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
Mentioned books
Sep 16, 2011 • 44min
Hypothermia in Trauma
The current role of hypothermia in trauma care and future directions for use of this modality in the care of the injured patient
Sep 15, 2011 • 45min
Trauma Exsanguination Protocols in Trauma
A discussion regarding the evidentiary basis for trauma exsanguination protocols in trauma systems and how to go about writing and implementing them
Sep 15, 2011 • 46min
Thromboelastography (TEG) in Trauma Care
An in-depth discussion regarding use of TEG to diagnose both hypo- and hyper-coagulable states following injury
Sep 15, 2011 • 23min
Acute Care Surgery and Training Tomorrow's Trauma Surgeon
A discussion of the current status of the acute care surgery training program, why it is needed, and how to attract future surgeons to this field. Dr. Britt also discusses some the skill sets that the ACS surgeon will need/have, board certification for this field, and integration of this new subspecialty into the surgical community.
Sep 14, 2011 • 36min
The CONTROL trial: Factor VIIa in Trauma
A discussion of the CONTROL trial, it's design, findings, and ramifications regarding the role of Factor VIIa in trauma patients.
Sep 4, 2011 • 51min
Brain Tissue Oxygen Monitoring Following TBI
An interview with Dr. Peter LeRoux regarding brain tissue oxygen monitoring and the BOOST II trial, a randomized prospective multicenter trial evaluating the feasibility of this technology for TBI.
Aug 24, 2011 • 27min
Hepatic Necrosis Following Angioembolization
Interview with Dr. Tom Scalea regarding the treatment of hepatic necrosis following angioembolization for severe injury
Aug 19, 2011 • 37min
Clinical Practice Guidelines in Trauma Care
Dr. Michael Rhodes discusses implementing clinical practice guidelines in trauma care, emphasizing critical thinking over blind adherence. Topics include customizing guidelines, measuring compliance, the impact of information technology, acceptance of guidelines in trauma divisions, and the role of advanced practitioners in drafting guidelines.
