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Article of the Week

High-Energy Pelvic Injury: Age Matters

This week's article examines the impact of high-energy pelvic ring injuries in adults 75 years of age and older. Compared with younger patients with similar injury severity, older adults had significantly higher mortality and were less likely to receive intensive care or prolonged monitoring in specialized units. 

These findings reinforce the importance of early recognition of subtle deterioration, careful assessment of mobility and pain, close monitoring for complications, and strong interdisciplinary collaboration when caring for older orthopedic trauma patients. 

Click the link to view the article or watch a short AI-generated article summary (4 min 22 sec).

Fletcher J, Morello V, Gurbanov E, Coneys U, Gamulin A. Age matters: Elevated mortality and distinct injury patterns in elderly (≥75 years) patients with high-energy pelvic ring injuries. Injury. 2026;57(2):112963.

Trauma Happenings

FFP vs. Thawed vs. Liquid Plasma

In this post from The Trauma Pro, Dr. McConigal discusses the types of plasma commonly used to treat coagulopathy in trauma patients. 

This short blog explains the differences in production, shelf life, and availability between Fresh Frozen Plasma, Thawed Plasma, and Liquid Plasma to make plasma less perplexing.

Have You Seen The New Trauma Clinical Reference?

The NEW Trauma Clinical Reference is a 154-page, full-color, fully illustrated trauma resource featuring charts, tables, diagrams, and other key information from the TCAR and PCAR courses, as well as many other sources

The pages of this durable, lie-flat, spiral-bound book are highly tear-resistant, as well as waterproof, blood-proof, coffee-proof, and alcohol swab-proof. Color-coded sections make the information nurse-friendly and easy to find for routine bedside use.

The price is $150 plus tax (US dollars), which includes free shipping within the US and Canada. Click the link below to view sample pages and ordering information.
 

Flying Blood Delivery in Rwanda

Two weeks ago, we told you about drone-delivered AEDs in North Carolina. But did you know drones have been used for several years to deliver blood to remote, underserved areas in Rwanda? 

Since 2016, a company called Zipline International has been working to solve the problem of getting blood products and other crucial medical supplies to patients in time to save lives in areas where roads are often impassable or nonexistent. Drones were the solution!

Click the link below to read more about this incredible, life-saving work in the Medscape article. This story just might make you think twice the next time you feel like complaining about your walk to pick up the blood bank cooler.

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