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Location Optimization Using a Hierarchical Location-Allocation Model for Trauma Centers in Shenzhen, China

ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information, 2016
Trauma is considered a “modern civilized sickness”, and its occurrence substantially affects all of society, as well as individuals. The implementation of trauma emergency systems in cities with young, prosperous, and highly mobile populations is ...
Yishu Zhu, Qingyun Du, Fei Tian, Fu Ren, Shi Liang, Yan Chen   +5 more
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Pediatric mortality at pediatric versus adult trauma centers

Journal of Emergencies, Trauma and Shock, 2021
Introduction: Pediatric trauma centers (PTCs) were created to address the unique needs of injured children with the expectation that outcomes would be improved. However, prior studies to evaluate the impact of PTCs have had conflicting results. Our study
Mazhar Khalil, Ghayth Alawwa, Frederique Pinto, Patricia A O'Neill   +3 more
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Identifying trauma patients with benefit from direct transportation to Level-1 trauma centers

BMC Emergency Medicine, 2021
Background Prehospital triage protocols typically try to select patients with Injury Severity Score (ISS) above 15 for direct transportation to a Level-1 trauma center.
Charlie A. Sewalt, Benjamin Y. Gravesteijn, Daan Nieboer, Ewout W. Steyerberg, Dennis Den Hartog, David Van Klaveren   +5 more
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Comparison of Outcomes in Level I vs Level II Trauma Centers in Patients Undergoing Craniotomy or Craniectomy for Severe Traumatic Brain Injury. [PDF]

, 2020
BACKGROUND: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) carries a devastatingly high rate of morbidity and mortality. OBJECTIVE: To assess whether patients undergoing craniotomy/craniectomy for severe TBI fare better at level I than level II trauma centers in a mature ...
Alali, Carney, Cooper, Cornwell, Demetriades, DiRusso, DuBose, Fadi Al Saiegh, Hesdorffer, Jack Jallo, Khormi, Mabry, McConnell, Murray, Myburgh, Nathens, Nikolaos Mouchtouris, Nohra Chalouhi, Palmer, Robert M Starke, Rogers, Somnath O Das, Summers, Thana Theofanis, Vukic   +24 more
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Describing the density of high-level trauma centers in the 15 largest US cities

Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open, 2020
Background There has been a proliferation of urban high-level trauma centers. The aim of this study was to describe the density of high-level adult trauma centers in the 15 largest cities in the USA and determine whether density was correlated with urban
Karl Y Bilimoria, Deborah M Stein, Marie L Crandall, Anne M Stey, Alexandria Byskosh, Caryn Etkin, Robert Mackersie   +6 more
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Nebulized heparin in burn patients with inhalation trauma : safety and feasibility [PDF]

, 2020
Background: Pulmonary hypercoagulopathy is intrinsic to inhalation trauma. Nebulized heparin could theoretically be beneficial in patients with inhalation injury, but current data are conflicting.
Binnekade, Jan M., Cleffken, Berry, Colpaert, Kirsten, Dixon, Barry, Glas, Gerie J., Hollmann, Markus W., Horn, Janneke, Juffermans, Nicole P., Knape, Paul, Levi, Marcel M., Loef, Bert G., Mackie, David P., Malbrain, Manu, Muller, Jan, Preckel, Benedikt, Reidinga, Auke C., Schultz, Marcus J., van der Sluijs, K.F.   +17 more
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Variation in use of damage control laparotomy for trauma by trauma centers in the United States, Canada, and Australasia

World Journal of Emergency Surgery, 2021
Background It is unknown how frequently damage control (DC) laparotomy is used across trauma centers in different countries. We conducted a cross-sectional survey of trauma centers in the United States, Canada, and Australasia to study variations in use ...
Derek J. Roberts, Peter D. Faris, Chad G. Ball, Andrew W. Kirkpatrick, Ernest E. Moore, David V. Feliciano, Peter Rhee, Scott D’Amours, Henry T. Stelfox   +8 more
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Assessing trauma center accessibility in the Southeastern region of the U.S. to improve healthcare efficacy using an anti-covering approach.

PLOS Global Public Health, 2023
Accessibility to trauma centers is vital for the patients of severe motor vehicle crashes. Many vehicle crash fatalities failed to reach the proper emergency medical services since the accident location was far away from trauma centers.
Heewon Chea, Hyun Kim
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The Management of Open Pelvic Fractures: A Report of 2 Cases [PDF]

Journal of Trauma and Injury, 2020
Open pelvic fractures are rare, but pose challenges for trauma surgeons due to their high morbidity and mortality. Generally, early death results from uncontrolled exsanguination and late death is related to pelvic sepsis.
Byungchul Yu, Giljae Lee, Min A Lee, Kangkook Choi, Jihun Gwak, Youngeun Park, Yong-Cheol Yoon, Jungnam Lee   +7 more
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Associated Injuries in Spine Trauma Patients: A Single-Center Experience [PDF]

Journal of Trauma and Injury, 2020
Purpose The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence and characteristics of associated injuries in patients with spine trauma. Methods Data of 3,920 consecutive patients admitted to a regional trauma center during a 3-year period were ...
Seunghan Yu, Hyuk Jin Choi, Jung Hwan Lee, Byung Chul Kim, Mahnjeong Ha, In Ho Han   +5 more
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