Robotics in acute care surgery?  "Fire up the robot at 3am?  It's not a pipe dream.  We talk to two acute care surgeons who have incorporated robotics in their daily practice.  Drs. Ruby Skinner and Andrea Pakula have successfully navigated the robotic space and share their tips and tricks on implementation at your institution.  They also share their vision for robotics for acute care surgeons.   Dr. Kevin Pei serves as moderator.

Learn the story behind one of the most successful medical education efforts in history.  In this episode, moderator Dr. Dave Morris speaks with Randy Styner, son of Dr. James Styner, and survivor of the plane crash that started the whole ATLS movement.  Also joining the discussion are Dr. Ronald Craig, one of the co-founders of the ATLS course, and Heather Talbott, Trauma Program Manager at Bryan Health (formerly Lincoln General in Nebraska, where Drs. Styner and Craig practiced).  Hear the story you think you know, told by those that were there when ATLS was born.Read the book: "The Light of the Moon" written by Randy Styner which details the birth of ATLS.

"Have we changed the PS 50 (probability of survival) for the elderly trauma patient?"  Dr. Robert Barraco quotes one of his mentors, Dr. Carl Valenziano, in this episode about the topic of elderly falls prevention.  Joining Dr. Barraco in this episode is Dr. Marie Crandall, lead author of the EAST EBR "Prevention of fall-related injuries in the elderly."  Traumacast moderators Drs. Kevin Pei and David Morris discuss many aspects of elderly falls prevention and the larger topic of geriatric medicine as it pertains to modern trauma care with Drs. Barraco and Crandall.Resources and Relevant WebsitesEAST EBR - Prevention of fall-related injuries in the elderlyCDC - STEADI (Stop Elderly Accidents, Deaths, & Injury)Stepping OnCochrane - Interventions for preventing falls in older people living in the communityCochrane - Population-based programs for the prevention of fall related injuries in older peopleAmerican Association for the Surgery of Trauma Geriatric Trauma CommitteeAmerican College of Surgeons - Optimal Perioperative Care of the Geriatric PatientAmerican Geriatrics Society

Dr. Bruce Crookes and Dr. Ronald Sing join moderator Dr. Dave Morris in discussing a new device that was developed for “bridging prophylaxis” against pulmonary embolus.  “Bridging prophylaxis” doesn’t sound familiar?  Listen to this episode to learn more. This podcast was made possible by a generous grant from Bio2 Medical® .

Crossover episode!  Just like the time the Fonz was on Mork and Mindy, this episode brings the moderators of EAST's Traumacast, Dr. Dave Morris and Careercasts, Dr. Brad Dennis (we'll let you decide who is Mork and who is the Fonz) together. The topic is the training programs available for Adavanced Practitioners: the types of programs available, how the terms "residency" and "fellowship" are used, and what to look for in a reputable program. Guests Jon Messing and Aaron Pugh both run successful Advanced Practitioners training fellowships and are actively involved in developing these programs nationally. Both provide interesting insights into this aspect of trauma provider education.Websites referenced:Association of Post Graduate APRN ProgramsAssociation of Physician Assistant ProgramsAmerican Nurses Credentialing CenterNational Nurse Practitioner Residency & Fellowship Training ConsortiumEAST Fellowship Listings/Advanced Practitioners

Is TEG better than 1:1? Do field tourniquets save lives? Does targeted temperature management in TBI improve outcomes?  Just a few highlights from this year’s Point Counterpoint Conference in Baltimore, MD, hosted by Dr. Scalea. The EAST Traumacast was there to cover it all. Join us for exciting interviews with Drs. Scalea, Brenner, Davis, Britt, Stein, Haut, Jacobs, Pollak, Hunt, Efron, Henry, Sarani, Murthi and Pigneri.  Will their points change your practice?Supplemental Material:"TEG Cards" - Thank you to Dr. Bryan Cotton for sharing this information with EAST.

Ever find yourself in the middle of night wondering “What am I going to do with this hernia disaster??”  Join us as we pick the brains of two experts in the field, Drs. Mike Sarr and Shirin Towfigh, as they explore the bailout options and operative considerations.  A bit of thought now may save the night later! Moderators: Drs. Carrie Valdez and Dave Morris

Join us for an in depth discussion of NSTI with Dr. Eileen Bulger, MD, Professor of Surgery at the University of Washington and Chief of Trauma Surgery for Harborview Medical Center and Dr. Rondi Gelbard, MD, upcoming NSTI PMG Team Leader and Assistant Professor of Surgery at Emory University.   We discuss the timing of debridement, antibiotic management, role for transfer, HBO and so much more!  Moderated by Drs. Carrie Valdez and Dave Morris

Join us for an in depth discussion of NSTI with Dr. Eileen Bulger, MD, Professor of Surgery at the University of Washington and Chief of Trauma Surgery for Harborview Medical Center and Dr. Rhondi Gelbard, MD, upcoming NSTI PMG Team Leader and Assistant Professor of Surgery at Emory University.   We discuss the timing of debridement, antibiotic management, role for transfer, HBO and so much more!  

Moderated by Drs. Carrie Valdez and Dave Morris

At the 2017 annual meeting of the Western Trauma Association, the US military Joint Trauma System (JTS) held the third session of a new educational program called "Case Records of the Joint Trauma System". This is a planned series of presentations where an expert panel is presented with interesting and challenging battlefield trauma cases drawn from the Department of Defense Trauma Registry. This registry has captured data on all wounded patients treated at forward military medical treatment facilities during combat and post-combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. This program has been spearheaded by Lieutenant Colonel Jennifer Gurney, an Army trauma surgeon and the current Chief of Trauma Systems Development with the JTS. This challenging and entertaining session featured an expert panel representing both civilian and military trauma surgeons, and was co-moderated by Dr. Gurney and Dr. Matt Martin.Panelists: Carlos Brown, MDMitch Cohen, MDJim Davis, MDMatt Eckert, MDJoe Galante, MDOscar Guillamondegui, MDStephanie Savage, MDDeb Stein, MDSupplemental Materials:Joint Trauma System WebsiteFor any questions about this program, suggestions for future venues or cases, and to submit any cases or case material, please email Dr. Jen Gurney.