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@JosephSakran

Trauma Surgeon , Survivor, Public Health Advocate, Global Surgery, , , Tweets = My Own Thoughts

Fairfax Station, VA
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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Feb 17

    As a Trauma Surgeon, and victim of gun violence I’m inspired by this young woman. Next time you go vote, remember this riveting speech by Emma Gonzalez. History will judge us by our actions.

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    Watch this savage speech by Emma Gonzalez today in Fort Lauderdale. She pulled no punches and took no prisoners. Now join by texting STUDENTS to 64433. Or text ACT to 64433 to join .
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    36 minutes ago

    America is in need of strong leadership! America is ready for .

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    48 minutes ago

    Hard to replace the firsthand experience that so many of us as healthcare providers have in taking care of patients injured by . Do you have courage to stand with us on the right side of history!

    I support a ban because I have seen what an assault weapon can do to a young teenager. Blood pouring out of a young boy from a pulverized liver while we try to save his life. Then, telling his parents their only child is dead.
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    5 hours ago

    I support a ban because I have seen what an assault weapon can do to a young teenager. Blood pouring out of a young boy from a pulverized liver while we try to save his life. Then, telling his parents their only child is dead.

    Brian Mast, a Republican congressman from Florida, in : I support ending the sale of assault weapons
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  5. Retweeted
    29 Sep 2017

    Imagine if folks in America that are outraged by were as outraged, or more, about shootings in: Schools Theaters Temples Churches Neighborhoods Streets Synogogues Universities Homes Parking lots Daycares Cars Hair Salons Parks Front porches Offices Hospitals Mosques

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    15 hours ago
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    I will always be your resident! Thank you 4 such an amazing comment and a residency full of guidance. Very thankful for dedicated mentors who teach me daily! excited to become more involved!

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    Feb 23

    Mounting evidence that it may be safer to remove the C-collar in obtunded patients with negative CT than to leave it on.

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    Feb 23

    Steroids: don't improve function outcome but increase complications. Imaging sensitivity: MRI>CT>>XRAY

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    Feb 23

    Pt spinal cord injury patients in reverse Trendelenburg to prevent aspiration. Don't forget to decompress the stomach and bladder to prevent vagal response and renal injury. Prevent pressure ulcers with position changes.

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    Feb 23

    Spinal cord injuries are not the priority in trauma except when they cause airway/breathing or hydrodynamic compromise. Don't miss other life threatening injuries!

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    Feb 23

    Spinal cord injuries, with is up first today at

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    Feb 23

    Wonderful spinal cord trauma lecture with at conference!

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  13. Retweeted
    Feb 22

    "I'm joining with and to do a major high school registration drive so that next November their votes get counted by every official in the US. Elected officials need to understand: We either get gun reform now or we get rid of them then."

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    I am tired of watching stories go unheard by politicians who continue to drag their feet on laws to protect Americans. I am pledging $1 million dollars for a nationwide initiative to register high schoolers to vote ahead of the 2018 midterm elections.
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    Feb 22

    TwitterPEEPS lets welcome an aspiring 3rd year Student ready to enter the world of Surgery to twitter. :)

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    Feb 22

    The armed school resource officer assigned to protect students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School took a defensive position outside the school and did not enter the building while the shooter was killing students and teachers.

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    Feb 22

    Count us in!

    History will judge us by our action. The time is now!
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    Feb 22

    Very, very proud to be a pediatric surgeon.

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    Feb 22

    I'll be there! " to understand during National Week of Conversation, April 20-28! A landmark event to revitalize America together by bridging divides one conversation at a time! … "

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    Feb 22

    I greatly admire the courageous Parkland students. Open discussion on how to end mass shootings essential. needs to listen, absorb, and act. Stronger background checks, ban on bump stocks & assault weapons, and better ability to identify warning signs are key.

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    Feb 22

    What a radiologist saw treating Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students.

    "With an AR-15, the shooter does not have to be particularly accurate. The victim does not have to be unlucky."
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    Feb 22

    Young people have helped lead all our great movements. How inspiring to see it again in so many smart, fearless students standing up for their right to be safe; marching and organizing to remake the world as it should be. We've been waiting for you. And we've got your backs.

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