TRAUMA INJURY

This study looked at two different ways to help trauma patients breathe before they get to the hospital. About 2,000 adults with serious injuries who needed help breathing were included. The goal was to see which method helps more patients survive for at least 24 hours.

This study tested a mobile health resource called CAARE to help children under 12 and their caregivers recover emotionally after a traumatic injury. Researchers measured changes in stress, depression, PTSD, and quality of life in 54 participants. The goal was to see if the app co…

This study tested whether a custom video game could improve how emergency room doctors follow guidelines for treating severely injured patients. 800 physicians from non-trauma centers across the US played the game for 2 hours initially, then 20 minutes every three months. The goa…

This study tested whether a free online course could teach people in sub-Saharan Africa how to help in emergencies like injuries or accidents. Over 650 commercial drivers and others took the course, and researchers checked their knowledge and skills before and after training. The…

This study tracked 165 trauma patients to see how often their blood oxygen drops too low during the first 24 hours after arriving at the hospital. Researchers used a special finger clip to measure oxygen levels continuously. They wanted to find out if low-oxygen episodes happen m…

This study looked at over 400 injured children to create a simple scoring tool that helps emergency doctors decide whether a whole-body CT scan is truly needed. The goal is to avoid unnecessary radiation exposure while still catching serious injuries. The tool uses the child's in…

This study looked at 104 people with broken bones to see if a special dye and camera could measure blood flow in the bone and surrounding tissue. The goal was to find out if poor blood flow is linked to infections or bones that don't heal properly. Researchers hope this technique…