Search Results - "BARD, Michael R"
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Body Mass Index and Outcomes in Critically Injured Blunt Trauma Patients: Weighing the Impact
Published in Journal of the American College of Surgeons (01-05-2007)“…Background The influence of increased body mass index (BMI) on morbidity and mortality in critically injured trauma patients has been studied, with conflicting…”
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Clinical practice guideline: Red blood cell transfusion in adult trauma and critical care
Published in Critical care medicine (01-12-2009)“…OBJECTIVE:To develop a clinical practice guideline for red blood cell transfusion in adult trauma and critical care. DESIGN:Meetings, teleconferences and…”
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REBOA for the IVC? Resuscitative balloon occlusion of the inferior vena cava (REBOVC) to abate massive hemorrhage in retrohepatic vena cava injuries
Published in The journal of trauma and acute care surgery (01-12-2017)“…The use of resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion as a maneuver for occlusion of the aorta is well described. This technique has life-saving potential in…”
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Chest Tube Removal in Simple Pneumothorax: Does Water-Seal Duration Matter?
Published in The American surgeon (01-08-2017)“…Timing of chest tube (CT) removal after transition from suction to water-seal (WS) varies when treating traumatic simple pneumothoraces (PTXs). Longer periods…”
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When birds can't fly: an analysis of interfacility ground transport using advanced life support when helicopter emergency medical service is unavailable
Published in The journal of trauma and acute care surgery (01-08-2014)“…Helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) transport of trauma patients is costly and of unproven benefit. Recent retrospective studies fail to control for…”
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Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in Trauma Patients: Different Criteria, Different Rates
Published in Surgical infections (01-06-2016)“…No consensus exists regarding the definition of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). Even within a single institution, inconsistent diagnostic criteria…”
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Damage control surgery for thoracic injuries
Published in Injury (01-07-2004)“…Damage control of thoracic injuries begins frequently with an emergency department thoracotomy via an anterolateral incision. Bleeding and air leaks are…”
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A collaborative systems approach to rural burn care
Published in Journal of burn care & research (2007)“…A collaborative systems approach was created between the regional verified burn center (BC) and the rural verified Level 1 trauma center (TC) to treat minor…”
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High-frequency oscillatory ventilation as a rescue therapy for adult trauma patients
Published in American journal of critical care (01-03-2009)“…High-frequency oscillatory ventilation is an alternative ventilation mode that improves oxygenation in trauma patients in whom conventional ventilation…”
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Impact of acute care general surgery coverage by trauma surgeons on the trauma patient
Published in The American surgeon (01-06-2008)“…Although acute care general surgery (ACS) coverage by trauma surgeons may help re-invigorate the field of trauma surgery, introducing additional…”
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Language barrier leads to the unnecessary intubation of trauma patients
Published in The American surgeon (01-09-2004)“…Airway evaluation in trauma patients is performed immediately upon patient contact, with communication being a vital component to this exam. Language and…”
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The relationship of Injury Severity Score and Glasgow Coma Score to rehabilitative potential in patients suffering traumatic brain injury
Published in The American surgeon (01-06-2003)“…The predictive utility of the Injury Severity Score (ISS) and Glasgow Coma Score (GCS) in relation to rehabilitative potential and functional outcome in…”
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Low-Dose Dopamine: A Physiologically Based Review
Published in Current surgery (01-05-2006)“…In an attempt to prevent or alter the course of acute renal failure, many surgeons continue to use low-dose dopamine. This article critically reviews the…”
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Popliteal artery trauma in a rural level I trauma center
Published in The American surgeon (01-06-2003)“…Popliteal vascular trauma has historically been an urban phenomenon. We hypothesized that rural popliteal artery injury would result more often from blunt…”
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Clinical Practice Guideline: Red Blood Cell Transfusion in Adult Trauma and Critical Care
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Rural trauma recidivism: a different disease
Published in Archives of surgery (Chicago. 1960) (01-01-2007)“…Unlike the well-characterized urban trauma recidivist (RC), factors associated with the rural RC remain undefined. In an attempt to devise preventative…”
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Tissue Oxygenation Monitoring in the Field: A New EMS Vital Sign
Published in The Journal of trauma, injury, infection, and critical care (01-09-2009)“…BACKGROUND:A tissue hemoglobin oxygen saturation (Sto2) monitor was created to assess the perfusion status of a peripheral muscle bed using near infrared light…”
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Predicting the Need for Early Tracheostomy: A Multifactorial Analysis of 992 Intubated Trauma Patients
Published in The Journal of trauma, injury, infection, and critical care (01-05-2006)“…BACKGROUND:Tracheostomy has few, severe risks, while prolonged endotracheal intubation causes morbidity. The need for tracheostomy was assessed, based on early…”
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Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome: Turning Minor Injuries Into a Major Problem
Published in The journal of trauma (01-12-2006)“…BACKGROUND:Abrupt cessation of chronic drinking patterns places hospitalized patients at risk for alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS). The purpose of this study…”
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