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Dr. Aimee LaRiccia interviews Experts in Trauma Research - Dr. Deborah Stein, Dr. John Cull and Dr. Michelle Price about the National Trauma research Repository (NTRR). The history of the NTRR, project funding, and how trauma surgeons can get involved and take advantage of this resource are discussed.  References: The public page of the NTRR: https://ntrr.nih.gov/CNTR website, which includes recorded webinars, a comprehensive document on the structure and functions of the NTRR, a quick NTRR info-sheet, and our NTRR poster that was presented at the 2025 Military Health Systems Research Symposium: https://www.nattrauma.org/ntrr-landing/Initial CNTR blog post announcing the Department of Defense contract to develop the NTRR: https://bit.ly/NTRRDODContract

Dr. Zaffer Qasim interviews expert panelists Dr. David Fischer and Dr. Matthew Kirschen about a particularly challenging aspect of critical care medicine - brain death testing. National guidance surrounding this topic has recently been updated, and it is imperative that critical care clinicians understand the intricacies of this important evaluation.  References:  1.       Greer DM, Kirschen MP, Lewis A, Gronseth GS, Rae-Grant A, Ashwal S, Babu MA, Bauer DF, Billinghurst L, Corey A, Partap S, Rubin MA, Shutter L, Takahashi C, Tasker RC, Varelas PN, Wijdicks E, Bennett A, Wessels SR, Halperin JJ. Pediatric and Adult Brain Death/Death by Neurologic Criteria Consensus Guideline. Neurology. 2023 Dec 12;101(24):1112-1132. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000207740. Epub 2023 Oct 11. Erratum in: Neurology. 2024 Feb 13;102(3):e208108. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000208108. PMID: 37821233; PMCID: PMC10791061. https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000207740 Kirschen MP, Lewis A, Greer DM. The 2023 American Academy of Neurology, American Academy of Pediatrics, Child Neurology Society, and Society of Critical Care Medicine Pediatric and Adult Brain Death/Death by Neurologic Criteria Determination Consensus Guidelines: What the Critical Care Team Needs to Know. Crit Care Med. 2024 Mar 1;52(3):376-386. doi: 10.1097/CCM.0000000000006099. Epub 2023 Nov 3. PMID: 37921516. https://journals.lww.com/ccmjournal/abstract/2024/03000/the_2023_american_academy_of_neurology,_american.3.aspx 

Dr. Mohammed Bawazeer and Dr. Aimee LaRiccia discuss Small Bowel Obstructions with two expert ACS surgeons, Dr. Matthew Martin and Dr. Andrea Pakula. These experts delve into the complex management of this disease with a special focus on Minimally Invasive Techniques. 

Join Dr. Anaar Siletz and Dr. Joshua Dilday with the expert Guest Dr. Michael Cripps, and Fellow Guest Dr. Arielle Thomas-Jonasson. This is the twelfth episode of the Surgical Critical Care Review Series. This is a unique collaborative initiative between EAST and AAST. During this episode we will be discussing GI Bleeding and prophylaxis, Abdominal compartment syndrome, Acute pancreatitis/ necrotizing pancreatitis, Toxic megacolon and Ogilvie's syndrome  and Esophageal emergencies. Content preparation: Dr. Arielle Thomas-Jonasson Content reviewers: Dr. Joshua Dilday and Dr. Anaar Siletz Moderators: Dr. Joshua Dilday and Dr. Anaar Siletz Expert Guest: Dr. Michael Cripps Fellow Guest: Dr. Arielle Thomas-Jonasson Topics covered in this episode: GI Bleeding and ProphylaxisAbdominal Compartment SyndromeToxic Megacolon and Ogilvie's SyndromeEsophageal Emergencies

Dr. Anthony DeSantis and Dr. Lauren Craugh discuss Care of the Obstetrical Trauma Patient with Dr. Sigrid Burruss and Dr. Allison Lankford. From the physiologic differences that impact the ABCs to the unique laboratory markers of impending organ system failure this discussion will be an asset to your next trauma toolbox.  Resources:  Burruss, Sigrid MD; Jebbia, Mallory MD; Nahmias, Jeffry MD, MHPE. Pregnancy and trauma: What you need to know. Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery 98(2):p 190-196, February 2025. | DOI: 10.1097/TA.0000000000004478

Join Dr. Mohammed Bawazeer with the expert Guest Dr. Neeraj Badjatia, and Fellows Guests Dr. Jennifer Brewer and Dr. Leah Aakjar. This is the eleventh episode of the Surgical Critical Care Review Series. This is a unique collaborative initiative between EAST and AAST. During this episode we will be discussing PADIS Guidelines, Status Epilepticus and Non-traumatic Intracranial Hemorrhage. Content preparation: Dr. Uzer Khan, Dr. Mohammed Bawazeer, Dr. Jennifer Brewer, and Dr. Leah Aakjar Content reviewers: Dr. Mohammed Bawazeer & Dr. Neeraj Badjatia Moderator: Dr. Mohammed Bawazeer Expert Guest: Dr. Neeraj Badjatia Fellow Guests: Dr. Leah Aakjar & Dr. Jennifer Brewer Topics covered in this episode: PADIS Practice Management GuidelinesStatus EpilepticusNon-traumatic Intracerebral Hemorrhage and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

Join Dr. Ida Molavi and Dr. Joshua Dilday with the expert Guest Dr. Purvi Patel, and Fellows Guest Dr. Caitlyn Braschi. This is the tenth episode of the Surgical Critical Care Review Series. This is a unique collaborative initiative between EAST, AAST and AAST-AMC. During this episode we will be discussing Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injuries and Blunt Cerebrovascular injuries. Content preparation: Dr. Caitlyn Braschi Content reviewers: Dr. Ida Molavi & Dr. Joshua Dilday Moderators: Dr. Ida Molavi & Dr. Joshua Dilday Expert Guest: Dr. Purvi Patel Fellow Guest: Dr. Caitlyn Braschi Topics covered in this episode: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)Blunt Cerebrovascular Injuries (BCVI)

Dr. Shyam Murali interviews Dr. Jamie Coleman and Dr. Patrick Murphy about their recent EAST Multicenter Trial looking at Acute Care Surgery service staffing, the physiologic toll of call on the body and determining how to “rightsize the workforce..  References: Murphy, Patrick B. MD, MPH, MSc; Coleman, Jamie J. MD; et al; The ACS Staffing Authorship Group. Understaffed and overworked: The stark reality of acute care surgeon staffing in the United States, an Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma multicenter study. Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery ():10.1097/TA.0000000000004700, July 4, 2025. | DOI: 10.1097/TA.0000000000004700 

Join Dr. Erika Bisgaard with the expert Guest Dr. Scott Brakenridge, and Fellow Guest Dr. Erin White. This is the nineth episode of the Surgical Critical Care Review Series. This is a unique collaborative initiative between EAST, AAST and AAST-AMC. During this episode we will be discussing early management of septic shock, surviving sepsis campaign, Ventilator associated Pneumonia, C. Diff colitis and Necrotizing soft Tissue infections.   Content preparation: Dr. Erika Bisgaard & Dr. Mohammed Bawazeer Content reviewer: Dr. Alex Brito Moderator: Dr. Erika Bisgaard Expert Guest: Dr. Scott Brakenridge Fellow Guests: Dr. Erin White Topics covered in this episode: Sepsis, septic shock and Surviving sepsis guidelinesVAP and pulmonary infectionsC diff colitis Necrotizing soft tissue infections 

Join Dr. Michael Cline and Dr. Lauren Dudas as they discuss the Management of Hemothorax with Dr. Chasen Croft. DiagnosisWhen to place a chest tube,Chest irrigation using the CLR irrigator systemConsiderations for operative intervention Chest tube removal

Join Dr. Ida Molavi, Dr. Najiha Farooqi and Dr. Caitlin Fitzgerald with the expert Guest Dr. Joseph Cuschieri, and Fellows Guests Dr. Gerald Wang and Dr. Kirea Mazzolini. This is the eighth episode of the Surgical Critical Care Review Series. This is a unique collaborative initiative between EAST and AAST. During this episode we will be discussing Shock pathophysiology and classification, Resuscitation, Types of Vasopressors and the general approach to different types of Shock.  Content preparation: Dr. Ida Molavi  Content reviewers: Dr. Najiha Farooqi and Dr. Caitlin Moderators: Dr. Ida Molavi, Dr. Najiha Farooqi and Dr. Caitlin Expert Guest: Dr. Joseph Cuschieri Fellow Guests: Dr. Gerald Wang and Dr. Kirea Mazzolini  Topics covered in this episode: Pathophysiology and Classification Resuscitation from Circulatory Shock Vasopressors and Inotropes Septic Shock Hemorrhagic Shock Cardiogenic Shock 

Join Drs. Bawazeer and Warta as they discuss the management of difficult gallbladders with renowned Dr. Andrew B. Peitzman.  Everything from diagnosis and grading of cholecystitis to SAFE cholecystectomy and considerations for alternatives to surgery are discussed. Resources: Hirota M, et al. Diagnostic criteria and severity assessment of acute cholecystitis: Tokyo Guidelines. J Hepatobiliary Pancreat Surg. 2007;14(1):78-82. doi: 10.1007/s00534-006-1159-4. Epub 2007 Jan 30. PMID: 17252300; PMCID: PMC2784516. Brunt LM,et al; Prevention of Bile Duct Injury Consensus Work Group. Safe cholecystectomy multi-society practice guideline and state-of-the-art consensus conference on prevention of bile duct injury during cholecystectomy. Surg Endosc. 2020 Jul;34(7):2827-2855. doi: 10.1007/s00464-020-07568-7. Epub 2020 May 12. PMID: 32399938. Gupta V, Jain G. Safe laparoscopic cholecystectomy: Adoption of universal culture of safety in cholecystectomy. World J Gastrointest Surg. 2019 Feb 27;11(2):62-84. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v11.i2.62. PMID: 30842813; PMCID: PMC6397793. Loozen CS, et al. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy versus percutaneous catheter drainage for acute cholecystitis in high risk patients (CHOCOLATE): multicentre randomised clinical trial. BMJ. 2018 Oct 8;363:k3965. doi: 10.1136/bmj.k3965. PMID: 30297544; PMCID: PMC6174331.

Join Dr. Alex Brito with the Expert Guest Dr. Martin Schreiber, and Fellow Guests Dr. Donald Furman and Dr. Rebecca Phuoc. This is the seventh episode of the Surgical Critical Care Review Series. This is a unique collaborative initiative between EAST, AAST, and AAST-AMC. During this episode we will be discussing the management of venous thromboembolism, the pathophysiology and management of trauma induced coagulopathy, von Willebrand disease, and sickle cell disease as well as the use of plasmapheresis in the surgical ICU.  Content preparation: Dr. Alex Brito  Content reviewer: Dr. Erika Bisgaard Moderator: Dr. Alex Brito Expert Guest: Dr. Martin Schreiber Fellow Guests: Dr. Donald Furman and Dr. Rebecca Phuoc Topics covered in this episode: DVT/PE TherapyTrauma - Induced Coaculopathyvon Willebrand Disease and Sickle Cell CrisisPlasmapheresis  

Join Dr. Lauren Craugh with expert guests Dr. Brian Yorkgitis and Dr. Linda Schutzman. This is the sixth episode of the Surgical Critical Care Review Series. This is a unique collaborative initiative between EAST, AAST, and AAST-AMC. During this episode Massive Transfusion and ABC Score, Thromboelastography, and Thromboembolic Prophylaxis will be discussed.  Content preparation:  Lauren Craugh, MD Content reviewer: Linda Schutzman, MD Moderator: Lauren Craugh, MD Expert Guests: Brian Yorkgitis, DO, FACS & Linda Schutzman, MD Topics covered in this episode: Blood Component Therapy, Massive Transfusion, and Whole BloodABC ScoreTEG/ROTEM Thromboembolic Prophylaxis (Heparin, LMWH, Aspirin)

Join moderators Drs. Mohammed Bawazeer, Lauren Dudas, Jennifer Brewer and Alexandra Brito as they interview speakers and presenters from the 38th EAST Annual Scientific Assembly held January 14-17, 2025 in Tucson, AZ. Guests include outgoing and incoming EAST Presidents, Drs. Ben Zarzaur and Nicole Fox in addition to Drs. Leah Aakjar, Rachel Applebaum, Ellen Becker, Anthony DeSantis, Veronica Layrisse-Landaeta, Jonathan Meizoso, Travis Miles,  Lauren Steward, Ronald Tesoriero and Medical Student Hannah Cleary.