- Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries
- Trauma Management and Diagnosis
- Abdominal Surgery and Complications
- Trauma, Hemostasis, Coagulopathy, Resuscitation
- Ultrasound in Clinical Applications
- Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases
- Hernia repair and management
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
University of Calgary
2018-2019
Foothills Medical Centre
2018-2019
Objective: The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the utility, clinical impact, and work flow a new trauma hybrid operating theater. Summary Background Data: potential utility benefit theaters are increasingly postulated. Unfortunately, outcomes efficiencies these environments remain unclear. Methods: All severely injured patients who were transferred suite for emergent intervention between 2013 2017 compared consecutive prehybrid patients. Standard statistical methodology...
Introduction Haemothorax following blunt thoracic trauma is a common source of morbidity and mortality. The optimal management moderate to large haemothoraces has yet be defined. Observational data have suggested that expectant may an appropriate strategy in stable patients. This study aims compare the outcomes patients with treated either chest drainage or management. Methods analysis single-centre, dual-arm randomised controlled trial. Patients presenting sized haemothorax will assessed...
Abdominal wall hernias are a common source of morbidity and mortality. The use biological mesh has become an important adjunct in successful abdominal reconstruction. There variety products available; however, there is limited evidence supporting the one type over another. This study aims to compare performance (eg, rate hernia recurrence) either crosslinked product or non-crosslinked patients undergoing reconstruction.This single-centre, dual arm randomised controlled trial. Patients...