2016
The effect of helmets on motorcycle outcomes in a level I trauma center in Connecticut
Wiznia DH, Kim CY, Dai F, Goel A, Leslie MP. The effect of helmets on motorcycle outcomes in a level I trauma center in Connecticut. Traffic Injury Prevention 2016, 17: 633-637. PMID: 26889888, DOI: 10.1080/15389588.2015.1136059.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHospital costsHelmet useHigh incidenceDrug useIntensive care unit admissionLower Glasgow Coma ScaleHigher Injury Severity ScoreLevel I trauma centerPartial helmet lawEffect of helmetsCare unit admissionMean hospital costRetrospective cohort studyI trauma centerWorse clinical presentationInjury Severity ScoreAlcohol/drug useGlasgow Coma ScaleMotorcycle crashesMotorcycle crash victimsLower injury severityChi-square testEligible patientsICU lengthUnit admission
2014
Coagulopathy Predicts Mortality in Pediatric Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury
Doshi B, Meeks S, Hendrickson J, Reisner A, Leong T, Winkler A, Meyer E. Coagulopathy Predicts Mortality in Pediatric Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury. Blood 2014, 124: 2891. DOI: 10.1182/blood.v124.21.2891.2891.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchInjury Severity ScoreTraumatic brain injuryGlasgow Coma ScaleHigher Injury Severity ScoreAbnormal coagulation studiesPediatric trauma patientsCoagulation studiesBrain injuryPediatric patientsTrauma patientsSeverity scoreAdult studiesInitial complete blood countLower Glasgow Coma ScaleAbnormal fibrinogen levelsBlood product replacementPediatric TBI patientsPediatric TBI populationLower GCS scoreMechanism of injuryBaseline demographic dataRetrospective pilot studyComplete blood countCause of deathChildren ages 1
2012
Splenic conservation: Variation between pediatric and adult trauma centers
Lippert SJ, Hartin CW, Ozgediz DE, Glick PL, Caty MG, Flynn WJ, Bass KD. Splenic conservation: Variation between pediatric and adult trauma centers. Journal Of Surgical Research 2012, 182: 17-20. PMID: 22939554, DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2012.07.036.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdult level I trauma centerPediatric Level I Trauma CenterHigher Injury Severity ScoreLevel I trauma centerI trauma centerInjury Severity ScoreSplenic injuryLocation of presentationTrauma centerNonoperative managementSeverity scoreAdult trauma centersBlunt splenic injuryOnly independent factorLogistic multivariate analysisStudent's t-testHospital coursePatients 14Older patientsLonger LOSNonoperative approachRetrospective reviewTrauma registryAdolescent patientsStable children
2002
Resuscitation in the Pediatric Trauma Population: Admission Base Deficit Remains an Important Prognostic Indicator
Randolph LC, Takacs M, Davis KA. Resuscitation in the Pediatric Trauma Population: Admission Base Deficit Remains an Important Prognostic Indicator. Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2002, 53: 838-842. PMID: 12435932, DOI: 10.1097/00005373-200211000-00006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdmission base deficitHours of admissionBase deficitTrauma patientsPediatric populationPrognostic indicatorLower Glasgow Coma Scale scoreLower Pediatric Trauma ScoresHigher Injury Severity ScorePediatric intensive care unitGlasgow Coma Scale scoreNormal base deficitAdult trauma centersAdult trauma patientsPediatric trauma patientsPercent of patientsInjury Severity ScorePediatric trauma populationIntensive care unitPoor prognostic indicatorImportant prognostic indicatorPediatric Trauma ScoreClosed head injuryPosttraumatic shockOverall mortality
1996
A comparison of pediatric and adult trauma patients transported by helicopter and ground EMS: Managed-care considerations
Tortella B, Sambol J, Lavery R, Cudihy K, Nadzam G. A comparison of pediatric and adult trauma patients transported by helicopter and ground EMS: Managed-care considerations. Air Medical Journal 1996, 15: 24-28. PMID: 10154059, DOI: 10.1016/s1067-991x(96)90015-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHelicopter emergency medical servicesInjury Severity ScoreHigher Injury Severity ScoreLevel 1 trauma centerPediatric patientsTrauma patientsTrauma centerAdvanced life supportAdult patientsUrban level 1 trauma centerAdult trauma patientsPediatric trauma patientsMechanism of injuryPaucity of dataEmergency medical servicesHEMS patientsSeverity scoreGround EMSGround ambulancePatientsSimilar cohortPrehospital proceduresTriage protocolPhysiologic parametersLife support
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