The Journal of surgical research
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Observational Study
Circulating sFasL Levels Predict the Severity and Outcome of Burn Injury: A Prospective Observational Study.
Severe burn injury activates shock, inflammation, and blood cell system, but inappropriate reactions may lead to adverse outcomes. Soluble Fas ligand (sFasL) participates in apoptosis and inflammatory response. The circulating sFasL levels we investigated in association with the burn severity, shock, inflammation, blood cells, and mortality in patients with severe burns. ⋯ High circulating sFasL at 48 h postburn in patients with severe burns reflect shock, proinflammatory response, organ damage, and lymphocyte reductions and predict 30-day mortality.
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The 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic drastically reduced learning opportunities for medical students. We sought to determine the cost and success of implementation of a podcast for a surgical department in a large academic hospital. ⋯ Podcasts can serve as a cost-effective and quickly produced instructional tool to supplement online learning. Further research is required to determine the efficacy of podcasts versus video-based education modules.