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The Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma
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Audio interviews addressing upcoming research and its application to the injured, critically ill or emergency general surgery patient, education efforts related to the clinical practice of acute care surgery, novel methods in the management of these patients and  topics affecting providers and clinical care within the field.

  1. 11/26/2025

    National Trauma Research Repository (NTRR)

    Dr. Aimee LaRiccia interviews Experts in Trauma Research - Dr. Deborah Stein, Dr. John Cull and Dr. Michelle Price about the National Trauma research Repository (NTRR). The history of the NTRR, project funding, and how trauma surgeons can get involved and take advantage of this resource are discussed.  References: The public page of the NTRR: https://ntrr.nih.gov/CNTR website, which includes recorded webinars, a comprehensive document on the structure and functions of the NTRR, a quick NTRR info-sheet, and our NTRR poster that was presented at the 2025 Military Health Systems Research Symposium: https://www.nattrauma.org/ntrr-landing/Initial CNTR blog post announcing the Department of Defense contract to develop the NTRR: https://bit.ly/NTRRDODContract

    34 min

  2. 11/01/2025

    Brain Death Testing

    Dr. Zaffer Qasim interviews expert panelists Dr. David Fischer and Dr. Matthew Kirschen about a particularly challenging aspect of critical care medicine - brain death testing. National guidance surrounding this topic has recently been updated, and it is imperative that critical care clinicians understand the intricacies of this important evaluation.  References:  1.       Greer DM, Kirschen MP, Lewis A, Gronseth GS, Rae-Grant A, Ashwal S, Babu MA, Bauer DF, Billinghurst L, Corey A, Partap S, Rubin MA, Shutter L, Takahashi C, Tasker RC, Varelas PN, Wijdicks E, Bennett A, Wessels SR, Halperin JJ. Pediatric and Adult Brain Death/Death by Neurologic Criteria Consensus Guideline. Neurology. 2023 Dec 12;101(24):1112-1132. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000207740. Epub 2023 Oct 11. Erratum in: Neurology. 2024 Feb 13;102(3):e208108. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000208108. PMID: 37821233; PMCID: PMC10791061. https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000207740 Kirschen MP, Lewis A, Greer DM. The 2023 American Academy of Neurology, American Academy of Pediatrics, Child Neurology Society, and Society of Critical Care Medicine Pediatric and Adult Brain Death/Death by Neurologic Criteria Determination Consensus Guidelines: What the Critical Care Team Needs to Know. Crit Care Med. 2024 Mar 1;52(3):376-386. doi: 10.1097/CCM.0000000000006099. Epub 2023 Nov 3. PMID: 37921516. https://journals.lww.com/ccmjournal/abstract/2024/03000/the_2023_american_academy_of_neurology,_american.3.aspx

    44 min

  3. 09/20/2025

    Small Bowel Obstruction Management: Dx and Tx with a Focus on Minimally Invasive Techniques

    Dr. Mohammed Bawazeer and Dr. Aimee LaRiccia discuss Small Bowel Obstructions with two expert ACS surgeons, Dr. Matthew Martin and Dr. Andrea Pakula. These experts delve into the complex management of this disease with a special focus on Minimally Invasive Techniques.

    50 min
  4. EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - GI Disorders in SICU

    09/06/2025

    EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - GI Disorders in SICU

    Join Dr. Anaar Siletz and Dr. Joshua Dilday with the expert Guest Dr. Michael Cripps, and Fellow Guest Dr. Arielle Thomas-Jonasson. This is the twelfth episode of the Surgical Critical Care Review Series. This is a unique collaborative initiative between EAST and AAST. During this episode we will be discussing GI Bleeding and prophylaxis, Abdominal compartment syndrome, Acute pancreatitis/ necrotizing pancreatitis, Toxic megacolon and Ogilvie's syndrome  and Esophageal emergencies. Content preparation: Dr. Arielle Thomas-Jonasson Content reviewers: Dr. Joshua Dilday and Dr. Anaar Siletz Moderators: Dr. Joshua Dilday and Dr. Anaar Siletz Expert Guest: Dr. Michael Cripps Fellow Guest: Dr. Arielle Thomas-Jonasson Topics covered in this episode: GI Bleeding and ProphylaxisAbdominal Compartment SyndromeToxic Megacolon and Ogilvie's SyndromeEsophageal Emergencies

    49 min

  5. 08/28/2025

    Care of the Obstetrical Trauma Patient

    Dr. Anthony DeSantis and Dr. Lauren Craugh discuss Care of the Obstetrical Trauma Patient with Dr. Sigrid Burruss and Dr. Allison Lankford. From the physiologic differences that impact the ABCs to the unique laboratory markers of impending organ system failure this discussion will be an asset to your next trauma toolbox.  Resources:  Burruss, Sigrid MD; Jebbia, Mallory MD; Nahmias, Jeffry MD, MHPE. Pregnancy and trauma: What you need to know. Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery 98(2):p 190-196, February 2025. | DOI: 10.1097/TA.0000000000004478

    43 min
  6. EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Neurologic Dysfunction II

    08/25/2025

    EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Neurologic Dysfunction II

    Join Dr. Mohammed Bawazeer with the expert Guest Dr. Neeraj Badjatia, and Fellows Guests Dr. Jennifer Brewer and Dr. Leah Aakjar. This is the eleventh episode of the Surgical Critical Care Review Series. This is a unique collaborative initiative between EAST and AAST. During this episode we will be discussing PADIS Guidelines, Status Epilepticus and Non-traumatic Intracranial Hemorrhage. Content preparation: Dr. Uzer Khan, Dr. Mohammed Bawazeer, Dr. Jennifer Brewer, and Dr. Leah Aakjar Content reviewers: Dr. Mohammed Bawazeer & Dr. Neeraj Badjatia Moderator: Dr. Mohammed Bawazeer Expert Guest: Dr. Neeraj Badjatia Fellow Guests: Dr. Leah Aakjar & Dr. Jennifer Brewer Topics covered in this episode: PADIS Practice Management GuidelinesStatus EpilepticusNon-traumatic Intracerebral Hemorrhage and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

    1h 3m
  7. EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Neurologic Dysfunction I

    08/15/2025

    EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Neurologic Dysfunction I

    Join Dr. Ida Molavi and Dr. Joshua Dilday with the expert Guest Dr. Purvi Patel, and Fellows Guest Dr. Caitlyn Braschi. This is the tenth episode of the Surgical Critical Care Review Series. This is a unique collaborative initiative between EAST, AAST and AAST-AMC. During this episode we will be discussing Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injuries and Blunt Cerebrovascular injuries. Content preparation: Dr. Caitlyn Braschi Content reviewers: Dr. Ida Molavi & Dr. Joshua Dilday Moderators: Dr. Ida Molavi & Dr. Joshua Dilday Expert Guest: Dr. Purvi Patel Fellow Guest: Dr. Caitlyn Braschi Topics covered in this episode: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)Blunt Cerebrovascular Injuries (BCVI)

    44 min

  8. 07/31/2025

    Stepping on the Scale with Dr. Jamie Coleman & Dr. Patrick Murphy

    Dr. Shyam Murali interviews Dr. Jamie Coleman and Dr. Patrick Murphy about their recent EAST Multicenter Trial looking at Acute Care Surgery service staffing, the physiologic toll of call on the body and determining how to “rightsize the workforce..  References: Murphy, Patrick B. MD, MPH, MSc; Coleman, Jamie J. MD; et al; The ACS Staffing Authorship Group. Understaffed and overworked: The stark reality of acute care surgeon staffing in the United States, an Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma multicenter study. Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery ():10.1097/TA.0000000000004700, July 4, 2025. | DOI: 10.1097/TA.0000000000004700

    52 min
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Audio interviews addressing upcoming research and its application to the injured, critically ill or emergency general surgery patient, education efforts related to the clinical practice of acute care surgery, novel methods in the management of these patients and  topics affecting providers and clinical care within the field.

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  • Creator
    The Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma
  • Years Active
    2011 - 2025
  • Episodes
    199
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Traumacast
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