Research

Research and publication are mandatory elements for Level 1 Trauma Center designation.

Publications

Our member physicians publish on a variety of topics in peer-reviewed and other journals. We have included below a compendium of articles that might be of interest to physicians, health care professionals and others. In general, the articles are listed by publication date with the most recent at the top of the list. The topics and authors vary. Enjoy!

Trauma Surgery

The Use of Temporary Abdominal Closure in Low-Risk Trauma Patients: Helpful or Harmful?

Martin M, Hatch Q, Cotton B, Holcomb J. Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. 2012;72(3):601-608.		 March 2012
 

A Multisite Assessment of the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma Field Triage Decision Scheme for Identifying Seriously Injured Children and Adults

Newgard C, Zive D, Holmes J, Bulger E, Staudenmayer K, Liao M, Rea T, Hsia R, Wang NE, Fleischman R, Jui J, Mann C, Haukoos J, Sporer K, Gubler KD, Hedges J, and the WESTRN Investigators. Journal of the American College of Surgeons. 2011; 213(6): 709-721.		 December 2011
 

Axillary and Brachial Vessels

Martin M, Salim A. Penetrating Trauma: A Practical Guide on Operative Technique and Peri-operative Management. 2011; Chapter 61: 459-464.		 November 2011
 

Peripheral Arterial Injuries from Penetrating Trauma

Martin M, Salim A. Penetrating Trauma: A Practical Guide on Operative Technique and Peri-operative Management. 2011; Chapter 60: 457-458.		 November 2011
 

Popliteal Vessels

Martin M, Salim A. Penetrating Trauma: A Practical Guide on Operative Technique and Peri-operative Management. 2011; Chapter 63: 471-480.		 November 2011
 

Endovascular Repair Compaired With Operative Repair of Traumatic Rupture of the Thoracic Aorta: A Nonsystematic Review and a Plea for Trauma-Specific Reporting Guidelines

Karmy-Jones R, Ferrigno L, Teso D, Long WB, Shackford S. The Journal of Trauma, Injury, Infection, and Critical Care. 2011;71(4):1059-1072.		 October 2011
 

A Predictive Model for Mortality in Massively Transfused Trauma Patients

Barbosa R, Rowell S, Sambasivan C, Diggs B, Spinella P, Schreiber M, and the Trauma Outcomes Group. Journal of Trauma, Injury, Infection, and Critical Care. 2011;71(2 Suppl 3):S370-374.		 August 2011
 

Effect of High Product Ratio Massive Transfusion on Mortality in Blunt and Penetrating Trauma Patients

Rowell S, Barbosa R, Diggs B, Schreiber M, and the Trauma Outcomes Group. Journal of Trauma, Injury, Infection, and Critical Care. 2011;71(2 Suppl 3):S353-357.		 August 2011
 

Gender-Based Differences in Mortality in Response to High Product Ratio Massive Transfusion

Rowell S, Barbosa R, Allison C, Van P, Schreiber M, and the Trauma Outcomes Group. Journal of Trauma, Injury, Infection, and Critical Care. 2011;71(2 Suppl 3):S375-379.		 August 2011
 

Profoundly Abnormal Initial Physiologic and Biochemical Data Cannot be Used to Determine Futility in Massively Transfused Trauma Patients

Barbosa R, Rowell S, Diggs B, Schreiber M, and the Trauma Outcomes Group. Journal of Trauma, Injury, Infection, and Critical Care. 2011;71(2 Suppl 3):S364-369.		 August 2011
 

Specific Abbreviated Injury Scale Values Are Responsible for the Underestimation of Mortality in Penetrating Trauma Patients by the Injury Severity Score

Rowell S, Barbosa R, Diggs B, Schreiber M, and the Trauma Outcomes Group. Journal of Trauma, Injury, Infection, and Critical Care. 2011;71(2 Suppl 3):S384-388.		 August 2011
 

Biomechanical rationale and evaluation of an implant system for rib fracture fixation

Bottlang M, Walleser S, Noll M, Honold S, Madey S, Fitzpatrick D, Long WB. European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery. 2010;36(5):417-426. Epub 2010 Sep 24.		 September 2010
 

Out-of-Hospital Decision Making and Factors Influencing the Regional Distribution of Injured Patients in a Trauma System

Newgard C, Nelson M, Kampp M, Saha S, Zive D, Schmidt T, Daya M, Jui J, Wittwer L, Warden C, Sahni R, Stevens M, Gorman K, Koenig K, Gubler D, Rosteck P, Lee J, Hedges J. Journal of Trauma, Injury, Infection, and Critical Care. 2011;70(6):1345-1353.		 June 2011
 

Operative stabilization of flail chest injuries: review of literature and fixation options

Fitzpatrick D, Denard P, Phelan D, Long WB, Madey S, Bottlang M. European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery. 2010;36(5):427-433. Epub 2010 Jun 3.		 June 2010
 

Less-Invasive Stabilization of Rib Fractures by Intramedullary Fixation: A Biomechanical Evaluation

Bottlang M, Helzel I, Long WB, Fitzpatrick D, Madey S. Journal of Trauma, Injury, Infection, and Critical Care. 2010;68(5):1218-1224.		 May 2010
 

Twists and Turns: A Practical Approach to Volvulus and Instussusception

Martin MJ, Steele SR. Scandinavian Journal of Surgery. 2010;99(2):93-102.		 May 2010
 

A Case Report: Femoral Fracture in a Multiple Sclerosis Patient with Vitamin D Deficiency - A Preventable Injury

Edlich R, Mason S, Reddig J, Gubler KD, Long WB. Journal of Environmental Pathology, Toxicology, and Oncology. 2010;29(1):3-5.		 April 2010
 

An Injury Prevention Program to Prevent Gymnastic Injuries in Children and Teenagers

Edlich R, Swainston E, Dahlstrom J, Gubler KD, Long WB, Beaton J. Journal of Environmental Pathology, Toxicology, and Oncology. 2010;29(1):13-15.		 April 2010
 

Nursing Home Fractures: A Challenge and a Solution

Edlich R, Mason S, Swainston E, Dahlstrom J, Gubler KD, Long WB. Journal of Environmental Pathology, Toxicology, and Oncology. 2010;29(1):7-11.		 April 2010
 

Reducing Accidental Injuries During Surgery

Edlich R, Long WB, Gubler KD, Rodeheaver G, Thacker J, Wallis A, Dahlstrom J, Clark J, Cantrell H, Rhoads S, Lin K. Journal of Environmental Pathology, Toxicology, and Oncology. 2010;29(4):317-326.		 April 2010
 

Scientific Basis for the Selection of Skin Closure Techniques

Edlich R, Gubler KD, Wallis A, Clark J, Dahlstrom J, Long WB. Journal of Environmental Pathology, Toxicology, and Oncology. 2010;29(4):363-372.		 April 2010
 

Scientific Basis for the Selection of Surgical Staples and Tissues Adhesives for Closure of Skin Wounds

Edlich R, Gubler KD, Stevens H, Wallis A, Clark J, Dahlstrom J, Rhoads S, Long WB. Journal of Environmental Pathology, Toxicology, and Oncology. 2010;29(4):327-337.		 April 2010
 

Scientific Basis for the Selection of Vascular Closure Techniques

Edlich R, Gubler KD, Wallis A, Clark J, Dahlstrom J, Long WB. Journal of Environmental Pathology, Toxicology, and Oncology. 2010;29(4):373-378.		 April 2010
 

Wound Closure Sutures and Needles: A New Perspective

Edlich R, Gubler KD, Wallis A, Clark J, Dahlstrom J, Long WB. Journal of Environmental Pathology, Toxicology, and Oncology. 2010;29(4):339-361.		 April 2010
 

Anatomically Contoured Plates for Fixation of Rib Fractures

Bottlang M, Helzel I, Long WB, Madey S. Journal of Trauma, Injury, Infection, and Critical Care. 2010;68(3):611-615.		 March 2010
 

Emergency Medical Services Intervals and Survival in Trauma: Assessment of the "Golden Hour" in a North American Prospective Cohort

Newgard C, Schmicker R, Hedges J, Trickett J, Davis D, Bulger E, Aufderheide T, Minei J, Hata JS, Gubler KD, Brown T, Yelle JD, Bardarson B, Nichol G, and the Resuscitation Outcomes Consortium Investigators. Annals of Emergency Medicine. 2010;55(3):235-246.e4. Epub 2009 Sep 23.		 March 2010
 

A Case Report of Traumatic Aortic Rupture in a Pediatric Patient: A Possible Role for Endovascular Management as a Bridge to Definitive Repair

Martin MA, Barnatan M, Cole F, Long WB, Hill J, Karmy-Jones R. Journal of Trauma, Injury, Infection, and Critical Care. 2009;67(5):E136-139.		 November 2009
 

Evaluation of intramedullary rib splints for less-invasive stabilization of rib fractures

Helzel I, Long WB, Fitzpatrick D, Madey S, Bottlang M. International Journal of the Care of the Injured. 2009;40(10):1104-1110. Epub 2009 Jul 1.		 June 2009