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New Data Show that Fixing Ribs Early Can Save Lives – Coalition for National Trauma Research
Rib fractures are a common injury after trauma, but when multiple ribs are broken—or when the chest wall becomes unstable (a condition known as flail chest)—the consequences can be serious. Patients may struggle to breathe, require prolonged ventilation, or develop life-threatening lung complications. A new nationwide study published in the Journal of Trauma and Acute […]
Finding and Fixing the Root Causes of Pressure Injuries and Other Hospital-Acquired Complications – Trauma System News
Trauma patients, especially those who experience prolonged hospitalization, can be vulnerable to pressure injuries and other hospital-acquired complications (HACs). The challenge for trauma program leaders is that it can be difficult to identify the root causes of high complication rates. Even when the underlying issues are known, implementing effective solutions is often an uphill battle. […]