2019
Simulation-based training is associated with lower risk-adjusted mortality in ACS pediatric TQIP centers.
Jensen A, McLaughlin C, Subacius H, McAuliff K, Nathens A, Wong C, Meeker D, Burd R, Ford H, Upperman J. Simulation-based training is associated with lower risk-adjusted mortality in ACS pediatric TQIP centers. Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2019, 87: 841-848. PMID: 31589193, PMCID: PMC6785206, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000002433.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRisk-adjusted mortalityTrauma Quality Improvement ProgramPatient outcomesPediatric Trauma Quality Improvement ProgramMultivariable hierarchical logistic regressionLower risk-adjusted mortalityRisk-adjusted oddsPediatric trauma resuscitationQuality Improvement ProgramSimulation-based trainingLow-volume trainingHierarchical logistic regressionSurvey nonrespondersHigh-volume trainingSurvey response rateTrauma centerClinical dataAmerican CollegeResuscitation qualityCare managementResponse rateTrauma resuscitationLevel IIIMortalitySimulation-based team training
2017
Timing of mortality in pediatric trauma patients: A National Trauma Data Bank analysis
McLaughlin C, Zagory J, Fenlon M, Park C, Lane C, Meeker D, Burd R, Ford H, Upperman J, Jensen A. Timing of mortality in pediatric trauma patients: A National Trauma Data Bank analysis. Journal Of Pediatric Surgery 2017, 53: 344-351. PMID: 29111081, PMCID: PMC5828917, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2017.10.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPediatric trauma patientsEarly mortalityTrauma patientsNational Trauma Data Bank AnalysisNational Trauma Data BankRetrospective cohort studyLate complication rateShorter median timeTrauma Data BankInjury prevention effortsTiming of mortalityDistribution of deathsEarly resuscitationAdult patientsCohort studyComplication rateInpatient deathRetrospective cohortMedian timePediatric agePediatric injuriesTube thoracostomyEmergency departmentED resuscitationHigh incidence