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3%, tracking of EVD-associated infection in 86.7%, routine EVD clamping during transport in 66.7%, and monitoring of intracranial pressure during transport in 33.3%. Adherence to hospital policies was high for recommendations related to flushing an EVD and changing cerebrospinal fluid drainage systems (100% [range, 0% to 100%] each), but low for intrahospital transportation (16.7% [0% to 83.3%]), EVD removal (0% [0% to 66.7%]), patient and family education (0% [0% to 100%]), and administration of intraventricular medication (0% [0% to 100%]). In summary, the published literature related to EVD insertion and maintenance, and reported EVD hospital practices and policies, primarily focus on reducing EVD-associated infections. Still, overall adherence of hospital EVD policies to guideline recommendations is modest. To promote a culture of EVD safety, clinicians should focus on reducing all EVD-associated adverse events.Background A penetrating injury to the "cardiac box" is thought to be predictive of an injury to the heart, however, there is very little evidence available to support this association. This study aims to evaluate the relationship between penetrating trauma to the cardiac box and a clinically significant injury. Methods All patients presenting to a Level 1 trauma center from 01/2009 - 06/2015 who sustained a penetrating injury isolated to the thorax were retrospectively identified. Patients were categorized according to the location of injury within or outside the historical cardiac box. Patients with concurrent injuries both inside and outside the cardiac box were excluded. Clinical demographics, injuries, procedures, and outcomes were compared. Results During this 7-year period, 330 patients (92% male; median age, 28 years) sustained penetrating injuries isolated to the thorax 138(42%) within the cardiac box and 192(58%) outside the cardiac box. By mechanism, 105(76%) were stab wounds (SW) and 33(24%) were cidence of injury. The diagnostic interaction between clinical examination and ultrasound, for the diagnosis of clinically significant cardiac injuries, warrants further investigation. Level of evidence Level IV, prognostic study.Introduction Cervical spinal cord injury (CSCI) is devastating with ventilator-associated pneumonia being a main driver of morbidity and mortality. Laparoscopic diaphragm pacing implantation (DPS) has been used for earlier liberation from mechanical ventilation. We hypothesized DPS would improve respiratory mechanics and facilitate liberation. Methods We performed a retrospective review of acute CSCI patients between 1/2005-5/2017. Routine demographics were collected. Patients underwent propensity score matching based on age, ISS, ventilator days, hospital length of stay and need for tracheostomy. Patients with complete respiratory mechanics data were analyzed and compared. Those who did not have DPS (NO DPS) had spontaneous Vt recorded at time of ICU admission, at day 7 and day 14 and patients who had DPS had spontaneous Vt recorded before and after DPS. Time to ventilator liberation and changes in size of spontaneous tidal volume (Vt) for patients while on the ventilator were analyzed. Bivariate and multivatation. Level of evidence Level IIIStudy TypeRetrospective comparative study.Objectives Cold-stored low-titer whole blood (WB) is becoming increasingly used as the preferred product for initial hemorrhagic shock resuscitation. The purpose of this study was to identify whether the current 21-day shelf-life is the optimal duration for storage of WB, maintaining hemostatic efficacy. Methods Five units of fresh low-titer group O WB (non-leukoreduced) were acquired from our regional blood center. These units were stored at 4o C for up to 21 days as per current clinical storage guidelines in our emergency department. Hemostatic parameters were measured in vitro at 0, 7, 14, and 21 days. Assessments of hemostatic potential included cell count, rapid (r-TEG) and kaolin thrombelastography (TEG), Multiplate impedance aggregometry, and calibrated automated thrombogram (CAT). Univariate analysis, including one-way ANOVA with repeated measures, was performed (STATA 12.1). Results Compared to baseline product (0 days), both platelet count and platelet function of WB showed sharp decreases at 7 days and again at 14 days. Platelet function deterioration was noted by r-TEG maximal amplitude (MA), TEG-MA, and Multiplate AA and ADP (Figure 1); all p less then 0.001. selleck With respect to clot initiation, r-TEG ACT and TEG R-time were similar over the 21-day shelf-life; p=0.058 and p=0.620, respectively. Thrombin generation assessed by CAT demonstrated stable endogenous thrombin potential (ETP) over the course of storage (p=0.162), but increased peak thrombin generation and quicker time to peak generation after 7 days (Figure 2). Conclusion While the platelet function of WB degrades significantly at 7 days (and again at 14-days), clot initiation remains stable over time and thrombin generation appears to be improved at 7 days. This study supports a current storage limit for cold-stored, low-titer WB of 14-days.Study TypeBasic Science.Background Alcohol-related motor vehicle collisions (AR-MVCs) account for ~30% of all U.S. traffic fatalities. Ride-sharing services (RSS) have existed since 2010, but few studies to date have investigated their impact on AR-MVCs. We hypothesized that the availability of RSS would be correlated with a decrease in AR-MVCs at an urban level 1 trauma center. Methods A retrospective chart review was conducted of all AR-MVC trauma activations at a Level 1 trauma center from 2012-2018. Additional data were gathered from regional governmental traffic and law enforcement databases including crash incidence, fatalities, and demographics. Data were compared pre-and post-RSS and analyzed using an unpaired t-test with p less then 0.05 considered significant. Results There were 1474 patients in AR-MVCs during the study period. There was a significant decrease in the annual average proportion of MVCs that were AR-MVCs pre- vs post-RSS (39% vs. 29%, p=0.02) as well as a decrease in the average annual incidence of fatal AR-MVCs (11.
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