Journal of pediatric surgery
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Biography Historical Article
Arnold Salzberg, HB, MD: The Pied Piper of MCV.
Salzbergian\solz-bərgē-ən\ adjective of, relating to, or following the teachings of Arnold Salzberg. Noun one who embodies all that Arnold Salzberg taught about humanity. Noun one who has obtained his or her HB degree. ⋯ These might be the words that are used, but many times words cannot do justice to describing something so special. Arnold Salzberg was many things to many different people, "father figure," "wonderful advisor and resource," "ultimate mentor," "humanitarian," but when he was asked how he wanted to be remembered, he simply smiled and replied, "Icon…that would be nice." Never at a loss for words or humor and forever with an open door to his office, home, and heart, Dr. Salzberg embodied what so many medical students, residents, and attendings have been striving for, the ideal combination of physician and human being.
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Beginning in 2003, the pediatric emergency medicine (PEM) physician replaced the surgeon as the team leader for all level II trauma resuscitations at a busy pediatric trauma center. The purpose was to review the outcomes 10 years after implementing this practice change. ⋯ We conclude that level II trauma resuscitations can be safely evaluated and managed without immediate surgeon presence. Although ED LOS increased, admission rate and CT scan usage decreased significantly without an increase in missed injuries.