As a Level I Trauma Center verified by the American College of Surgeons since 1989, Bronson is dedicated to delivering the best quality patient care possible. Bronson has a longstanding commitment to research, especially in the areas of injury prevention, resuscitation, and critical care management. Our trauma surgeons, nurses and other team members collaborate with multiple disciplines including orthopedics, neurosurgery, emergency medicine, and rehabilitation. All trauma research at Bronson is driven by our commitment to provide the best possible care to our most valuable asset - you.

Our Team

	Scott B. Davidson, MD, FACS Medical Director Trauma Surgery Services Burn Program Research Interests: Hemorrhagic shock in resuscitation models Fluid resuscitation in early shock Inflammation and cytokine responses in trauma Methamphetamine related trauma Burn resuscitation
	Paul A. Blostein, MD Trauma Surgeon Research Interests: Pelvic fractures Fat embolism syndrome in trauma Mechanisms of traumatic injuries in southwest Michigan Methamphetamine use and trauma/burns Small bowel injuries Traumatic shock and resuscitation
	Jon C. Walsh, MD, MPH, FACS Trauma Surgeon Research Interests: Optimizing resuscitation after traumatic brain injury Use of hypertonic fluids in hemorrhagic shock and brain injury Inflammatory mediators in sepsis and hemorrhagic shock Trauma systems design and implementation Electronic health record technology in improving patient care
	Sheldon B. Maltz, MS, MD, FACS Medical Director Surgical Critical Care Research Interests: Resuscitation and lactic acidosis GI bacteria and fungus translocation Educating graduate and undergraduate medical students in clinical surgical critical care
Published Papers

2009
Maltz S, Bergman K, Fletcher J. Evaluation of Moderate Traumatic Brain Injury Incidence and Outcome. Accepted by Journal of Trauma Nursing in June 2009, publication date pending.

Davidson S, Blostein P, Maltz S, England G, Schaller T. Injury Patterns Related to Ultralight Aircraft Crashes. Accepted by American Journal of Emergency Medicine, publication date pending.

Schaller T, Vanlaningham C, Wise C. Skeletal Versus Skin Traction Prior to Definitive Management of Pediatric Femur Fractures: A Comparison of Patient Narcotic Requirements. Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. September 2009; 29(6), 609-611. PubMed Link

Propper B, Rasmussen T, Davidson S, VandenBerg S, Clouse WD, Burkhardt G, Gunst M, Gifford S, Johannigman J. Surgical Response to Multiple Casualty Incidents Following Single Explosive Events. Annals of Surgery. August 2009; 250(2), 311-315. PubMed Link

Blostein P, Davidson S, Maltz S, Plaisier B, Wideman E, Feucht E, VandenBerg S. Methamphetamine Production is Hazardous to Your Health. The Journal of Trauma. June 2009; 66(6), 1712-1717. PubMed Link

Fletcher J, Bergman K, Feucht E, Blostein P. Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy for Refractory Intracranial Hypertension. Neurocritical Care. March 2009. PubMed Link

2008
Plaiser B. Surgical Perspectives to Control Bleeding in Trauma. TraumaCare. 2008; 18:1, 6-23. Full Article

King J, Bollier M. Repair of Distal Biceps Tendon Ruptures Using the Endo Button. JAAOS. 2008; 16:4, 490-494. PubMed Link

Allabaugh T, Carlson G, Maltz S, Watcharotone K. Education and Prevention for Teens: Using the Trauma Nurses Talk Tough Presentation with Pre- and Post-test Evaluation of Knowledge and Behavioral Changes. Journal of Trauma Nursing. 2008; 15:3, 1-10. PubMed Link

LeReau R, Benson L, Watcharotone K, Manguba G. Examining the Feasibility of Implementing Specific Nursing Interventions to Promote Sleep in Hospitalized Elderly Patients. Geriatric Nursing. 2008; 29, 197-206. PubMed Link

Dirette D, Plaisier B, Jones S. Patterns and Antecedents of the Development of Self-Awareness following Traumatic Brain Injury: The Importance of Occupation. The British Journal of Occupational Therapy. February 2008; 71(2), 44-51.

Stewart D, Van Kompenberg L. Posterior Dislocation of the Clavicle at the Sternoclavicular Joint. American Journal of Emergency Medicine. January 2008; 26(1), 108, e3-4. (case report) PubMed Link

2007
Dirette D, Plaisier B. The Development of Self-awareness of Deficits from One-week to One-year After Traumatic Brain Injury: Preliminary Findings. Brain Injury. October 20, 2007; 21(11), 1131-1136. PubMed Link

Apker J, Mallak L, Gibson S. Communicating in the "Gray Zone":  Perceptions About Emergency Physician-Hospitalist Handoffs and Patient Safety. Academic Emergency Medicine. October 2007; 14(10), 884-894. PubMed Link   

Spates CR, Samaraweera N, Plaisier B, Souza T, Otsui K. Psychological Impact of Trauma on Developing Children and Youth. Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice. June 2007; 34(2), 387-405. PubMed Link

Schaller T, Roehr B. Salvage of a Failed Opening Wedge Tibial Osteotomy Using a Locking Plate. Orthopedics. February 2007; 30(2). (case report) PubMed Link

2006
Dillon M, King J. Irreducible Radial Neck Fracture in a Child. Journal of Surgical Orthopaedic Advances. Summer 2006; 15(2), 90-94. (case report) PubMed Link

Bay E, Bergman K. Symptom Experience and Emotional Distress After Traumatic Brain Injury. Case Management Journals. Spring 2006; 7(1), 3-9. PubMed Link

Schaller T, Kellam J. Guide to Wire Exchange Prior to Insertion of Intramedullary Nails. The American Journal of Orthopedics. January 2006; 35(1), 42-3. PubMed Link 

Biroscak B, Smith P, Roznowski H, Tucker J, Carlson G. Intimate Partner Violence Against Women: Findings From One State's Emergency Department Surveillance System. Journal of Emergency Nursing. 2006; 321:12-16. PubMed Link

Hums W, Blostein P. A Comparative Approach to Deep Vein Thrombosis Risk Assessment. Journal of Trauma Nursing. January-March 2006; 13:1. PubMed Link

2005
Schaller T, Sims S, Maxian T. Skin Breakdown Following Circumferential Pelvic Anit-Shock Sheeting. Journal of Orthopedic Trauma. October 2005; 19(9), 661-5. PubMed Link

Plaisier B, Schlueter D, Davidson S, Blostein P, Beck R, Halpin M, Hodgman CG. Esophageal Perforation after External Blunt Trauma in Children. Pan-American Journal of Trauma. Published Fall 2005, in Ecuador.

Plaisier B. Thoracic Lavage in Accidental Hypothermia with Cardiac Arrest. Report of a Case and Review of the Literature. Resuscitation. July 2005; 66(1), 99-104. Epub 2005 Apr 18. PubMed Link

Plaisier B, Yowler C, Fallon W, Likavec M, Anderson J, Malangoni M. Post-Traumatic Meningitis: Risk Factors, Clinical Features, Bacteriology, and Outcome. The Internet Journal of Neurosurgery; 2005 Volume 2, Number 1. Full Article

Hums W, Williams J. Dedicated Trauma Care Unit: An Outcome-Based Model. Journal of Trauma Nursing. 2005; 12:1, 21-23. PubMed Link

2004
Halley M, Silva P, Foley J, Rodarte A. Loss of Consciousness: When to Perform Computed Tomography? Pediatric Critical Care Medicine. 2004; 5:3, 230-3. PubMed Link

2003
Hesse R, Plaisier B. Gunshot Wounds of the Cranium or Torso: Implications for Spinal Immobilization and Airway Management. Air Medical Journal. 2003; 22:6, 21-3. PubMed Link

Blostein P, Jones S. Identification and Evaluation of Patients with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: Results of a National Survey of Level I Trauma Center. Journal of Trauma. 2003; 55:3, 450-3. PubMed Link

Jacobs D, Plaisier B, Barie P, Hammond J, Holevar M, Sinclair K, Scalea T, Wahl W for the EAST Practice Management Guideline Work Group. Practice Management Guidelines for Geriatric Trauma: The EAST Practice Management Guidelines Work Group. Journal of Trauma. 2003; 54:2, 391-416. PubMed Link

Spates R, Waller S, Samaraweera N, Plaisier B. Behavioral Aspects of Trauma in Children and Youth. Pediatric Clinics of North America. 2003; 50, 901-918. PubMed Link

Rose L, Mubarak O, Saber A, Plaisier B. Traumatic Atlanto-occipital Dislocation. The American Journal of Surgery. 2003; 185, 376-7. PubMed Link

Carlson G, Negri E, McGrew A, Plaisier B. Two Cases of Methomoglobinemia from the Use of Topical Anesthetics. Journal of Emergency Nursing. 2003; 29, 106-8. PubMed Link

Reisdorff E, Hayes O, Reynolds B, Wilkinson K, Overton D, Wagner M, Kowalenk T, Portelli D, Walker G, Carlson D. General Competencies are Intrinsic to Emergency Medicine Training: A Multicenter Study. Academic Emergency Medicine. 2003; 10:10, 1049-54. PubMed Link

Nichols K, Williams M, Overton D. A Flight Orientation Curriculum for Emergency Medicine Resident Physicians. Air Medical Journal. 2003; 22:2, 26-9. PubMed Link

Lammers R, Hudson D, Seaman M. Prediction of Traumatic Wound Infection with a Neural Network-Derived Decision Model. American Journal of Emergency Medicine. 2003; 21:1, 1-7. PubMed Link

Milne J, Hargarten S, Kellermann A, Wintemute G. Effect of Current Federal Regulations on Handgun Safety Features. Annals of Emergency Medicine. 2003; 41:1, 1-9. PubMed Link

Feucht E, DeSanti C, Weinberg A. Selective Induction of Human Beta-Defensin mRNAs by Actinobacillus Actinomycetemcomitans in Primary and Immortalized Oral Epithelial Cells. Oral Microbiology and Immunology. 2003; 18, 359-63. PubMed Link

Carlson G, Cohen S, Vaughn K. Take Critical Steps When a Trauma Patient Arrives. ED Nursing. 2003; 128-130.

Hums W. Reducing Injuries in Kids and Families to Create a Safe, Healthy, Community. Advance for Nurses. July 2003; 14-16.