Author: Trauma News

Recent studies have shown that civilian tourniquet use dramatically reduces the risk of death for injured patients. But how do prehospital tourniquets affect other patient outcomes? According to a new study from Tulane University, civilian tourniquet use for penetrating extremity bleeding is associated with a lower incidence of shock and decreased blood product utilization. The…

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Clinical trials have firmly established the relationship between transfusion ratios and survival. But during a fast-paced trauma resuscitation, keeping track of blood components and monitoring crystalloid volumes is a major logistical challenge. A new device called the MTP Scorekeeper™ tracks transfusion ratios and displays them clearly to the entire trauma team. This article was developed…

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The 12th annual Erlanger Trauma Symposium will take place June 6-7, 2019, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The symposium will include a full day of presentations from trauma experts plus hands-on training in several trauma procedures and interventions. Day 1: Trauma and Critical Care Conference (Thursday, June 6) Experts will discuss current trends in trauma care, with…

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The second Pan-American Endovascular Resuscitation and Trauma Management (EVTM) Symposium will take place in Denver on November 17-18, 2019. The EVTM Symposium is the only conference dedicated to the exploration of catheter-based approaches to treating injured and acutely ill patients. Its goal is to provide a dynamic forum for provocative discussion and debate with leaders…

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