A second look at the utility of serial routine repeat computed tomographic scans in patients with traumatic brain injury.

Background: The practice of a routine repeat head computed tomographic scans in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) is under question. The aim of our study was to evaluate the utility of a more than 1 repeat head computed tomography (M1CT) scans in patients with TBI.

Methods: We performed a 3-year analysis of a prospectively collected database of all TBI patients presenting to our level I trauma center.

Prevalence of Domestic Violence Among Trauma Patients.

Importance: Domestic violence is an extremely underreported crime and a growing social problem in the United States. However, the true burden of the problem remains unknown.

Objective: To assess the reported prevalence of domestic violence among trauma patients.

Impact of Hemorrhagic Shock on Pituitary Function.

Background: Hypopituitarism after hypovolemic shock is well established in certain patient cohorts. However; the effects of hemorrhagic shock on pituitary function in trauma patients remains unknown. The aim of this study was to assess pituitary hormone variations in trauma patients with hemorrhagic shock.

Certified acute care surgery programs improve outcomes in patients undergoing emergency surgery: A nationwide analysis.

Background: Differences in outcomes among trauma centers (TCs) and non-TCs (NTCs) in patients undergoing emergency general surgery (EGS) are well established. However; the impact of development of certified acute care surgery (ACS) programs on patient outcomes remains unknown. The aim of this study was to evaluate outcomes in patients undergoing EGS across TCs, NTCs, and TCs with ACS (ACS-TC).