2024
Surgical techniques for damage control operations for abdominal, thoracic, pelvic, and extremity trauma
Patel P, Kapil A, Davis K, Luchette F. Surgical techniques for damage control operations for abdominal, thoracic, pelvic, and extremity trauma. 2024, 494-500.e1. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-69787-3.00078-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDamage control operationTrauma patientsPhysiologic parametersDamage control managementDefinitive operative managementUrgent hemorrhage controlIntensive care unitIntravascular volume statusDamage control strategyPatient physiologic parametersImmediate resuscitationCare unitDefinitive managementPhysiologic derangementsVolume statusOperative courseOperative managementExtremity traumaInitial procedureSurgical techniquePatientsOngoing transfusionOrthopedic operationsHemorrhage controlBody temperature
2023
Changes in Older Adult Trauma Quality When Evaluated Using Longer-Term Outcomes vs In-Hospital Mortality
Zogg C, Cooper Z, Peduzzi P, Falvey J, Castillo-Angeles M, Kodadek L, Staudenmayer K, Davis K, Tinetti M, Lichtman J. Changes in Older Adult Trauma Quality When Evaluated Using Longer-Term Outcomes vs In-Hospital Mortality. JAMA Surgery 2023, 158: e234856. PMID: 37792354, PMCID: PMC10551815, DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2023.4856.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHospital-level factorsTraumatic brain injurySevere traumatic brain injuryHospital mortalityTrauma QualityOlder adultsHip fractureComposite scoreHigher risk-adjusted oddsLevel 1 trauma centerIn-Hospital MortalityRisk-adjusted oddsLong-term outcomesMultivariable logistic regressionNontrauma centersTrauma patientsTerm outcomesTrauma centerPrimary diagnosisBrain injuryTrauma systemMAIN OUTCOMEMedicare feeService claimsForms of traumaAlcohol withdrawal syndrome in trauma patients: a study using the Trauma Quality Program Participant User File
Jones T, Bhattacharya B, Schuster K, Becher R, Kodadek L, Davis K, Maung A. Alcohol withdrawal syndrome in trauma patients: a study using the Trauma Quality Program Participant User File. Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open 2023, 8: e001047. PMID: 37188153, PMCID: PMC10175962, DOI: 10.1136/tsaco-2022-001047.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAlcohol withdrawal syndromeAlcohol use disorderPositive blood alcohol concentrationHistory of AUDBlood alcohol concentrationParticipant User FileAdult patientsTrauma patientsWithdrawal syndromeAbbreviated Injury Scale headHigh-risk patient populationInjury scale headAdult trauma patientsPositive toxicology screenMultivariable logistic regressionRetrospective reviewRetrospective studyToxicology screenPatient populationTricyclic antidepressantsMAIN OUTCOMEAmerican CollegePatientsUse disordersUncommon occurrence
2021
Geriatric Trauma Systems
Bhattacharya B, Davis K. Geriatric Trauma Systems. Current Trauma Reports 2021, 7: 8-14. DOI: 10.1007/s40719-020-00210-w.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2019
Association of Medicaid Expansion With Access to Rehabilitative Care in Adult Trauma Patients
Zogg CK, Scott JW, Metcalfe D, Gluck AR, Curfman GD, Davis KA, Dimick JB, Haider AH. Association of Medicaid Expansion With Access to Rehabilitative Care in Adult Trauma Patients. JAMA Surgery 2019, 154: 402-411. PMID: 30601888, PMCID: PMC6537775, DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2018.5177.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdult trauma patientsTrauma patientsMedicaid expansionNonexpansion statesInsurance coverageAffordable Care ActExpansion statesPatient ProtectionInpatient rehabilitation facilityCare ActSkilled nursing facilitiesMedicaid expansion statesSex-based disparitiesHome health agenciesRace/ethnicityPostdischarge careTrauma populationFunctional outcomeRehabilitation gainsLeading causeRehabilitative careTrauma outcomesMAIN OUTCOMENursing facilitiesRehabilitation facility
2018
Association Between Medicaid Eligibility and Gains in Access to Rehabilitative Care: A Difference in Assessment of Affordable Care Act-Related Changes to Insurance Coverage, Outcomes, and Discharge to Rehabilitation among Adult Trauma Patients
Zogg C, Scott J, Metcalfe D, Davis K, Dimick J, Haider A. Association Between Medicaid Eligibility and Gains in Access to Rehabilitative Care: A Difference in Assessment of Affordable Care Act-Related Changes to Insurance Coverage, Outcomes, and Discharge to Rehabilitation among Adult Trauma Patients. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2018, 227: s138. DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2018.07.293.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchInsurance Status Biases Trauma-system Utilization and Appropriate Interfacility Transfer
Zogg CK, Schuster KM, Maung AA, Davis KA. Insurance Status Biases Trauma-system Utilization and Appropriate Interfacility Transfer. Annals Of Surgery 2018, 268: 681-689. PMID: 30004929, DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000002954.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNTC patientsMajor injuriesOlder adult trauma patientsNationwide Emergency Department SampleOptimal trauma careAdult trauma patientsEmergency department admissionsEmergency Department SampleTrauma center careTransfer of patientsComplex traumatic injuriesMultilevel logistic regressionTrauma patientsDepartment admissionsHigh morbidityTC careDirect admissionInsurance statusInterfacility transferUninsured patientsTrauma careTraumatic injuryOutcome measuresTrauma systemCenter careWhen should screening of pediatric trauma patients for adult behaviors start?
Maung AA, Becher RD, Schuster KM, Davis KA. When should screening of pediatric trauma patients for adult behaviors start? Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open 2018, 3: e000181. PMID: 29766143, PMCID: PMC5905833, DOI: 10.1136/tsaco-2018-000181.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPediatric trauma patientsMechanism of injuryTrauma patientsPediatric trauma centerInjury Severity ScoreIncidence of sportsCare of patientsPositive toxicology testsElectronic medical recordsMost patientsPatient ageRetrospective reviewTrauma centerBicycle injuriesSeverity scoreMedical recordsLevel IVGunshot injuriesPatientsInjuryYounger ageLogistic regressionSubstance abuseAge-related variationsToxicology tests
2017
Splenic trauma: WSES classification and guidelines for adult and pediatric patients
Coccolini F, Montori G, Catena F, Kluger Y, Biffl W, Moore E, Reva V, Bing C, Bala M, Fugazzola P, Bahouth H, Marzi I, Velmahos G, Ivatury R, Soreide K, Horer T, ten Broek R, Pereira B, Fraga G, Inaba K, Kashuk J, Parry N, Masiakos P, Mylonas K, Kirkpatrick A, Abu-Zidan F, Gomes C, Benatti S, Naidoo N, Salvetti F, Maccatrozzo S, Agnoletti V, Gamberini E, Solaini L, Costanzo A, Celotti A, Tomasoni M, Khokha V, Arvieux C, Napolitano L, Handolin L, Pisano M, Magnone S, Spain D, de Moya M, Davis K, De Angelis N, Leppaniemi A, Ferrada P, Latifi R, Navarro D, Otomo Y, Coimbra R, Maier R, Moore F, Rizoli S, Sakakushev B, Galante J, Chiara O, Cimbanassi S, Mefire A, Weber D, Ceresoli M, Peitzman A, Wehlie L, Sartelli M, Di Saverio S, Ansaloni L. Splenic trauma: WSES classification and guidelines for adult and pediatric patients. World Journal Of Emergency Surgery 2017, 12: 40. PMID: 28828034, PMCID: PMC5562999, DOI: 10.1186/s13017-017-0151-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWorld Society of Emergency SurgerySplenic traumaPediatric patientsManagement of splenic traumaBlunt splenic traumaSplenic trauma patientsOptimal treatment strategyManagement of adultsPediatric trauma centerEmergency surgeryAnatomic derangementsBleeding managementNon-operativelyHemodynamic statusTrauma-related injuriesAssociated lesionsSpleen injuryTrauma patientsTreatment strategiesPatientsTrauma centerFrequent trauma-related injuriesManagement guidelinesInjuryTraumaCervical spine MRI in patients with negative CT
Maung AA, Johnson DC, Barre K, Peponis T, Mesar T, Velmahos GC, McGrail D, Kasotakis G, Gross RI, Rosenblatt MS, Sihler KC, Winchell RJ, Cholewczynski W, Butler KL, Odom SR, Davis KA. Cervical spine MRI in patients with negative CT. Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2017, 82: 263-269. PMID: 27893647, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000001322.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCervical spine CTNegative cervical spine CTAbnormal MRINegative CTNeurological signsCervical spine managementAbnormal MRI findingsBlunt trauma patientsCervical spine surgeryAbnormal neurological signsCervical spine MRISoft tissue injuriesResults of MRISpine managementSpine precautionsUnevaluable patientsNormal MRIBony injuriesMRI findingsTrauma patientsTrauma centerHalo placementLigamentous injuriesInjury patternsAdditional injuries
2016
Trauma patients on new oral anticoagulation agents have lower mortality than those on warfarin
Maung AA, Bhattacharya B, Schuster KM, Davis KA. Trauma patients on new oral anticoagulation agents have lower mortality than those on warfarin. Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2016, 81: 652-657. PMID: 27438683, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000001189.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNew oral agentsNew oral anticoagulation agentsOral anticoagulation agentsAnticoagulation agentsControl groupLevel 1 trauma center databaseLower mortalityTrauma-related mortalityInjury Severity ScoreMechanism of injuryIntensive care unitMultivariable logistic regressionHigher overall mortalityTrauma center databaseTraumatic brain injuryElectronic medical recordsWarfarin groupHospital courseOral agentsControl patientsIndependent predictorsOverall mortalityTrauma patientsCare unitRetrospective reviewThe older they are the harder they fall: Injury patterns and outcomes by age after ground level falls
Bhattacharya B, Maung A, Schuster K, Davis KA. The older they are the harder they fall: Injury patterns and outcomes by age after ground level falls. Injury 2016, 47: 1955-1959. PMID: 27346422, DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2016.06.019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAccidental FallsAgedAged, 80 and overAnticoagulantsAspirinComorbidityFemaleFollow-Up StudiesFractures, BoneGeriatric AssessmentHospitalizationHumansInjury Severity ScoreIntracranial HemorrhagesMaleMultiple TraumaPlatelet Aggregation InhibitorsRetrospective StudiesSurvival AnalysisTrauma CentersTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesConceptsGround-level fallInjury patternsAnticoagulation useAspirin useIntracranial bleedAnticoagulation agentsAbdominal solid organ injuriesCertain injury patternsAdult trauma patientsSolid organ injuryAntiplatelet useHome dischargePatient characteristicsLife expectancy increasesMean ISSOrgan injuryOverall mortalityRetrospective reviewTrauma patientsGeriatric patientsSignificant morbidityTrauma centerPatient populationPelvic fracturesCervical spine
2015
"Occult" rib fractures diagnosed on computed tomography scan only are still a risk factor for solid organ injury
Bhattacharya B, Fieber J, Schuster K, Davis K, Maung A. "Occult" rib fractures diagnosed on computed tomography scan only are still a risk factor for solid organ injury. Journal Of Emergencies Trauma And Shock 2015, 8: 140-143. PMID: 26229296, PMCID: PMC4520026, DOI: 10.4103/0974-2700.160706.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAbdominal solid organ injuriesChest X-rayLower rib fracturesSolid organ injuryRib fracturesOrgan injuryRisk factorsAdult blunt trauma patientsNegative chest X-rayBlunt trauma patientsInjury Severity ScoreComputed tomography scan imagingComputed tomography scanTrauma center databaseRoutine whole-body CTWhole-body CTTomography scan imagingClinical suspicionRetrospective reviewSpine fracturesTrauma patientsPelvic fracturesSeverity scoreTomography scanCT scan
2014
Morbid obesity predisposes trauma patients to worse outcomes
Ditillo M, Pandit V, Rhee P, Aziz H, Hadeed S, Bhattacharya B, Friese RS, Davis K, Joseph B. Morbid obesity predisposes trauma patients to worse outcomes. Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2014, 76: 176-179. PMID: 24368375, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0b013e3182ab0d7c.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBlunt traumatic injuryMorbidly obese patientsInjury Severity ScoreObese patientsGlasgow Coma ScaleHospital complicationsMorbid obesityTraumatic injuryNonobese patientsTrauma patientsIntensive care unit stayNational Trauma Data BankBlunt trauma patientsLonger hospital stayImpact of obesitySystolic blood pressureOverall mortality rateTrauma Data BankInjury prevention effortsConsequences of obesityTraumatic brain injuryUnit stayHospital staySecondary outcomesBlood pressure
2012
Impact of adaptive statistical iterative reconstruction on radiation dose in evaluation of trauma patients
Maxfield MW, Schuster KM, McGillicuddy EA, Young CJ, Ghita M, Bokhari SA, Oliva IB, Brink JA, Davis KA. Impact of adaptive statistical iterative reconstruction on radiation dose in evaluation of trauma patients. Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2012, 73: 1406-1411. PMID: 23147183, PMCID: PMC3923265, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0b013e318270d2fb.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDose-length productCT scanTrauma patientsAdaptive statistical iterative reconstructionCervical spineLevel I trauma centerVolume CT dose indexI trauma centerRadiation doseStatistical iterative reconstructionCT dose indexBaseline demographicsTrauma centerTomographic scanPatient outcomesTrauma systemInclusion criteriaLevel IVTherapeutic studiesPatientsDose indexCT scanningRadiation exposureScansSubjective image quality
2011
Routine or Protocol Evaluation of Trauma Patients With Suspected Syncope is Unnecessary
Maung AA, Kaplan LJ, Schuster KM, Johnson DC, Davis KA. Routine or Protocol Evaluation of Trauma Patients With Suspected Syncope is Unnecessary. Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2011, 70: 428-432. PMID: 21307745, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0b013e31820958be.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDiagnostic workupCardiac enzymesSyncope workupAbnormal resultsStudy entry criteriaInjury Severity ScoreCause of injuryMotor vehicle collisionsSignificant abnormal resultsStandardized workupRetrospective reviewTrauma patientsCarotid duplexPhysical examinationSeverity scoreTomography angiographyEntry criteriaFemale genderFurther interventionClinical informationLevel ISyncopePatientsSubsequent interventionsWorkup
2010
Aortic endograft sizing in trauma patients with hemodynamic instability
Jonker FH, Verhagen HJ, Mojibian H, Davis KA, Moll FL, Muhs BE. Aortic endograft sizing in trauma patients with hemodynamic instability. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2010, 52: 39-44. PMID: 20494542, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2010.02.256.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAorta, ThoracicAortographyBlood PressureBlood Vessel ProsthesisBlood Vessel Prosthesis ImplantationFemaleHeart RateHemodynamicsHumansMaleMiddle AgedProsthesis DesignRegistriesRetrospective StudiesSeverity of Illness IndexThoracic InjuriesTomography, X-Ray ComputedTreatment OutcomeYoung AdultConceptsThoracic endovascular aortic repairTraumatic thoracic aortic injuryEndovascular aortic repairAortic diameterTrauma patientsHemodynamic instabilityComputed tomographyCT examinationsAortic repairYale-New Haven HospitalControl CT examinationInitial CT examinationThoracic aortic injuryInitial computed tomographyInjury Severity ScoreMean aortic diameterUnstable trauma patientsBeats/minNew Haven HospitalControl CTStudent's t-testAortic injuryBlood pressureUnstable patientsAortic measurementsContrast-Induced Nephropathy in Elderly Trauma Patients
McGillicuddy EA, Schuster KM, Kaplan LJ, Maung AA, Lui FY, Maerz LL, Johnson DC, Davis KA. Contrast-Induced Nephropathy in Elderly Trauma Patients. Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2010, 68: 294-297. PMID: 20154540, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0b013e3181cf7e40.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute kidney injuryElderly trauma patientsTrauma patientsNoncontrast groupDevelopment of AKIRisk of AKILevel one trauma centerContrast-Induced NephropathyHours of admissionIndependent risk factorHours of presentationLength of stayAdministration of contrastHospital mortalityKidney injuryBaseline characteristicsElderly patientsOccult injuriesProlonged lengthRenal functionSerum creatinineTrauma centerIntravenous contrastMedical recordsRisk factors
2009
A Physicochemical Approach to Acid-Base Balance in Critically Ill Trauma Patients Minimizes Errors and Reduces Inappropriate Plasma Volume Expansion
Kaplan LJ, Cheung NH, Maerz L, Lui F, Schuster K, Luckianow G, Davis K. A Physicochemical Approach to Acid-Base Balance in Critically Ill Trauma Patients Minimizes Errors and Reduces Inappropriate Plasma Volume Expansion. Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2009, 66: 1045-1051. PMID: 19359913, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0b013e31819a04be.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcid-base balanceMetabolic acidosisCritically Ill Trauma PatientsLevel I trauma centerSurgical intensive care unitIll trauma patientsI trauma centerInjury Severity ScoreHyperchloremic metabolic acidosisIntensive care unitPlasma volume expansionPC patientsAcid-based diagnosisBase deficitConsecutive patientsTrauma patientsCare unitTrauma centerPC physiciansSeverity scoreMetabolic alkalosisAcid-base dataPatientsVolume loadingDiagnosisInformation Loss in Emergency Medical Services Handover of Trauma Patients
Carter AJ, Davis KA, Evans LV, Cone DC. Information Loss in Emergency Medical Services Handover of Trauma Patients. Prehospital Emergency Care 2009, 13: 280-285. PMID: 19499462, DOI: 10.1080/10903120802706260.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGlasgow Coma ScalePrehospital hypotensionPatient handoverPrehospital Glasgow Coma ScaleLevel I trauma centerEMS providersPrehospital vital signsEmergency medical services personnelI trauma centerMechanism of injuryTrauma team activationPatients meeting criteriaMedical services personnelPrehospital eventsGCS scoreTrauma patientsComa ScaleTrauma centerEmergency departmentTeam activationHospital cliniciansAnatomic locationAppropriate careTrauma teamTrauma program