Let’s talk chest trauma—Join Dr. Phelps for a discussion with expert trauma surgeon Dr. Niziolek. This episode of the Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast will focus on trauma of the thoracic cavity and is a companion to Chapter 7 of the 9th edition of the bestselling Washington Manual of Surgery.
Dr. Niziolek discusses chest trauma, highlighting its prevalence and high mortality rate, especially in cases involving thoracic injuries. She goes into detail on initial assessment and management following the ABCs (airway, breathing, circulation) protocols and procedures such as chest tube placement and resuscitative thoracotomy. The episode covers essential anatomy considerations and protocols for massive transfusion and emergency thoracotomy criteria.
Guest Host: Hannah Phelps, MD – General surgery resident at WashU Medicine.
Guest: Grace Niziolek, MD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Surgery at WashU Medicine. Dr. Niziolek’s specialty is in surgical critical care.
References:
Burlew CC, et al. "Resuscitative Thoracotomy." Western Trauma Association Practice Management Guidelines. Accessed 3/4/2025. https://www.westerntrauma.org/algorithms.php
Moore EE, Knudson MM, Burlew CC, et al. Defining the limits of resuscitative emergency department thoracotomy: a contemporary Western Trauma Association perspective. J Trauma. Feb 2011;70(2):334-9. doi:10.1097/TA.0b013e3182077c35
-------------------------------
The Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast is a companion to the Washington Manual of Surgery (9th Edition). For more comprehensive surgical education, pick up a copy of the Washington Manual of Surgery: https://bit.ly/41xJ0aQ
If you liked this episode, check out our recent episodes here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2422197
For more information about the Department of Surgery at WashU Medicine, visit https://surgery.wustl.edu/ and follow us on social media.
-------
Instagram:
- WashU Medicine Department of Surgery: @washusurg
- General Surgery Residency at WashU Medicine: @washusurgres
Popular Podcasts
Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang
Ding dong! Join your culture consultants, Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, on an unforgettable journey into the beating heart of CULTURE. Alongside sizzling special guests, they GET INTO the hottest pop-culture moments of the day and the formative cultural experiences that turned them into Culturistas. Produced by the Big Money Players Network and iHeartRadio.
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.