BACKGROUND: The tightening focus on optimizing surgical outcomes has pushed tracking
perioperative mortality to the forefront of interest. The goal of this study is to analyze factors …

Wound complications after large ventral hernia repairs when combined with wide subcutaneous
dissection (OVHR/WSD) are common (33 to 66%). We evaluate a novel technique of …

Since the institution of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education resident work
restrictions, much discussion has arisen regarding the potential effect on surgical resident …

Background Laparoscopic incisional hernia repair (LIHR) is a common procedure requiring
advanced laparoscopic skills. This study aimed to develop a procedure-specific tool to …

Background Emergency medical personnel must expeditiously triage acutely injured patients
to the appropriate medical facility. Efficient and objective variables to facilitate this process …

Mopeds are not subject to the same laws and jurisdiction as cars or motorcycles, including
the requirement of a driver's license. We undertook this study to examine the influence of …

Multiprofessional rounds (MPR) represent a mechanism for the coordination of care in critically
ill patients. Herein, we examined the impact of MPR on ventilator days (Vent-day), ICU …

… Brintzenhoff: I cannot say that I agree with your comment on natural selection specifically.
We do not have the specific numbers on if the collisions were single vehicles or multivehicle …

BACKGROUND Geriatric trauma populations respond differently than younger trauma
populations. Critical care ultrasound (CCUS) can guide resuscitation, and it has been shown to …

Platelet dysfunction has been demonstrated after traumatic brain injury (TBI) regardless of
the use of platelet inhibitors. The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of a …