care and its financing around the world" https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/citation/2025/11000/trauma_care_and_its_financing_around_the_world_.24.aspx

This covers the previously published article regarding Trauma Care & its financing around the world. Authors discuss the need to understand healthcare financing to improve trauma care globally. https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/citation/2025/11000/letter_to_the_editor__trauma_care_and_its.23.aspx

Response to a letter to the editor regarding a recent publication about trauma-induced hemolysis https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/citation/2025/11000/author_response_to_letter_to_the_editor___re_.22.aspx

Our findings demonstrate that 28 fr chest tubes that are irrigated have smaller amounts of retained hemothorax when compared to irrigated pigtail catheters in this swine model. Read more... https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/fulltext/2025/10000/chest_wall_injury_society_guidelines_for_surgical.5.aspx

Mortality prediction models use vital signs to help benchmark hospital performance. The use of prehospital blood can improve vital signs on presentation and affect mortality prediction. https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/abstract/2025/11000/the_effect_of_prehospital_blood_products_on.5.aspx

We do not sleep enough, we are chronically stressed, psychologically strained. In my Presidential Address, I addressed these problems and proposed 6 solutions to change our direction. https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/citation/2025/11000/it_is_all_about_the_journey__finding_connections.4.aspx