Prehospital Traction Splint Use in Midthigh Trauma Patients.

Context: Traction splint (TS) use during emergency medical system transport has been theorized to relieve pain, limit continued injury from loose bone fragments, and decrease potential bleeding space in the injured thigh.

Aims: This study aimed to evaluate the benefit of prehospital TS (PTS) application, using data from the trauma registry at a large Level 1 trauma center.

Methods: A retrospective review of patients from the NTRACS and Trauma One registry at an American College of Surgeons-verified Level 1 trauma center was conducted.

Using multi-scale behavioral investigations to inform wild pig (Sus scrofa) population management.

Assessing invasive species ecology at multiple scales is needed to understand how to focus ecological monitoring and population control. As a widespread invasive species, wild pigs (Sus scrofa) frequently disrupt land management programs. We provide a detailed, multi-scaled view of the behavior of wild pigs at Fort Hood, Texas, USA by assessing seasonal and daily movement patterns, and diet.

Modern Neonatal Transport: Sound and Vibration Levels and Their Impact on Physiological Stability.

Objective: To measure sound and vibration in rotary wing air transport (RWAT) and ground ambulance transport (GAT), comparing them to current recommendations, and correlating them with physiological stability measures in transported neonates.

Study Design: This is a prospective cohort observational study including infants ≤ 7 days of age transported over an 8-month period. Infants with neurologic conditions were excluded.

Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy with Angiitis: Emerging Options for Treatment.

Two cases of cerebral amyloid angiopathy with features of angiitis are reported. The role of immunosuppressive therapy is reviewed.

Criteria for excision of suspected fibroadenomas of the breast.

Background: Fibroadenomas are benign breast tumors; however, more aggressive lesions may mimic or arise within fibroadenomas. We sought to define criteria identifying patients who should undergo surgical excision.

Methods: Patients with a preoperative diagnosis of fibroadenoma, who underwent surgical excision between 2002 and 2011, were retrospectively reviewed.