Pediatric Trauma: Evaluation, Treatment and Prevention

Presented by Barbara Gaines, MD

Pediatric surgeon Barbara Gaines, MD, renowned for her work in pediatric trauma, will examine the causes of injury to kids, unique treatments, and the populations who are at risk.

Active Research Projects / Grants

Blood Product Transfusions in Pediatric Trauma Patients: Is There Increased Mortality?

Retrospective Review of the Incidence of DVT in Pediatric Trauma Patients

Pediatric Vascular Injury

ATV Risk Factor Study

Evaluation of Factors Predicting Intestinal Injuries Associated with Blunt Abdominal Trauma in Children

The Quality of Life in Pediatric Patients Sustaining a Major Trauma is Impaired Both Short Term and Long Term

A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Evaluation of Fibrin Sealant 2 (FS2) as an Adjunct to Hemostasis During Retroperitoneal or Intra-Abdominal Surgery

Presentation and Outcome of Acute Ovarian Torsion in Pediatric Patients - A Retrospective Review

Cervical Spine Clearance in Injured Children Under the Age of 3 Years: Are We Overdoing It?

Laparoscopic Versus Open Pyloromyotomy for Infantile Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis

Does Pre-Hospital Triage Correspond to Injury Severity or Outcome in Pediatric Trauma Patients

Adolescent Traffic Offenders Program: THIS IS RED (Reality Education for Drivers)

Surgical Director, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Assistant Professor, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Director, Benedum Pediatric Trauma Program

Director, General Surgery Resident Education