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Should we increase the ratio of plasma/platelets to red blood cells in massive transfusion: what is the evidence? by Phan, H. H., Wisner, D. H.

“…Introduction Based on relatively recent clinical work, considerable enthusiasm has been generated for the increased use of plasma and platelet in the earlier…”
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Methamphetamine use in trauma patients: a population-based study by Schermer, Carol R, Wisner, David H

“…Background: There are indications that methamphetamine production and illicit use are increasing. We investigated the epidemiology of methamphetamine use in…”
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Use of ultrasonography in the patient with acute abdominal trauma by McGahan, J. P, Rose, J, Coates, T. L, Wisner, D. H, Newberry, P

“…The purpose of this study was to assess the use of ultrasonography in patients with acute abdominal trauma. Five hundred prospective patients, who came to the…”
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Jehovah's witnesses : Unique problems in a unique trauma population by VICTORINO, G, WISNER, D. H

“…Jehovah's Witnesses can create perplexing treatment problems by their refusal of blood transfusions. This dilemma is especially difficult for the trauma…”
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Effect of Oral Contrast Administration for Abdominal Computed Tomography in the Evaluation of Acute Blunt Trauma by Tsang, Brian D, Panacek, Edward A, Brant, William E, Wisner, David H

“…Study objective: To determine how frequently oral contrast medium (OC) is essential for computed tomography (CT) diagnosis of blunt intraabdominal injury and…”
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Spontaneous splenic rupture due to subcutaneous heparin therapy by Weiss, Steven J, Smith, Timothy, Laurin, Erik, Wisner, David H

“…We report a case of spontaneous splenic rupture in a 59-year-old woman who was receiving 15,000 units of heparin subcutaneously (s.c.) twice a day for deep…”
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Hemodynamic and metabolic effects of vasopressin blockade in endotoxin shock by Matsuoka, Tetsuya, Wisner, David H

“…Background. Arginine vasopressin V 1 receptor antagonist (AVPRA) was administered to investigate the influence of vasopressin blockade on hemodynamics and…”
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When to save the ruptured spleen by Wisner, D H, Blaisdell, F W

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Cerebral effects of resuscitation with hypertonic saline and a new low-sodium hypertonic fluid in hemorrhagic shock and head injury by Sheikh, Azad A, Matsuoka, Tetsuya, Wisner, David H

“…OBJECTIVES A 2400-mOsm/L hypertonic solution (Isosal) with a lower sodium content, compared with conventional 7.5% hypertonic saline, was formulated using a…”
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Can nurses perform surgical cricothyrotomy with acceptable success and complication rates? by Nugent, W L, Rhee, K J, Wisner, D H

“…This study was undertaken to determine whether flight nurses can perform surgical cricothyrotomies with acceptable success and complication rates. This case…”
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Initial imaging in the trauma patient by Wisner, D H

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Liver Injury as a Model of Uncontrolled Hemorrhagic Shock: Resuscitation with Different Hypertonic Regimens by Matsuoka, Tetsuya, Hildreth, Jana, Wisner, David H.

“…Using a standardized liver injury model of uncontrolled hemorrhage, we tested the effect of different hypertonic solutions on mortality, blood pressure,…”
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Comparison of gastric mucosal pH and clinical judgement in critically ill patients by Santoso, Joseph T., Wisner, David H., Battistella, Felix D., Owings, John T.

“…Objectives: To compare gastric tonometry (pHi) with estimates of pHi in ill injured patients, and to correlate pHi with haemodynamic variables. Design:…”
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Controversies in the fluid management of post-traumatic lung disease by Wisner, D H, Sturm, J A

“…The appropriate intravenous therapy for injured patients is controversial. Use of colloid-containing solutions has been advocated in an attempt to maintain…”
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Gastric rupture and massive pneumoperitoneum after bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation by Offerman, Steven R, Holmes, James F, Wisner, David H

“…Gastric perforation is a rare complication of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The majority of reported cases have been associated with difficult airway…”
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Fluid resuscitation of hypovolemia by Sturm, J A, Wisner, D H

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History and current status of trauma scoring systems by Wisner, D H

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Resuscitation of Uncontrolled Liver Hemorrhage: Effects on Bleeding, Oxygen Delivery, and Oxygen Consumption by Matsuoka, Tetsuya, Wisner, David H.

“…Using a standardized liver injury model of uncontrolled hemorrhage, we tested the effect of different fluid resuscitation regimens on hemodynamics, oxygen…”
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Complications after Negative Laparotomy for Trauma: Long-term Follow-up in a Health Maintenance Organization by Morrison, James E., Wisner, David H., Bodai, Balazs I.

“…OBJECTIVE To assess short-term and long-term complication rates after trauma laparotomy in a group of health maintenance organization (Kaiser Permanante)…”
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Isolated transient loss of consciousness is an indicator of significant injury by Owings, J T, Wisner, D H, Battistella, F D, Perlstein, J, Walby, W F, Tharratt, R S

“…To determine if isolated transient loss of consciousness is an indicator of significant injury. University-based level I trauma center. Phase 1 retrospective…”
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