A Narrative Review Investigating Practices and Disparities in Child Abuse Amongst United States Pediatric Trauma Patients & Associated Outcomes.

Introduction: Although non-accidental trauma continues to be a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among children in the United States, the underlying factors leading to NAT are not well characterized. We aim to review reporting practices, clinical outcomes, and associated disparities among pediatric trauma patients experiencing NAT.

Methods: A literature search utilizing PubMed, Google Scholar, EMBASE, ProQuest, and Cochrane was conducted from database inception until April 6, 2023.

Cultivating emotional intelligence in general surgery residents through a patient-centered experience.

Background: Emotional intelligence (EI) can decrease physician burnout. EI and burnout were assessed in surgical residents through participation in Patient-Centric Resident Conferences (PCRCs), which incorporated patients in resident education. We hypothesized PCRCs would improve EI and reduce burnout.

Evaluating the effectiveness and outcomes associated with direct peritoneal resuscitation in damage control surgery patients with and without hemorrhagic shock.

Introduction: This narrative review aims to evaluate the efficacy of adjunct direct peritoneal resuscitation (DPR) in the treatment of adult damage control surgery (DCS) patients both with and without hemorrhagic shock, and its impact on associated outcomes.

Methods: PubMed, Google Scholar, EMBASE, ProQuest, and Cochrane were searched for relevant articles published through April 13th, 2023. Studies assessing the utilization of DPR in adult DCS patients were included.

Adverse Events Associated With Disparity Between Patients' BMI and Operating Table Size-A Need for Improved Surgical Innovations.

Background: The lack of proper equipment to accommodate patients with high BMI can jeopardize the safety of the patients and medical staff. In this review, we aim to discuss the availability of obesity accommodations in the operating room, along with its impact, implications, and future recommendations.

Methods: Four databases were searched for articles pertaining to surgical table dimensions and the implications for safety, with a special focus on patients with larger BMIs.

Trends in disparities research on trauma and acute care surgery outcomes: A 10-year systematic review of articles published in The Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery.

Abstract: This is a 10-year review of The Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery (JTACS) literature related to health care disparities, health care inequities, and patient outcomes. A retrospective review of articles published in JTACS between January 1, 2013, and July 15, 2022, was performed. Articles screened included both adult and pediatric trauma populations.