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Journal Review

Validity of Abdominal Exam in Blunt Trauma with Distracting Injuries

Filed Under: Tags: , , , May 26th, 2016 Leave a Comment

The past couple of decades have seen increased access to and ease of using CT scanning for traumatically injured patients. Given that the abdomen is an important source of occult bleeding,
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Journal Review

ATLS: Archaic Trauma Life Support?

Filed Under: Tags: , August 27th, 2015 Leave a Comment

ATLS teaches inexperienced providers a systemic approach to trauma, with focus on stabilization and appropriate transfer of care. It is designed for providers who do not have much trauma exposure,
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Liz Franzek, MD