a b s t r a c t Introduction: Managing patients with open pelvic fractures continues to be challenging and requires a multidis- ciplinary approach.

a b s t r a c t Introduction: Tranexamic acid has been shown to decrease mortality in adult trauma patients with or at significant

a b s t r a c t Background: Conventionally, pelvic fracture-related acute Retroperitoneal hemorrhage (ARH) is life threatening and difficult to control. However, the

a b s t r a c t Background: The mortality rate of patients with hemodynamic instability due to severe pelvic fracture remains substantial and

a b s t r a c t Background: Early identification of trauma patients who need specialized Healthcare resources may facilitate goal-directed resuscitation and effective

a b s t r a c t Background: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that seat belt use results in a signif- icant

a b s t r a c t Background: Adolescent trauma patients are reported to have increased incidence of alcohol and other drug (AOD) use,

a b s t r a c t Background: Computed tomography (CT) is frequently used to identify intra-abdominal injuries in children with blunt abdominal trauma

a b s t r a c t Background: Trauma is a major cause of death and disability in the United States, and significant dispar-

a b s t r a c t Introduction: Previous studies have identified obesity as a risk factor for difficult IV access, but this has