Ollerton JE, Sugrue M " Citation classics in trauma " JOURNAL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE 58 (2): 364-369 FEB 2005

[Eugene Garfield]

Joanne Emma Ollerton : E-mail Addresses: j.ollerton at doctors.org.uk

Title: Citation classics in trauma

Author(s): Ollerton JE, Sugrue M

Source: JOURNAL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE 58 (2): 364-
369 FEB 2005

Document Type: Article
Language: English
Cited References: 18      Times Cited: 0

Abstract:
Background:
The evolution of trauma may be analyzed by review of articles most
frequently cited by scientific articles worldwide. This study identified
the "trauma classics" by reviewing the most-cited articles ever published
in The Journal of Trauma.

Methods:
The Science Citation Index of the Institute for Scientific Information was
searched for the 50 most-cited articles in The Journal of Trauma.

Results:
Of the 12,672 articles published since 1961, 80 were cited over 100 times
and 17 over 200 times. The most-cited article was by Baker, a hallmark
publication on injury scoring published in 1974. Feeding postinjury,
bacterial translocation, and multiple organ failure were common themes.
Overall, 32% involved gastrointestinal topics and 18% involved injury
scoring, with institutions in the United States publishing 80% of the
articles.

Conclusion:
This study identified the trauma classics from the last 42 years of The
Journal of Trauma. Citation analysis has recognized limitations but gives a
fascinating insight into the evolution of trauma care.


Addresses: Ollerton JE (reprint author), Liverpool Hosp, Dept Trauma,
Locked Bag 7103, Liverpool BC, NSW 1871 Australia
Liverpool Hosp, Dept Trauma, Liverpool BC, NSW 1871 Australia

E-mail Addresses: j.ollerton at doctors.org.uk

Publisher: LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS, 530 WALNUT ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA
19106-3621 USA
Subject Category: CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE; SURGERY
IDS Number: 898VA

ISSN: 0022-5282

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