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Kenneth Mattox

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PubMed2006

Hurricane Katrina: medical response at the Houston Astrodome/Reliant Center Complex.

On September 1, 2005, with only 12 hours notice, various collaborators established a medical facility--the Katrina Clinic--at the Astrodome/Reliant Center Complex in Houston. By the time the facility closed roughly two weeks later, the Katrina Clinic medical staff had seen over 11,000 of the estimated 27,000 Hurricane Katrina evacuees who sought shelter in the Complex. Herein, we describe the scope of this medical response, citing our major challenges, successes, and recommendations for conducting similar efforts in the future.

Delivery of Health Care↗
PubMed2003

The pulmonary hilum twist as a thoracic damage control procedure.

BACKGROUND: Damage control techniques have been developed and applied to abdominal, vascular and thoracic injuries. Thoracic damage control techniques must be rapid and simple. METHODS: This report describes the successful use of pulmonary hilum twist as an effective damage control technique to control hemorrhage for severe lung trauma. RESULTS: The procedure involves division of the inferior pulmonary ligament then anterior rotation of the lower lobe over the upper lobe. The technique can be utilized in multiple settings including the emergency center, operating room, and during resuscitation. When vascular occlusion is maintained throughout resuscitation in the intensive care unit, pneumonectomy most likely will be required, but can be performed when the physiologic parameters have improved. Complications are similar to pneumonectomy and can include right-side heart failure, dysrrythmias, and hypoxia. CONCLUSIONS: Pulmonary hilar twist is an effective technique that should be considered when a damage control approach is needed.

Accidents, Traffic↗
PubMed2002

Seat belt-related chondrosternal disruption with lung herniation.

A case of blunt chest trauma resulting in anterior chondrosternal separation with right lung herniation and hemothorax is presented. The injury is related to the use of a seat belt restraint. The patient underwent surgical repair with polytetrafluoroethylene chest wall reconstruction. Postoperative recovery was complicated by respiratory insufficiency due to underlying pulmonary contusion and multiple rib fractures.

Cartilage↗