Publications by authors named "Robyn Farrington"
Article Synopsis
- Trauma patients in a dedicated trauma ICU (TICU) experienced significantly lower overall complication rates and failure to rescue (FTR) compared to those in a mixed ICU, according to a study of 3,833 patients over five years.
- TICU patients were generally older and had more severe injuries, yet still showed better outcomes, suggesting that specialized care impacts recovery.
- The study highlights the importance of trauma-focused nursing and unit management in improving patient outcomes in intensive care settings.
Probable cause in helicopter emergency medical services crashes: what role does ownership play?
J Trauma Acute Care Surg
December 2014
Background: The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) ranks helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) as one of the most perilous occupations in the United States, with improvements in its safety of highest priority. As many injured patients are transported by helicopter, this is of particular concern to the trauma community. The use of HEMS is associated with a heightened degree of inherent risk.
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