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Mentoring the general surgeon by Luna, Gregory K., M.D., M.P.H

“…[...]recent generations of surgeons were most often trained in multi-institutional programs staffed by a diverse group of surgeons. Patient care took priority…”
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Critical care air transportation of the severely injured: does long distance transport adversely affect survival? by Valenzuela, T D, Criss, E A, Copass, M K, Luna, G K, Rice, C L

“…Civilian aeromedical transportation systems, both fixed and rotary wing, have proliferated since the middle 1970s. However, outcome data substantiating the…”
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Traumatic pneumoperitoneum following combined abdominal and thoracic injury by Luna, G K, Eddy, A C

“…Pneumoperitoneum following blunt abdominal trauma in the absence of other signs of severe intraabdominal injury is a rare finding. Although the vast majority…”
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Traumatic rupture of the thoracic aorta in the pediatric patient by Eddy, A C, Misbach, G A, Luna, G K

“…Traumatic rupture of the thoracic aorta is rare in pediatric patients. Proper management of this injury is essential and requires a systematic approach,…”
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Incidence and effect of hypothermia in seriously injured patients by Luna, G K, Maier, R V, Pavlin, E G, Anardi, D, Copass, M K, Oreskovich, M R

“…Hypothermia is a well recognized consequence of severe injury, even in temperate climates, and the physiologic consequences of hypothermia are known to be…”
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The Role of Helmets in Reducing Head Injuries From Motorcycle Accidents: A Political or Medical Issue? by Luna, Gregory K., Copass, Michael K., Oreskovich, Michael R., Carrico, C. James

“…The cases of 311 motorcycle accident victims who were seen at a major trauma center over 17 months were reviewed. The types and severity of injuries were…”
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The medical and social impact of nonaccidental injury by Luna, G K, Kendall, K, Pilcher, S, Copass, M, Herman, C

“…To determine the medical and economic impact of nonaccidental trauma at a regional trauma and emergency care facility, a prospective patient database was used…”
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Hospital stay following biliary tract surgery. A comparison of two community hospitals by Luna, G K, Heimbach, D M, Olson, H, Hanson, J

“…An apparent difference in length of postoperative hospitalization following biliary tract surgery at two university-affiliated community hospitals led to a…”
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Community medical response to the fairchild mass casualty event by Beyersdorf, Steven R., Nania, James N., Luna, Gregory K.

“…On June 20, 1994, a discharged serviceman with a psychiatric history opened fire with a MAC-90 assault rifle at Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane,…”
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Empyema thoracis in patients undergoing emergent closed tube thoracostomy for thoracic trauma by Eddy, A C, Luna, G K, Copass, M

“…The vast majority of thoracic trauma victims require only observation or tube thoracostomy for definitive treatment of their thoracic injury. Although tube…”
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Nonoperative observation therapy for splenic injuries: a safe therapeutic option? by Luna, G K, Dellinger, E P

“…Combining these reported and estimated incidences of mortality from overwhelming postsplenectomy infection, splenic salvage with nonoperative observation…”
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The sensitivity of vital signs in identifying major thoracoabdominal hemorrhage by Luna, G K, Eddy, A C, Copass, M

“…Prehospital and emergency room recordings of hemodynamic vital signs frequently play a major role in the evaluation and treatment of trauma victims. Guidelines…”
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An unusual complication of rubber band ligation of hemorrhoids by Wechter, D G, Luna, G K

“…Rubber band ligation of hemorrhoids has had a low incidence of complications until recently, when five deaths resulted from bacterial septicemia or toxemia…”
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Risk factors for urethral injuries in men with traumatic pelvic fractures by Lowe, M A, Mason, J T, Luna, G K, Maier, R V, Copass, M K, Berger, R E

“…Urethral injuries are commonly associated with pelvic fractures. The prompt recognition and appropriate management of these injuries may significantly impact…”
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Ancrod versus heparin for anticoagulation during vascular surgical procedures by Gusberg, Richard Jefferson, Cole, C. William, Bormanis, Janis William, Luna, Gregory K., Hajjar, George K., Barber, Graeme G., Harris, Kenneth A.

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Ancrod versus heparin for anticoagulation during vascular surgical procedures by Cole, C.William, Bormanis, Janis, Luna, Gregory K., Hajjar, George, Barber, Graeme G., Harris, Kenneth A., Brien, William F.

“…Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare the conduct and early results of infrainguinal vascular reconstructions with use of ancrod or heparin for…”
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Hemodynamic effects of external cardiac massage in trauma shock by Luna, G K, Pavlin, E G, Kirkman, T, Copass, M K, Rice, C L

“…The effectiveness of closed chest cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CCCPR) in maintaining cardiac output has been well studied in cardiac arrest. Trauma surgeons…”
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Cadaveric organ donor availability: regional trauma center vs. community hospital by Cheung, A H, Luna, G K

“…Organ donor shortage is now the greatest limitation to the success of organ transplantation. To assess and compare the role of a regional trauma center in…”
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Air transport following surgical stabilization: an extension of regionalized trauma care by Sharar, S R, Luna, G K, Rice, C L, Valenzuela, T D, Copass, M K

“…A 30-month retrospective review was performed of all trauma patients initially evaluated and operatively stabilized at Level III hospitals, with subsequent…”
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