Predicting General Surgery Match Outcomes Using Standardized Ranking Metrics.

Introduction: Objective measurements for applicant ranking are becoming increasingly important, not only to help address the growing number of general surgery applicants each year but also to minimize bias and ensure consistency. We assessed if our general surgery applicant scoring system was an effective tool for accurately predicting the results of the resident match.

Methods: A retrospective review of applicant rank lists from 2017 to 2020 was conducted.

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Pediatric Burn Patients: Is Management Improving Over Time?

Over the last few decades, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has become a lifesaving modality for patients with severe respiratory failure following burn injury. With the advancement in critical care and ECMO management, this study aims to analyze the outcomes of ECMO in pediatric burn patients. The Extracorporeal Life Support Organization database was queried from 1999 to 2018 for patients 18 years old and under with a burn injury.

Effect of Mitochondrial Antioxidant (Mito-TEMPO) on Burn-Induced Cardiac Dysfunction.

Background: Imbalance of oxidants/antioxidants results in heart failure, contributing to mortality after burn injury. Cardiac mitochondria are a prime source of reactive oxygen species (ROS), and a mitochondrial-specific antioxidant may improve burn-induced cardiomyopathy. We hypothesize that the mitochondrial-specific antioxidant, Triphenylphosphonium chloride (Mito-TEMPO), could protect cardiac function after burn.