JTACS's Hottest 22 Articles of 2022🔥1️⃣1️⃣:
"Do not forget the platelets: The independent impact of red blood cell to platelet ratio on mortality in massively transfused trauma patients"
@AnderDorken@leon_naar@Apogait@AnthonyGebran@hayfarani#JoTACS
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❇️Best of Trauma❇️ In this analysis of massively transfused trauma patients, unbalanced PLT transfusion was more prevalent than unbalanced FFP. The impact of unbalanced PLT transfusion on 24-hour mortality was independent from & potentially more pronounced than unbalanced FFP
A final GI rounds to thank IR legend Dr. Mueller. General surgery at MGH is so thankful for all of his help over the last 4 decades! @MGHSurgery@MGHIR1
@TotalResus@TraumaMGH It’s still at a research stage and we have way to go! Could be though the life saving intervention in rural civilian and military settings. Next step is evaluating the toxicity of the formulation in a survival model, so stay tuned! Appreciate the share! @AnderDorken@MedcuraInc
Thank you @leon_naar for your innovative study in @SurgJournal “Intraperitoneal administration of hm-chitosan-based foam for massive, noncompressible abdominal bleeding improves survival in a lethal, closed-cavity swine model.” https://t.co/z0QBtk5C6m @acsTrauma@EAST_TRAUMA
Welcome Leon Naar, MD, a member of this year’s #MGHsurgery residency class! Dr. Naar joins us from @uoaofficial. His primary interests are trauma/critical care and surgical oncology. We are thrilled to have you on the team, Dr. Naar! #medtwitter
Check out the results of our study published in @JTraumAcuteSurg focusing on immune cell clusters that are associated with outcomes in trauma patients!
@majedhechi@TraumaMGH
Deep Immune Profiling of Whole Blood to Identify Early Immune Signatures that Correlate to Patient Outcome after Major Trauma. #TraumaSurg https://t.co/EQMrZzvupN
In the CT era, when we are diagnosing occult rib fractures, should all patients >65yo with 2 or more rib fractures be admitted to the ICU?
@JTraumAcuteSurg@TraumaMGH
Thank you @EAST_TRAUMA#EAST2021 for the opportunity to present our work on the association of preperitoneal pelvic packing with DVTs and PEs!
@TraumaMGH
That great feeling you get when you watch live your rock star partner @MGHSurgery Dr. Jonathan Parks elegantly discuss The impact of ATIII in TBI.
#EAST2021
Validation of the AI-based POTTER algorithms in geriatric emergency surgery patients: Performance is best in 65-75 (AUC 0.94) & worst in patients>85. Great work by @LMaurerMD @dbertsim & @majedhechi !
The interactive POTTER App is free for download on androids & iPhones.
#MIT_MGH
Today, #MGH began administering the first #COVID19 vaccine to staff and Belza Betancur, RN, made history as the first recipient. Though we must continue the fight and stay vigilant, today represents a bright light in a challenging time.
Leon Naar, MD, Haytham Kaafarani, MD & colleagues report nearly three-quarters of patients admitted to the hospital early in the #COVID19 outbreak in Boston developed acute kidney injury. More on @MassGeneralAiM: https://t.co/qHzUmEjRRF
@hayfarani#MGHsurgery@AnnalsofSurgery