The Trauma Pro

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

We’ve made sure that our victim of the nail gun to the neck did not need an emergent operation. This patient was taken to the operating room. The classic operation would have been to make an incision along the sternocleidomastoid on the right side. How do we get it out of there? Therefore, it must be removed from the right side.

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Operations 113

The Trauma Pro

MAY 27, 2025

References: Clinical Impact of a Dedicated Trauma Hybrid Operating Room. Retrospective Value Assessment of a Dedicated, Trauma Hybrid Operating Room. In my next post, I’ll conclude with some tips and tricks for setting up your own hybrid room. Journal Am Col Surg 232(4):560-570, 2020. J Trauma 94(6):814-822, 2023.

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The Trauma Pro

JULY 19, 2024

As you know, one other mandatory committee is required of all trauma centers, the Trauma Operations Committee (Ops). In this post, I will: describe how often your operations committee should meet help you determine whether your two committees should meet on the same day or separately How Often? Is it the same as your PI committee?

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The Trauma Pro

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The justification was usually, “We’ll save him/her another operation in the future in case he develops acute appendicitis.” Use it, and if it is one of the rare cases where appendicitis is actually present, then proceed with the usual and appropriate operative on nonoperative management. ” Legitimate reason?

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The Trauma Pro

APRIL 4, 2025

And for operative fractures, they recommended against pre- or post-operative antibiotics. The AAST Facial Fracture Study Group performed a prospective, observational study of adult patients who did not undergo operative repair of their facial fractures. Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery 98(4):p 557-564, April 2025.

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Fractures Operations Administration Outcomes 113

Emergency Live

MARCH 8, 2024

The integration of four Bell 429 helicopters promises a qualitative leap in safety and rescue missions in the Middle East A Strategic Renewal for Parapublic Operations The recent acquisition of four Bell 429 helicopters destined for parapublic operations in the Middle East marks a significant turning point for intervention forces.

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Operations 98

Emergency Live

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

In this […] The post The evolution of operations centers in emergencies appeared first on Emergency Live. Their role is of vital importance to ensure effective emergency management, coordinating available resources and directing field interventions.

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Operations 98

Emergency Live

JUNE 5, 2024

While some countries use a single number for any type of emergency, in others there are […] The post Emergency Numbers in the World: Differences and Operation appeared first on Emergency Live. This reflects both different emergency service structures and specific local needs.

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Operations 98

Emergency Live

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

At a time when nature is demonstrating all its […] The post Bad Weather in Tuscany (Italy): Defense Mobilizes for Relief Operations appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Operations 104

Core Medical Group

JANUARY 30, 2024

Laura Magner has been named the new Chief Operating Officer for CoreMedical Group, a national healthcare staffing agency based in Manchester, NH.

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Operations 92

PHARM

JUNE 27, 2025

Prehospital Cricothyrotomy: A Narrative Review of Technical, Educational, and Operational Considerations for Procedure Optimization – Journal of Emergency Medicine — Read on www.jem-journal.com/article/S0736-4679(24)00284-1/fulltext

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Operations 40

Emergency Live

MARCH 12, 2024

Therefore, reducing the consumption of these drugs limits associated side effects (nausea, […] The post Hypnosis in the operating room: a new study on its effectiveness appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Operations 98

The Trauma Pro

JUNE 6, 2023

Chest x-ray – this is not often diagnostic, but when herniation of abdominal contents is obvious, the patient most assuredly has an operative problem. Laparoscopy or thoracoscopy – this technique yields excellent accuracy when the injury is in an area that can be viewed from the operative entry point chosen.

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Operations Wellness 259

The Trauma Pro

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Does it need attention or an operation before morning? This can lead to overuse of our consultant colleagues and calls at inappropriate times. So what if we diagnose an injury in their area of expertise at 2 am? If not, why call at that ungodly hour? Give them a break! Let’s use our consultants wisely!

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Operations Hospitals Wellness 264

ACEP Now

JANUARY 5, 2025

Secondary hemorrhage occurs between days five and 14 post-operatively, peaking around days five to seven. The literature suggests that approximately 85 percent of these cases require procedural source control in the operating room, highlighting the importance of expediting transport arrangements. CREDIT: Dr. P.

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Airway Management Operations Resuscitation Pediatrics 98

The Trauma Pro

JULY 1, 2025

In this example, the full “track and trend” text reads like this: We will track the occurrence of interruption of VTE chemoprophylaxis in patients undergoing operative repair of orthopedic injuries after implementing a new VTE practice guideline.

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Documentation/Coding Operations Resuscitation 113

The Trauma Pro

AUGUST 27, 2024

There have always been two major factors at play: information overload and the biases built into our human brain operating system. And then we run into our own operating system problems. The media were a bit different, but the underlying issues were the same.

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Head Injuries Operations Research 202

ACEP Now

JULY 3, 2025

Other operating characteristics for this department are seen in Table 1. The EMS arrival rate is quite high and this is challenging from an operational standpoint. No matter the operating model, an ED will likely struggle with achieving results without a strong team culture that puts patients first. Click to enlarge.

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Hospitals Best Practices Geriatric Emergencies Operations 52

PEMBlog

JUNE 26, 2025

In this episode of PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast, we explore the clinical pearls behind “no-zone” management, how to distinguish hard and soft signs, when to image versus operate, and why airway always comes first. In general, hard signs mean go to the operating room. Anything deeper deserves imaging.

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Airway Management Pediatrics Operations Emergency Department 64

Mind The Bleep

JUNE 16, 2025

Lateral position: Patient should lie on their left side if the operator is right-handed and vice versa. Raising the bed such that relevant structures are at eye-level for the operator may aid correct identification of the midline and the appropriate insertion of the needle. More difficult to identify midline.

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Operations PPE Seizures Documentation/Coding 97

The Trauma Pro

APRIL 19, 2024

Courtesy Core EM Airway control should ideally occur in the operating room. If gauze packing is not practical because of this need for additional pressure, a urinary catheter can be inserted into the wound and inflated until the bleeding stops.

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Operations EMS 263

American Medical Compliance

OCTOBER 25, 2024

What’s more, they improve operational efficiency and enhance patient trust. This also helps you set realistic expectations for the audit’s duration and resource requirements. Assemble a Qualified Audit Team Are you ensuring a balance between legal, technical, and operational expertise within the team?

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Documentation/Coding Operations Best Practices Shock 105

Greater Sydney Area HEMS

JUNE 22, 2025

As a member of the Dutch Resuscitation Council, he co-authored the national resuscitation guidelines, and helped to develop and implement a nationwide standard operating procedure for the handover of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients.

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Resuscitation CPR Research Operations 69

Northwestern EM Blog

APRIL 29, 2025

Halo test [link] Management For through-and-through fractures, operative repair is necessary. Depressed fractures also require operative repair and IV antibiotics. However, there are certain findings that often lead to operative management. Most facial fractures are managed nonoperatively.

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Fractures Operations EMS Hospitals 69

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

MAY 24, 2025

The concept of non-operative treatment of appendicitis (NOTA) with antibiotics has gained interest over the past decade. SGEM #115: Complicated-Non-operative Treatment of Appendicitis (NOTA) SGEM #180: The First Cut is the Deepest- N.O.T. This is typically done laparoscopically through a few small incisions.

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Pediatrics Operations Emergency Department Hospitals 60

The Trauma Pro

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

This allows them to tailor the amputation to optimize the eventual recovery from this operation. However, they also have a deep understanding of the anatomy involved and the eventual reconstruction process. The surgeon does not necessarily have to resort to a guillotine-type amputation.

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Airway Management Operations Hospitals Wellness 199

AED Leader

JUNE 27, 2025

Operating Temperature Range: Reliable function in extreme heat or cold. This level of protection is essential for marine applications, mining operations, or any washdown environment where equipment is regularly sprayed with high pressure jets. Ingress Protection (IP Rating): Resistance to dust and water.

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Operations Military Shock CPR 52

AED Leader

JULY 4, 2025

As a safety director or operations manager, you know that procuring an AED is not just about buying a piece of hardware. Why a value package is the smarter choice for your operations Choosing a preconfigured package is a strategic decision that prioritizes efficiency and preparedness. The CR2 is built for speed and simplicity.

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Operations Administration CPR Research 52

American Medical Compliance

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Non-compliance can result in hefty fines, inspections, and audits that disrupt operations. Potential Legal Consequences Regulatory bodies, such as OSHA, require strict compliance with proper injury reporting standards.

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Documentation/Coding Legal Issues Operations Incident Reporting 105

The Trauma Pro

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Many vertebral fractures can be treated non-operatively. Post-operative bracing after pedicle screw fixation for thoracolumbar burst fractures: A cost-effectiveness study. And I have never been able to predict which brace my spine colleagues accurately would prescribe for a specific condition or injury. J Clin Neurosci 45:33-39, 2017.

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Fractures Dislocations Operations Burns 203

Taming the SRU

APRIL 29, 2025

Like all surgical procedures, weight-loss surgeries carry their own list of critical post-operative complications. Early and late complications of bariatric operation. The proximal jejunal end is reattached further downstream, allowing for flow of bile from the duodenum into the GI tract to aid digestion. (4) Gastroenterology.

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Operations CDC Sepsis Outcomes 67

Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

DECEMBER 16, 2024

This provision encourages entities to operate on the assumption that the care was lawful, unless informed otherwise by credible sources. Presumption Provision The rule includes a “presumption provision,” which ensures that reproductive health care is presumed lawful unless there is concrete evidence to the contrary.

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Administration Operations 105

The Bottom Line

JUNE 27, 2025

Skip to content Twitter Google+ Facebook Reddit RSS The Bottom Line A compendium of critical appraisals in Intensive Care Medicine research and related specialties Home About Us Summaries Intensive Care Medicine Emergency Medicine Peri-operative Medicine Blog News EBM Editorial Submit a review Wessex ICS You are here: Home Blog Emergency Evidence Updates (..)

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Emergency Department Emergency Nursing Resuscitation Pediatrics 69

The Trauma Pro

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Rapid placement of some kind of marker on all wounds followed by a quick image allows them to roughly predict what was hit, and assess the possibility that there might be bleeding that would drive the team straight to the operating room. It can help direct the surgical exploration if imaging was unnecessary or contraindicated.

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Operations Outcomes 264

RebelEM

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Included patients from out-of-hospital, emergency department, intensive care unit, and operating-room intubations. Intubation performed in all settings (out-of-hospital, emergency department, ICU, and operating room). Studies that report the outcome of first-attempt intubation success for both bougie and non-bougie groups.

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Emergency Department Outcomes Operations Hospitals 103

The Trauma Pro

JULY 16, 2024

Every trauma center is required to have two specific committees: a multidisciplinary trauma performance improvement committee (PI) and a trauma operations committee (ops). In my next post, I’ll cover this same topic for your trauma operations committee. However, a common question is, “How often do my committees need to meet?”

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Operations Documentation/Coding Pediatrics 147

EMDocs

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Spoon Feed Preoperative antibiotics significantly decreased the microbiologic yield of operative cultures (10.9%) in patients with native joint septic arthritis. Source Effect of Preoperative Antibiotic Therapy on Operative Culture Yield for Diagnosis of Native Joint Septic Arthritis. Clin Infect Dis. 2024 Oct 15;79(4):1062-1070.

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Stroke Operations Shock Emergency Department 54