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Improving Emergency Physician Performance Using Audit And Feedback: A Systematic Review, Denise Hersey, R Le Grand Rogers

Denise Hersey

Nainesh C Patel MD

No abstract provided.

Rapid Door To Balloon Time In The Treatment Of Acute St- Elevation Myocardial Infarction Meaningfully Reduces Overall Hospital Stay, Amit N. Nanavati Md, Nainesh Patel Md, Bruce Feldman Do, J Patrick Kleaveland Md, Orlando E. Rivera Rn, David A. Cox Md

Nainesh C Patel MD

No abstract provided.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Prescription Program: A Pilot Randomized Comparator Trial (Poster), Marna R. Greenberg Do, Mph, Facep, Gavin C. Barr Jr. Md, Valerie Rupp Rn, Bsn, Nainesh Patel Md, Kevin Weaver Do, Kimberly Hamilton Ba, James Reed Iii, Phd

Nainesh C Patel MD

No abstract provided.

Impact Of Influenza Across 27 Public Emergency Departments In Australia: A 5-Year Descriptive Study, Justin Boyle, Julia Crilly, Gerben Keijzers, Marianne Wallis, James Lind, Ross Sparks, Louise Ryan

Gerben Keijzers

Objective: To describe the incidence, characteristics and outcomes of patients with influenza-like symptoms presenting to 27 public hospital emergency departments (EDs) in Queensland, Australia. Methods: A descriptive retrospective study covering 5 years (2005-9) of historical data from 27 hospital EDs was undertaken. State-wide hospital ED Information System data were analysed. Annual comparisons between influenza and non-influenza cases were made across the southern hemisphere influenza season (June-September) each year. Results: Influenza-related presentations increased significantly over the 5 years from 3.4% in 2005 to 9.4% in 2009, reflecting a 276% relative increase. Differences over time regarding characteristics of patients with influenza-like symptoms, …

The Effect Of A Chest Imaging Lecture On Emergency Department Doctors' Ability To Interpret Chest Ct Images: A Randomized Study, Gerben Keijzers, Vasugi Sithirasenan

Gerben Keijzers

Objective: To assess the chest computed tomography (CT) imaging interpreting skills of emergency department (ED) doctors and to study the effect of a CT chest imaging interpretation lecture on these skills.

Participants and methods: Sixty doctors in two EDs were randomized, using computerized randomization, to either attend a chest CT interpretation lecture or not to attend this lecture. Within 2 weeks of the lecture, the participants completed a questionnaire on demographic variables, anatomical knowledge, and diagnostic interpretation of 10 chest CT studies. Outcome measures included anatomical knowledge score, diagnosis score, and the combined overall score, all expressed as a percentage …

Sex Differences In Emergency Department Patient Mechanical Fall Risk And Openess To Communication With Providers, Bryan G. Kane Md, Michael Nguyen Md, Robert D. Barraco Md, Brian Stello Md, Arnold R. Goldberg Md, C M. Lenhart, Bernadette Gl-Porter Bs

Robert D Barraco MD, MPH

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

Robert D Barraco MD, MPH

No abstract provided.

Geriatric Nutrition, Robert Barraco

Robert D Barraco MD, MPH

No abstract provided.

Gender Differences In Perceptions And Self-Reported Driving Behaviors Among Teenagers., Gavin C. Barr Jr. Md, Kathleen E. Kane Md, Robert D. Barraco Md, Timarie Rayburg, Lauren Demers, Chadd K. Kraus Do, Mph, Marna R. Greenberg Do, Mph, Facep, Valerie Rupp Rn, Bsn, Kimberly Hamilton, Bryan G. Kane Md

Robert D Barraco MD, MPH

BACKGROUND: The Centers for Disease Control reports that motor vehicle crashes (MVCs) are the leading cause of injury and death among U.S. teenagers, and disproportionately affect males. Among preventable causes of MVCs involving teenage drivers, distracted driving continues to be a serious public health problem. OBJECTIVES: To describe gender differences in teenage drivers' self-perceptions of safe driving behaviors, and self-reported risk behaviors and distractions while driving. METHODS: We prospectively surveyed teenage drivers from four high schools in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Gender comparisons were made between self-reported perceptions and self-reported driving behaviors. Descriptive statistics and chi-squared testing were used in …

Gender Differences In Perceptions And Self-Reported Driving Behaviors Among Teenagers., Gavin C. Barr Jr. Md, Kathleen E. Kane Md, Robert D. Barraco Md, Mph, Timarie Rayburg, Lauren Demers, Chadd K. Kraus Do, Mph, Marna R. Greenberg Do, Mph, Facep, Valerie Rupp Rn, Bsn, Kimberly Hamilton, Bryan G. Kane Md

Kathleen E Kane MD, FACEP

BACKGROUND: The Centers for Disease Control reports that motor vehicle crashes (MVCs) are the leading cause of injury and death among U.S. teenagers, and disproportionately affect males. Among preventable causes of MVCs involving teenage drivers, distracted driving continues to be a serious public health problem. OBJECTIVES: To describe gender differences in teenage drivers' self-perceptions of safe driving behaviors, and self-reported risk behaviors and distractions while driving. METHODS: We prospectively surveyed teenage drivers from four high schools in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Gender comparisons were made between self-reported perceptions and self-reported driving behaviors. Descriptive statistics and chi-squared testing were used in …