Publications by authors named "R Atwood"
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- The style of volcanic eruptions is influenced by how gas and magma separate as they move upward, with strong gas-melt coupling leading to explosive eruptions and weaker coupling causing lava flows.
- Researchers used x-ray radiography in a high-pressure/high-temperature setup to study bubble dynamics in basaltic magmas, revealing that low-viscosity magmas allow bubbles to merge quickly, maintaining gas-melt coupling.
- This innovative method enhances understanding of volcanic processes, potentially improving safety measures and risk assessment for volcanic activities.
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- Typical markers that usually indicate a difficult laparoscopic cholecystectomy were not relevant during the 2019 US Naval Ship Comfort deployment.
- The study highlights the necessity of being prepared for short-term surgical missions, especially in unique military contexts.
- It emphasizes the significance of understanding health care disparities and the importance of collaborating effectively with local partners.
Introduction: Post-traumatic seizures (PTSs) contribute to morbidity after traumatic brain injury (TBI). Early PTS are rare in combat casualties sustaining TBI, but the prevalence of late PTS is poorly described. We sought to define the prevalence and risk factors of late PTS in combat casualties with computed tomography evidence of TBI.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: An institution-wide protocol for uncomplicated acute appendicitis was created to improve compliance with best practices between the emergency department (ED), radiology and surgery. Awareness of the protocol was spread with the publication of a smartphone application and communication to clinical leadership. On interim review of quality metrics, poor protocol adherence in diagnostic imaging and antimicrobial stewardship was observed.
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- Post-traumatic seizure (PTS) prophylaxis is important for traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients, but there's no standardized drug treatment, though levetiracetam is commonly used in combat-related cases.
- In a study of 687 casualties, 71 patients with combat-related injuries were analyzed, focusing on demographics, injury characteristics, and treatment outcomes over six months.
- Results show that levetiracetam was administered to the majority of these patients, with low PTS incidence (2.8%) and no serious side effects, suggesting it is a safe and effective option for seizure prevention in this population.