Traumacast
The Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma
Audio interviews addressing upcoming research and its application to the injured, critically ill or emergency general surgery patient, education efforts related to the clinical practice of acute care surgery, novel methods in the management of these patients and topics affecting providers and clinical care within the field.
Episodes
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Aug 25, 2012 • 28min
Training in Trauma Surgery
A discussion comparing the ATLS, ASSET, and ATOM courses and the future role of simulation in trauma surgery training
Aug 24, 2012 • 26min
Mortality in Minority Hospitals
A discussion with Dr. Adil Haider regarding reasons for increased mortality noted in hospitals that treat mostly minority patients following injury.
Jul 21, 2012 • 38min
Getting a Trauma Fellowship and Job
Discussion with Dr. Joe Sakran on getting into a trauma fellowship and securing a job
Jan 14, 2012 • 27min
Beta Blocker Therapy For Traumatic Brain Injury
A discussion of the role of beta-blocker therapy following TBI. We discuss Dr. Cotton and others' studies suggesting a mortality benefit, possible mechanisms underlying this finding, and how/when to go about instituting beta-blockade in this population.
Jan 13, 2012 • 41min
Trauma Scoring Systems Dr Champion
Dr. Champion helped establish EAST and describe the ISS/AIS and TRISS scoring systems. We discussion of various commonly used trauma scoring systems and their shortcomings. We also discuss how to go about assessing and creating a scoring system.
Jan 12, 2012 • 20min
Rib Fractures and Mortality Dr Luchette
A discussion with Dr. Fred Luchette regarding factors associated with mortality following rib fractures. We discuss who requires evaluation at a trauma center, how requires ICU admission, pain control, and the role of rib plate fixation and tracheostomy in these patients.
Jan 11, 2012 • 23min
Screening For Blunt Cerebrovascular Injury
A discussion with Dr. Martin Croce regarding the use of CTA versus angiography to screen for blunt cerebrovascular injury.
Oct 26, 2011 • 36min
ICU Management of the TBI Patient
A discussion of techniques to minimize secondary brain injury, including measurement of cerebral pressures and oxygen tension and interventions such as the role of steroids, transfusion, hypothermia for brain injury.
Oct 25, 2011 • 28min
Measuring Outcomes in Trauma
A discussion of measuring and comparing outcomes between trauma centers. Discussion involves use of this information by trauma directors and verifying bodies.
Oct 24, 2011 • 25min
Damage Control Surgery
A discussion with Dr. Bill Schwab regarding the evolution of damage control surgery in trauma care
