In violently injured patients, those who received inpatient psychology consultations were more likely to attend follow-up and mental health visits after discharge. Embedding psychological care in trauma services may boost engagement and support recovery after injury. @Stimmermurillo @andrewtschramm @sachamcbainphd @MCWSurgery ovid.com/jnls/jtrauma/abstra…

How can academic acute care surgeons teach and research when clinical demands consume their time? We present a framework for sustainable staffing in acute care surgery that protects the academic mission while meeting 24/7 trauma and emergency surgery needs. @pbatesmurphy @MCWtraumaacs ovid.com/jnls/jtrauma/abstra…

Congratulations to Dr. @pbatesmurphy! Dr. Murphy recently received a Sprint Grant from @traumadoctors for, "Work-to-Faculty Ratios and Patient Outcomes: A Multi-Institutional Quasi-Experimental Study!" 👏 #LeadingTheWay @MCWtraumaacs

This manuscript provides an overview of the Acute Care Surgery and serves a practical guide around building or growing ACS practice models. The document and manuscript are products of the Acute Care Surgery Workforce Workgroup, an initiative of the AAST, ACS-COT, EAST, and WTA. @acstrauma #traumadoctors @traumadoctors journals.lww.com/jtrauma/ful…

sciencedirect.com/science/ar… APPs for acute care surgery @PatelTrauma @Topknife @callcura @bernardtrauma @PeterDNguyen_MD @nielsmd @pbatesmurphy @vegansurgeon @UCIrvineSurgery @UCI_Trauma Society of ACS Chiefs collaboration

This manuscript provides an overview of the Acute Care Surgery and serves a practical guide around building or growing ACS practice models. The document and manuscript are products of the Acute Care Surgery Workforce Workgroup, an initiative of the AAST, ACS-COT, EAST, and WTA. @acstrauma #traumadoctors @traumadoctors journals.lww.com/jtrauma/ful…

The effect of ridesharing services on motor vehicle crash outcomes: A systematic review and practice management guideline from the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma dlvr.it/TTF0zR

So incredibly proud of our soon to be graduated @MCWSurgery chief residents!!! Celebrating them at the @MilwaukeeYacht with @DougEvans2273

@MCWSurgery faculty and resident trivia night, hosted by the General Surgery Resident Wellness Committee!!

From exsanguination to intervention, the new EAST guidelines on REBOA helps define when, where, and how aortic occlusion can save lives in trauma and surgical patients. #TSACOTop10 #TSACOAnniversary #TSACOTop10of2025 READ HERE ➡️ bit.ly/4nsqwBG

A department-wide DiSC-based initiative provided insight into communication and leadership styles and was associated with increased self-awareness and team engagement. ovid.com/jnls/annalsofsurger…

Most patients receiving a PEG return to oral intake at discharge, and many are done for hospital disposition. With a high complication rate requiring re-intervention, delaying placement may reduce morbidity. @AnnaTatakis;@pbatesmurphy; #MCWSurgery journals.lww.com/jtrauma/abs…

Is interfacility transfer a hidden risk factor? 🚑 New study from @MCWtraumaacs @MCWSurgResearch shows high-risk EGS transfers face higher odds of major complications & Failure-to-Rescue. We need targeted QI for these patients. @pbatesmurphy doi.org/10.1177/000313482513…

This manuscript is a narrative review of the creation of Acute Care Surgery as a specialty, the concomitant evolution of the ACS fellowship curriculum, as well as a discussion of future directions and challenges. journals.lww.com/jtrauma/abs…

Interested in leading a multicenter trial?!? Join the Introduction to Multicenter Trials: Powering Up From Proposal to Publication webinar series from the @EAST_TRAUMA MCT Committee, in collaboration with @traumadoctorsam and @traumadoctors. Learn the practical steps to design, launch, manage, and publish a multicenter trial. For more info and to register: east.org/research/east-multi…

Ever wonder how to communicate value to your hospital leadership as an ACS Surgeon? Well we sat down with @pbatesmurphy and @PhilKimMD from the AAST Health Economics Committee to discuss they’re latest paper on this topic on our Committee Spotlight Turnover time. Check it out! @erika_bisgaard @NajihaF @traumadoctorsam

A panel session at The American Association for the Surgery of Trauma 2024 annual meeting sponsored by the AAST Healthcare Economics Committee was held to discuss making the case for the value of ACS locally, and how to effectively communicate your case to hospital leadership. @philkimmd @pbatesmurphy @dianehaddadmd @DavidASpain @DrJtrauma #JoTACS #TraumaSurg #SurgTwitter #SoMe4Surgery #MedTwitter #MedEd #EmergencyMedicine journals.lww.com/jtrauma/abs…

Huge lift by many acute care surgeons around the country and superstar resident Dr. Danielle Wilson - hopefully generates discussion to move the needle with thoughtful systems of care and workforce planning in Acute Care Surgery

Thoracic irrigation for prevention of secondary intervention after thoracostomy tube drainage for hemothorax: A Western Trauma Association multicenter study dlvr.it/TNnmFX

A study of 40 US trauma centers suggests 78% are understaffed based on a 204 shifts/year standard per cFTE. Hospitals need to hire additional Acute Care Surgeons but face barriers to expansion. @pbatesmurphy; @MCWTraumaACS; @JJcolemanMD; @jnahmias1 journals.lww.com/jtrauma/abs…