BACKGROUND Hemorrhage remains the leading cause of death in trauma patients. Proximal
aortic occlusion, usually performed by direct aortic cross-clamping via thoracotomy, can …

BACKGROUND The use of catheter-based skills is increasing in the field of vascular trauma.
Virtual reality simulation (VRS) is a well-established means of endovascular skills training, …

Importance Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) is a percutaneous
transfemoral balloon technique used in select centers for resuscitation and temporary …

BACKGROUND Blunt thoracic aortic injuries (BTAIs) are composed of a spectrum of lesions
ranging from intimal tear to rupture, yet optimal management and ultimate outcome have not …

METHODS This was a retrospective, single-institution review of REBOA or RTACC performed
between February 2013 and January 2016. Time of skin incision to aortic cross-clamp for …

Background Hemorrhagic shock is the second leading cause of death in blunt trauma and a
significant cause of mortality in non-trauma patients. The increased use of resuscitative …

BACKGROUND When traditional vascular access methods fail, emergency access through
the intraosseous (IO) route can be lifesaving. Fluids, medications, and blood components …

Throughout history, battlefield medicine has led to advancements in civilian trauma care. In
the most recent conflicts of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan/Operation Iraqi …

Introduction Selective non-operative management (NOM) is standard of care for clinically
stable patients with blunt splenic trauma and expectant management approaches are …

BACKGROUND Our group has previously published a retrospective review defining variables
predictive of transmural bowel ischemia in the setting of pneumatosis intestinalis (PI). We …