Trauma surgeons and emergency physicians are frequently confronted with evaluating and managing severe eye injuries, most of which will require immediate consultation and referral to an ophthalmologist. Herein, we describe the breadth and depth of traumatic ocular emergencies that may…
Maxillofacial trauma is frequently encountered by both trauma and plastic surgeons but fortunately rarely results in fatality. Maxillofacial trauma is readily apparent upon arrival to the emergency room. Such injuries should not be a distraction to the surgeon during initial…
Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a traumatic event that causes transient or permanent loss of normal sensory, motor, or autonomic function. The long-term sequelae can be devastating due to the financial burden as well as the psychological effects and physical…
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) represents a major burden to trauma centers and the health care infrastructure. Heart disease, cancer, and stroke remain the leading cause of mortality year after year in the United States and in various locations abroad. Unlike…
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is defined as an injury to the brain caused by an external force to the head that results in disruption of the normal function of the brain. It can be a direct or indirect injury due…
Background Shock has been defined in a multitude of ways, but they all come down to inadequate tissue perfusion, and the diagnosis is made at the bedside using clinical judgment. Early identification of the type of shock, understanding of the…
Interventional radiology (IR) is a critical collaborative clinical service for all levels of trauma activation. IR services require 24/7 availability at Level I and II trauma centers with a 30-minute response time for emergent patient evaluation and interventions as outlined…
One of the most preventable causes of death in abdominal and pelvic trauma is arterial hemorrhage that goes untreated or unrecognized. Currently, interventional radiology has undergone many advances, particularly in noninvasive imaging and conventional angiography, resulting in the ability to…
Radiology testing in the trauma setting including radiography, fluoroscopy, ultrasound (US), computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has increased substantially in the emergency room and trauma setting over the last decade. The use of CT, which is most…
Introduction The use of Focused Assessment With Sonography in Trauma (FAST) in management of the trauma patient has become increasingly widespread over the past three decades. Serial improvements in ultrasound technology, its portability, and the quality of the images have…