Impact of Triage Systems on Time to Diagnosis and Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injuries.

Background: Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is a potential complication from traumatic brain injury, with a 30-day mortality rate of 35-52%. Rapid diagnosis allows for earlier treatment, which impacts patient outcomes. A trauma activation (TA) is called when injury severity meets institutional criteria.

Evaluation of pre-hospital cannabis exposure and hospital opioid utilization in a trauma population: A retrospective cohort.

Purpose: Cannabis utilization has increased over time for recreational and medical purposes due to its legalization or decriminalization. The effects of cannabis use on opioid utilization are not well understood. The primary objective was to evaluate the total opioid utilization, measured in morphine milligram equivalents (MME), in hospitalized trauma patients that tested positive for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) on a urine drug screen (UDS).

Can the positive buffer the negative? Testing the impact of protective childhood experiences on adjustment in adults following trauma exposure.

Background: It is unclear if protective childhood experiences (PCEs), like emotional support and economic stability, exert influence on adulthood adjustment. Prior research suggests PCEs can promote resilience through increased social connection. In contrast, research has demonstrated potential life-long negative impacts of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on psychological health.

Diagnosis and management of hepatic encephalopathy: The French recommendations.

Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a frequent and severe complication of liver disease with poor patient outcomes. However, it is a poorly understood complication, with no consensus for diagnosis. Therefore, HE is often underdiagnosed.

Were there losses in social support during the pandemic? Testing the impact of COVID-19 on psychological adjustment to trauma in United States adults.

Introduction: Social support is a key protective factor in the psychological adjustment of individuals to traumatic events. However, since March 2020, extant research has revealed evidence of increased loneliness, social isolation, and disconnection, likely due to COVID-19 pandemic-related recommendations that restricted day-to-day contact with others.

Methods: In this investigation, we applied a case-control design to test the direct impacts of the pandemic on social support in United States adults recovering from a significant injury caused by PTSD-qualifying, traumatic events (e.