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National Trauma Institute Prospective Evaluation Of The Ventilator Bundle In Trauma Patients: Does It Really Work?, Martin A. Croce Md, Karen J. Brasel Md, Mph, Raul Coimbra Md, Phd, Charles A. Adams Jr, Md, Preston R. Miller Md, Michael D. Pasquale Md, Facs, Fccm, Chanchai S. Mcdonald Phd, Somchan Vuthipadadon Phd, Timothy C. Fabian Md, Elizabeth A. Tolley Phd Sep 2014

National Trauma Institute Prospective Evaluation Of The Ventilator Bundle In Trauma Patients: Does It Really Work?, Martin A. Croce Md, Karen J. Brasel Md, Mph, Raul Coimbra Md, Phd, Charles A. Adams Jr, Md, Preston R. Miller Md, Michael D. Pasquale Md, Facs, Fccm, Chanchai S. Mcdonald Phd, Somchan Vuthipadadon Phd, Timothy C. Fabian Md, Elizabeth A. Tolley Phd

Michael D Pasquale MD, FACS, FCCM

BACKGROUND: Since its introduction by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, the ventilator bundle (VB) has been credited with a reduction in ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). The VB consists of stress ulcer prophylaxis, deep venous thrombosis prophylaxis, head-of-bed elevation, and daily sedation vacation with weaning assessment. While there is little compelling evidence that the VB is effective, it has been widely accepted. The Centers for Medical and Medicaid Services has suggested that VAP should be a "never event" and may reduce payment to providers. To provide evidence of its efficacy, the National Trauma Institute organized a prospective multi-institutional trial to evaluate the …


Antibiotics In Abdominal Wall Reconstruction, Joseph J. Stirparo Md, Michael D. Pasquale Md, Facs, Fccm Apr 2014

Antibiotics In Abdominal Wall Reconstruction, Joseph J. Stirparo Md, Michael D. Pasquale Md, Facs, Fccm

Michael D Pasquale MD, FACS, FCCM

No abstract provided.


Family Presence During Trauma Resuscitation: Ready For Primetime?, Mae Pasquale, Michael Pasquale, Leslie Baga, Sherrine Eid, Jane Leske Apr 2014

Family Presence During Trauma Resuscitation: Ready For Primetime?, Mae Pasquale, Michael Pasquale, Leslie Baga, Sherrine Eid, Jane Leske

Michael D Pasquale MD, FACS, FCCM

No abstract provided.


Health Care Reform At Trauma Centers: Mortality, Complications, And Length Of Stay (Presentation), Shahid Shafi, Sunni Barnes, David Nicewander, David Ballard, Avery Nathens, Angela Ingraham, Mark Hemmila, John Fildes, Michael Pasquale, Larry Gentilello Apr 2014

Health Care Reform At Trauma Centers: Mortality, Complications, And Length Of Stay (Presentation), Shahid Shafi, Sunni Barnes, David Nicewander, David Ballard, Avery Nathens, Angela Ingraham, Mark Hemmila, John Fildes, Michael Pasquale, Larry Gentilello

Michael D Pasquale MD, FACS, FCCM

No abstract provided.


Building A Successful Team: Trials And Triumphs, Michael Pasquale Mar 2014

Building A Successful Team: Trials And Triumphs, Michael Pasquale

Michael D Pasquale MD, FACS, FCCM

No abstract provided.


Existing Clinical Quality Gaps, Michael Pasquale Mar 2014

Existing Clinical Quality Gaps, Michael Pasquale

Michael D Pasquale MD, FACS, FCCM

No abstract provided.


Impact Of The Affordable Care Act On Healthcare Organizations, Michael Pasquale Mar 2014

Impact Of The Affordable Care Act On Healthcare Organizations, Michael Pasquale

Michael D Pasquale MD, FACS, FCCM

No abstract provided.


Peer Review At Work, Michael Pasquale Mar 2014

Peer Review At Work, Michael Pasquale

Michael D Pasquale MD, FACS, FCCM

No abstract provided.


Update In Surgery: Navigating Difficult Waters, Michael Pasquale Mar 2014

Update In Surgery: Navigating Difficult Waters, Michael Pasquale

Michael D Pasquale MD, FACS, FCCM

No abstract provided.


Central Line Registry And Research Project: A Standardized Orientation Course On Central Line Placement Leads To Persistent Knowledge Improvement, Andrew Miller, James Orlando, Bryan Kane, William Bond, Valerie Rupp, Cindy Umbrell, Michael Pasquale Mar 2014

Central Line Registry And Research Project: A Standardized Orientation Course On Central Line Placement Leads To Persistent Knowledge Improvement, Andrew Miller, James Orlando, Bryan Kane, William Bond, Valerie Rupp, Cindy Umbrell, Michael Pasquale

Michael D Pasquale MD, FACS, FCCM

No abstract provided.


Antibiotic Selection For Management Of The Infected Abdominal Wound, Michael Pasquale Mar 2014

Antibiotic Selection For Management Of The Infected Abdominal Wound, Michael Pasquale

Michael D Pasquale MD, FACS, FCCM

No abstract provided.


Abdominal Compartment Syndrome, Jayme D. Lieberman Md, Michael D. Pasquale Md, Facs, Fccm Mar 2014

Abdominal Compartment Syndrome, Jayme D. Lieberman Md, Michael D. Pasquale Md, Facs, Fccm

Michael D Pasquale MD, FACS, FCCM

No abstract provided.


Interprofessional Central Line Course For Increased Patient Safety, Amy Smith, Melissa Walsh, James Orlando, Andrew Miller, William Bond, Valerie Rupp, Bryan Kane, Cindy Umbrell, Michael Pasquale Mar 2014

Interprofessional Central Line Course For Increased Patient Safety, Amy Smith, Melissa Walsh, James Orlando, Andrew Miller, William Bond, Valerie Rupp, Bryan Kane, Cindy Umbrell, Michael Pasquale

Michael D Pasquale MD, FACS, FCCM

No abstract provided.


Trauma Systems: A Comprehensive Review Of Where We Are Today, Michael Pasquale Mar 2014

Trauma Systems: A Comprehensive Review Of Where We Are Today, Michael Pasquale

Michael D Pasquale MD, FACS, FCCM

No abstract provided.


Utilizing Tqip At Your Trauma Center, Michael Pasquale Mar 2014

Utilizing Tqip At Your Trauma Center, Michael Pasquale

Michael D Pasquale MD, FACS, FCCM

No abstract provided.


Tqip (Trauma Quality Improvement Program): Do The Data Tell The Whole Story About Outcomes, Michael Pasquale Mar 2014

Tqip (Trauma Quality Improvement Program): Do The Data Tell The Whole Story About Outcomes, Michael Pasquale

Michael D Pasquale MD, FACS, FCCM

No abstract provided.


National Trauma Institute Prospective Evaluation Of The Ventilator Bundle In Trauma Patients: Does It Really Work? (Presentation), Martin Croce, Karen Brasel, Raul Coimbra, Charles Adams, Preston Miller, Michael Pasquale, Chanchai Mcdonald, Somchan Vuthipadadon, Timothy Fabian, Elizabeth Tolley Mar 2014

National Trauma Institute Prospective Evaluation Of The Ventilator Bundle In Trauma Patients: Does It Really Work? (Presentation), Martin Croce, Karen Brasel, Raul Coimbra, Charles Adams, Preston Miller, Michael Pasquale, Chanchai Mcdonald, Somchan Vuthipadadon, Timothy Fabian, Elizabeth Tolley

Michael D Pasquale MD, FACS, FCCM

No abstract provided.


No Suit, No Tie, No Problem: Fostering Relationships & Building Careers, Michael Pasquale Mar 2014

No Suit, No Tie, No Problem: Fostering Relationships & Building Careers, Michael Pasquale

Michael D Pasquale MD, FACS, FCCM

No abstract provided.