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New video available to view!

The lead author, Dr M Rehn, is interviewed about his paper entitled Efficacy of a two-tiered trauma team activation protocol in a Norwegian trauma centre, published in the February issue.  Read the paper here.  View the video here

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BJS Trauma Supplement Now Published! Podcast Also Available!

The BJS supplement dedicated to trauma for the general surgeon is now available online, with lots of free articles to access.  Highlights include an Editorial on "Strengthening the trauma chain of survival" by K. Søreide and an original article on "Outcome of selective non-operative management of penetrating abdominal injuries from the North American National Trauma Database" by Nabeel Zafar et al.  A podcast to accompany the issue can be listened to here.

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The February 2012 issue is now available online!

Highlights of the issue include the following:

- Endarterectomy versus carotid stenting

- Indications for fenestrated endovascular aneurysm repair

- Case-controlled study of critical care of surgical ward care after elective open colorectal surgery

This month's issue also includes two articles free to access:

1.  Efficacy of a two-tiered trauma team activation protocol in a Norwegian trauma centre. M. Rehn, H. M. Lossius, K. E. Tjosevik, M. Vetrhus, O. Østebø, T. Eken, and the Rogaland Trauma System Study Collaborating Group. Br J Surg 2012; 99: 199-208.  Access here.

2. Evidence-based management of postoperative pain in adults undergoing open inguinal hernia surgery. G. P. Joshi, N. Rawal and H. Kehlet, on behalf of the PROSPECT collaboration. Br J Surg 2012; 99: 168-185.  Access here.

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