Objective Recurrent admission to a hospital or trauma centre for separate incidents of
traumatic injury is known as trauma recidivism. Although use of alcohol is a known risk factor …

Objective To determine the effect of early mobilization (EM) in trauma patients admitted to
the ICU. Outcomes of interest included mortality, hospital and ICU length of stay (LOS), and …

Purpose To determine the incidence of postintubation hypotension (PIH) and associated
outcomes in critically ill patients requiring endotracheal intubation. Materials and Methods …

ObjectivesThe objective of this study was to systematically review the published literature for
risk factors associated with adverse outcomes in older adults sustaining blunt chest trauma …

BACKGROUND Postintubation hypotension (PIH) is common and associated with poor
outcomes in critically ill patient populations requiring emergency endotracheal intubation …

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death and disability among adults. Falls
and motor vehicle collisions (MVCs) are the most common causes of TBI hospitalizations in …

Background Trauma is a leading contributor to the burden of disease in Canada, accounting
for more than 15 000 deaths annually. Although caring for injured patients at designated …

Resistance of solid tumor cells to anoikis, apoptosis induced by cell detachment from the
extracellular matrix, is thought to be critical for the ability of these cells to grow anchorage …

BACKGROUND Prolonged immobility has detrimental consequences for critically ill patients
admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). Previous work has shown that early mobilization of …

Background Although used primarily in the pediatric population for decades, the use of
intraosseous (IO) devices in the resuscitation of severely injured adult trauma patients has …