Importance Aortic occlusion (AO) is a lifesaving therapy for the treatment of severe traumatic
hemorrhagic shock; however, there remains controversy whether AO should be …

Background Traumatic brain injury (TBI) constitutes the leading cause of posttraumatic
mortality. Practically, the major interventions required to treat TBI predicate expedited transfer to …

Background: Trauma is considered a key component of surgical training. However, recent
changes in practice patterns and training paradigms have resulted in a critical review of …

Modern medical practice has become extremely dependent upon diagnostic imaging
technologies to confirm the results of clinical examination and to guide the response to therapies. …

BACKGROUND Patients with an occult pneumothoraces (OPTXs) may be at risk of tension
pneumothoraces (TPTXs) without drainage or pleural drainage complications if treated. …

… Alma Rados with the University of Calgary Trauma Registry service and Ms. Anita Williams
from Alberta Health Services for their assistance with database analysis and data retrieval. …

Objective: To evaluate the implementation of an all-inclusive philosophy of trauma care in a
large Canadian province. Background: Challenges to regionalized trauma care may occur …

Purpose To update the World Society of the Abdominal Compartment Syndrome (WSACS)
consensus definitions and management statements relating to intra-abdominal hypertension (…

Objectives/Hypothesis Laryngotracheal trauma encompasses a subset of relatively uncommon
yet life‐threatening injuries requiring prompt intervention to prevent short‐ and long‐term …

The Abdominal Compartment Society (www. wsacs. org) previously created highly cited
Consensus Definitions/Management Guidelines related to intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) …