2022
Traumatic Brain Injury in Honduras: The Use of a Paper‑based Surveillance System to Characterize Injuries Patterns
Johnson E, Rodriguez C, Puyana J, Bonilla-Escobar F. Traumatic Brain Injury in Honduras: The Use of a Paper‑based Surveillance System to Characterize Injuries Patterns. International Journal Of Medical Students 2022, 10: 381-386. PMID: 37378001, PMCID: PMC10299781, DOI: 10.5195/ijms.2022.1384.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLow-middle income countriesTraumatic brain injuryEpidemiology of traumatic brain injuryInjury Surveillance SystemProspective data collection methodsInjury surveillance toolEmergency department visitsTraffic accidentsImpact of traumatic brain injuryCross sectional reviewBrain injuryMechanism of injuryMild traumatic brain injuryDepartment visitsPenetrating knife injuryRoad traffic accidentsReferral centerIncome countriesReferral hospitalTBI-related emergency department visitsFirearm injuriesScore medianSecondary to road traffic accidentsData collection methodsSurveillance system
2021
Severe Pediatric TBI Management in a Middle-Income Country and a High-Income Country: A Comparative Assessment of Two Centers
Arango J, George L, Griswold D, Johnson E, Suarez M, Caquimbo L, Molano M, Echeverri R, Rubiano A, Adelson P. Severe Pediatric TBI Management in a Middle-Income Country and a High-Income Country: A Comparative Assessment of Two Centers. Frontiers In Surgery 2021, 8: 670546. PMID: 34458313, PMCID: PMC8387927, DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2021.670546.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTraumatic brain injurySevere traumatic brain injuryRetrospective review of individualsPublic health policiesMiddle-income countriesGlobal public health issueHigh-income countriesPublic health issueFunctional outcomesPearson chi-squareReview of individualsHealth policyYears of ageSpecial careOutcomes of pediatric patientsDiagnosis of severe traumatic brain injuryHealth issuesGlasgow Coma ScoreInclusion criteriaOutcome scoresOverall functional outcomeHigher incomeMiddle-incomeOutcomes of patientsIntensive care unit monitoringNeurotrauma Registry Implementation in Colombia: A Qualitative Assessment
Johnson E, Oak S, Griswold D, Olaya S, Puyana J, Rubiano A. Neurotrauma Registry Implementation in Colombia: A Qualitative Assessment. Journal Of Neurosciences In Rural Practice 2021, 12: 518-523. PMID: 34295106, PMCID: PMC8289509, DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1727577.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchImprove careRegistry implementationNeurotrauma registryFacilitators to implementationBarriers to implementationHealth care institutionsMiddle-income countriesLack of IT supportInjury RegistryLocal championsPersonal motivationEthical approvalIntegration of data collectionRegistry dataQualitative studyCare institutionsClinical workflowRegistryIncomplete clinical dataData collectionEase of useLMICsLack of informationCareImplementation processA consensus statement for trauma surgery capacity building in Latin America
Dasari M, Johnson E, Montenegro J, Griswold D, Jiménez M, Puyana J, Rubiano A. A consensus statement for trauma surgery capacity building in Latin America. World Journal Of Emergency Surgery 2021, 16: 4. PMID: 33516227, PMCID: PMC7847173, DOI: 10.1186/s13017-021-00347-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTrauma-informed systemsHealth policyInjury Surveillance SystemTrauma data collectionSignificant public health problemConsensus conferenceMinistry of HealthCapacity buildingPublic health problemEmergency careData collectionDelphi roundsLatin AmericaTrauma programHealth dataTrauma registryExpert panelHealth problemsSurveillance systemConference goalsConsensus statementConsensus groupHealthTrauma researchLA countries
2019
The Role of Decompressive Craniectomy in Limited Resource Environments
Clavijo A, Khan A, Mendoza J, Montenegro J, Johnson E, Adeleye A, Rubiano A. The Role of Decompressive Craniectomy in Limited Resource Environments. Frontiers In Neurology 2019, 10: 112. PMID: 30863354, PMCID: PMC6399379, DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2019.00112.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDecompressive craniectomyHigh intracranial pressureTraumatic brain injuryMedical therapyCase seriesBrain herniationRegistry analysisNeurosurgical emergencyTissue ischemiaIntracranial pressureNeurosurgical proceduresObservational studyMiddle-income countriesNarrative reviewBrain tissue ischemiaWell-resourced environmentsCraniectomyTherapyCare resources
2018
Fundamentos para la Elaboración de Artículos Científicos en Trauma y Cuidado Agudo de Emergencias (Parte 4): Recomendaciones para Organizacióny Publicación de la Escritura Científica en Lenguaje Nó Nativo
Johnson E, Olaya S, Hernández L, Echeverri R, Rubiano A. Fundamentos para la Elaboración de Artículos Científicos en Trauma y Cuidado Agudo de Emergencias (Parte 4): Recomendaciones para Organizacióny Publicación de la Escritura Científica en Lenguaje Nó Nativo. Panamerican Journal Of Trauma Critical Care & Emergency Surgery 2018, 7: 183-188. DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10030-1222.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchImplementing the Trauma Evaluation and Management (TEAM) course in Kenya
Hill K, Johnson E, Lutomia M, Puyana J, Lee K, Oduor P, MacLeod J. Implementing the Trauma Evaluation and Management (TEAM) course in Kenya. Journal Of Surgical Research 2018, 232: 107-112. PMID: 30463705, DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2018.05.066.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFinal-year medical studentsAmerican College of SurgeonsMedical studentsCollege of SurgeonsTrauma trainingTrauma evaluationAmerican CollegeHealth-care providersMiddle-income countriesMedical school classLMIC contextsTeam trainingSkill retentionRural KenyaMedical schoolsPostcourse assessmentTEAM courseLMICsEmergency personnelKnowledge acquisitionCourse feedbackTeamExpert instructorsCourse effectivenessTraining