Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery - Trauma Loupes Podcast

Dr. Gene Moore’s highlights for the November 2014 issue include: Dr. Bob Mackersie’s Presidential Address; Dr. Jim O’Conner et al from the Cowley Shock Trauma Center reviewing their experience with damage control thoracic surgery; Dr. Ben Zarzaur and colleagues from the University of Tennessee in Memphis addressing the ongoing debate of the role of angioembolization in the management of high grade splenic injuries; Dr. Nis Windelore et al from Copenhagen University and adding their part to the complex puzzle of trauma induced coagulopathy by implicating low levels of platelet-derived microparticles; Dr. Regan Berg and colleagues from USC/LA County and their review of gunshot wounds; and Drs. Howard Corwin and Lena Napolitano discussing their knowledge of erythropoietin stimulating agents in reducing red cell transfusion based on current literature. Transcript