Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery

This scoping review evaluates the utility and limitations of shock index, pediatric age-adjusted (SIPA) and provides guidance on how and when to use SIPA while highlighting gaps in existing pediatric trauma triage research. journals.lww.com/jtrauma/abstra…

When using routine VET to guide resuscitation for hemorrhage, cryoprecipitate transfusion occurred after 7 units of RBCs: plasma and after 10 units of a whole blood incorporated resuscitation. @MikeVanGent1 @bryancotton1 journals.lww.com/jtrauma/abstra…

When facial surgeons review CT scans they can correctly identify patients that require transfer, utilizing a similar system would decrease transfers by more than 50%. journals.lww.com/jtrauma/abstra…

The shedding of hyaluronic acid from the glomerular glycocalyx after hemorrhagic shock and resuscitation resulted in abnormal glomerular protein handling. Plasma resuscitation mitigated the loss of hyaluronic acid and attenuated glomerular dysfunction. journals.lww.com/jtrauma/abstra…

This study compared a novel physiologic closed-loop control algorithm against standard of care mechanical ventilation in a large animal hemorrhagic shock and acute respiratory distress model. It was found the PCLC formed equally, if not superior to SOC. journals.lww.com/jtrauma/abstra…

An executive summary of the National Trauma Research Action Plan dlvr.it/TM514x

This is an analysis of patients status post urgent/emergent sigmoidectomy & diverting loop ileostomy for perforated diverticulitis who later underwent elective ileostomy reversal. Early reversal was safer & more cost effective compared to later reversal. journals.lww.com/jtrauma/abstra…

In this 2025 Oriens Lecture at the 39th EAST Annual Assembly, I chronicle the journey of the University of Chicago Medicine to become a trauma center committed to addressing Equity in Trauma Care and detail the power of relationships to effect change. journals.lww.com/jtrauma/citati…

The 38th Annual Presidential Address covers Stoic philosophy, why Acute Care Surgeons need it now, and how you can apply it in your life today. @benzarzaur journals.lww.com/jtrauma/citati…

In this review, we aim to explain the different types of regression models and their appropriate uses in clinical research. We also aim to familiarize the reader with less commonly types of models that can provide better fit in certain clinical studies. journals.lww.com/jtrauma/abstra…

The JTACS EGS Algorithms Working Group presents an evidence-based practical approach to the initial evaluation and management of Acute Colonic Diverticulitis. journals.lww.com/jtrauma/fullte…

General surgeons are called to participate in and lead the care of adults and children with burn injuries when burn expertise is not available, for patients with combined burns and other injuries, and/or during multiple casualty incidents and disasters. journals.lww.com/jtrauma/fullte…

Aspartate aminotransferase and alanine aminotransferase elevation in suspected physical abuse: Can the threshold to obtain an abdominal computed tomography be raised? dlvr.it/TM2ss4

Read the response to letter to the editor. journals.lww.com/jtrauma/citati…

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Response to a Letter to the Editor for the article “A trauma expert consensus: Capabilities are required early to improve survivability from traumatic injury”. @jointtraumasyst journals.lww.com/jtrauma/citati…

As French military physicians involved in medical-surgical support of operations, we read with great interest the study by Gurney et al. While we commend the authors for their work and analysis, we have two points to add to their conclusions. journals.lww.com/jtrauma/citati…

A neurosurgeon who served in the American military describes his experience collaborating with colleagues in Ukraine. He also comments on the US military's preparedness for fighting in this new type of warfare. journals.lww.com/jtrauma/fullte…

Ridesharing services may offer a safer alternative to intoxicated driving. In this EAST systematic review of available literature, the authors conditionally recommend adoption of ridesharing to reduce injuries and deaths related to intoxicated driving. journals.lww.com/jtrauma/abstra…

Our study analyzed the mortality increase at different changepoints in older adults from all-trauma & ground level fall trauma mechanism. We found that in all trauma mechanism the changepoint for mortality is 72 years of age, but 65 while in GLF. journals.lww.com/jtrauma/abstra…