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Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery

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#JOTACS focuses on trauma, critical care, and emergency general surgery, providing top science and content for the fast-growing specialty of Acute Care Surgery JTrauma.com

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Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery @jtraumacutesurg.bsky.social · 3h
PTS abstract publication rose from 47% to 52% (2017–2023), while paper competition publication increased from 42% to 100%. www.ovid.com/jnls/jtrauma/abstract/…
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Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery @jtraumacutesurg.bsky.social · 5h
After acute cervical SCI, diaphragm pacing improves respiratory function and ventilator weaning, supporting breathing independence. www.ovid.com/jnls/jtrauma/abstract/…
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Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery @jtraumacutesurg.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Prehospital delays didn’t affect severe TBI outcomes, but delayed ICP monitoring raised mortality and worsened recovery in urgent surgery. www.ovid.com/jnls/jtrauma/abstract/…
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Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery @jtraumacutesurg.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Automated inspired oxygen control safely maintained oxygenation targets and reduced clinician adjustments during mechanical ventilation. www.ovid.com/jnls/jtrauma/abstract/…
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Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery @jtraumacutesurg.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
THC positivity doubled after marijuana legalization and was linked to violent injuries, supporting standardized screening and prevention www.ovid.com/jnls/jtrauma/abstract/…
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Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery @jtraumacutesurg.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
High-fidelity simulation assessed taskwork and teamwork in surgical teams, including coordination, communication, and hemorrhage control. www.ovid.com/jnls/jtrauma/abstract/…
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Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery @jtraumacutesurg.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Greater Medicaid payer mix was linked to higher inpatient mortality after traumatic brain injury, showing a need to address this disparity. www.ovid.com/jnls/jtrauma/abstract/…
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Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery @jtraumacutesurg.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
TDABC calculates trauma bay resuscitation costs, helping identify opportunities to improve care value, efficiency, and cost savings. www.ovid.com/jnls/jtrauma/abstract/…
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Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery @jtraumacutesurg.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Swine data show LEEDR causes minimal hemorrhage and preserves thrombus integrity, supporting distal perfusion as a bridge to limb salvage www.ovid.com/jnls/jtrauma/abstract/…
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Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery @jtraumacutesurg.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
CBI lacks standardized treatment. Dopamine, DDAVP, vasopressin, levothyroxine, or steroids raise donation odds; DDAVP + steroids is best. www.ovid.com/jnls/jtrauma/abstract/…
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Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery @jtraumacutesurg.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
CBI lacks standardized treatment. Dopamine, DDAVP, vasopressin, levothyroxine, or steroids increase donation odds; DDAVP+steroids perform best www.ovid.com/jnls/jtrauma/abstract/…
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Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery @jtraumacutesurg.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Some older trauma patients at Level 3 centers may have similar survival to Level 1 centers, while younger patients fare better at Level 1 centers. www.ovid.com/jnls/jtrauma/abstract/…
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Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery @jtraumacutesurg.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
This study explores the impact of a PAD2-specific inhibitor on short and long-term neurologic outcomes Post-TBI. www.ovid.com/jnls/jtrauma/abstract/…
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Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery @jtraumacutesurg.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
CYSHCN in trauma centers face more complications, longer stays, and higher mortality than non-SHCN. Tailored protocols may improve outcomes www.ovid.com/jnls/jtrauma/abstract/…
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Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery @jtraumacutesurg.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Algorithm for managment of empyema and chylothorax developed by the JTACS Emergency General Surgery Algorithms Workgroup. www.ovid.com/jnls/jtrauma/fulltext/…
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Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery @jtraumacutesurg.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
This high-yield review provides a practical framework to rapidly identify and stabilize severely injured pediatric trauma patients. www.ovid.com/jnls/jtrauma/fulltext/…
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Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery @jtraumacutesurg.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
A concise summary of the current management of genitourinary trauma prepared for the Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery – What you need to know. www.ovid.com/jnls/jtrauma/fulltext/…
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Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery @jtraumacutesurg.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
❇️Best of Basic Sciences❇️ Watch an overview of “The absence of ADAMTS13 improves early outcomes in an experimental model of trauma with uncontrolled hemorrhage” www.ovid.com/jnls/jtrauma/fulltext/…
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Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery @jtraumacutesurg.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
❇️Best of Basic Sciences❇️ “The absence of ADAMTS13 improves early outcomes in an experimental model of trauma with uncontrolled hemorrhage” www.ovid.com/jnls/jtrauma/fulltext/…
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Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery @jtraumacutesurg.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
❇️Best of Surgical Critical Care❇️ “Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in trauma patients with major pulmonary contusion” www.ovid.com/jnls/jtrauma/abstract/…
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Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery @jtraumacutesurg.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Watch an overview of October's ❇️Best of Trauma❇️ www.ovid.com/jnls/jtrauma/abstract/…
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Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery @jtraumacutesurg.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
"Fresh frozen plasma-first approach is independently associated with improved survival in severely injured patients undergoing massive transfusion" www.ovid.com/jnls/jtrauma/abstract/…
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Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery @jtraumacutesurg.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Abdominal wall hernia in pediatric blunt trauma signals higher hollow viscus injury risk, requiring early recognition and full evaluation. www.ovid.com/jnls/jtrauma/abstract/…
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Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery @jtraumacutesurg.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Severe traumatic brain injury in children can cause immune suppression and infection. In a rodent model, anti-PD-L1 checkpoint inhibition reversed this immune suppression. www.ovid.com/jnls/jtrauma/fulltext/…
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Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery @jtraumacutesurg.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
❇️Best of Trauma❇️ In this national analysis, males were more likely to receive whole blood transfusion than females. Notably, the use of whole blood was associated with reduced 24-hour mortality and in-hospital mortality among males; however, this association was not observed in females.
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Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery @jtraumacutesurg.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The management of duodenal injuries are the subject of great controversy. This contribution to the What You Need to Know series provides context and guidance for these complex injuries. www.ovid.com/jnls/jtrauma/fulltext/…
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Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery @jtraumacutesurg.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
This multicenter pediatric trauma study validated a two-tier activation system. NPV was 97.8%, with 2.2% undertriage for serious injury cases. www.ovid.com/jnls/jtrauma/abstract/…
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Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery @jtraumacutesurg.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
❇️Best of Surgical Critical Care❇️ High-risk emergency laparotomy patients needing open abdomen face high morbidity and mortality. Our study shows initial physiological severity helps predict poor survival. Integrating APACHE II into care could guide outcomes and decisions.
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Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery @jtraumacutesurg.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Ukrainian civilian–military research tracks MDROs from battlefield to hospital and tests new decontamination strategies to prevent infection. www.ovid.com/jnls/jtrauma/abstract/…
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Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery @jtraumacutesurg.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery @jtraumacutesurg.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
❇️Best of Trauma❇️ In a porcine major trauma model, iCa²⁺ changed dynamically during trauma and resuscitation through a multifactorial interaction of acid–base status, ion interactions, and endocrine responses. Adequate resuscitation restored iCa²⁺ to baseline without supplementation.
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Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery @jtraumacutesurg.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Read the artitcle "Erratum to “Whole Blood Becomes Increasingly Susceptible to tPA-Mediated Fibrinolysis with Storage” www.ovid.com/jnls/jtrauma/fulltext/…
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Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery @jtraumacutesurg.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Invited commentary by the editor. www.ovid.com/jnls/jtrauma/abstract/…
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Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery @jtraumacutesurg.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
A sustainable acute care surgery staffing model can protect teaching and research while meeting 24/7 trauma and emergency surgery demands. www.ovid.com/jnls/jtrauma/abstract/…
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Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery @jtraumacutesurg.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Review of 110 trauma trials found wide variation in hemostatic outcome definitions and timing, supporting Core Outcome Sets for consistency www.ovid.com/jnls/jtrauma/abstract/…
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Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery @jtraumacutesurg.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
In violently injured patients, inpatient psychology consultation increased follow-up and mental health visits, supporting recovery after injury. www.ovid.com/jnls/jtrauma/abstract/…
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Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery @jtraumacutesurg.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Children in rural areas face 32% higher odds of trauma death vs urban peers. www.ovid.com/jnls/jtrauma/abstract/…
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Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery @jtraumacutesurg.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Integrating a psychologist into a pediatric trauma clinic is feasible and effectively screens mental health needs, supporting holistic care. www.ovid.com/jnls/jtrauma/abstract/…
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Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery @jtraumacutesurg.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Nationwide, pediatric transfers to teaching hospitals had similar survival and complications, but longer stays and fewer rehab discharges. www.ovid.com/jnls/jtrauma/abstract/…
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Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery @jtraumacutesurg.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
In >28,000 pediatric TBI admissions, teaching vs. non-teaching hospitals had similar mortality rates but longer stays and more complications. www.ovid.com/jnls/jtrauma/abstract/…
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Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery @jtraumacutesurg.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
This study determines the safety of pneumocephalus in applying the pediatric brain injury guidelines (kBIG). www.ovid.com/jnls/jtrauma/abstract/…
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Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery @jtraumacutesurg.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Pregnant adolescent trauma patients are minorities, with more penetrating trauma, substance use, and complications, backing prevention efforts. www.ovid.com/jnls/jtrauma/abstract/…
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Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery @jtraumacutesurg.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
TQIP 2020-2023 data showed a severe hypothermia (<35°C) most affected ages 0-5 and, less so, 80+, increasing mortality and early transfusion. www.ovid.com/jnls/jtrauma/abstract/…
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Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery @jtraumacutesurg.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Functional impairment affects 51% of children at discharge, 25% at follow-up. Patient/injury factors explained only 53% of its variability. www.ovid.com/jnls/jtrauma/abstract/…
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Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery @jtraumacutesurg.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
An expert panel established consensus clinical criteria to adjudicate the presence of actionable hemorrhage in chart review of injured children www.ovid.com/jnls/jtrauma/abstract/…
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Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery @jtraumacutesurg.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Abdominal wall hernia in pediatric blunt trauma signals higher hollow viscus injury risk, requiring early recognition and full evaluation. www.ovid.com/jnls/jtrauma/abstract/…
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Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery @jtraumacutesurg.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Severe traumatic brain injury in children can cause immune suppression and infection. In a rodent model, anti-PD-L1 checkpoint inhibition reversed this immune suppression. www.ovid.com/jnls/jtrauma/fulltext/…
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Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery @jtraumacutesurg.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The management of duodenal injuries are the subject of great controversy. This contribution to the What You Need to Know series provides context and guidance for these complex injuries. www.ovid.com/jnls/jtrauma/fulltext/…
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Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery @jtraumacutesurg.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
This multicenter pediatric trauma study validated a two-tier activation system. NPV was 97.8%, with 2.2% undertriage for serious injury cases. www.ovid.com/jnls/jtrauma/abstract/…
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Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery @jtraumacutesurg.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Ukrainian civilian–military research tracks MDROs from battlefield to hospital and tests new decontamination strategies to prevent infection. www.ovid.com/jnls/jtrauma/abstract/…
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