Lou M. Smith

Lack of Primary Care Continuity Predicts Readmission Risk Among Socially Vulnerable Trauma Populations

Introduction Early unplanned trauma readmission (UR-30) is not well-understood. Social vulnerability indices (SVIs) and primary care access were postulated as contributing factors to discharge outcomes. Methods Retrospective propensity-matched analysis at a Level I Trauma Center...

Choosing Value: Antivenom Selection in the Modern Trauma System

Background Venomous snakebites require timely antivenom administration to prevent progression of local and systemic toxicity. In the United States, two FDA-approved crotalid antivenoms, CroFab® and ANAVIP®, are available, both associated with substantial cost. Real-world data com...