February 2006
Volume 5, Number 1

 

 

This Issue’s Focus: Trauma in the ICU



Trauma is a leading cause of death for those younger than age 37, making it vital that each member of the critical care team have the knowledge and resources to treat these patients. Articles in this issue focus on trauma system design, as well as treatments and prevention.


 
 
Features

Trauma System Design

Developing trauma system designs to treat patients more effectively has become a primary goal for several organizations. Read about the latest studies and efforts in trauma system design.


Pediatric Trauma Prevention: The Role of the Critical Care Professional

Preventing traumatic injury is the best approach to minimizing morbidity and mortality for children, though critical care providers rarely identify prevention as part of their role. Learn the important tactics used in the ICU that can prevent further harm and reduce the burden of injury for children and their families.
 

Pharmacologic Management of Traumatic Brain Injury Patients: A Focus on Osmotic Therapy

The first-line pharmacologic treatment of elevated intracranial pressures is osmotic therapy, and mannitol or hypertonic saline are the two agents used clinically to treat this condition. Know the pharmacologic “pearls” of these agents to individualize and optimize therapy for traumatic brain injury patients.


Consensus Definitions for Intra-Abdominal Hypertension and Abdominal Compartment Syndrome

The lack of communication between healthcare providers can cause major complications in treating IAH and ACS. Find out how the multiprofessional approach can improve survival rates for those suffering from abdominal trauma.

 

Articles


Putting the Right Care, Right Now Message into Action


SCCM Honors 2006 Award and Grant Recipients

SCCM Welcomes Puerto Rican Critical Care Society

Departments


Message from the President: Rising to the Call of Leadership

Message from the CEO: Any Time is the Right Time for a Good Idea

Coding Corner: Exceptions in Coding Trauma Care

Career Central


Section and Chapter News


Welcome New Members

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