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Articles 1 - 30 of 93
Full-Text Articles in Emergency Medicine
Attitudes Among Healthcare Professionals Towards Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation During Covid-19., Safinaz Al-Shiakh, Quincy K Tran, Amy Caggiula, Ivan Berezowski, Basma Barnawi, Ali Pourmand
Attitudes Among Healthcare Professionals Towards Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation During Covid-19., Safinaz Al-Shiakh, Quincy K Tran, Amy Caggiula, Ivan Berezowski, Basma Barnawi, Ali Pourmand
Emergency Medicine Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Bedside Diagnosis Of Hemoperitoneum By Characteristics Of Fluid Visualized On Focused Assessment With Sonography In Trauma Exam In A Patient In Non-Traumatic Shock, Margarita S. Popova, Khai-El Johnson, Daniel R. King, Megan T. Quintana, Kendarius Talton, Keith S. Boniface
Bedside Diagnosis Of Hemoperitoneum By Characteristics Of Fluid Visualized On Focused Assessment With Sonography In Trauma Exam In A Patient In Non-Traumatic Shock, Margarita S. Popova, Khai-El Johnson, Daniel R. King, Megan T. Quintana, Kendarius Talton, Keith S. Boniface
Emergency Medicine Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Spontaneous Globe Subluxation: A Case Report And Review Of The Literature, Tesfaye Yadete, Ian Isby, Ketan Patel, Alex Lin
Spontaneous Globe Subluxation: A Case Report And Review Of The Literature, Tesfaye Yadete, Ian Isby, Ketan Patel, Alex Lin
Emergency Medicine Faculty Publications
Background: Spontaneous globe subluxation (SGS) is an atraumatic anterior dislocation of the eyeball. It is exceedingly rare. Understanding SGS predisposing factors may help uncover its etiology and undertake vision-saving management. Case presentation: A 48-year-old female presented to the ED with her right eye out of its socket. She reported blurry vision, photophobia, and pain in the affected eye. She was unable to close her right eyelid and was in obvious distress. On arrival, her blood pressure was elevated. Her medical history was notable for hypertension and obesity. On physical examination, extraocular eye movements were not intact, and the globe appeared …
Feasibility Of An Assessment Tool As A Data-Driven Approach To Reducing Racial Bias In Biomedical Publications., Siobhan Wescott, Ronn Johnson, Sangeeta Lamba, Devon Olson, Yolanda Haywood, Carolyn C Meltzer, Ricardo Correa
Feasibility Of An Assessment Tool As A Data-Driven Approach To Reducing Racial Bias In Biomedical Publications., Siobhan Wescott, Ronn Johnson, Sangeeta Lamba, Devon Olson, Yolanda Haywood, Carolyn C Meltzer, Ricardo Correa
Emergency Medicine Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
A Case Of Unintentional Isopropanol Poisoning Via Transdermal Absorption Delayed By Weekly Hemodialysis, Andrew R. Chavez, Michael T. Sweeney, Peter Akpunonu
A Case Of Unintentional Isopropanol Poisoning Via Transdermal Absorption Delayed By Weekly Hemodialysis, Andrew R. Chavez, Michael T. Sweeney, Peter Akpunonu
Emergency Medicine Faculty Publications
BACKGROUND Isopropanol toxicity is the most common reported toxic alcohol ingestion in the United States and is well known to emergency physicians. Most toxicities result from unintentional ingestion of rubbing alcohol; however, an under-recognized mechanism of unintentional toxicity is transdermal absorption. Additionally, hemodialysis effectively removes isopropanol and its metabolites from circulation, so that in patients receiving regular hemodialysis, the manifestation of toxicity can be delayed.
CASE REPORT A 67-year-old woman with end-stage renal disease secondary to insulin-dependent type II diabetes on once-weekly hemodialysis presented to the Emergency Department via the Emergency Medical Service with acute encephalopathy, severe hypoglycemia, and hypothermia. …
Accidental Ocular Rocuronium Exposure., Ayal Z Pierce, Sonal Batra, Bailey Norberg
Accidental Ocular Rocuronium Exposure., Ayal Z Pierce, Sonal Batra, Bailey Norberg
Emergency Medicine Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Physician-Perceived Barriers To Treating Opioid Use Disorder In The Emergency Department, Gideon Logan, Amber Mirajkar, Jessica Houck, Fernando Rivera-Alvarez, Emily Drone, Parth Patel, Alexandra Craen, Larissa Dub, Nubaha Elahi, David Lebowitz, Ayanna Walker, Latha Ganti
Physician-Perceived Barriers To Treating Opioid Use Disorder In The Emergency Department, Gideon Logan, Amber Mirajkar, Jessica Houck, Fernando Rivera-Alvarez, Emily Drone, Parth Patel, Alexandra Craen, Larissa Dub, Nubaha Elahi, David Lebowitz, Ayanna Walker, Latha Ganti
Emergency Medicine Faculty Publications
Objective
We aimed to assess physicians' perceptions of barriers to starting medication-assisted treatment (MAT) in the Emergency Department (ED), views of the utility of MAT, and abilities to link patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) to MAT programs in their respective communities.
Methods
This was a cross-sectional survey study of American emergency medicine (EM) physicians with a self-administered online survey via SurveyMonkey (Survey Monkey, San Mateo, California). The survey was emailed to the Council of Residency Directors in Emergency Medicine (CORD) listserv and HCA Healthcare affiliated EM residency programs' listservs. Attendings and residents of all post-graduate years participated. Questions assessed …
Sedation And Acute Encephalopathy In A Pediatric Patient Following Ingestion Of Delta-8-Tetrahydrocannabinol Gummies, Peter Akpunonu, Regan A. Baum, Andrew Reckers, Blake Davidson, Ross Ellison, Matthew Riley, Jordan Trecki, Roy Gerona
Sedation And Acute Encephalopathy In A Pediatric Patient Following Ingestion Of Delta-8-Tetrahydrocannabinol Gummies, Peter Akpunonu, Regan A. Baum, Andrew Reckers, Blake Davidson, Ross Ellison, Matthew Riley, Jordan Trecki, Roy Gerona
Emergency Medicine Faculty Publications
BACKGROUND Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-8 THC) is an isomer of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-9 THC), the primary psychoactive cannabinoid in the marijuana plant. Typically found at lower concentrations in marijuana, delta-8 THC exhibits psychoactive properties similar to delta-9 THC. Products containing delta-8 THC are readily available across the US and currently there is a lack of available confirmatory testing specific to delta-8 THC as there is cross-reactivity to other naturally occurring cannabinoids in standard immunoassays. Pediatric exposures to this substance are on the rise.
CASE REPORT We present a case with laboratory confirmation of a previously healthy 2-year-old girl ingesting approximately 15 mg/kg …
Emergency Department Administration Of Covid-19 Antibody Therapies: Early Experience., Christopher Payette, Joseph T. Brooks, Robert Shesser
Emergency Department Administration Of Covid-19 Antibody Therapies: Early Experience., Christopher Payette, Joseph T. Brooks, Robert Shesser
Emergency Medicine Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Feasible And Effective Use Of A Simulation-Based Curriculum For Post-Graduate Emergency Medicine Trainees In India To Improve Learner Self-Efficacy, Knowledge, And Skills., T Ahluwalia, S Toy, C Gutierrez, K Boggs, K Douglass
Feasible And Effective Use Of A Simulation-Based Curriculum For Post-Graduate Emergency Medicine Trainees In India To Improve Learner Self-Efficacy, Knowledge, And Skills., T Ahluwalia, S Toy, C Gutierrez, K Boggs, K Douglass
Emergency Medicine Faculty Publications
BACKGROUND: Pediatric emergency medicine training is in its infancy in India. Simulation provides an educational avenue to equip trainees with the skills to improve pediatric care. We hypothesized that a simulation-based curriculum can improve Indian post-graduate emergency medicine (EM) trainees' self-efficacy, knowledge, and skills in pediatric care.
METHODS: We designed a simulation-based curriculum for management of common pediatric emergencies including sepsis, trauma, and respiratory illness and pediatric-specific procedures including vascular access and airway skills. Training included didactics, procedural skill stations, and simulation. Measures included a self-efficacy survey, knowledge test, skills checklist, and follow-up survey. Results were analyzed using the Wilcoxon …
An Emergency Department Medical Record Review For Adolescent Intentional Self-Harm Injuries, Anna Hansen, Dessi Slavova, Gena Cooper, Jaryd Zummer, Julia Costich
An Emergency Department Medical Record Review For Adolescent Intentional Self-Harm Injuries, Anna Hansen, Dessi Slavova, Gena Cooper, Jaryd Zummer, Julia Costich
Emergency Medicine Faculty Publications
BACKGROUND: Non-suicidal self-injury and suicide attempts are increasing problems among American adolescents. This study developed a definition for identifying intentional self-harm (ISH) injuries in emergency department (ED) records coded with International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) codes. The definition is based on the injury-reporting framework proposed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The study sought to estimate the definition's positive predictive value (PPV), and the proportion of ISH injuries with intent to die (i.e., suicide attempt).
METHODS: The study definition, based on first-valid external cause-of-injury ICD-10-CM codes X71-X83, T14.91, T36-T65, or T71, captured 207 discharge …
Telemedicine In The Emergency Department In The Era Of Covid-19: Front-Line Experiences From 2 Institutions, Joel M. Hamm, Chris Greene, Michael T. Sweeney, Setareh Mohammadie, Linda B. Thompson, Eric Wallace, Walter Schrading
Telemedicine In The Emergency Department In The Era Of Covid-19: Front-Line Experiences From 2 Institutions, Joel M. Hamm, Chris Greene, Michael T. Sweeney, Setareh Mohammadie, Linda B. Thompson, Eric Wallace, Walter Schrading
Emergency Medicine Faculty Publications
During the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the major changes that has occurred in emergency medicine is the evolution of telemedicine. With relaxation of regulatory and administrative barriers, the use of this already available technology has rapidly expanded. Telemedicine provides opportunity to markedly decrease personal protective equipment (PPE) and reduce healthcare worker exposures. Moreover, with the convenience and availability of access to medical care via telemedicine, a more fundamental change in healthcare delivery in the United States is likely. The implementation of telemedicine in the emergency department (ED) in particular has great potential to prevent the iatrogenic spread of COVID-19 and …
Pathophysiology Of Hyperkalemia Presenting As Brugada Pattern On Electrocardiogram (Ecg), Benjamin Doty, Elaine Kim, Jeremiah T. Phelps, Peter Akpunonu
Pathophysiology Of Hyperkalemia Presenting As Brugada Pattern On Electrocardiogram (Ecg), Benjamin Doty, Elaine Kim, Jeremiah T. Phelps, Peter Akpunonu
Emergency Medicine Faculty Publications
BACKGROUND Brugada phenocopies (BrP) are clinical and electrocardiographic (ECG) entities elicited by reversible medical conditions speculated to have pathogenesis rooted in ion current imbalances or conduction delays within the myocardial wall. During an inciting pathologic condition, it produces ECG patterns identical to those of congenitally-acquired Brugada syndrome and subsequently returns to normal ECG patterns upon resolution of the medical condition. This case report describes a 26-year-old man presenting to the Emergency Department (ED) for suspected heroin overdose with a rare ECG consistent with BrP secondary to acute hyperkalemia.
CASE REPORT A 26-year-old man with a history of substance abuse and …
The Perils Of Recreational Marijuana Use: Relationships With Mental Health Among Emergency Department Patients, Catherine A. Marco, John Paul Detherage Iii, Ashley Lafountain, Megan Hanna, Justin Anderson, Rachel Rhee, Jacqueline Ziegman, Dennis Mann
The Perils Of Recreational Marijuana Use: Relationships With Mental Health Among Emergency Department Patients, Catherine A. Marco, John Paul Detherage Iii, Ashley Lafountain, Megan Hanna, Justin Anderson, Rachel Rhee, Jacqueline Ziegman, Dennis Mann
Emergency Medicine Faculty Publications
Abstract Introduction Marijuana is a commonly used drug in the United States. Many states have legalized the recreational use of marijuana. The effects of marijuana on mental health are unknown. Methods In this prospective survey study, eligible participants included ED patients age 18 and older, who had ever used recreational marijuana. A survey instrument was developed, piloted, and revised. Data collected included reasons for marijuana use, marijuana's perceived effectiveness, and history of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. Results Among 303 participants (86% response rate), the median age of first marijuana use was 16 ([IQR 14, 19], …
Predictors Of New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation In Geriatric Trauma Patients, Catherine A. Marco, Jennifer Lynde, Blake Nelson, Joshua Madden, Adam Schaefer, Claire Hardman, Mary Mccarthy
Predictors Of New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation In Geriatric Trauma Patients, Catherine A. Marco, Jennifer Lynde, Blake Nelson, Joshua Madden, Adam Schaefer, Claire Hardman, Mary Mccarthy
Emergency Medicine Faculty Publications
Geriatric patients (age >65) comprise a growing segment of the trauma population. New-onset atrial fibrillation may occur after injury, complicating clinical management and resulting in significant morbidity and mortality. This study was undertaken to identify clinical and demographic factors associated with new-onset atrial fibrillation among geriatric trauma patients . Methods: In this case control study, eligible participants included admitted trauma patients age 65 and older who developed new-onset atrial fibrillation during the hospitalization. Controls were admitted trauma patients who were matched for age and injury severity score, who did not develop atrial fibrillation. We evaluated the associations between new-onset atrial …
Mandatory And Permissive Reporting Laws: Obligations, Challenges, Moral Dilemmas, And Opportunities, Joel M. Geiderman, Catherine A. Marco
Mandatory And Permissive Reporting Laws: Obligations, Challenges, Moral Dilemmas, And Opportunities, Joel M. Geiderman, Catherine A. Marco
Emergency Medicine Faculty Publications
The duty to report certain conditions to public health or law enforcement authorities is one that falls on all physicians and other health care workers as part of their duty to protect the public from harm. In an open society, others, such as teachers, clergy, police officers, or simply neighbors, share the responsibility of protecting individuals at risk, often by reporting them to authorities. The emergency physician and others in the emergency department are uniquely positioned to identify people at risk or who pose a risk, and to report them as required or allowed under the law. In some circumstances, …
Flecainide Toxicity Resulting In Pacemaker Latency And Intermittent Failure To Capture, John M. Suffredini, Joshua Rutland, Peter Akpunonu, Regan Baum, John Catanzaro, Claude S. Elayi
Flecainide Toxicity Resulting In Pacemaker Latency And Intermittent Failure To Capture, John M. Suffredini, Joshua Rutland, Peter Akpunonu, Regan Baum, John Catanzaro, Claude S. Elayi
Emergency Medicine Faculty Publications
BACKGROUND Flecainide is a class Ic antiarrhythmic agent used in the treatment of supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias. It is associated with a potent adverse effect profile; however, the effects of flecainide toxicity in the setting of a pacemaker have not been well described. We describe a unique case of flecainide toxicity secondary to acute kidney injury in the setting of a dual-chamber pacemaker, resulting in ventricular capture latency and intermittent failure to capture.
CASE REPORT The patient was a 91-year-old female with a history of atrial fibrillation maintained in sinus rhythm on flecainide, who presented complaining of purple visual disturbances …
Opioid Administration And Prescribing In Older Adults In U.S. Emergency Departments (2005-2015)., Erin M Marra, Maryann Mazer-Amirshahi, Peter Mullins, Jesse M Pines
Opioid Administration And Prescribing In Older Adults In U.S. Emergency Departments (2005-2015)., Erin M Marra, Maryann Mazer-Amirshahi, Peter Mullins, Jesse M Pines
Emergency Medicine Faculty Publications
Introduction: We assess trends in opioid administration and prescribing from 2005-2015 in older adults in United States (U.S.) emergency departments (ED).
Methods: We analyzed data from the National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NHAMCS) survey from 2005 to 2015. ED visits for painful conditions were selected and stratified by age (18-64, 65-74, 75-84, ≥ 85 years). We analyzed trends in opioid administration in the ED and prescribing at discharge to encounters ≥ 65 and assessed predictors of use using survey-weighted chi-square tests and logistic regression. Trends in the use of five commonly prescribed opioids were also explored.
Results: Opioid administration …
Identifying Gaps And Launching Resident Wellness Initiatives: The 2017 Resident Wellness Consensus Summit., Fareen Zaver, Nicole Battaglioli, William Denq, Anne Messman, Arlene Chung, Michelle Lin, Emberlynn L Liu
Identifying Gaps And Launching Resident Wellness Initiatives: The 2017 Resident Wellness Consensus Summit., Fareen Zaver, Nicole Battaglioli, William Denq, Anne Messman, Arlene Chung, Michelle Lin, Emberlynn L Liu
Emergency Medicine Faculty Publications
Introduction: Burnout, depression, and suicidality among residents of all specialties have become a critical focus for the medical education community, especially among learners in graduate medical education. In 2017 the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) updated the Common Program Requirements to focus more on resident wellbeing. To address this issue, one working group from the 2017 Resident Wellness Consensus Summit (RWCS) focused on wellness program innovations and initiatives in emergency medicine (EM) residency programs.
Methods: Over a seven-month period leading up to the RWCS event, the Programmatic Initiatives workgroup convened virtually in the Wellness Think Tank, an online, …
Acute Cardiac Air Embolism, Leslie Billello, Brian Gacioch, James P. Phillips
Acute Cardiac Air Embolism, Leslie Billello, Brian Gacioch, James P. Phillips
Emergency Medicine Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Optimal Implementation Of Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs In The Emergency Department, Joshua Elder, Garrett Depalma, Jesse M. Pines
Optimal Implementation Of Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs In The Emergency Department, Joshua Elder, Garrett Depalma, Jesse M. Pines
Emergency Medicine Faculty Publications
The opioid epidemic is the most significant modern-day, public health crisis. Physicians and lawmakers have developed methods and practices to curb opioid use. This article describes one method, prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMP), through the lens of how to optimize use for emergency departments (ED). EDs have rapidly become a central location to combat opioid abuse and drug diversion. PDMPs can provide emergency physicians with comprehensive prescribing information to improve clinical decisions around opioids. However, PDMPs vary tremendously in their accessibility and usability in the ED, which limits their effectiveness at the point of care. Problems are complicated by varying …
The Accuracy Of Point-Of-Care Ultrasound In Detecting Small Bowel Obstruction In Emergency Department, Ali Pourmand, Ubah Dimbil, A. Drake, Hamid A. Shokoohi
The Accuracy Of Point-Of-Care Ultrasound In Detecting Small Bowel Obstruction In Emergency Department, Ali Pourmand, Ubah Dimbil, A. Drake, Hamid A. Shokoohi
Emergency Medicine Faculty Publications
Radiological imaging plays an essential role in the evaluation of a patient with suspected small bowel obstruction (SBO). In a few studies, point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has been utilized as a primary imaging modality in patients with suspected SBO. POCUS has been shown to be an accurate tool in the diagnosis of SBO with multiple research studies noting a consistent high sensitivity with a range of 94–100% and specificity of 81–100%. Specific sonographic findings that increase the likelihood of SBO include dilatation of small bowel loops > 25 mm, altered intestinal peristalsis, increased thickness of the bowel wall, and intraperitoneal fluid accumulation. …
Simulation-Based Training In Ebola Personal Protective Equipment For Healthcare Workers: Experience From King Abdulaziz University Hospital In Saudi Arabia, Jameel Abualenain, M. Al-Alawi
Simulation-Based Training In Ebola Personal Protective Equipment For Healthcare Workers: Experience From King Abdulaziz University Hospital In Saudi Arabia, Jameel Abualenain, M. Al-Alawi
Emergency Medicine Faculty Publications
Background: Millions of Muslims from across the world gather annually to perform pilgrimage. This can import unusual communicable diseases such as Ebola. Communicable diseases with a high risk of mortality necessitate special training to master the required competency to avert transmission of infections. The efficacy of simulation-based training (SBT) has been shown in such circumstances. Objective: We sought to develop an SBT program in Ebola Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for all healthcare workers (HCWs). Methods: We conducted a quasi-experimental study at the clinical skills and simulation center at the King Abdulaziz University. An interdisciplinary committee was formed to develop this …
International Scope Of Emergency Ultrasound: Barriers In Applying Ultrasound To Guide Central Line Placement By Providers In Nairobi, Kenya, Fareen Zaver, Keith S. Boniface
International Scope Of Emergency Ultrasound: Barriers In Applying Ultrasound To Guide Central Line Placement By Providers In Nairobi, Kenya, Fareen Zaver, Keith S. Boniface
Emergency Medicine Faculty Publications
Background
While ultrasound (US) use for internal jugular central venous catheter (CVC) placement is standard of care in North America, most developing countries have not adopted this practice. Previous surveys of North American physicians have identified lack of training and equipment availability as the most important barriers to the use of US. Go to:
Objective
We sought to identify perceived barriers to the use of US to guide CVC insertion in a resource-constrained environment. Go to:
Methods
Prior to an US-guided CVC placement training course conducted at the Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya, physicians were asked to complete …
The 2016 Model Of The Clinical Practice Of Emergency Medicine, Francis L. Counselman, Kavita Babu, Mary Ann Edens, Diane L. Gorgas, Cherri Hobgood, Catherine A. Marco, Eric Katz, Kevin Rodgers, Leonard A. Stallings, Michael C. Wadman
The 2016 Model Of The Clinical Practice Of Emergency Medicine, Francis L. Counselman, Kavita Babu, Mary Ann Edens, Diane L. Gorgas, Cherri Hobgood, Catherine A. Marco, Eric Katz, Kevin Rodgers, Leonard A. Stallings, Michael C. Wadman
Emergency Medicine Faculty Publications
Emergency medicine (EM) has a scientifically derived and commonly accepted description of the domain of its clinical practice. That document, “The Model of the Clinical Practice of Emergency Medicine” (EM Model), was developed through the collaboration of six organizations: the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM), the administrative organization for the project, the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), the Council of Emergency Medicine Residency Directors (CORD), the Emergency Medicine Residents' Association (EMRA), the Residency Review Committee for Emergency Medicine (RRC-EM), and the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM). Development of the EM Model was based on an extensive practice …
Dysuria: An Uncommon Presentation In Emergency Department Following Bladder Neck Disruption., Ali Pourmand, Assya Abdallah, Hamid Shokoohi, Mindy Park, Marie White, Francis O'Connell
Dysuria: An Uncommon Presentation In Emergency Department Following Bladder Neck Disruption., Ali Pourmand, Assya Abdallah, Hamid Shokoohi, Mindy Park, Marie White, Francis O'Connell
Emergency Medicine Faculty Publications
Prostate cancer is the most common life-threatening cancer diagnosed in men. Complications of prostatectomies vary and often include urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction and pain, while other complications go unreported. While emergency physicians are already familiar with the more common post-operative complications presenting to their departments, including urinary retention, ileus, surgical site infections, venous thromboembolisms and urinary tract infections, they must have a high index of suspicion for rarer complications. We report a case of posterior bladder neck disruption as a complication of a robotic assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy that presented to the emergency department as dysuria and abdominal pain following urination.
An Echocardiography Training Program For Improving The Left Ventricular Function Interpretation In Emergency Department; A Brief Report, Mary Jacob, Hamid A. Shokoohi, Fabith Moideen, Amelia Pousson, Keith S. Boniface
An Echocardiography Training Program For Improving The Left Ventricular Function Interpretation In Emergency Department; A Brief Report, Mary Jacob, Hamid A. Shokoohi, Fabith Moideen, Amelia Pousson, Keith S. Boniface
Emergency Medicine Faculty Publications
Introduction: Focused training in transthoracic echocardiography enables emergency physicians (EPs) to accurately estimate the left ventricular function. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a brief training program utilizing standardized echocardiography video clips in this regard.
Methods: A before and after design was used to determine the efficacy of a 1 hour echocardiography training program using PowerPoint presentation and standardized echocardiography video clips illustrating normal and abnormal left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) as well as video clips emphasizing the measurement of mitral valve E-point septal separation (EPSS). Pre- and post-test evaluation used unique video clips and asked trainees to …
Feasibility And Usability Of Tele-Interview For Medical Residency Interview, Ali Pourmand, Hayoung Lee, Malika Fair, Kaylah Maloney, Amy Caggiula
Feasibility And Usability Of Tele-Interview For Medical Residency Interview, Ali Pourmand, Hayoung Lee, Malika Fair, Kaylah Maloney, Amy Caggiula
Emergency Medicine Faculty Publications
Every year in the United States, medical students and residency programs dedicate millions of dollars to the residency matching process. On-site interviews for training positions involve tremendous financial investment, and time spent detracts from educational pursuits and clinical responsibilities. Students are usually required to fund their own travel and accommodations, adding additional financial burdens to an already costly medical education. Similarly, residency programs allocate considerable funds to interview-day meals, tours, staffing, and social events. With the rapid onslaught of innovations and advancements in the field of telecommunication, technology has become ubiquitous in the practice of medicine. Internet applications have aided …
Does The Normal Four Steps Weight-Bearing Rule Predict The Need For Radiography In Cases Of Blunt Ankle Trauma?, Hassan Amiri, Samad Shams Vahdati, Mehdi Gharehkhani, Radin Maheronnaghsh, Hamid Shokoohi, Vafa Rahimi-Movaghar
Does The Normal Four Steps Weight-Bearing Rule Predict The Need For Radiography In Cases Of Blunt Ankle Trauma?, Hassan Amiri, Samad Shams Vahdati, Mehdi Gharehkhani, Radin Maheronnaghsh, Hamid Shokoohi, Vafa Rahimi-Movaghar
Emergency Medicine Faculty Publications
Background: Ankle injuries are one of the most common complaints of patients presenting to emergency departments (ED). The Ottawa ankle rules (OAR) was introduced to help physicians to decide who may require x-ray for blunt injuries. The present study aimed at validating the four steps weight-bearing rule of OAR as a sole criterion.
Methods: This prospective observational study was conducted on 214 patients with acute ankle injury who referred to 3 emergency departments over a 7-months period in 2008. Main outcome measures of this survey included the sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values, and the likelihood ratios (positive and …
Staff Perceptions Toward Emergency Clinical Pharmacists In A Saudi Arabian Academic Emergency Department, Jameel Abualenain, Hussain Talal Bakhsh
Staff Perceptions Toward Emergency Clinical Pharmacists In A Saudi Arabian Academic Emergency Department, Jameel Abualenain, Hussain Talal Bakhsh
Emergency Medicine Faculty Publications
Introduction:
In Saudi Arabia, the establishment of pharmacy services as a part of the emergency department is relatively new and has been run by non-residency-trained pharmacists and limited to non-emergency services. We sought to explore emergency department staff members’ perceptions of clinical emergency pharmacy services in an academic emergency department.
Method:
In this survey study, 24 questions were sent to all emergency department staff 9 months after establishing an emergency pharmacist program with the goal of improving medication safety and quality of care.
Results:
Most, 122 out of 145 (84%), emergency department staff members responded to the survey. All 41 …