Trauma
Trauma Research Community Coalesces Around Model for Clinical Guidance – Coalition for National Trauma Research
Trauma society leaders discussed ways of collaborating instead of competing on clinical guideline development. This second year of the Design for Implementation: The Future of Trauma Research and Clinical Guidance Conference Series built on last year’s work to arrive at a shared understanding of shortcomings in the ways that guidance is developed, disseminated and implemented. […]
5 Ways Trauma Changes Your Brain and Body (And How You Can Start Taking Back Control)
Trauma has a way of leaving its mark—not just in your memories but in the way your brain and body work every day. These changes can feel confusing or overwhelming, but understanding them is a powerful first step toward healing. Let’s explore five distinct ways trauma affects you—and what that might look like in your […]
Year 2 of Design for Implementation Conference Assembles Stakeholders in Clinical Guidance and Experts on AI – Coalition for National Trauma Research
DFI participants provided feedback on the beta version of a clinical guidance app developed following Year 1 of the conference. In her introductory remarks to the Design for Implementation: The Future of Trauma Research and Clinical Guidance Conference, Eileen Bulger, MD, ACS Medical Director of Trauma Programs, reminded attendees of the vast scope of the […]
CNTR Partners with University of Utah on PCORI-Funded Project Targeting Access to Care in Rural Settings – 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 […]
CNTR Joins University of Chicago Project to Improve Penetrating TBI Outcomes – Coalition for National Trauma Research
Service members at the frontlines of world conflicts will have a better chance at survival, thanks to a $6.67M research award from the Department of Defense through the Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium (MTEC) to the University of Chicago (UC). The University of Chicago project, titled Neurotrauma Training Program for Military Providers: Bridging Gaps in Deployed […]
5 ways to build communication skills for better trauma resuscitations – Trauma System News
Here’s a scenario that may seem all too familiar to many trauma and emergency nurses: On a “normal” busy afternoon, a truck pulls up to the front doors of the ED and a teenager runs in the waiting room yelling that his friend has accidentally shot himself. The triage nurse quickly grabs a wheelchair and […]
Complying with ACS Standard 5.29 – Trauma System News
When the ACS Committee on Trauma released the Grey Book in 2022, it included a brand-new requirement covering the mental health needs of injured patients. This paid content was developed by Trauma System News in cooperation with Optimal Healthcare Advisors. According to Standard 5.29, Level I and II trauma centers must have screening and referral […]
How to create a strong feedback loop between trauma and EMS – Trauma System News
Standard 7.10 from the American College of Surgeons (ACS) requires all verified trauma centers to have a process for providing feedback to emergency medical services (EMS) agencies. This paid content was developed by Trauma System News in cooperation with ImageTrend. Giving feedback to prehospital providers is an important part of the trauma performance improvement (PI) […]
2025 Erlanger Trauma Symposium scheduled for May – Trauma System News
The 2025 Erlanger Trauma & Surgical Critical Care Symposium will take place May 22-23, 2025, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Philip Stahel, MD, Chief Medical Officer, HCA Healthcare North Carolina Division “Our symposium is a two-day event featuring both didactic sessions and a hands-on skills component,” said Meredith Rippy, trauma research coordinator at Erlanger Health. “This year, […]
Media Release – Birth Trauma Australia – Same Dedication, New Name – Birth Trauma Australia
For Immediate Release The Australasian Birth Trauma Association (ABTA) is proud to announce its rebrand to Birth Trauma Australia. This change reflects our renewed focus on supporting women, partners and families across Australia and reaffirms our commitment to driving advocacy, education, and support for those impacted by birth-related trauma. As Birth Trauma Australia, we will […]