Trauma
Leveraging “Case Review vs. Aggregate Review” for More Efficient Loop Closure – Trauma System News
Many trauma programs struggle with the high volume of cases that need to go through the performance improvement (PI) process. In these centers, program leaders often worry that they making unacceptable trade-offs between quality and quantity. This webinar takes a close look at a key concept in trauma PI that can help program leadership teams […]
Registry-based Randomized Controlled Trials Can Do More With Less – Coalition for National Trauma Research
In a recent article published in Trauma Surgery and Acute Care Open (TSACO), CNTR Board Chair Ben Zarzaur, MD noted that in an environment of diminishing federal investment in research, conducting high quality clinical trials is increasingly difficult to accomplish. But by leveraging the National Trauma Research Action Plan (NTRAP) to identify high-priority gaps in […]
Listen To Mums: The UK Birth Trauma Inquiry Concludes, With 12 Recommendations To Government
Health and Social Care Secretary Victoria Atkins responded to the recommendations. Atkins announced her full support for the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Birth Trauma’s headline call, the development of a comprehensive cross-government national maternity strategy – starting with prioritising birth trauma as part of this year’s Women’s Health Strategy. Atkins also announced the following: NHS […]
Birth Trauma Awareness Week 2024: Mary’s Story
Content warning: This birth story discusses trauma. Topics discussed include pre-eclampsia, emergency C-section and mental health struggles. If you are seeking support for your birth trauma, we have downloadable resources here or you can join one of our free Peer2Peer Support programs. My first pregnancy was pretty unremarkable up until 38 weeks when I developed […]
University of Utah Researcher Seeks Surgeon and Physician Input for Rural Trauma Project. – Coalition for National Trauma Research
Survivors of traumatic injury who live in rural America face many challenges to recovery due to limited access to specialized services, geographic barriers, and socioeconomic factors including lower baseline income levels and higher rates of uninsurance. While nearly 20% of the U.S. population lives in areas defined as rural, rural patients are substantially underrepresented in […]
Unpacking the Connection Between Trauma, Emotional Reactivity, Self-Injurious Behaviors and Fearlessness About Death: New Insights for Clinicians
Recent research published in Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior by AD Stumps, N Bounoua, AE Sheehan, and N Sadeh, titled “Emotional reactivity and past self-injurious behavior moderate the association between trauma exposure and fearlessness about death,” provides critical insights for clinicians working with trauma survivors. Clinical Takeaways: When assessing trauma survivors, include questions about current […]
4 complications of brain injury that trauma nurses must identify quickly – Trauma System News
The Trauma Nursing column is produced in partnership with the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN®), developer of the Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN®) certification. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of mortality and long-term disability worldwide. In the U.S., more than 200,000 people were hospitalized due to TBI in 2020, and […]
EAST Introduces New Funding Mechanism for a Registry-Based Randomized Controlled Trial – Coalition for National Trauma Research
The Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma is collaborating with CNTR to create a novel funding mechanism aimed at the goal of zero preventable deaths from trauma. This award will support a Registry-based Randomized Controlled Trial (RRCT). The intent of the EAST-RRCT Award is to assist a primary investigator in successfully conducting and publishing […]
Call For Peer Reviewers – 2024 MHSRS Supplement to Military Medicine – Coalition for National Trauma Research
Patricia A. Reilly, Col (RET), USAF, PhD, Guest Editor of the 2024 MHSRS Supplement to Military Medicine, has issued a second call for peer reviewers who can assist in reviewing submitted manuscripts. The expertise they are soliciting includes: Behavioral health Cognitive function and resilience Clinical decision support Combat Casualty Care, hemorrhage, tourniquets Global Health Engagement […]
KeriCure Medical and CNTR Begin First Clinical Trial on Cutting Edge Spray-on Wound Dressing for Burns – Coalition for National Trauma Research
KeriCure Medical, a leader in advanced biotechnology solutions, launched its first clinical trial at two study sites, enrolling both military and civilian patients. The trial, a head-to-head comparison of KeriCure Medical’s Field Shield Wound Dressing versus a standard of care silver dressing for military medic use in burn management, officially kicked off in January, 2025, […]