Damage-control vascular surgery in Canada: supporting surgeons and teams

• DOI: 10.1503/cjs.010123
• Publication Date: 2024-06-06T12:45:20Z
• Authors: Shane Smith; Paul Cantle; Brett Mador; J. Damian Paton-Gay; Nori L. Bradley
• Keywords: Damage Control Surgery; Damage control; Vascular surgery

<h3><b>Summary</b></h3> In Canada, trauma patients often present initially to non-trauma hospitals without vascular surgeons on site. Local need skills and support for damage-control surgery. Canadian training programs in general surgery should equip trainees with this area, including resuscitation, identification of injury, hemorrhage control, temporizing measures (e.g., shunts, ligation). Caring is a multidisciplinary endeavour; understanding local/regional skill sets from whom seek help vital. Opportunities maintenance also be encouraged practising at sites where acutely injured present.