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Sex Differences In Cardiac Arrest Survivors Who Receive Therapeutic Hypothermia, Marna Greenberg, Amy Ahnert, Nainesh Patel, Courtney Bennett, Nicole Elliott, Mark Lundquist, Andrew Miller, Ellina Feiner, Anita Kurt, Bernadette Gl-Porter, Mercedes Rios-Scott, David Burmeister

Marna R Greenberg DO, MPH, FACEP

OBJECTIVE: Sex differences have not been well defined for patients undergoing therapeutic hypothermia (TH). We aimed to determine sex differences in mortality and Cerebral Performance Category (CPC) scores at discharge among those receiving TH. METHODS: This retrospective cohort study used data abstracted from an "ICE alert" database, an institutional protocol expediting mild TH for postarrest patients. Quality assurance variables (such as age, time to TH, CPC scores, and mortality) were reviewed and compared by sex. χ(2) Test and Wilcoxon rank sum test were used. Stepwise logistic regression was used to assess the association between mortality and sex, while controlling for …

Patient Attitudes Regarding Consent For Emergency Department Computed Tomographies, Michael Weigner Md, Kate M. Dewar Do, Hilary F. Basham Do, Valerie Rupp Rn, Bsn, Marna R. Greenberg Do, Mph, Facep

Marna R Greenberg DO, MPH, FACEP

INTRODUCTION: Little is known about patient attitudes towards informed consent for computed tomography (CT) in the emergency department (ED). We set out to determine ED patient attitudes about providing informed consent for CTs.

METHODS: In this cross-sectional questionnaire-based survey study, we evaluated a convenience sample of patients' attitudes about providing informed consent for having a CT at 2 institutional sites. Historically, at our institutional network, patients received a CT at approximately 25% of their ED visits. The survey consisted of 17 "yes/no" or multiple-choice questions. The primary outcome question was "which type of informed consent do you feel is appropriate …

A Feasibility Study To Determine If Inexpensive Commercial Coolers Maintain Normal Saline Temperatures At 4ºc, Robert Tomsho Do, Ms, Karen Pheasant Do, Valerie A. Rupp Rn, Bsn, Kathleen E. Kane Md, Bryan G. Kane Md

Kathleen E Kane MD, FACEP

No abstract provided.

The Impact Of A Brief Educational Intervention On Adolescent Driving Behaviors, Shawna Murphy Do, Gavin C. Barr Jr. Md, Bryan G. Kane Md, Valerie Rupp Rn, Bsn, Kimberly Fredericks, Kathleen E. Kane Md, Robert D. Barraco Md, Traci Anselmo

Kathleen E Kane MD

No abstract provided.

Modified Cage As A Screening Tool For Mechanical Fall Risk Assessment: A Pilot Survey, Marna R. Greenberg Do, Mph, Facep, Michael Nguyen Md, Bernadette Gl-Porter Bs, Robert D. Barraco Md, Brian Stello Md, Arnold R. Goldberg Md, Clare M. Lenhart Phd, Mph, Anita Kurt Phd, Rn, Bryan G. Kane Md

Bryan G Kane MD

Modified CAGE as a Screening Tool for Mechanical Fall Risk Assessment: A Pilot Survey Marna Rayl Greenberg DO, MPH, Michael C Nguyen MD, Bernadette G Porter BA,Robert DBarraco, MD MPH, Brian Stello MD, Arnold Goldberg MD, Clare M Lenhart, PhD MPH,Anita Kurt PhD, RN, Bryan G Kane, MD Background: Falls in the elderly cause serious injury. The literature does not hold answers to patient perceptions about their personal fall risk, their comfort level in discussing their fall history, or a home safety plan with their healthcare provider. Existing risk-assessing tools may be prohibitive in the Emergency Department due to their …

Developing A Multidisciplinary Perioperative Safety Course, William Bond Md, Ms, Hope L. Johnson Msn, Rn, Cnor, Michael Pasquale Md, Facs, Fccm, Melissa B. Walsh Bs, Deborah Arnold Msn, Rn, Cmsrn, Matthew W. Leclair, Kelly L. Lago Ms, Jeanne P. Luke Msn, Rn, Cnor

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

Michael D Pasquale MD, FACS, FCCM

No abstract provided.

Impact Of An Interprofessional Central Venous Catheter Insertion Training Program, James P. Orlando Edd, Andrew Miller Do, William Bond Md, Ms, Valerie A. Rupp Rn, Bsn, Bryan G. Kane Md, Cindy Umbrell Rn, Msn, Michael Pasquale Md, Elizabeth Verheggen Phd, Elliot J. Sussman Md, Mba

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

Michael D Pasquale MD, FACS, FCCM

No abstract provided.

Training Mothers In Infant Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation With An Instructional Dvd And Manikin., Gavin Barr, Valerie Rupp, Kimberly Hamilton, Charles Worrilow, James Reed, Kristin Friel, Stephen Dusza, Marna Greenberg

Marna R Greenberg DO, MPH, FACEP

CONTEXT: Classes in infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can be time consuming and costly. OBJECTIVE: To determine whether mothers in an obstetric unit could learn infant CPR by using a 22-minute instructional kit and to assess the value and confidence they gained by learning CPR. DESIGN: Quasi-experimental study with enrollment between January and December 2008. SETTING: Obstetric unit in Lehigh Valley Hospital, a suburban teaching hospital in Allentown, Pennsylvania. PARTICIPANTS: Mothers at least 18 years old who had given birth within the previous 24 hours. INTERVENTION: The experimental group included mothers without prior CPR training who watched a 22-minute instructional DVD …

Modified Cage As A Screening Tool For Mechanical Fall Risk Assessment: A Pilot Survey, Marna R. Greenberg Do, Mph, Facep, Michael Nguyen Md, Bernadette Gl-Porter Bs, Robert D. Barraco Md, Brian Stello Md, Arnold R. Goldberg Md, Clare M. Lenhart Phd, Mph, Anita Kurt Phd, Rn, Bryan G. Kane Md

Marna R Greenberg DO, MPH, FACEP

Modified CAGE as a Screening Tool for Mechanical Fall Risk Assessment: A Pilot Survey Marna Rayl Greenberg DO, MPH, Michael C Nguyen MD, Bernadette G Porter BA,Robert DBarraco, MD MPH, Brian Stello MD, Arnold Goldberg MD, Clare M Lenhart, PhD MPH,Anita Kurt PhD, RN, Bryan G Kane, MD Background: Falls in the elderly cause serious injury. The literature does not hold answers to patient perceptions about their personal fall risk, their comfort level in discussing their fall history, or a home safety plan with their healthcare provider. Existing risk-assessing tools may be prohibitive in the Emergency Department due to their …

Building An Effective Ed Influenza Vaccine Program, Marna Greenberg, Gavin Barr, Jr., Richard Mackenzie, Alexander Rosenau, Kevin Weaver, Michele Ortiz

Marna R Greenberg DO, MPH, FACEP

No abstract provided.

A Prospective Study Of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training In 7th Grade Students Using Take Home Self-Instruction Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Kit, Kathleen Faccio Do, Gavin C. Barr Jr. Md, Marna R. Greenberg Do, Mph, Facep, Kevin Weaver Do, Valerie Rupp Rn, Bsn

Marna R Greenberg DO, MPH, FACEP

No abstract provided.

Implementation Of A Rapid Assessment Unit (Intake Team): Impact On Emergency Department Length Of Stay, Richard S. Mackenzie Md, David B. Burmeister Do, Facep, Jennifer A. Brown Rn, Melissa Teitsworth Rn, Bsn, Christopher J. Kita Med, Megan J. Dambach Do, Shaheen Shamji Do, Anita Kurt Phd, Rn, Susan Friend, Marna R. Greenberg Do, Mph, Facep

Marna R Greenberg DO, MPH, FACEP

Implementation of a Rapid Assessment Unit (Intake Team): Impact on Emergency Department Length of Stay Richard S. MacKenzie, MD, David B. Burmeister, DO, Jennifer A. Brown, RN, Melissa Teitsworth, RN, BSN, Christopher J. Kita, MEd, Megan J. Dambach, DO, Shaheen Shamji, DO, Anita Kurt, PhD, RN , Susan Friend, Marna Greenberg, DO, MPH Acknowledge: Clare M. Lenhart, PhD, MPH Objective: Emergency Department (ED) crowding is an on-going formidable issue for many EDs. A Rapid Assessment Unit (RAU) is a potential solution. This process involves the use of a team approach to convert the current “series” type evaluation to a more …