Drive to Survive: Dynamic Driving Pressure and Survival in the Trauma Population.

BackgroundDriving pressure (ΔP), the difference between peak inspiratory pressure (PIP) or plateau pressure (Pplat) and positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP), has been proposed as a better target for avoiding ventilator-induced lung injury (VILI) in mechanically ventilated patients. This study aimed to determine if lower dynamic ΔP would correlate with reduced mortality and lower incidences of VILI.MethodsA single-center retrospective analysis identified 237 trauma patients admitted in 2020 who underwent ≥48 hours of mechanical ventilation and survived ≥72 hours.

Far from Home: Patient preferences and acceptable risk tolerance for local vs regional trauma care.

Background: Regionalization of trauma care can improve outcomes but may conflict with patient preferences and risk tolerance. This study analyzed trauma patients' preferences for local care across different risk profiles.

Methods: Structured surveys and modified standard gamble utility assessments were conducted with trauma inpatients to gauge additional operative risks they would accept for local versus regional care.

No Science Fair? No Problem. Engaging Students in Science Communication through Peer Review and Publication in a Remote World.

Since March 2020, in-person science competitions have been cancelled or moved to a virtual space. This reality has encouraged teachers and students to find alternative ways to disseminate student research and participate in a scientific community. Participating in the peer review and publication of one's research offers one such alternative.