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The Role Of Postop CT Scan In Penetrating Trauma

The Trauma Pro

They are occasionally useful in penetrating trauma, specifically when penetration into a body cavity is uncertain, and the patient has no hard signs that would send him or her immediately to the operating room. Is there any role for CT in operative penetrating trauma, after the patient has already been to the OR?

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The green revolution in operating rooms: reducing water use

Emergency Live

The study For two years, researchers have closely monitored water consumption during thousands of […] The post The green revolution in operating rooms: reducing water use appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Bloodborne Pathogen Exposures Continue in Operating Room Settings

NIOSH Science Blog

Despite legislation and improved technology, data from Massachusetts hospitals show that sharps injuries have increased in the operating room (OR) [1]. There is an urgent need to renew efforts to protect healthcare workers inside the operating room.

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Are Prophylactic Antibiotics Needed For Facial Fractures?

The Trauma Pro

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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Nail In The Neck: The Operation

The Trauma Pro

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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How Often Should My Trauma Operations Committee Meet?

The Trauma Pro

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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Incidental Appendectomy During Trauma Laparotomy?

The Trauma Pro

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?