Background Singular traumatic insults, such as bone fracture, typically initiate an appropriate immune response necessary to restore the host to pre-insult homeostasis with limited damage to self.
Lauren H. Mangum +4 more
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Elevations in growth hormone and glucagon-like peptide-2 levels on admission are associated with increased mortality in trauma patients [PDF]
BE Taylor +45 more
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The potential utility of urinary biomarkers for risk prediction in combat casualties: a prospective observational cohort study [PDF]
A Bihorac +37 more
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Burn Wound Care Strategies for the Battlefield and Austere Settings
Burns are commonly encountered in the battlefield environment; however, the availability of burn expertise and specialized supplies is variable. Initial burn care should remain focused on cooling the burn, preventing hypothermia, basic wound cleansing ...
Sarah Shingleton +4 more
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Use of Ketamine for Conscious Sedation in Flexible BronchoscopyTake-home Points
Background: Ketamine has both analgesic and sedative properties, combined with favorable hemodynamic effects, which makes it a theoretically ideal agent for bronchoscopic sedation.
Joshua M. Boster, MD +10 more
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Deep learning models for interpretation of point of care ultrasound in military working dogs [PDF]
IntroductionMilitary working dogs (MWDs) are essential for military operations in a wide range of missions. With this pivotal role, MWDs can become casualties requiring specialized veterinary care that may not always be available far forward on the ...
Emilee C. Venn +5 more
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In-Hospital Risk Factors for Reintervention and Amputation in Brachial Arterial Trauma [PDF]
Introduction: Brachial artery trauma is a rare but potentially devastating injury. There is little data regarding risk factors for reintervention and amputation prevention in this population, as well as anticoagulant (AC) and antiplatelet (AP) regimens ...
AAST PROOVIT Study Group +10 more
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Observational Analysis of Point-of-Care Lactate Plus™ Meter in Preclinical Trauma Models
Background/Objectives: Blood lactate concentration is often used to assess systemic hypoperfusion, tissue hypoxia, and sepsis in trauma patients and serves as a prognostic indicator and marker of response to therapy.
Catharina Gaeth +4 more
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Combat-related bridge synostosis versus traditional transtibial amputation: comparison of military-specific outcomes [PDF]
Benjamin F. Plucknette +3 more
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Ionizing radiation exposure, whether from accidental incidents, radiation therapy, or radiological weapons, poses a significant risk to public health and military personnel.
Umang Sharma +4 more
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