Trauma NB received two awards at the 2021 Trauma Association of Canada’s Annual Scientific Conference: best oral abstract (lead author: Ian Watson) and poster abstract (lead author: Stacey McEachern). We also received a special mention from the President of TAC during the awards ceremony recognising Trauma NB’s contribution to the advancement of trauma systems in Canada.

Thank you to TAC for the recognition and hosting an excellent virtual conference.

Abstracts 

Award-winning oral abstract

Are early specialist consultations helpful predictors of those who require care in level I or II designated trauma centres?

Ian Watson, Trauma NB – Presenter and lead author

Supporting Authors: Julie Ringuette, Trauma NB; Allison Chisholm, Trauma NB; Dr. Tushar Pishe, Trauma NB; Leisa Ouellet, Trauma NB

Award-winning poster abstract

Was the introduction of a provincially standardized consensus statement for post intubation analgesia & sedation associated with increased use of associated pharmacological therapies in New Brunswick?

Stacey McEachern, Trauma NB – Lead author

Supporting Authors: Susan Benjamin, Trauma NB; Ian Watson, Trauma NB

Our three additional accepted submissions: 

Are there important variations in the care of adult trauma patients with isolated, Non-operative subdural hematomas between those admitted to a neurosurgical centre and those admitted to a non-neurosurgical centre for their entire inpatient stay? (Poster)

Susan Benjamin, Trauma NB – Lead author.

Supporting Author: Ian Watson, Trauma NB.

Is the use of business intelligence software helpful in planning injury prevention campaigns? (Presentation)

Allison Chisholm Presenter and lead author.

Supporting Authors: Lisa Totten, Horizon Health Network; Susan Benjamin, Trauma NB; Leisa Ouellet, Trauma NB; Ian Watson, Trauma NB.

Exposure to endotracheal intubation among trauma patients in level V trauma centers in New Brunswick – a retrospective review. (Presentation)

Julie Ringuette, Trauma NB – Presenter and lead author.

Supporting Authors: Stacey McEachern, Trauma NB; Ian Watson, Trauma NB.