Implementation of a Traumatic Brain Injury Guideline at A Department of Defense Level 1 Trauma Center.

Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most prevalent diagnoses among trauma populations and places significant strain on valuable rural hospital resources. Limited studies show safety and efficacy of implementation of a Brain Injury Guideline (BIG) protocol at a Department of Defense (DoD) Level 1 trauma center.

Materials And Methods: Data from patients diagnosed with traumatic brain injury during the study period were collected from our institutional trauma database.

Impact of preinjury warfarin and antiplatelet agents on outcomes of trauma patients.

Background: Warfarin and antiplatelet agents (WAA) are prevalent among trauma patients, but the impact of these agents on patient outcomes has not been clearly defined. In this study, we examined the impact of preinjury WAA on outcomes in trauma patients.

Methods: A 40-month (September 2004 to December 2007) retrospective review of data in the trauma registry at a New York State level 1 trauma center was performed.