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Evaluation And Management Of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: An Eastern Association For The Surgery Of Trauma Practice Management Guideline., Ronald J. Bross Md, Randeep Jawa, Jennifer M Watters, Jennifer C. Knight, Andrew J Kerwin, Eleanor S Winston, Robert D. Barraco Md, Brian Tucker, James M Bardes, Susan E Rowell Mar 2015

Evaluation And Management Of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: An Eastern Association For The Surgery Of Trauma Practice Management Guideline., Ronald J. Bross Md, Randeep Jawa, Jennifer M Watters, Jennifer C. Knight, Andrew J Kerwin, Eleanor S Winston, Robert D. Barraco Md, Brian Tucker, James M Bardes, Susan E Rowell

Robert D Barraco MD, MPH

BACKGROUND: An estimated 1.1 million people sustain a mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) annually in the United States. The natural history of MTBI remains poorly characterized, and its optimal clinical management is unclear. The Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma had previously published a set of practice management guidelines for MTBI in 2001. The purpose of this review was to update these guidelines to reflect the literature published since that time. METHODS: The PubMed and Cochrane Library databases were searched for articles related to MTBI published between 1998 and 2011. Selected older references were also examined. RESULTS: A total …


Inner City Violence Prevention Programs That Work, Robert Barraco, Carnell Cooper, Mark Gestring, Amy Goldberg, Steven Salzman Mar 2015

Inner City Violence Prevention Programs That Work, Robert Barraco, Carnell Cooper, Mark Gestring, Amy Goldberg, Steven Salzman

Robert D Barraco MD, MPH

No abstract provided.


Prevention Coordinator Teaching Skills Workshop, Robert Barraco, Dale Dangleben Mar 2015

Prevention Coordinator Teaching Skills Workshop, Robert Barraco, Dale Dangleben

Robert D Barraco MD, MPH

No abstract provided.


Sports-Related Concussion: Preventing Second Impact Syndrome, Robert Barraco Mar 2015

Sports-Related Concussion: Preventing Second Impact Syndrome, Robert Barraco

Robert D Barraco MD, MPH

No abstract provided.


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 Mar 2015

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 Mar 2015

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 Mar 2015

Geriatric Nutrition, Robert Barraco

Robert D Barraco MD, MPH

No abstract provided.


Effect Of Pre-Existing Anti-Platelet Therapy On Outcome In Patients Following Traumatic Brain Injury, Robert D. Barraco Md, Mph Mar 2015

Effect Of Pre-Existing Anti-Platelet Therapy On Outcome In Patients Following Traumatic Brain Injury, Robert D. Barraco Md, Mph

Robert D Barraco MD, MPH

No abstract provided.


Evaluation And Management Of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: An Eastern Association For The Surgery Of Trauma Practice Management Guideline., Ronald J. Bross Md, Randeep Jawa, Jennifer M Watters, Jennifer C. Knight, Andrew J Kerwin, Eleanor S Winston, Robert D. Barraco Md, Brian Tucker, James M Bardes, Susan E Rowell Mar 2015

Evaluation And Management Of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: An Eastern Association For The Surgery Of Trauma Practice Management Guideline., Ronald J. Bross Md, Randeep Jawa, Jennifer M Watters, Jennifer C. Knight, Andrew J Kerwin, Eleanor S Winston, Robert D. Barraco Md, Brian Tucker, James M Bardes, Susan E Rowell

Robert D Barraco MD, MPH

BACKGROUND: An estimated 1.1 million people sustain a mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) annually in the United States. The natural history of MTBI remains poorly characterized, and its optimal clinical management is unclear. The Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma had previously published a set of practice management guidelines for MTBI in 2001. The purpose of this review was to update these guidelines to reflect the literature published since that time. METHODS: The PubMed and Cochrane Library databases were searched for articles related to MTBI published between 1998 and 2011. Selected older references were also examined. RESULTS: A total …


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 Mar 2015

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 …