Geomapping in-hospital massive transfusion protocol (MTP) activation closely mirrors where severe trauma occurs. Using MTP as a proxy can help identify high-need zones and guide more targeted and efficient deployment of prehospital whole blood programs.
Online today via @unmc / @UNMCSurgeryjournals.lww.com/journalacs/…
Big trauma, big data, big win.
UNMC’s Dr. Nicolle Barmettler (@NicolleKB) recognized by @AmCollSurgeons Excellence in Research Award for her novel work on trauma outcomes. National recognition for next-level research 🌟🏆
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"Plasminogen supplementation improves lysis of inflammatory retained traumatic hemothorax"
Retained HTX leads to local fibrinolysis resistance driven by neutrophil elastase-mediated plasminogen degradation rather than PAI-1 inhibition. This study advocates for upfront surgical intervention and further investigation into plasminogen supplementation as therapeutic option.
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Penetrating neck injury may be challenging as it has become more nonoperative and because trauma surgeons infrequently operate in the neck.
@LossLindsey et al explain everything you need to know in a comprehensive review in TSACO:
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We finally all found each other - so excited to be a party of this @AmCollSurgeons@acsTrauma Future Trauma Leaders cohort at #ACSCOT25 and see all the amazing things these surgeons do.
Congratulations to our very-own Lt. Col @reyshenry for receiving the John M. Templeton, Jr., MD Military Call to Service Scholarship! We’re very proud and not surprised! @EAST_TRAUMA#EAST2025
The COT is pleased to welcome military surgeon Dr. Reynold Henry to the Future Trauma Leaders Program Class of 2025! To learn more about this exciting training and mentorship opportunity, visit brnw.ch/21wExXO@ExcelsiorSurg