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The Injury Control & Violence Prevention page is designed to enhance awareness within the trauma community and the public on the importance of trauma prevention
Joined September 2016
Wait, there’s more! We’re giving away 5 more #EASTSwag gifts! Stay tuned on X @EAST_Trauma to see if your name is selected! It’s our way of giving back to you for all you do for EAST! Thank you for raising more than $5,800 this #GivingTuesday to support the future of #traumacare!
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Make a difference this #GivingTuesday with a donation that supports the future of #traumacare. Check out this special message from Dr. Jessica Burgess & help support our mission: Stay tuned for #EASTSwag drawings today on X at @EAST_TRAUMA!
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Are you one of our lucky recipients? Head over to X @EAST_TRAUMA to see if your name was selected in our #GivingTuesday #EASTSwag drawings! It's our way of giving back to YOU!
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Make a difference this #GivingTuesday with a donation that supports the future of #traumacare. Check out this special message from @jesseburgess & help support our mission: Stay tuned for #EASTswag drawings today @EAST_TRAUMA! #injuryprevention #health
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It's #GivingTuesday, and we’re thanking our members by gifting #eastswag to 20 randomly selected members! Join us on X @EAST_TRAUMA throughout the day today to see who the lucky recipients are! Thank you for all you do for your patients and for EAST!
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RT @EAST_TRAUMA: SCC Review Series Ep 1-Invasive & Non-invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring-@UzerSKhan & @traucritsurgeo…
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Have a close friend or family member that has undergone a trauma? It is important to recognize that close friends / family can develop secondary PTSD from witnessing a devastating event happen to a loved one. Don’t forget to look for symptoms of PTSD.
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RT @AmCollSurgeons: The ACS has long advocated for firearm injury prevention. The principles of the @Surgeon_General's Advisory, "Firearm V…
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Calling all providers! Up to 20% of survivors of traumatic injury can develop PTSD. Patients at high risk of PTSD should be screened using the PCL-5 DSM-5 self-report measure which is a 20-item assessment with a variety of uses. Read more here:
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Did you know that patients need to have PTSD symptoms for at least 1 month to be diagnosed? Prior to the 1 month mark, the term Acute Stress Disorder is used to describe this constellation of symptoms. This can often develop into PTSD long term. Read here:
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Happy June! This month is PTSD Awareness Month. Unfortunately, this is a sequelae from trauma many patients can experience even as their body heals and they leave the hospital. Read more here:
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RT @UofAZSurgery: An incredible honor witnessing our Chief of Trauma Surgery @TopKniFe_B join the @WHOGVP46 & other leaders for a thoughtfu…
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RT @ATSTrauma: 🧡 Gun Violence Awareness Day 2024 🧡 Today, we #WearOrange to honor the lives taken or forever changed by gun violence. Every…
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RT @EAST_TRAUMA: The Call for Abstracts for the 38th EAST Annual Scientific Assembly is open! EAST supports research in Trauma, EGS, Burn S…
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Calling all trauma providers! If your patient is trying to quit drinking, consider engaging the appropriate services to see if it is appropriate to prescribe them medication to help at discharge. This can decrease risk of future trauma related injuries:
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Multiple scoring systems exist that clinicians use both to help predict risk of withdrawal and to quantify severity of withdrawal. Several of these include the AUDIT, PAWSS and CIWA. These can help guide treatment and improve morbidity:
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Screening is key! Have you ever heard of the the abbreviation SBIRT? It stands for “Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment” and is a means to deliver early intervention for patients at risk or treatment for those who need it.
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Did you know that up to 50% of trauma patients seen at Level I Trauma Centers screen positive for alcohol use in a way that puts them at risk of future alcohol related problems? Alcohol can contribute to up to 41% of trauma reinjury cases! Check out:
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Happy Spring! Hopefully for most of you, the cold and dark days of winter are slowly transitioning into more sunshine and warmth. This month we are focusing on Alcohol Awareness which is often a risk factor for trauma!
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The results are in! Thank you for raising $5,700 in our Spring Refresh Campaign! Your donations will fund scholarships, awards, and programs that support trauma care leaders through the EAST Development Fund! Enjoy your #EASTSwag and share your pics!
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