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View article: Right patient to the right place: the impact of a 6-year regional trauma centre-led prehospital education programme on EMS triage and patient outcomes
Right patient to the right place: the impact of a 6-year regional trauma centre-led prehospital education programme on EMS triage and patient outcomes Open
Background In regional trauma systems, emergency medical service (EMS) providers play a crucial role by performing prehospital triage for severely injured patients and transporting them to regional trauma centres. Since 2016, a regional tr…
View article: Successful laparotomy for intra-abdominal hypertension following veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation after severe thoracoabdominal trauma: a case report
Successful laparotomy for intra-abdominal hypertension following veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation after severe thoracoabdominal trauma: a case report Open
Veno-venous (VV) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is often used as a life-saving therapy for lung injuries; however, it presents challenges, including bleeding risks and potential reductions in ECMO flow. This case report details…
View article: Undertriage of Severe Geriatric Trauma Patients: Who Are We Missing?
Undertriage of Severe Geriatric Trauma Patients: Who Are We Missing? Open
Geriatric trauma patients were undertriaged when they were women, sustained ground-level fall injuries, the more alert in the scene, and had cerebrovascular disease. Trauma surgeons and fire agency stakeholders should collaborate to create…
View article: Trends in Preventable Trauma Death Rates in Korea: A Follow-up Study of the Trauma System's Performance
Trends in Preventable Trauma Death Rates in Korea: A Follow-up Study of the Trauma System's Performance Open
In 2021, the PTDR was 13.9%, showing a slight reduction compared to the 2019 study. This study primarily evaluated the performance of Korea's trauma system, with findings highlighting both progress and persistent challenges. Although the s…
View article: Impact of Qualified Trauma Center Implementation on Mortality From Severe Trauma in Korea: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Impact of Qualified Trauma Center Implementation on Mortality From Severe Trauma in Korea: A Retrospective Cohort Study Open
Clinical Research Information Service Identifier: KCT0009684.
View article: Right patient to the right place: The impact of a 6-year regional trauma centre-led prehospital education program on EMS triage and patient outcomes
Right patient to the right place: The impact of a 6-year regional trauma centre-led prehospital education program on EMS triage and patient outcomes Open
Background In regional trauma systems, emergency medical service (EMS) providers play a crucial role by performing prehospital triage for severely injured patients and transporting them to regional trauma centres. Since 2016, a regional tr…
View article: The Efficacy of Intraosseous Access for Initial Resuscitation in Patients with Severe Trauma: A Retrospective Multicenter Study in South Korea
The Efficacy of Intraosseous Access for Initial Resuscitation in Patients with Severe Trauma: A Retrospective Multicenter Study in South Korea Open
Background/Objective: In patients with severe trauma, intraosseous (IO) access is an alternative when intravenous (IV) access proves challenging. However, detailed insights into its utilization patterns and effectiveness are lacking. This …
View article: Impact of a Rounding Checklist Implementation in the Trauma Intensive Care Unit on Clinical Outcomes
Impact of a Rounding Checklist Implementation in the Trauma Intensive Care Unit on Clinical Outcomes Open
We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an intensive care unit (ICU) round checklist, FAST HUGS BID (Feeding, Analgesia, Sedation, Thromboembolic prophylaxis, Head-of-bed elevation, Ulcer prophylaxis, Glycemic control, Spontaneous breath…
View article: Impact of a Rounding Checklist Implementation in the Trauma Intensive Care Unit on Clinical Outcomes
Impact of a Rounding Checklist Implementation in the Trauma Intensive Care Unit on Clinical Outcomes Open
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an intensive care unit (ICU) round checklist, FAST HUGS BID (Feeding, Analgesia, Sedation, Thromboembolic prophylaxis, Head-of-bed elevation, Ulcer prophylaxis, Glycemic control, Spontaneou…
View article: Educational effects of and satisfaction with mixed-reality-based major trauma care simulator: A preliminary evaluation
Educational effects of and satisfaction with mixed-reality-based major trauma care simulator: A preliminary evaluation Open
Mixed reality (MR) is a hybrid system that projects virtual elements into reality. MR technology provides immersive learning using various real-world tools. However, studies on educational programs using MR are scarce. This study aimed to …
View article: Right patient to the right place: the impact of a 6-year regional trauma center-led prehospital trauma education program on patient outcomes
Right patient to the right place: the impact of a 6-year regional trauma center-led prehospital trauma education program on patient outcomes Open
Background: In regional trauma systems, emergency medical service (EMS) providers render an important function by performing prehospital triage for severely injured patients and transporting them to regional trauma centers. Since 2016, a r…
View article: Trauma system establishment and outcome improvement: a retrospective national cohort study in South Korea
Trauma system establishment and outcome improvement: a retrospective national cohort study in South Korea Open
Background: Trauma is a major cause of mortality, disability, and health care costs worldwide. The establishment of a trauma system is known to solve these problems, but few studies have objectively evaluated the impact of a trauma system …
View article: Ketamine versus Etomidate for Rapid Sequence Intubation in Patients with Trauma: A Retrospective Study in a Level 1 Trauma center in Korea
Ketamine versus Etomidate for Rapid Sequence Intubation in Patients with Trauma: A Retrospective Study in a Level 1 Trauma center in Korea Open
Background Ketamine and etomidate are commonly used as sedatives in rapid sequence intubation (RSI). However, there is no consensus on which agent should be favoured when treating patients with trauma. This study aimed to compare the effec…
View article: Educational Effects of and Satisfaction with Mixed-Reality-Based Major Trauma Care Simulator: A Preliminary Evaluation (Preprint)
Educational Effects of and Satisfaction with Mixed-Reality-Based Major Trauma Care Simulator: A Preliminary Evaluation (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Mixed reality (MR) is a hybrid system that projects virtual elements into reality. MR technology has the advantage of providing immersive learning using various real-world tools. However, studies on educational programs using M…
View article: Changes in the characteristics of trauma patients after the early COVID-19 outbreak
Changes in the characteristics of trauma patients after the early COVID-19 outbreak Open
Gyeonggi-do (Gyeonggi province) has the second highest number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the Republic of Korea after Seoul, with approximately 25% of the COVID-19 patients as of January 2021. Our center is a level I trauma …
View article: National trauma system establishment based on implementation of regional trauma centers improves outcomes of trauma care: A follow-up observational study in South Korea
National trauma system establishment based on implementation of regional trauma centers improves outcomes of trauma care: A follow-up observational study in South Korea Open
Although South Korea is a high-income country, its trauma system is comparable to low- and middle-income countries with high preventable trauma death rates of more than 30%. Since 2012, South Korea has established a national trauma system …
View article: National Follow-up Survey of Preventable Trauma Death Rate in Korea
National Follow-up Survey of Preventable Trauma Death Rate in Korea Open
The preventable trauma death rate for trauma deaths in 2019 was 15.7%, which was 4.2%p lower than that in 2017. To improve the quality of trauma treatment, the transfer of severe trauma patients to trauma centers should be more focused.
View article: National Trauma System Establishment Based on Implementation of Regional Trauma Centers Improves Outcomes of Trauma Care; A Follow-up Observational Study in South Korea
National Trauma System Establishment Based on Implementation of Regional Trauma Centers Improves Outcomes of Trauma Care; A Follow-up Observational Study in South Korea Open
Background: Although Korea is a high-income country, its trauma system is comparable to low- and middle-income countries with high preventable trauma death rates (> 30%). Since 2012, Korea has established a national trauma system based on …
View article: Suicidal intent as a risk factor for mortality in high-level falls: a comparative study of suicidal and accidental falls
Suicidal intent as a risk factor for mortality in high-level falls: a comparative study of suicidal and accidental falls Open
Suicidal falls were associated with poorer outcomes and a greater tendency to land feet first relative to accidental falls. Suicide intent was a risk factor for mortality.
View article: Comparison of Base Deficit and Vital Signs as Criteria for Hemorrhagic Shock Classification in Children with Trauma
Comparison of Base Deficit and Vital Signs as Criteria for Hemorrhagic Shock Classification in Children with Trauma Open
BD can be a better predictor of outcomes than vital signs in children with severe hemorrhagic shock.
View article: An Evaluation of the Effect of Performance Improvement and Patient Safety Program Implemented in a New Regional Trauma Center of Korea
An Evaluation of the Effect of Performance Improvement and Patient Safety Program Implemented in a New Regional Trauma Center of Korea Open
Implementation of the PIPS program resulted in improvements in outcomes at a regional trauma center that has just been opened in Korea. Further establishment of the PIPS program is required for optimal care of trauma patients.
View article: Association of age-adjusted shock index with mortality in children with trauma: a single-center study in Korea
Association of age-adjusted shock index with mortality in children with trauma: a single-center study in Korea Open
Purpose This study was performed to investigate the association of high age-adjusted shock index (AASI) with mortality in Korean children with trauma. Methods The data of children (aged < 15 years) with trauma who visited a university hosp…
View article: Admission Lactate and Base Deficit in Predicting Outcomes of Pediatric Trauma
Admission Lactate and Base Deficit in Predicting Outcomes of Pediatric Trauma Open
Background: To compare admission lactate and base deficit (BD), which physiologically reflect early hemorrhagic shock, as outcome predictors of pediatric trauma. Methods: We reviewed the data of children with trauma who visited a Korean ac…
View article: Distribution of Trauma Deaths in a Province of Korea: Is “Trimodal” Distribution Relevant Today?
Distribution of Trauma Deaths in a Province of Korea: Is “Trimodal” Distribution Relevant Today? Open
The distribution of overall timing of death was shown to follow a bimodal pattern rather than a trimodal model in Korea. Based on our findings, a suitable and modified trauma system must be developed.