Trauma
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 […]
Trauma Nurses: What you’re probably not thinking about when you hang IV fluids
Intravenous fluid administration is among the most common interventions nurses perform — and arguably one of the most misunderstood. Jacki Roland, MSN, RN, CEN, TCRN We are efficient and confident when we spike a bag and open the roller clamp. But how often do we stop to ask: Where is this fluid actually going? And […]
CNTR Advocates for ARPA-H and CDMRP Funding – Coalition for National Trauma Research
The Coalition for National Trauma Research recently participated in two key federal advocacy activities aimed at strengthening national investment in medical research and defense health innovation. Support for Robust FY26 Funding for ARPA-H As a member organization of the Research!America coalition, CNTR signed onto a multi-organization letter urging Congressional appropriators to provide at least $1.5 […]
Read CNTR’s December News & Opportunities eNewsletter – Coalition for National Trauma Research
Catch up on the latest from CNTR–read our December e-newsletter! The AC Forum — an affiliate of CNTR — has published a new “Rapid Resource” on venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis following trauma. Designed for busy clinicians, this concise guide delivers expert recommendations and best-practice insights for anticoagulation care. As 2025 winds down, CNTR invites supporters […]
How the primary survey is “same but different” for geriatric trauma patients
Physiologic changes related to aging have a significant impact on how older patients respond to injury. According to Robert Barraco, MD, MPH, FACS, FCCP, these changes also affect every element of the trauma primary survey. Robert Barraco, MD “The primary survey is ‘the same but different’ for geriatric trauma patients,” Dr. Barraco said. “It is […]
Statement of Gratitude from the Coalition for National Trauma Research – Coalition for National Trauma Research
On this Veterans Day, the Coalition for National Trauma Research (CNTR) extends our deepest gratitude to the men and women of the United States Armed Forces. We honor your courage, your commitment, and the extraordinary sacrifices you and your families have made in service to our nation. Your dedication to protecting freedom and preserving peace […]
CNTR Leaders and Patient Partners Participate in 2025 PCORI Meeting – Coalition for National Trauma Research
Dr. Michelle Price, CNTR Exec. Director, Ashley Moreno, CNTR Research Associate, and Dr. Elliott Haut, VTE Project PI, share their poster. Researchers, patients, caregivers—including several affiliated with CNTR—convened last month at the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Annual Meeting to network and share results of the latest PCORI-funded research. Dr. Elliott Haut and CNTR Executive […]
OIG report on trauma “overpayments” is flawed but raises key issues
The big news in trauma is the recent release of a long-awaited report from the U.S. Office of Inspector General (OIG) on improper billing for trauma team activations. The title of the report says it all: Hospitals Charged CMS for Trauma Team Activations That Did Not Comply With Federal Requirements In fact, the OIG’s headline […]
New Resources for Medical Research Communicators – Coalition for National Trauma Research
Amidst current funding recisions and proposed steep federal funding cuts for research, it’s never been more important to communicate about the value of science and illuminate how improvements to our health care system are realized. A new infographic developed by the Research!America coalition illustrates the collaborative nature of research through all its stages. This can […]
New Resource for Brain Injury Patients & Caregivers, Thanks to Patients & Caregivers – Coalition for National Trauma Research
When Kelly Lang joined a national collaborative to develop Communicating About Brain Injury, she brought more than two decades of lived experience to the table. The initiative—created by the American Congress of Rehabilitative Medicine (ACRM), the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA), the North American Brain Injury Society (NABIS), and other partners—aims to establish consistent, […]