Division of Acute Care Surgery (Trauma Center)

December 13, 2021

VUMC treats influx of trauma victims from Kentucky and Tennessee tornadoes

By Kylie Avery
July 8, 2021

Delirium and mortality reexamined

A multicenter study of ICU patients found that in the hospital, delirium was associated with a nearly three-fold increase in risk of death the following day, but after discharge there was no association between delirium and mortality.

By Paul Govern
Thanks to the care he received at Vanderbilt, Owen Canavan eventually was able to return to the gym after recovering from a devastating car accident. (photo by Erin O. Smith)
May 11, 2021

Canavan family gift to support VUMC Trauma Team

On April 7, 2017, a devastating car crash sent Owen Canavan to Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Trauma Intensive Care Unit, and he credits the medical team for saving his life.

By Kristin Smart
Maj. Gen. Telita Crosland and C. Wright Pinson, MBA, MD, sign the agreement for VUMC to become an official site of the U.S. Army Military-Civilian Trauma Team Training.
March 26, 2021

U.S. Army and Vanderbilt University Medical Center formalize trauma training program

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is becoming an official site of the U.S. Army Military-Civilian Trauma Team Training (AMCT3), formalizing a longstanding relationship between the two entities that is built on a history of collaborative success.

By Matt Batcheldor
December 16, 2020

Guillamondegui named chief of Division of Trauma

Oscar Guillamondegui, MD, MPH, has been named chief of the Division of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care for the Department of Surgery.

By Kristin Smart
Interventions such as daily spontaneous waking trials can help patients avoid injuries associated with intensive care.
May 27, 2020

Study to test cognitive rehab therapy for ICU survivors

Vanderbilt University Medical Center will study adult survivors of medical and surgical intensive care at high risk for long-term cognitive impairment to see if computerized cognitive rehabilitation (CCR) is effective in improving cognition in ICU survivors who often have trouble doing complex tasks, maintaining their finances and staying employed.

By Nancy Humphrey
April 23, 2020

Fewer accidents, social distancing spur drop in trauma volumes

Compared to last April, through April 19 the adult trauma service at Vanderbilt University Medical Center is on track to admit 65% fewer patients from roadway accidents, including motor vehicle accidents, motorcycle accidents and pedestrians struck by autos.
By Paul Govern
August 7, 2019

Thompson named to direct Vanderbilt Burn Center

Callie Thompson, MD, has been named director of the Vanderbilt Burn Center, one of the largest burn centers in the United States.
By Jill Clendening
August 23, 2018

Trauma Unit’s 20th anniversary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Trauma Unit on 10 North in Vanderbilt University Adult Hospital opened 20 years ago this month, August 1998.
By Wayne Wood
May 22, 2017

Numerous ATV trauma admissions concern providers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center

By VUMC News and Communications
February 9, 2017

New grants bolster VUMC Trauma program’s research initiatives

Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Division of Trauma, Emergency General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care recently was awarded two new research grants.
By VUMC News and Communications
February 9, 2017

New grants bolster Trauma program’s research initiatives

Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Division of Trauma, Emergency General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care was recently awarded two new research grants.
By VUMC News and Communications
November 3, 2016

VUMC named best in U.S. for patient safety in trauma care

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) has been ranked the No. 1 hospital in the nation for patient safety in Trauma care by CareChex 2017 Hospital Quality Ratings Analysis.
By VUMC News and Communications
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