Publications by authors named "J Aydelotte"
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- Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) is the usual treatment for serious blunt thoracic aortic injuries (BTAI), but there's evidence suggesting low-grade injuries could heal on their own with nonoperative management (NOM).
- A study analyzed 269 low-grade BTAI patients and compared those treated with NOM to those undergoing TEVAR, finding lower mortality rates and fewer complications in the NOM group.
- The results indicate that NOM is a safe and effective option for managing low-grade BTAI, presenting lower mortality compared to TEVAR and similar hospital resource use.
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- Sarcopenia, the loss of muscle mass, significantly affects adult trauma patients, increasing risks of health complications and mortality, especially in those with prolonged hospital stays.
- A study analyzed data from trauma patients with stays longer than 14 days, measuring psoas muscle mass to determine the presence of sarcopenia, defined by specific thresholds for men and women.
- Results showed that 37% of initially non-sarcopenic patients developed sarcopenia during their hospitalization, with older patients being more susceptible and experiencing greater muscle loss compared to those already sarcopenic.
Background: Imaging repositories are commonly attached to ongoing clinical trials, but capturing, transmitting, and storing images can be complicated and labor-intensive. Typical methods include outdated technologies such as compact discs. Electronic file transfer is becoming more common, but even this requires hours of staff time on dedicated computers in the radiology department.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Failed extubation in critically ill patients is associated with poor outcomes. In critically ill trauma patients who have failed extubation, providers must decide whether to proceed with tracheostomy or attempt extubation again. The aim of this study was to describe the natural history of failed extubation in trauma patients and determine whether tracheostomy or a second attempt at extubation is more appropriate.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Agitation on arrival in trauma patients is known as a sign of impending demise. The aim of this study is to determine outcomes for trauma patients who present in an agitated state. We hypothesized that agitation in the trauma bay is an early indicator for hemorrhage in trauma patients.
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