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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.
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