ATOMAC+ Pediatric Trauma Research Network

An Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma, Memphis, and Arkansas-led Consortium.

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Welcome to the ATOMAC+ Pediatric Trauma Research Network

Founded by the trauma research programs at Phoenix Children’s, Dell Children’s, Children’s Medical Center in Dallas, the Children’s Hospital at Oklahoma University, Le Bonheur Children’s, and Arkansas Children’s Hospitals, the ATOMAC+ PTRN has led the way in multicenter pediatric trauma clinical research.

OUR MISSION

To improve the care of pediatric trauma patients nationwide through multicenter research.

ABOUT US

Learn about who we are and what we do.

LEADERSHIP

Learn about the physician leaders in pediatric trauma research.

MEMBER INSTITUTIONS

Learn about the major pediatric trauma centers leading pediatric trauma research.

LEADERSHIP

Meaningful research at multiple major pediatric trauma centers takes skilled leadership. Meet the physician leadership team of the ATOMAC+ Pediatric Trauma Research Network.

David Notrica, MD
David Notrica, MD Phoenix Children's Hospital
Dr. David Notrica is a native of Atlanta, Georgia. He graduated Cum Laude from Duke University in 1988 and Emory University School of Medicine in 1992 where he was class president and a member... Read More
James W. “Trey” Eubanks, III, MD, FACS
James W. “Trey” Eubanks, III, MD, FACS Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital
Dr. James “Trey” Eubanks, III serves as the Surgeon-in-Chief at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital and Chief of the Division of Pediatric Surgery. He’s a professor of surgery and pediatrics... Read More
Robert Maxson, M.D.
Robert Maxson, M.D. Arkansas Children's Hospital
Dr. Maxson received his undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University, his M.D. from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, and completed a surgical residency at UAMS in 1996... Read More
Jeremy Johnson, MD, FACS, FAAP
Jeremy Johnson, MD, FACS, FAAP Oklahoma Children’s Hospital at OU Health
Jeremy Johnson, MD, FACS, FAAP, is an Associate Professor in the Pediatric Surgery section of the Department of Surgery at the University of Oklahoma. He is the Pediatric Trauma Medical Director... Read More
Jessica Ann Naiditch, MD
Jessica Ann Naiditch, MD Dell Children’s Medical Center
Dr. Naiditch is a board certified pediatric surgeon and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She has a focus on pediatric trauma care and is the Trauma Medical Director at Dell Children’s... Read More
Mark Ryan, MD, MSPH, FACS
Mark Ryan, MD, MSPH, FACS Children's Medical Center Dallas / University of Texas Southwestern
Mark L. Ryan, M.D., M.S.P.H., FACS, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery and the Assistant Director of Pediatric Trauma at UT Southwestern Medical Center... Read More
Dr. Karla A. Lawson, PhD, MPH, RD
Dr. Karla A. Lawson, PhD, MPH, RD Dell Children’s Medical Center
Dr. Karla A. Lawson, PhD, MPH, RD is the Research Scientist and Director of the Trauma and Injury Research Center at Dell Children’s Medical Center and a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University... Read More

CLINICAL RESEARCH

The ATOMAC+ Pediatric Trauma Research Network conducts some of the most important pediatric trauma research of the past several years. Check out our completed and active research work.

Blunt Cerebrovascular Injury

While blunt cerebrovascular injury (BCVI) has been well described in the adult trauma literature, there has been very little research performed regarding this injury…

Duodenal Injuries

Injuries in children are uncommon but have been specifically linked with child abuse in case reports. Owing to the rarity of duodenal injury diagnosis in children, few studies to date have…

Trauma Activation

In determining the need for trauma team activation (TTA) in motor vehicle crashes, the current criteria are the same for adult and pediatric patients. This study aims to examine the…

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Nonoperative Management of Blunt Liver & Spleen Injury

Recently, a new guideline for management of pediatric solid organ injury based on hemodynamic status has been adopted by several level I pediatric trauma centers. This is a prospective study of patients…

Internal Education for Pediatric Trauma

The American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma has indicated that an internal educational process (IEP) for trauma providers could be generated within a trauma center or within regional…

Massive Transfusion

Massive transfusion protocols (MTPs) are considered valuable in pediatric trauma. Important questions regarding the survival benefit and optimal blood component ratio remain unknown…

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HOSPITAL SPOTLIGHT

Phoenix Children’s Hospital is a freestanding pediatric acute care children’s hospital…

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