News and Research

The Center for Critical Care and Trauma Education continually expands our work and achievements. 

We are proud to present the following news, articles, research and awards that our colleagues have produced and participated in.

News

• How the Center for Critical Care and Trauma Education prepares doctors for the unexpected (AHA)
• Watch Shock Trauma Chief fed up with rising violence in Baltimore (WBFF-TV)
• Watch Dr. Efron's Stop the Bleed Presentation (WMAR-TV)
• Watch UMMS Employees Learn to Intervene, Save Lives on National Stop the Bleed Day (WJZ)
• Watch 'Stop the Bleed' Day Teaches Potentially Life-saving Techniques (WBAL)

Dr. Scalea celebrates 25 years as the leader of UMMC Shock Trauma

On January 4, 2022, Dr. Thomas Scalea celebrated 25 years leading University of Maryland Medical Center's Shock Trauma Center. UMMC and the greater Baltimore community recognized Dr. Scalea's accomplishments.

• Read about Dr. Scalea's recognition and 25th anniversary
  • World Renowned University of Maryland Medicine Trauma Surgeon and Physician-Scientist Celebrates 25th Anniversary
• See interviews with Dr. Scalea about his contribution to trauma care over the years.
  • Dr. Thomas Scalea Marks 25 Years of Innovation at Shock Trauma (WBAL-TV)
  • Dr. Thomas Scalea Steps Into 25th Year As Shock Trauma Chief (WJZ-TV)
  • Chief Physician Dr. Thomas Scalea Celebrates 25 Years of Saving Lives at Shock Trauma (WBFF-TV)
  • Dr. Thomas Scalea Reflects on 25 Years as Shock Trauma's Chief Physician (WMAR-News)

Simulation Center Studies

• Universal Protocols for Bedside Procedure Patient Safety Research Project to Reduce Incidents With Bedside Procedures Such as Central Lines, Sedation and Chest Tubes
• Respirator Exhalation Valve Research
• Assessment of Trainees' Performance of Viral Encephalitis Complicated by Status Epilepticus
• Respirator Exhalation Valve Research
  • Physiological Impacts of Surgical Mask Coverage of Elastomeric Half-mask Respirator Exhalation Valves in Healthcare Workers (Free access)
• Smartphone Use During Emergency Neurological Scenarios
• Simulation-Based Assessment of Graduate Neurology Trainees' Performance Managing Acute Ischemic Stroke

Research

• Read this research letter in JAMA
• Read this publication for the NeuroCritical Care Society
• Maryland Department of Health “Prevalence of Acinetobacter baumannii colonization (including carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) and other multidrug resistant Acinetobacter (MDR-AB) and of Candida auris in adult ventilated patients in Maryland” Instructional Video (February 2023)

Awards

Gold Medal from the International Serious Play Awards

In September 2023, our colleagues from the first cohort of the Innovation Challenge were awarded a gold medal from the International Serious Play Awards for their impressive app, “Distress!”

Learn more about the team's award-winning project. 

Young Investigator Award from the Resuscitation Science – American Heart Association CPR

Afrah Ali, MBBS, Assistant Professor/EM Physician, is a recipient of the prestigious Young Investigator Award from the American Heart Association Resuscitation Science. Her abstract, titled "Simulation based assessment of trainee's performance in post-cardiac arrest resuscitation," won for CCCTE's sim-based work in post-cardiac arrest care.