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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.

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Getting a Trauma Fellowship and Job Jul 21, 2012

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Discussion with Dr. Joe Sakran on getting into a trauma fellowship and securing a job

Beta Blocker Therapy For Traumatic Brain Injury Jan 14, 2012

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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.

Trauma Scoring Systems Dr Champion Jan 13, 2012

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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.

Rib Fractures and Mortality Dr Luchette Jan 12, 2012

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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.

Screening For Blunt Cerebrovascular Injury Jan 11, 2012

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A discussion with Dr. Martin Croce regarding the use of CTA versus angiography to screen for blunt cerebrovascular injury.

ICU Management of the TBI Patient Oct 26, 2011

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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.

Measuring Outcomes in Trauma Oct 25, 2011

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A discussion of measuring and comparing outcomes between trauma centers. Discussion involves use of this information by trauma directors and verifying bodies.

Damage Control Surgery Oct 24, 2011

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A discussion with Dr. Bill Schwab regarding the evolution of damage control surgery in trauma care

Hypothermia in Trauma Sep 16, 2011

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The current role of hypothermia in trauma care and future directions for use of this modality in the care of the injured patient

Acute Care Surgery and Training Tomorrow's Trauma Surgeon Sep 15, 2011

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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.

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