Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Flail Chest-II01:26

Flail Chest-II

471
Managing flail chest, a condition characterized by a segment of the chest wall moving independently from the rest of the thoracic cage, requires a comprehensive approach. It includes a thorough assessment of the patient's condition, a diagnostic evaluation to determine the extent of the injury, and the implementation of appropriate medical interventions tailored to the individual's needs.
Assessment:
1. Clinical Evaluation:
History:
471
Esophageal Varices-II: Clinical Features and Management01:28

Esophageal Varices-II: Clinical Features and Management

329
Esophageal varices often manifest as gastrointestinal bleeding episodes, presenting symptoms like hematemesis (vomiting of blood), hematochezia (passing fresh blood via the rectum), and melena (black, tarry stools). Other signs can include weight loss, anorexia, abdominal discomfort, jaundice, pruritus, altered mental status, and muscle cramps.
In the initial assessment, a thorough review of the patient's medical history is vital to identify risk factors such as liver disease, alcohol...
329
Epistaxis01:30

Epistaxis

477
Epistaxis, or nosebleeds, occurs when small, swollen blood vessels in the nasal mucous membrane rupture. Typically, the anterior septum is the primary site of occurrence.
Etiology
Possible causes of this condition include high blood pressure, trauma, low humidity, upper respiratory tract infections, allergies, foreign bodies, nasal inhalation of corticosteroids or illicit drugs, excessive use of decongestant nasal sprays, facial or nasal surgery, anatomic malformation, tumors, or systemic...
477

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Advanced Practice Provider Utilization in Acute Care Surgery: A National Survey of the Society of Acute Care Surgery Division Chiefs.

The Journal of surgical research·2026
Same author

Benefits of Surgical Stabilization of Rib Fractures and Delayed Operation.

JAMA surgery·2026
Same author

Indwelling Urinary Catheters and Infection Risk: An Assessment of Risk Factors, Necessity, and Impact in Male Patients.

The Journal of surgical research·2026
Same author

Postoperative outcomes of Morel-Lavallee injuries and predictive factors for wound complications: A Pacific Coast Surgical Association multicenter study.

Surgery·2026
Same author

National Changes in Timing and Rates of Surgical Stabilization of Rib Fractures (SSRF): SSRF Occurring Early and More Often.

The American surgeon·2026
Same author

Beyond Injury: Length of Stay and Rehabilitation Disparities in Houseless Trauma Patients.

The Journal of surgical research·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jan 3, 2026

A Saline/Bipolar Radiofrequency Energy Device As an Adjunct for Hemostasis in Solid Organ Injury/Trauma
04:20

A Saline/Bipolar Radiofrequency Energy Device As an Adjunct for Hemostasis in Solid Organ Injury/Trauma

Published on: July 28, 2020

5.6K

Sternotomy for Hemorrhage Control in Trauma.

William Duong1, Areg Grigorian1, Lutfi Al-Khouja1

  • 1Division of Trauma, Burns and Surgical Critical Care, Department of Surgery, University of California, Irvine, California.

The Journal of Surgical Research
|November 25, 2019
PubMed
Summary

Sternotomy for hemorrhage control (SHC) in trauma patients shows blunt trauma requires longer control times. Adjusted analysis revealed no significant difference in mortality risk between blunt and penetrating trauma patients undergoing SHC.

More Related Videos

Normothermic Negative Pressure Ventilation Ex Situ Lung Perfusion: Evaluation of Lung Function and Metabolism
09:31

Normothermic Negative Pressure Ventilation Ex Situ Lung Perfusion: Evaluation of Lung Function and Metabolism

Published on: February 14, 2022

2.5K
Complete and Partial Aortic Occlusion for the Treatment of Hemorrhagic Shock in Swine
09:37

Complete and Partial Aortic Occlusion for the Treatment of Hemorrhagic Shock in Swine

Published on: August 24, 2018

10.9K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jan 3, 2026

A Saline/Bipolar Radiofrequency Energy Device As an Adjunct for Hemostasis in Solid Organ Injury/Trauma
04:20

A Saline/Bipolar Radiofrequency Energy Device As an Adjunct for Hemostasis in Solid Organ Injury/Trauma

Published on: July 28, 2020

5.6K
Normothermic Negative Pressure Ventilation Ex Situ Lung Perfusion: Evaluation of Lung Function and Metabolism
09:31

Normothermic Negative Pressure Ventilation Ex Situ Lung Perfusion: Evaluation of Lung Function and Metabolism

Published on: February 14, 2022

2.5K
Complete and Partial Aortic Occlusion for the Treatment of Hemorrhagic Shock in Swine
09:37

Complete and Partial Aortic Occlusion for the Treatment of Hemorrhagic Shock in Swine

Published on: August 24, 2018

10.9K

Area of Science:

  • Trauma Surgery
  • Surgical Critical Care
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Limited understanding of injuries, mechanisms, and outcomes in trauma patients undergoing sternotomy for hemorrhage control (SHC).
  • Need for identification of mortality predictors in SHC patients.
  • Descriptive analysis of SHC utilization in trauma care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify predictors of mortality in trauma patients undergoing SHC.
  • To compare outcomes between blunt and penetrating trauma patients requiring SHC.
  • To analyze the association between trauma mechanism and mortality risk following SHC.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Trauma Quality Improvement Program (2013-2016) database.
  • Included adult patients undergoing SHC within 24 hours of admission.
  • Employed chi-square and Mann-Whitney U-tests for comparisons and multivariable logistic regression for mortality risk assessment.

Main Results:

  • Of 584 SHC patients, 55.1% had penetrating and 11.8% had blunt trauma.
  • Blunt trauma patients had higher injury severity scores and longer hemorrhage control times (84.6 vs. 49.8 min).
  • Initial analysis showed higher mortality in blunt trauma (29.0% vs. 12.7%), but this was not significant after adjusting for covariates (P=0.06).

Conclusions:

  • Trauma patients with blunt mechanisms requiring SHC experienced longer hemorrhage control times.
  • Despite longer control times, adjusted analysis indicated no significant difference in mortality risk between blunt and penetrating trauma patients undergoing SHC.
  • Further research is needed to elucidate factors influencing outcomes in SHC patients, particularly those with blunt trauma.