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Penetrating renal injuries: an observational study of non-operative management and the impact of opening Gerota’s fascia by Clements, Thomas W, Ball, Chad G, Nicol, Andrew J, Edu, Sorin, Kirkpatrick, Andrew W, Navsaria, Pradeep

“…Background Non-operative management has become increasingly popular in the treatment of renal trauma. While data are robust in blunt mechanisms, the role of…”
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‘Door-to-prophylaxis’ as a novel quality improvement metric in prevention of venous thromboembolism following traumatic injury by Van Gent, Jan-Michael, Clements, Thomas W, Lubkin, David E, Kaminski, Carter W, Bates, Jonathan K, Sandoval, Mariela, Puzio, Thaddeus J, Cotton, Bryan A

“…ObjectiveVenous thromboembolism (VTE) risk reduction strategies include early initiation of chemoprophylaxis, reducing missed doses, weight-based dosing and…”
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Does increased prehospital time lead to a “trial of life” effect for patients with blunt trauma? by Clements, Thomas W., MD, Vogt, Kelly, MD, Hameed, S. Morad, MD, Parry, Neil, MD, Kirkpatrick, Andrew W., MD, Grondin, Sean C., MD, Dixon, Elijah, MD, McKee, Jessica, BSc, Ball, Chad G., MD, MSc

“…Abstract Background Variance in prehospital time among severely injured blunt trauma patients is dependent upon numerous factors. Effects on subsequent…”
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The intersection of patient outcomes and trainee autonomy by Clements, Thomas W., Cotton, Bryan A.

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Synchronous colorectal liver metastases: a national survey of surgeon opinions on simultaneous resection and multidisciplinary cooperation by Howard, Carrie, Clements, Thomas W., Edwards, Janet P., MacLean, Anthony R., Buie, W. Donald, Dixon, Elijah, Grondin, Sean C., Gomes, Anthony, McColl, Michael, Cleary, Sean P., Jayaraman, Shiva, Daigle, Renelle, Ball, Chad G.

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Management of blunt abdominal trauma by Ashley, Janet R, Burczak, Keith W, Cotton, Bryan A, Clements, Thomas W

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Resuscitation and Care in the Trauma Bay by Van Gent, Jan-Michael, Clements, Thomas W., Cotton, Bryan A.

“…Start balanced resuscitation early (pre-hospital if possible), either in the form of whole blood or 1:1:1 ratio. Minimize resuscitation with crystalloid to…”
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Use of Low-Titer O-Positive Whole Blood in Female Trauma Patients: A Literature Review, Qualitative Multidisciplinary Analysis of Risk/Benefit, and Guidelines for Its Use as a Universal Product in Hemorrhagic Shock by Clements, Thomas W, Van Gent, Jan-Michael, Menon, Neethu, Roberts, Aaron, Sherwood, Molly, Osborn, Lesley, Hartwell, Beth, Refuerzo, Jerrie, Bai, Yu, Cotton, Bryan A

“…Whole blood transfusion is associated with benefits including improved survival, coagulopathy, and decreased transfusion requirements. The majority of whole…”
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Are trauma centers penalized for improved prehospital resuscitation?: The effect of prehospital transfusion on arrival vitals and predicted mortality by Clements, Thomas W, Van Gent, Jan-Michael, Kaminski, Carter, Wandling, Michael W, Moore, Laura J, Cotton, Bryan A

“…Prediction models for survival in trauma rely on arrival vital signs to generate survival probabilities. Hospitals are benchmarked on expected and observed…”
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The Reports of my Death are Greatly Exaggerated: An Evaluation of Futility Cut-Points in Massive Transfusion by Clements, Thomas W., Van Gent, Jan-Michael, Lubkin, David E., Wandling, Michael W., Meyer, David E., Moore, Laura J., Cotton, Bryan A.

“…Following COVID and the subsequent blood shortage, several investigators evaluated futility cut-points in massive transfusion. We hypothesized that early,…”
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Predicting Futility in Severely Injured Patients: Using Arrival Lab Values and Physiology to Support Evidence-Based Resource Stewardship by Van Gent, Jan-Michael, Clements, Thomas W, Lubkin, David T, Wade, Charles E, Cardenas, Jessica C, Kao, Lillian S, Cotton, Bryan A

“…The recent pandemic exposed a largely unrecognized threat to medical resources, including daily available blood products. Some of the most severely injured…”
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Is the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories after bowel anastomosis in trauma safe? by Clements, Thomas W., Van Gent, Jan-Michael, Hatton, Gabrielle E., Estrada, Michelle, Agarwal, Amit K., Cotton, Bryan A.

“…With an increasing interest in multimodal and opioid-reducing pain strategies, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have become common place in the…”
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OPTICC: A multicentre trial of Occult Pneumothoraces subjected to mechanical ventilation: The final report by Clements, Thomas W., Sirois, Marco, Parry, Neil, Roberts, Derek J., Trottier, Vincent, Rizoli, Sandro, Ball, Chad G., Xiao, Zhengwen Jimmy, Kirkpatrick, Andrew W.

“…Patients with occult pneumothorax (OPTX) requiring positive-pressure ventilation (PPV) face uncertain risks of tension pneumothorax or chest drainage…”
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Empiric Cryoprecipitate Transfusion in Patients with Severe Hemorrhage: Results from the US Experience in the International CRYOSTAT-2 Trial by Van Gent, Jan-Michael, Kaminski, Carter W, Praestholm, Caroline, Pivalizza, Evan G, Clements, Thomas W, Kao, Lillian S, Stanworth, Simon, Brohi, Karim, Cotton, Bryan A

“…Hypofibrinogenemia has been shown to predict massive transfusion and is associated with higher mortality in severely injured patients. However, the role of…”
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Is the Pringle manoeuvre becoming a lost art? Contemporary use for both severe liver trauma with ongoing hemorrhage and elective partial hepatectomy by Silverberg, Jenna, Clements, Thomas W, Hashmi, Salila, Kirkpatrick, Andrew W, Sutherland, Francis R, Ball, Chad G

“…SummaryThe Pringle manoeuvre (vascular inflow occlusion) has been a mainstay technique in trauma surgery and hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery since it was…”
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Neurocognitive assessment in patients with a minor traumatic brain injury and an abnormal initial CT scan: Can cognitive evaluation assist in identifying patients who require surveillance CT brain imaging? by Clements, Thomas W., Dunham, Michael, Kirkpatrick, Andrew, Rajakumar, Ruphus, Gratton, Carolyn, Lall, Rohan, McBeth, Paul, Ball, Chad G.

“…Evidence for repeat computed tomography (CT) in minor traumatic brain injury (mTBI) patients with intracranial pathology is scarce. The aim of this study was…”
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Is the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatories after bowel anastomosis in trauma safe? by Clements, Thomas W., Van Gent, Jan-Michael, Hatton, Gabrielle E., Estrada, Michelle, Agarwal, Amit K., Cotton, Bryan A.

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Lakedaimon: Territory, Economy and Society in the Southern Peloponnese, C.800-371 BC by Clements, Thomas W

“…Sparta was one of a few Greek poleis to possess an extensive territory, larger than any other mainland Greek community at c.8500 km2 . This thesis seeks to…”
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Maltol‐Functionalized Fe3O4 Nanoparticles as T2 Magnetic Resonance Imaging Contrast Agents by Clements, Thomas W., Sarsons, Christopher, Platnich , Casey M., Banerjee, Abhinandan, Blasiak , Barbara, Tomanek, Boguslaw, Rinker , Kristina D., Trudel, Simon

“…We present the use of maltol (3‐hydroxy‐2‐methyl‐4H‐pyran‐4‐one) as a capping ligand for iron oxide nanomaterials. Water‐soluble maltol‐coated Fe3O4…”
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Maltol‐Functionalized Fe 3 O 4 Nanoparticles as T 2 Magnetic Resonance Imaging Contrast Agents by Clements, Thomas W., Sarsons, Christopher, Platnich , Casey M., Banerjee, Abhinandan, Blasiak , Barbara, Tomanek, Boguslaw, Rinker , Kristina D., Trudel, Simon

“…We present the use of maltol (3‐hydroxy‐2‐methyl‐4H‐pyran‐4‐one) as a capping ligand for iron oxide nanomaterials. Water‐soluble maltol‐coated Fe 3 O 4…”
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