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Tension Pneumothorax, Pneumoperitoneum, And Cervical Emphysema Following A Diagnostic Colonoscopy, Ali Pourmand, Hamid A. Shokoohi
Tension Pneumothorax, Pneumoperitoneum, And Cervical Emphysema Following A Diagnostic Colonoscopy, Ali Pourmand, Hamid A. Shokoohi
Emergency Medicine Faculty Publications
Colonoscopy is currently a widespread procedure used in screening for colorectal cancer. Iatrogenic colonic perforation during colonoscopy is a serious and potentially life-threatening complication that can cause significant morbidity and mortality. “Triple pneumo” (a combination of pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum, and pneumoperitoneum) following colonoscopy is a rare but a serious condition requiring immediate diagnosis and emergent intervention. In majority of these cases a colonic perforation is the initial injury that is followed by pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum through the potential anatomical connection with retroperitoneal and mediastinal spaces. In this rare case report we are presenting a case of “triple pneumo” with no evidence …
Impacts Of Social Networking Sites On Patient Care In The Emergency Department, Anne Bennett, Ali Pourmand, Robert Shesser, Jesus Sanchez, Joseph Joyce
Impacts Of Social Networking Sites On Patient Care In The Emergency Department, Anne Bennett, Ali Pourmand, Robert Shesser, Jesus Sanchez, Joseph Joyce
Emergency Medicine Faculty Publications
The use of Facebook is ubiquitous among both patients and physicians. Often Facebook intrudes into medical practice, thereby highlighting its potential to be either a positive or negative factor in a patient's medical care. Despite being a “hot topic” in the medical literature, very few real world examples exist of physicians actually using information obtained from Facebook to reach a diagnosis or otherwise affect patient care. We present a case involving a 13-year-old girl who posted photographs and captions on Facebook demonstrating suicidal ideation. The patient's parents were alerted to the girl's statements in her Facebook profile and brought her …
A Syndromic Approach To Emergency Department Surveillance For Skin And Soft Tissue Infections, Larissa S. May, Marcus Rennick, Leah Gustafson, Julia Gunn
A Syndromic Approach To Emergency Department Surveillance For Skin And Soft Tissue Infections, Larissa S. May, Marcus Rennick, Leah Gustafson, Julia Gunn
Emergency Medicine Faculty Publications
Objective
We sought to describe the epidemiology of emergency department (ED) visits for skin and soft tissue infections (SSTI) in an urban area with diverse neighborhood populations using syndromic surveillance system data for the time period from 2007–2011. Our aims were threefold: to demonstrate a proof of concept using syndromic surveillance for SSTI surveillance in the absence of laboratory data, to estimate the burden of ED visits associated with SSTI, and to determine potential geographic “hotspots” for these infections.
Introduction
The incidence of and hospitalizations for SSTI have steadily increased over the last decade in the United States, primarily due …
Current Opinion On Nanotoxicology, Ali Pourmand, Mohammad Abdollahi
Current Opinion On Nanotoxicology, Ali Pourmand, Mohammad Abdollahi
Emergency Medicine Faculty Publications
Nanotechnology is one of the premiere technologies available today, having expanded both as field of scientific study and in the public consciousness. Despite this growth, the drawbacks, limitations and potential safety hazards associated with the incorporation of nanotechnology into existing industries are still being learned. The noticeable point is that there is no enough data available yet to analyze global use of nanotechnology from a meta-perspective. Three challenges can be defined in light of nanotoxicology. One, materials that might prove to be significantly toxic must be identified. Two, a system for the categorization of NP materials must be codified and …
Extreme Measures: Field Amputation On The Living And Dismemberment Of The Deceased To Extricate Individuals Entrapped In Collapsed Structures, Anthony Macintyre, Efraim B. Kramer, Bruno P. Petinaux, Trevor Glass, Charmaine M. Tate
Extreme Measures: Field Amputation On The Living And Dismemberment Of The Deceased To Extricate Individuals Entrapped In Collapsed Structures, Anthony Macintyre, Efraim B. Kramer, Bruno P. Petinaux, Trevor Glass, Charmaine M. Tate
Emergency Medicine Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Perspective On Lead Toxicity: A Comparison Between The United States And Iran, Ali Pourmand, Tareq Khedir Al-Tiae, Maryann Mazer-Amirshahi
Perspective On Lead Toxicity: A Comparison Between The United States And Iran, Ali Pourmand, Tareq Khedir Al-Tiae, Maryann Mazer-Amirshahi
Emergency Medicine Faculty Publications
Lead is a pervasive toxin that has been implicated in human poisonings throughout history. Exposure mitigation strategies in the United States and worldwide have led to a decline in symptomatic poisonings and population blood lead levels; however, lead remains a major health hazard. In this article, we review the history of lead toxicity, clinical manifestations ranging from subclinical and subtle features to life-threatening complications, and the subsequent public health interventions in the US. In addition, we explore common routes of lead exposure and the unique differences between the US and Iran. Although the US has made significant strides with regard …
The Use Of Mobile Phone Cameras In Guiding Treatment Decisions For Laceration Care, Neal Sikka, Michael Pirri, Katrina Norbury Carlin, Ryan Strauss, Faisal Rahimi, Jesse M. Pines
The Use Of Mobile Phone Cameras In Guiding Treatment Decisions For Laceration Care, Neal Sikka, Michael Pirri, Katrina Norbury Carlin, Ryan Strauss, Faisal Rahimi, Jesse M. Pines
Emergency Medicine Faculty Publications
Objectives: Mobile phone technology may be useful in helping to guide medical decisions for lacerations. We examined whether emergency department (ED) provider opinions on which lacerations require repair differed using mobile phone–generated images compared with in-person evaluations.
Subjects and Methods: Patients presenting to an urban ED for initial and follow-up laceration care were prospectively enrolled. Patients took four mobile phone pictures of their laceration and provided a medical history. Cases were reviewed by ED providers who assessed image quality and made a recommendation about whether the laceration needed repair. The same provider then assessed the patient in-person. Concordant decision-making between …
Application Of Nanomedicine In Emergency Medicine: Point-Of-Care Testing And Drug Delivery In Twenty - First Century, Ali Pourmand, Mohammed Reza Pourmand, Justin Wang, Robert Shesser
Application Of Nanomedicine In Emergency Medicine: Point-Of-Care Testing And Drug Delivery In Twenty - First Century, Ali Pourmand, Mohammed Reza Pourmand, Justin Wang, Robert Shesser
Emergency Medicine Faculty Publications
The application of emerging nanotechnology to the practice of medicine represents a frontier of nanomedicine. Nanomedicine has been defined as a science which emphasizes the use of nanoscale tools in conjunction with background knowledge of the human body for medical diagnosis and treatment. Application of nanomedicine in EM may give EM providers the opportunity to diagnose and treat life-threatening diseases in a shorter period of time. These applications include diagnostic utilities, preventive medicine, targeted pharmacotherapy, and tissue regeneration.
A Survey Of Poison Control Centers Worldwide, Ali Pourmand, Justin Wang, Maryann Mazer
A Survey Of Poison Control Centers Worldwide, Ali Pourmand, Justin Wang, Maryann Mazer
Emergency Medicine Faculty Publications
To stem the rising incidence of toxic exposure as well as the associated morbidity and mortality, the past century has seen the establishment and evolution of poison control centers (PCCs) worldwide. Depending on the location, PCCs vary in terms of staffing model, services offered, and funding sources. In this article, we discuss a survey of poison control centers worldwide.
Electronic Health Records Critical In The Aftermath Of Disasters, Mahshid Abir, Farzad Mostashari, Parmeeth Atwal, Nicole Lurie
Electronic Health Records Critical In The Aftermath Of Disasters, Mahshid Abir, Farzad Mostashari, Parmeeth Atwal, Nicole Lurie
Emergency Medicine Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.