Natural Disasters Related Traumatic Injuries/Fatalities in the United States and Their Impact on Emergency Preparedness Operations
Introduction:
From 2015 to 2019, the United States experienced a 17% increase in weather-related disasters.
Objectives:
We aimed to study the patterns of natural disaster-related traumatic injuries and fatalities across the United States from 2014 to 2019 and to provide recommendations that can serve to mitigate the impact these natural disasters have on trauma patient morbidity and mortality.
Methods:
A retrospective analysis of the National Safety Council (2014–2019) of natural disaster-related injuries and fatalities was conducted. Descriptive statistics and independent-samples t tests were performed...
Source: Journal of Trauma Nursing - May 1, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: RESEARCH Source Type: research
Connecting With Trauma Patients After Discharge: A Phone Call Follow-Up Study
Conclusion:
The research indicates that some trauma patients do not recover quickly physically or emotionally. These patients require identification and appropriate management of the consequences of trauma to enable them to return to their preinjury quality of life. (Source: Journal of Trauma Nursing)
Source: Journal of Trauma Nursing - May 1, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: RESEARCH Source Type: research
Matter of Balance Classes Through Physical Therapist Fall Risk Assessment
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of the Matter of Balance program on balance, strength, and fall risk.
Methods:
This is a single-group pretest–posttest evaluation of balance and strength in community participants enrolled in 8-week Matter of Balance classes. Physical therapist assessments of the Functional Reach Test and five times sit-to-stand test at week 1 and week 8 were compared.
Results:
A total of 33 class participants were studied. The average improvement in the Functional Reach Test was M = 1.33 (SD = 1.6) inches and the five times sit-to-stand test was M = −3.24 (SD = 3.42...
Source: Journal of Trauma Nursing - May 1, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: RESEARCH Source Type: research
Trauma Tertiary Survey: Trauma Service Medical Officers and Trauma Nurses Detect Similar Rates of Missed Injuries
Conclusions:
Performance of the TN on the TTS in the identification of missed injuries is similar to that of the TSMO. Trauma nurses use an appropriate and rationalized approach to ordering additional radiological investigations and contribute a valuable addition to trauma patient care. (Source: Journal of Trauma Nursing)
Source: Journal of Trauma Nursing - May 1, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: RESEARCH Source Type: research
INSTRUCTIONS: Trauma Response for Elderly Anticoagulated Patients: An Initiative to Reduce Trauma Resource Utilization in the Emergency Department
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Trauma Nursing)
Source: Journal of Trauma Nursing - May 1, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: NCPD Source Type: research
Trauma Response for Elderly Anticoagulated Patients: An Initiative to Reduce Trauma Resource Utilization in the Emergency Department
Background:
Trauma centers are challenged to have appropriate criteria to identify injured patients needing a trauma activation; one population that is difficult to triage is injured elderly patients taking anticoagulation or antiplatelet (ACAP) medications with suspected head injury.
Objective:
The study purpose was to evaluate a hospital initiative to improve the trauma triage response for this population.
Methods:
A retrospective study at a Level I trauma center evaluated revised trauma response criteria. In Phase 1 (June 2017 to April 2018; n = 91), a limited activation occurred in the trauma bay for ...
Source: Journal of Trauma Nursing - May 1, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: RESEARCH Source Type: research
INSTRUCTIONS: Hemodynamic Adverse Effects of Dexmedetomidine and Propofol in a Critically Ill Trauma and Surgical Population: A Retrospective Cohort
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Trauma Nursing)
Source: Journal of Trauma Nursing - May 1, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: NCPD Source Type: research
Hemodynamic Adverse Effects of Dexmedetomidine and Propofol in a Critically Ill Trauma and Surgical Population: A Retrospective Cohort
Conclusions:
The rate of hemodynamic AEs requiring therapeutic interventions was similar between dexmedetomidine and propofol in a critically ill trauma and surgical population; however, dexmedetomidine may be associated with a larger decrease in HR. (Source: Journal of Trauma Nursing)
Source: Journal of Trauma Nursing - May 1, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: RESEARCH Source Type: research
Prevent Rejection of Your Manuscript—Read the Author Guidelines!
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Source: Journal of Trauma Nursing - May 1, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: EDITORIAL Source Type: research
The Year Ahead
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Trauma Nursing)
Source: Journal of Trauma Nursing - May 1, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Source Type: research
Mass Casualty Mini Drills on Trauma Surgery Department Staff Knowledge: An Educational Improvement Study
Conclusion:
Implementation of hospital MCI mini drills improved staff knowledge of institutional mass casualty policy and procedure in the surgery department and may be applied to surgery departments with similar policy, procedure, and participant characteristics. Hospital mass casualty response education and preparation is essential to saving lives. (Source: Journal of Trauma Nursing)
Source: Journal of Trauma Nursing - March 10, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: QUALITY IMPROVEMENT Source Type: research
INSTRUCTIONS: The Building Blocks to a Highly Effective Trauma Program
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Trauma Nursing)
Source: Journal of Trauma Nursing - March 10, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: NCPD Source Type: research
The Building Blocks to a Highly Effective Trauma Program
Conclusion:
A program can achieve sustainable, high-quality outcomes for the trauma patient by following a structured team approach to program development. Using the outlined building blocks for program development and sustainability, a successful trauma program can lead to improved patient and program outcomes. (Source: Journal of Trauma Nursing)
Source: Journal of Trauma Nursing - March 10, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: QUALITY IMPROVEMENT Source Type: research
Improving a Mature Palliative Care Program at a Level I Trauma Center
Conclusion:
This quality improvement project has applicability for trauma centers that treat geriatric trauma patients; using the guidelines can drive changes to meet individual institution needs. (Source: Journal of Trauma Nursing)
Source: Journal of Trauma Nursing - March 10, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: QUALITY IMPROVEMENT Source Type: research
INSTRUCTIONS: Health Related Quality of Life After Polytrauma: A Systematic Review
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Trauma Nursing)
Source: Journal of Trauma Nursing - March 10, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: NCPD Source Type: research
