Trauma
(Webinar) Effective Strategies for Reducing Length of Stay for Trauma Patients
Most trauma teams have little trouble moving patients quickly from triage through resuscitation to critical care. But after the patient is stabilized, the process often comes to a standstill because post-ICU and post-acute services are inadequate or unavailable. The results are extended length-of-stay (LOS) and increased risk of complications. This new webinar takes a close […]
DHA’s Broad Agency Announcement for Extramural Medical Research Open until 2027 – Coalition for National Trauma Research
Download the BAA Here The Broad Agency Announcement was originally released October 1, 2022, and is continuously open for a five-year period. The closing date is September 30, 2027. Tap CNTR’s DoD grant submission and project management expertise, and let us help you prepare a winning proposal! Among others, BAA program priorities include: Combat Casualty […]
Inside Trauma Research: Building a video game to improve triage decisions
Deepika Mohan, MD, MPH, has been working for more than a decade to develop Night Shift, a video game that simulates trauma triage decision-making. The goal of the game is to improve the ability of ED physicians at Level III, IV and V trauma centers to recognize severely injured patients who would benefit from being […]
Article Examines the Gates Foundation’s Implementation of its Open Access Policy – Coalition for National Trauma Research
In an article titled “A decade of open access policy at the Gates Foundation based on experimentation, evidence and evolution” published in Insights (2025), Senior Officer of Knowledge and Research Services with the Gates Foundation, Ashley Farley, examines the foundation’s ten-year journey to implement and refine its Open Access (OA) policy. In 2015, the Gates […]
SAFER -Trauma Papers Now Published in TSACO – Coalition for National Trauma Research
Six manuscripts resulting from the Summit on the Advancement of Focused Equity Research in Trauma (SAFER-Trauma), which CNTR held in August 2023, are now available on Trauma Surgery and Acute Care Open (TSACO). At that meeting, more than 50 trauma surgeons, nurses, program managers, researchers, and survivors convened at the American College of Surgeons headquarters […]
Understanding the fluid compartment model can help trauma nurses recognize and prevent shock
The concept of the fluid compartment model has existed for more than a century. However, while this model is routinely taught to physicians and advanced practice providers, many nurses remain unfamiliar with the critical concepts. Jacki Roland, MSN, RN, CEN, TCRN Why? Historically, nursing education has focused on understanding visible clinical findings and immediate interventions. […]
When to use case review and when to use aggregate review in trauma PI
One of the biggest challenges in trauma performance improvement is the sheer volume of cases that need to go through the PI process. How can trauma programs ensure effective quality review without overburdening the PI coordinator, not to mention the TPM and the TMD? This paid content was developed by Trauma System News in cooperation […]
7 equipment recommendations for a successful trauma center video tour
Michael McGonigal, MD, Emeritus Director of Trauma Services, Regions Hospital (St. Paul, Minn.) I recently read the article entitled “Trauma Survey Notebook: ACS Level II reverification review in Colorado.” As a reviewer, I found the survey prep tips from Stephanie Vega to be very well thought out. In particular, I appreciated her recommendation for facilitating […]
CNTR is Hiring a Senior Research Nurse – Coalition for National Trauma Research
Job Title: Senior Research NurseReports To: Executive DirectorFLSA Status: Exempt Job SummaryResponsible for coordinating and managing complex, multi-site clinical trials and studies, providing expertise and oversight for data collecting, monitoring, and regulatory compliance. General Accountabilities Coordinate and manage multi-site clinical trials and studies, including all aspects of the pre-trial, enrollment, and close-out phases Manage interactions […]
CNTR Seeks Sites for Clinical Trial on Rapid Coverage of Exposed Bone and Tendon – Coalition for National Trauma Research
Aroa Biosurgery, in collaboration with the Coalition for National Trauma Research (CNTR), has initiated a groundbreaking pilot study evaluating the efficacy of combining the company’s Ovine Forestomach Matrix (OFM) grafts (Myriad MatrixTM) with conventional Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) in patients suffering from traumatic soft tissue injuries. The study aims to determine whether this combined […]