Publications by authors named "Danielle Wickman"
Background: Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta (REBOA) is a potentially life-saving intervention to treat noncompressible torso hemorrhage. Traditionally, REBOA use has been limited to surgeons. However, emergency physicians are often the first point-of-contact and are well-versed in obtaining rapid vascular access and damage control resuscitation, making them ideal candidates for REBOA training.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFVariation of anti-A and anti-B titers in group O potential blood donors: A pilot study.
J Trauma Acute Care Surg
August 2021
Article Synopsis
- Resuscitation with fresh whole blood, specifically low titer O whole blood (LTOWB), is crucial for saving lives in battlefield scenarios, as it reduces the risk of hemolytic transfusion reactions.
- A study involving 55 group O marines and sailors revealed significant changes in anti-A and anti-B titers between two blood tests, with many donors not meeting the recommended retesting interval of 90 days.
- The findings suggest that regular testing for titer levels is necessary both before and during deployment to ensure safe blood transfusions, and further research is needed to better understand these changes over time.