Publications by authors named "R Torres-Fajardo"
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- The study outlines a 10-year quality improvement program for surgical stabilization of rib fractures (SSRF) at a Level 1 trauma center to improve patient outcomes and ensure safety.
- The research involved a review of cases from 2022, focusing on various data points like patient demographics, complications, and rib fracture specifics for 82 identified patients, where 88% underwent SSRF.
- Results indicated that SSRF patients had a 15% mortality rate, with notable complications linked to factors like the number of ribs stabilized and trauma severity, emphasizing the need for ongoing scrutiny in surgical practices.*
Introduction: Identifying patients who can be safely managed in lower-level trauma centers is critical to avoid overburdening level I centers. This study examines the transfer patterns and outcomes of blunt splenic injury (BSI) patients cared for at 2 regional level III trauma centers as compared to an associated level I center.
Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted including all trauma patients with BSI admitted to 2 level III trauma centers (TC3) and a level I center (TC1) between 2012 and 2022.
Article Synopsis
- - The study examined unexpected ICU admissions among trauma patients at a level 1 trauma center from 2019 to 2021, categorizing them into "bounce-backs" (previous ICU patients) and "upgrades" (new ICU admissions).
- - Out of 300 unplanned ICU transfers, 69% were bounce-backs and 31% were upgrades, with traumatic brain injuries and rib fractures being the most common injuries; respiratory distress was the leading cause for transfers.
- - The results indicated that many transfers occurred shortly after initial admission, suggesting that under-triage may be a significant issue, highlighting areas for improvement in trauma care.
Selection of Forage Resources by Juvenile Goats in a Cafeteria Trial: Effect of Browsing Experience, Nutrient and Secondary Compound Content.
Animals (Basel)
May 2022
We evaluated the effect of browsing experience, nutritional quality and secondary compounds of forage resources, and the interaction between these factors on the selection and intake of goats in a cafeteria trial. Twelve juvenile Criollo goats from 7 to 9 months of age, weighing 22 ± 3 kg, were divided into two groups: (a) browser goats group ( = 6, BG), and (b) naïve goats group ( = 6, NG), formed according to their previous browsing experience (with and without, respectively). Animals were housed in individual pens.
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