Search Results - "McBeth, Paul B"
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Alpine ski and snowboarding traumatic injuries: incidence, injury patterns, and risk factors for 10 years
Published in The American journal of surgery (01-05-2009)“…Abstract Background Alpine skiing and snowboarding are popular winter sports in Canada. Every year participation in these activities results in traumatic…”
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Remote just-in-time telementored trauma ultrasound: a double-factorial randomized controlled trial examining fluid detection and remote knobology control through an ultrasound graphic user interface display
Published in The American journal of surgery (01-05-2016)“…Abstract Background Remote-telementored ultrasound involves novice examiners being remotely guided by experts using informatic-technologies. However, requiring…”
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Getting the invite list right: a discussion of sepsis severity scoring systems in severe complicated intra-abdominal sepsis and randomized trial inclusion criteria
Published in World journal of emergency surgery (06-04-2018)“…Severe complicated intra-abdominal sepsis (SCIAS) is a worldwide challenge with increasing incidence. Open abdomen management with enhanced clearance of fluid…”
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Abbreviated closure for remote damage control laparotomy in extreme environments: A randomized trial of sutures versus wound clamps comparing terrestrial and weightless conditions
Published in The American journal of surgery (01-05-2017)“…Abstract Introduction Far-Forward Damage Control Laparotomies (DCLs) might provide direct-compression of visceral hemorrhage, however, suturing is a limiting…”
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Use of a novel saline/bipolar radiofrequency energy instrument as an adjunct for arresting ongoing solid organ surface and laceration bleeding in critically injured patients
Published in Injury (01-09-2016)“…Abstract Introduction Solid organ (liver, spleen and kidney) hemorrhage is often life threatening and can be difficult to stop in critically ill patients…”
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The “weekend warrior”: Fact or fiction for major trauma?
Published in Canadian Journal of Surgery (01-06-2014)“…Background The “weekend warrior” engages in demanding recreational sporting activities on weekends despite minimal physical activity during the week. We sought…”
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Effect of patient positioning on intra-abdominal pressure monitoring
Published in The American journal of surgery (01-05-2007)“…Abstract Background Intra-abdominal hypertension affects multiple organ systems. Current measurement standard requires supine positioning, which jeopardizes…”
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Surgical robotics: a review and neurosurgical prototype development
Published in Neurosurgery (01-03-2004)“…The purpose of this article is to update the neurosurgical community on the expanding field of surgical robotics and to present the design of a novel…”
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The impact of documentation burden on patient care and surgeon satisfaction
Published in Canadian Journal of Surgery (01-07-2021)“…Unfortunately, these positive traits have also been seeded with unintended consequences, including prolonged surgeon work hours, frustration with repeatedly…”
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Active Negative Pressure Peritoneal Therapy After Abbreviated Laparotomy: The Intraperitoneal Vacuum Randomized Controlled Trial
Published in Annals of surgery (01-07-2015)“…OBJECTIVE:To determine whether active negative pressure peritoneal therapy with the ABThera temporary abdominal closure device reduces systemic inflammation…”
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Thrombotic triad in microgravity
Published in Thrombosis research (01-01-2024)“…Thrombotic disease may be an underdiagnosed condition of prolonged exposure to microgravity and yet the underlying factors remain poorly defined. Recently, an…”
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Early antithrombotic therapy is safe and effective in patients with blunt cerebrovascular injury and solid organ injury or traumatic brain injury
Published in The journal of trauma and acute care surgery (01-07-2016)“…Early antithrombotic therapy (AT) is the mainstay of treatment in the management of blunt cerebrovascular injury (BCVI). Despite this, optimal timing of…”
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Novel Therapies for Myocardial Irritability following Extreme Hydroxychloroquine Toxicity
Published in Case reports in emergency medicine (01-01-2015)“…Introduction. Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) overdose is rare and potentially deadly when consumed in large doses. Management of severe HCQ toxicity is limited and…”
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The Damage Control Surgery in Austere Environments Research Group (DCSAERG): A dynamic program to facilitate real-time telementoring/telediagnosis to address exsanguination in extreme and austere environments
Published in The journal of trauma and acute care surgery (01-07-2017)“…Hemorrhage is the most preventable cause of posttraumatic death. Many cases are potentially anatomically salvageable, yet remain lethal without logistics or…”
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Potential Use of Remote Telesonography as a Transformational Technology in Underresourced and/or Remote Settings
Published in Emergency Medicine International (01-01-2013)“…Mortality and morbidity from traumatic injury are twofold higher in rural compared to urban areas. Furthermore, the greater the distance a patient resides from…”
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Correct the Coagulopathy and Scoop It Out: Complete Reversal of Anuric Renal Failure through the Operative Decompression of Extraperitoneal Hematoma-Induced Abdominal Compartment Syndrome
Published in Case Reports in Medicine (01-01-2012)“…We report two cases of extraperitoneal compression of the intra-abdominal space resulting in abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) with overt renal failure,…”
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Do we have the guts to go? The abdominal compartment, intra-abdominal hypertension, the human microbiome and exploration class space missions
Published in Canadian journal of surgery (01-12-2020)“…Humans are destined to explore space, yet critical illness and injury may be catastrophically limiting for extraterrestrial travel. Humans are superorganisms…”
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Socio Economic Status and Traumatic Brain Injury amongst Pediatric Populations: A Spatial Analysis in Greater Vancouver
Published in International journal of environmental research and public health (08-12-2015)“…Within Canada, injuries are the leading cause of death amongst children fourteen years of age and younger, and also one of the leading causes of morbidity. Low…”
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Closed Or Open after Source Control Laparotomy for Severe Complicated Intra-Abdominal Sepsis (the COOL trial): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Published in World journal of emergency surgery (22-06-2018)“…Severe complicated intra-abdominal sepsis (SCIAS) has an increasing incidence with mortality rates over 80% in some settings. Mortality typically results from…”
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Damage control surgery in weightlessness: A comparative study of simulated torso hemorrhage control comparing terrestrial and weightless conditions
Published in The journal of trauma and acute care surgery (01-02-2017)“…Torso bleeding remains the most preventable cause of post-traumatic death worldwide. Remote damage control resuscitation (RDCR) endeavours to rescue the most…”
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