Discussing initial CT/TPA versus VATS in pediatric empyema. Most studies show about 15% with CT/TPA end up needing a VATS. Noticing this winter has been much worse than others and our failure rate is ⬆️⬆️⬆️ @RyanPhillipsMD@CJHunter18
Thank you to our trauma colleagues @UTHealthSASurg and one of my Sheroes @liaoroussos Pediatric Trauma Director for taking care of these children.
Thanks @CBSNews for highlighting the experiences of trauma surgeons.
As pediatric trauma care providers, our thoughts are with the families of the children and teachers who were killed yesterday in Uvalde, Texas, and our colleagues responding to this tragedy. Change is necessary. Read the full statement here: https://t.co/S7c8EC7GPC
Every resident and young attending surgeon should read this article. It’s full of wisdom and good advice.
Reflections on Surgical Practice: Lessons Learned Along the Way and Notes to my Young Colleagues https://t.co/Iesx2RurRJ
Rural vs urban pediatric trauma fatalities: MVC more common in rural areas, less likely to have used a seatbelt by Dr. Samara Lewis of @OUPedSurg at @PediTraumaSoc#PTS2021#PTS21
A five year old was accidentally shot and killed by another child yesterday in Northwest Oklahoma City. The Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office has FREE gunlocks at our offices 2101 NE 36th (On the corner of Northeast 36th and MLK). Please come by and get one!
Kids coming into the hospital because they swallowed a battery is way too common.🔋🏥
I did an experiment with my kids to show what happens to an esophagus when a battery is against it. This was our result after just 2 hours! #MedTwitter#some4pedsurg
Posted this five years ago. But from what has transpired in America recently, it’s clear that not enough people paid attention. So I’ll try again…
A meditation on Political vs. Personal vs. Objective Truths
[1,000 words — 4 minute read]
https://t.co/VnIS6kuSkS
"Timing and volume of crystalloid and blood products in pediatric trauma . . ."
Polites et al.
https://t.co/HHDZ2nrxU5
DOI: 10.1097/TA.0000000000002702
Cred: @RodGerardo#SoMe4PedSurg
https://t.co/fPZ6JvZBSQ
Wow. The NEJM just published this blistering assessment of our federal response to the pandemic. So unprecedented and significant for the editorial staff of this most respected journal to enter the fray. I hope the country pays attention.
Imagine what meetings on national security, COVID response, etc are like with this president. If he’s this belligerent when the cameras are on, I cannot comprehend how anything productive happens when they’re not.