Journal of the American College of Surgeons
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Analysis of the epidemiology, temporal distribution, and place of traumatic hospital deaths can be a useful tool in identifying areas for research, education, and allocation of resources. ⋯ The temporal distribution and location of trauma deaths are influenced by the mechanism of injury, age, and the injured body area. These findings may help in focusing research, education, and resource allocation in a more targeted manner to reduce trauma deaths.
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Review Practice Guideline Guideline
Guideline for hand hygiene in healthcare settings.
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Biography Historical Article
Is surgical science dead? The Excelsior Society lecture.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Massage as adjuvant therapy in the management of acute postoperative pain: a preliminary study in men.
Opioid analgesia alone may not fully relieve all aspects of acute postoperative pain. Complementary medicine techniques used as adjuvant therapies have the potential to improve pain management and palliate postoperative distress. ⋯ Massage may be a useful adjuvant therapy for the management of acute postoperative pain. Its greatest effect appears to be on the affective component (ie, unpleasantness) of the pain.