Pelvic Fractures and Retroperitoneal Hematomas
Pelvic fractures are estimated to have an incidence of 27-37 per 100,000 patients each year. They are more frequently seen in patients who present with polytrauma and are usually the…
Read MoreVena Cava Filters
Vena cava filter placement is indicated in patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE) who either have contraindications to anticoagulation or have failed treatment. The goal of these filters is to prevent…
Read MoreBlunt Thoracic Aortic Injury
Blunt thoracic aortic injury (BTAI) occurs as damage to the aorta secondary to blunt mechanism, often high-impact motor vehicle collision. In 1958, Dr. Parmley published a review after investigating 275…
Read MoreThromboelastography
Thromboelastography (TEG) is a way of assessing the blood by measuring the global viscoelastic properties of whole blood clot formation under stress. It was created by Dr. Hellmut Hartert at…
Read MoreTraumatic Brain Injury
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when there is a transfer of kinetic energy into the brain followed by a drop in consciousness and awareness (GCS 3-8). A focal deficit…
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