Journal of the American College of Surgeons
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Prioritizing circulation in trauma care and delaying intubation in noncompressible cases improve outcomes. By prioritizing circulation, patient survival significantly improves, advocating evidence-based shifts in trauma care.
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Acute kidney injury (AKI) kidneys, including those from donors on dialysis, are often underutilized, although there is increasing data available demonstrating good transplant outcomes. To date, data on the duration of donor dialysis and transplant outcomes are limited. ⋯ Excellent outcomes have been observed in AKI deceased donor kidney transplants, including those coming from donors on dialysis. In this small cohort, the duration of donor dialysis did not adversely affect outcomes. Cautious expansion of the donor pool, including donors on dialysis, should be considered given the ongoing organ shortage.