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Nothing To Sneeze At! A Study Into Intra-Operative Contamination, David Graham, Benjamin Parkinson, Meghan Evans, Gerben Keijzers, Petra Derrington Nov 2009

Nothing To Sneeze At! A Study Into Intra-Operative Contamination, David Graham, Benjamin Parkinson, Meghan Evans, Gerben Keijzers, Petra Derrington

Gerben Keijzers

Purpose: We performed a prospective study of sneezes from orthopaedic registrars to assess the potential for intra-operative contamination from a masked surgeon, and to determine if head position can alter the potential for contamination. Type of Study: Prospective controlled trial. Methods: Four orthopaedic registrars from the Gold Coast Hospital each inhaled pepper to precipitate a sneeze. Cultures were taken with and without standard Smith & Nephew™ surgical masks, in positions directly in front and to the sides of a masked registrar. The process was repeated three times for each registrar. A control plate was left exposed to the atmosphere. A …


Organ Donation: An Integrated Approach To Saving Lives, Christopher Michetti Nov 2009

Organ Donation: An Integrated Approach To Saving Lives, Christopher Michetti

Christopher P. Michetti, M.D., F.A.C.S.

No abstract provided.


Splenic Rupture After Colonoscopy: A Case Report, Anthony Kiosoglous, Raphael Varghese, Muhammed Memon Oct 2009

Splenic Rupture After Colonoscopy: A Case Report, Anthony Kiosoglous, Raphael Varghese, Muhammed Memon

Muhammed Ashraf Memon

Iatrogenic splenic tear after a colonoscopy is a rare complication. Conditions predisposing to splenocolic adhesions such as previous abdominal surgery, pancreatitis, or inflammatory bowel disease may increase the risk of this injury after colonoscopy. We present a case of a 47-year-old woman with an iatrogenic splenic tear after a routine colonoscopy, who had several of these predisposing factors and required an urgent splenectomy.


Shotgun Blast Abdominal Wall "Amputation" Complicated By Multiple Entero-Atmospheric Fistulae, Christopher Michetti, H Reines May 2009

Shotgun Blast Abdominal Wall "Amputation" Complicated By Multiple Entero-Atmospheric Fistulae, Christopher Michetti, H Reines

Christopher P. Michetti, M.D., F.A.C.S.

No abstract provided.


"Organ Donation After Cardiac Death", And "Physician Breakout Session On Organ Donation", Christopher Michetti May 2009

"Organ Donation After Cardiac Death", And "Physician Breakout Session On Organ Donation", Christopher Michetti

Christopher P. Michetti, M.D., F.A.C.S.

No abstract provided.


Physical Exam Is A Poor Screening Test For Abdominal-Pelvic Injury In Adult Blunt Trauma Patients, Chritopher Michetti, J Sakran, J Grabowski, E Thompson, K Bennett, S Fakhry Feb 2009

Physical Exam Is A Poor Screening Test For Abdominal-Pelvic Injury In Adult Blunt Trauma Patients, Chritopher Michetti, J Sakran, J Grabowski, E Thompson, K Bennett, S Fakhry

Christopher P. Michetti, M.D., F.A.C.S.

No abstract provided.


Making The Donation After Cardiac Death Process Work: Inova Fairfax Hospital And Washington Regional Transplant Community, Christopher Michetti Oct 2008

Making The Donation After Cardiac Death Process Work: Inova Fairfax Hospital And Washington Regional Transplant Community, Christopher Michetti

Christopher P. Michetti, M.D., F.A.C.S.

No abstract provided.


Invited Discussant, "Measurable Outcomes Of Quality Improvement In The Intensive Care Unit", Christopher Michetti Aug 2007

Invited Discussant, "Measurable Outcomes Of Quality Improvement In The Intensive Care Unit", Christopher Michetti

Christopher P. Michetti, M.D., F.A.C.S.

No abstract provided.


New Trends In Shock Resuscitation, Christopher Michetti Feb 2006

New Trends In Shock Resuscitation, Christopher Michetti

Christopher P. Michetti, M.D., F.A.C.S.

No abstract provided.


Contemporary Analysis Of Thoracic Aortic Injury: Importance Of Screening Based On Crash Characteristics, Christopher Michetti, R Hanna, J Crandall, S Fakhry Dec 2005

Contemporary Analysis Of Thoracic Aortic Injury: Importance Of Screening Based On Crash Characteristics, Christopher Michetti, R Hanna, J Crandall, S Fakhry

Christopher P. Michetti, M.D., F.A.C.S.

No abstract provided.


A Case For A Blood Substitute, Christopher Michetti Dec 2004

A Case For A Blood Substitute, Christopher Michetti

Christopher P. Michetti, M.D., F.A.C.S.

No abstract provided.


Estimated Height, Weight, And Body Mass Index: Implications For Research And Patient Safety, Christopher Michetti, K Hendershot, L Robinson, S Fakhry, J Roland, K Vaziri, K Dwyer, H Seoudi, A Rizzo, E Russo, H Reines Dec 2004

Estimated Height, Weight, And Body Mass Index: Implications For Research And Patient Safety, Christopher Michetti, K Hendershot, L Robinson, S Fakhry, J Roland, K Vaziri, K Dwyer, H Seoudi, A Rizzo, E Russo, H Reines

Christopher P. Michetti, M.D., F.A.C.S.

No abstract provided.


278 Blunt Duodenal Injuries From A Large Multi-Institutional Study: Incidence, Diagnosis, And Outcome, Christopher Michetti, S Fakhry, D Watts, L Weireter, B Daley Dec 2002

278 Blunt Duodenal Injuries From A Large Multi-Institutional Study: Incidence, Diagnosis, And Outcome, Christopher Michetti, S Fakhry, D Watts, L Weireter, B Daley

Christopher P. Michetti, M.D., F.A.C.S.

No abstract provided.


Pentoxifyiiine Reduces Acute Lung Injury In Chronic Endotoxemia By Modulating Neutrophil-Endothelial Cell Interactions, Christopher Michetti, R Coimbra, D Hoyt, W Loomis, P Wolf, W Junger Dec 2001

Pentoxifyiiine Reduces Acute Lung Injury In Chronic Endotoxemia By Modulating Neutrophil-Endothelial Cell Interactions, Christopher Michetti, R Coimbra, D Hoyt, W Loomis, P Wolf, W Junger

Christopher P. Michetti, M.D., F.A.C.S.

No abstract provided.


Pentoxifyiiine Reduces Acute Lung Injury In Chronic Endotoxemia, Christopher Michetti, R Coimbra, D Hoyt, P Wolf, W Junger, W Loomis Dec 2000

Pentoxifyiiine Reduces Acute Lung Injury In Chronic Endotoxemia, Christopher Michetti, R Coimbra, D Hoyt, P Wolf, W Junger, W Loomis

Christopher P. Michetti, M.D., F.A.C.S.

No abstract provided.


The Harmonic Scalpel, Christopher Michetti, D Alvear Dec 1995

The Harmonic Scalpel, Christopher Michetti, D Alvear

Christopher P. Michetti, M.D., F.A.C.S.

No abstract provided.


Gastroschisis: Delayed Vs. Primary Closure, Christopher Michetti, D Alvear Dec 1995

Gastroschisis: Delayed Vs. Primary Closure, Christopher Michetti, D Alvear

Christopher P. Michetti, M.D., F.A.C.S.

No abstract provided.