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Nursing Management Of The Bloodless Surgery Patient, Tiffany Achenbach Msn, Rn, Cmsrn Sep 2021

Nursing Management Of The Bloodless Surgery Patient, Tiffany Achenbach Msn, Rn, Cmsrn

Posters

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Mechanical Circulatory Support Using Impella Devices For Cardiogenic Shock, Gabriella Gormas, James K. Wu Md Aug 2021

Mechanical Circulatory Support Using Impella Devices For Cardiogenic Shock, Gabriella Gormas, James K. Wu Md

Research Scholars

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Impact Of Fellow/Resident Involvement During Colonoscopy In A High-Volume Colorectal Surgical Practice, Zachary Chomitzky, William Sangster Aug 2021

Impact Of Fellow/Resident Involvement During Colonoscopy In A High-Volume Colorectal Surgical Practice, Zachary Chomitzky, William Sangster

Research Scholars

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Is There A Difference Between Burn Patients Treated With Topical Mafenide Acetate Before And During Covid-19?, Morgan Anderson, Sigrid A. Blome-Eberwein Md Aug 2021

Is There A Difference Between Burn Patients Treated With Topical Mafenide Acetate Before And During Covid-19?, Morgan Anderson, Sigrid A. Blome-Eberwein Md

Research Scholars

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Bridging The Gaps: Individual And Community Level Risk Factors For Non-Lethal Firearm Injuries In The U.S., Alexander Hanisak, Mark Cipolle Md Aug 2021

Bridging The Gaps: Individual And Community Level Risk Factors For Non-Lethal Firearm Injuries In The U.S., Alexander Hanisak, Mark Cipolle Md

Research Scholars

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Evaluating The Correlation Of Academic Pursuits And Relative Value Unit Reimbursement In Trauma Surgery, Erin Gilbert, Joseph J. Stirparo Md Aug 2021

Evaluating The Correlation Of Academic Pursuits And Relative Value Unit Reimbursement In Trauma Surgery, Erin Gilbert, Joseph J. Stirparo Md

Research Scholars

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Differentiating The Need For Neurosurgical Interventions In Patients With A Mild Traumatic Brain Injury And A Positive Ct Scan, Joseph Pasquale, Justin Pasquale, Mark Cipolle Md Aug 2021

Differentiating The Need For Neurosurgical Interventions In Patients With A Mild Traumatic Brain Injury And A Positive Ct Scan, Joseph Pasquale, Justin Pasquale, Mark Cipolle Md

Research Scholars

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Angiovac Outcome Analysis In Tricuspid Valve Endocarditis, Maya Parekh, James K. Wu Md Aug 2021

Angiovac Outcome Analysis In Tricuspid Valve Endocarditis, Maya Parekh, James K. Wu Md

Research Scholars

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Evaluating Patient Outcomes Following Redo Sternotomies In Cardiac Surgery, Sajan Patel, James K. Wu Md Aug 2021

Evaluating Patient Outcomes Following Redo Sternotomies In Cardiac Surgery, Sajan Patel, James K. Wu Md

Research Scholars

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The Effect Of Patient Age In Progression To A Hemorrhoidectomy, Justin Yoon, William Sangster Aug 2021

The Effect Of Patient Age In Progression To A Hemorrhoidectomy, Justin Yoon, William Sangster

Research Scholars

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Analysis Of Risk Factors And Outcomes For Obstetric Trauma Patients, Lauren Salbinski, Matthew D. Painter Md, Danielle L. Hashmi Do Aug 2021

Analysis Of Risk Factors And Outcomes For Obstetric Trauma Patients, Lauren Salbinski, Matthew D. Painter Md, Danielle L. Hashmi Do

Research Scholars

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Outcome Of Surgical Ultrasonic Aspirator Use For Patients With Severe Mitral Annular Calcification For Mitral Valve Replacement, Zachary Appel, James K. Wu Md Aug 2021

Outcome Of Surgical Ultrasonic Aspirator Use For Patients With Severe Mitral Annular Calcification For Mitral Valve Replacement, Zachary Appel, James K. Wu Md

Research Scholars

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Management Of Peritonsillar Abscess Within A Local Emergency Department: A Quality Analysis Study., Briana K Ortega, Spencer Short, Bryan G. Kane Md, Robert M. Dedio Md Aug 2021

Management Of Peritonsillar Abscess Within A Local Emergency Department: A Quality Analysis Study., Briana K Ortega, Spencer Short, Bryan G. Kane Md, Robert M. Dedio Md

Department of Emergency Medicine

OBJECTIVE: Peritonsillar abscess (PTA) is the most common deep space infection of the head and neck, affecting thousands of people annually with high treatment costs. The purpose of this project was to determine how in-network emergency departments (EDs) adhere to generally accepted guidelines regarding diagnosis and management of potential PTAs.

METHODS: The authors performed a retrospective chart review to identify patients with PTA in five EDs in one year. Information pertaining to diagnostic tests, treatment, and airway status was also collected. Descriptive analysis was used to assess if EDs were consistent with generally accepted guidelines.

RESULTS: Six hundred twenty-one patient …


Concurrent Primary Cardiac Tumors In A High-Risk Patient Presenting With Tamponade., Jay V Gopal, Lauren Crowley, Shawn M Quinn, Timothy S Misselbeck, Joseph B Zackary Aug 2021

Concurrent Primary Cardiac Tumors In A High-Risk Patient Presenting With Tamponade., Jay V Gopal, Lauren Crowley, Shawn M Quinn, Timothy S Misselbeck, Joseph B Zackary

Department of Emergency Medicine

Primary cardiac tumors are rare, particularly in the elderly population. The patient described in this report presented with symptoms of dyspnea on exertion, leg swelling, and weight gain and was found to have two histologically distinct cardiac masses: atrial myxoma with concurrent aortic fibroelastoma. Given her history of cirrhosis and end-stage renal disease, the patient was a poor surgical candidate but opted for excision of both masses. The patient eventually succumbed to her cirrhosis six weeks after presentation. In this report, we advocate for further research into medical management for the unique presentation of concurrent primary cardiac tumors in high-operative-risk …


A Pilot Study Comparing Over And Under Triage Systems At A Center Pursuing Trauma Accreditation, Caitlyn N. Balsay Bs, Mr, Bree A. Harrison Bsn, Rn, Tcrn, Joseph J. Stirparo Md, Michael T. Crowley Md, Nicholas P. Johnson Do, Bryan G. Kane Md, Kathleen E. Kane Md May 2021

A Pilot Study Comparing Over And Under Triage Systems At A Center Pursuing Trauma Accreditation, Caitlyn N. Balsay Bs, Mr, Bree A. Harrison Bsn, Rn, Tcrn, Joseph J. Stirparo Md, Michael T. Crowley Md, Nicholas P. Johnson Do, Bryan G. Kane Md, Kathleen E. Kane Md

USF-LVHN SELECT

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A Pilot Study Comparing Over And Under Triage Systems At A Center Pursuing Trauma Accreditation, Caitlyn N. Balsay Bs, Mr, Bree A. Harrison Bsn, Rn, Tcrn, Joseph J. Stirparo Md, Michael T. Crowley Md, Nicholas P. Johnson Do, Bryan G. Kane Md, Kathleen E. Kane Md May 2021

A Pilot Study Comparing Over And Under Triage Systems At A Center Pursuing Trauma Accreditation, Caitlyn N. Balsay Bs, Mr, Bree A. Harrison Bsn, Rn, Tcrn, Joseph J. Stirparo Md, Michael T. Crowley Md, Nicholas P. Johnson Do, Bryan G. Kane Md, Kathleen E. Kane Md

Department of Emergency Medicine

No abstract provided.


Analysis Of Falls Efficacy Scale And Vulnerable Elders Survey As Predictors Of Falls., Marna R. Greenberg Do, Mph, Facep, Jeanne L. Jacoby Md, Robert D. Barraco Md, Mph, Ali Yazdanyar Do, Phd, Mmm, Ryan M Surmaitis Do, Alexander Youngdahl Do, Richard Chow Do, Sofia Murillo, Allen Zeng, Bryan G. Kane Md Apr 2021

Analysis Of Falls Efficacy Scale And Vulnerable Elders Survey As Predictors Of Falls., Marna R. Greenberg Do, Mph, Facep, Jeanne L. Jacoby Md, Robert D. Barraco Md, Mph, Ali Yazdanyar Do, Phd, Mmm, Ryan M Surmaitis Do, Alexander Youngdahl Do, Richard Chow Do, Sofia Murillo, Allen Zeng, Bryan G. Kane Md

Department of Emergency Medicine

Introduction Falls are the leading cause of injury-related death among older adults according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Falls Efficacy Scale (FES) and Vulnerable Elder Survey (VES-13) are validated screening tools used to assess concern of falling, health deterioration and functional decline. We set out to determine if the FES or VES-13 could serve as a predictor of falls among older adults in the Emergency Department (ED) setting. Methods This prospective pilot cohort study was conducted at a Level 1 Trauma Center. ED patients aged ≥65 were eligible for the study if they had a …


Use Of Botulinum Toxin A To Treat Chemotherapy-Induced Raynaud's Phenomenon., Thrisha K Potluri, Frank G Lee, Ethan Song, Sean J. Wallace Md, Nathan F. Miller Md Jan 2021

Use Of Botulinum Toxin A To Treat Chemotherapy-Induced Raynaud's Phenomenon., Thrisha K Potluri, Frank G Lee, Ethan Song, Sean J. Wallace Md, Nathan F. Miller Md

Department of Surgery

Raynaud's phenomenon (RP) is a vasospastic disorder of the digital blood vessels leading to pain, paresthesias, and pallor in response to cold or stress. RP can develop secondary to a number of pathologies or factors, including the use of chemotherapy agents. Typical first-line therapies for secondary RP may be contraindicated in patients with certain comorbidities. Here, we discuss a case in which botulinum toxin A (BTX-A) was used to treat chemotherapy-induced RP in a patient with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). We provide a review of the existing literature on the clinical course and treatment modalities, including the use of …


Simultaneous Bilateral Patellar Tendon Rupture In A Young Adult Male: A Case Report And Review Of The Literature., Adrian Moy, Ethan Song, Sean J. Wallace Md, Robert Teixeira Md, Daniel Torres Sep 2020

Simultaneous Bilateral Patellar Tendon Rupture In A Young Adult Male: A Case Report And Review Of The Literature., Adrian Moy, Ethan Song, Sean J. Wallace Md, Robert Teixeira Md, Daniel Torres

Department of Surgery

A bilateral patellar tendon rupture is extremely rare and has only been documented in case reports. Although the etiology remains unknown, predisposing factors include steroid usage, systemic diseases, and tendinopathies. In the present case, a healthy 33-year-old male with a prior history of bilateral patellar tendonitis and a diagnosis of Osgood-Schlatter disease during adolescence experienced simultaneous bilateral patellar tendon rupture after playing volleyball. He underwent bilateral patellar repair without complications. In the absence of trauma, spontaneous bilateral patellar tendon ruptures are associated with several predisposing factors, including systemic diseases, prior corticosteroid or fluoroquinolone usage, and history of tendinopathy. Injuries can …


Cutaneous Carcinosarcoma: A Small Case Series And Review Of The Literature Of A Rare Skin Tumor., Ethan Y Song, Sean J. Wallace Md, Hina A. Sheikh, Randolph Wojcik Md, Chetan Nayak Aug 2020

Cutaneous Carcinosarcoma: A Small Case Series And Review Of The Literature Of A Rare Skin Tumor., Ethan Y Song, Sean J. Wallace Md, Hina A. Sheikh, Randolph Wojcik Md, Chetan Nayak

Department of Surgery

Carcinosarcomas are composed of epithelial and mesenchymal elements and primarily present within visceral organs. Despite being potentially aggressive, they are a rare diagnosis in the skin, and few manifestations have been reported to date. In this report, we describe two separate cases of carcinosarcoma presenting as nonhealing scalp wounds. Patient A: a 57-year-old male with a nonhealing skin lesion of ten years successfully treated with wide-local excision and local ortichochea flap reconstruction. Patient B: a 75-year-old female that presented with a painless, slow-growing hemorrhagic mass of 7 years invading the skull and dura ultimately requiring craniectomy and free-tissue transfer with …


Pediatric Blunt Cerebrovascular Injury: Identifying Common Symptomatologies To Improve Screening Guidelines A Literature Review And Case Study, Natasha Kuklis, Dima Khalil, Sarah A. Jones Sapienza Md Aug 2020

Pediatric Blunt Cerebrovascular Injury: Identifying Common Symptomatologies To Improve Screening Guidelines A Literature Review And Case Study, Natasha Kuklis, Dima Khalil, Sarah A. Jones Sapienza Md

Research Scholars Poster Presentation

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The Need For Neurosurgical Intervention In Trauma Patients With A Positive Ct Scan And Glasgow Coma Scale Of 13-15, Justin Pasquale, James Cipolla, Mark Cipolle Md, Puja Patel Md, Jennifer Macfarlan Aug 2020

The Need For Neurosurgical Intervention In Trauma Patients With A Positive Ct Scan And Glasgow Coma Scale Of 13-15, Justin Pasquale, James Cipolla, Mark Cipolle Md, Puja Patel Md, Jennifer Macfarlan

Research Scholars Poster Presentation

No abstract provided.


Using Nsqip-Pediatrics To Target Quality Improvement Initiatives For Appendicitis, Erin Arevalo, Marybeth Browne Md Aug 2020

Using Nsqip-Pediatrics To Target Quality Improvement Initiatives For Appendicitis, Erin Arevalo, Marybeth Browne Md

Research Scholars Poster Presentation

No abstract provided.


Correlation Of Relative Value Unit Reimbursement In Trauma Surgery With Academic Productivity, Jade Vanderpool, Collin Duff, Joseph J. Stirparo Md Aug 2020

Correlation Of Relative Value Unit Reimbursement In Trauma Surgery With Academic Productivity, Jade Vanderpool, Collin Duff, Joseph J. Stirparo Md

Research Scholars Poster Presentation

No abstract provided.


Covid-19 Testing In Asymptomatic Patients Undergoing Elective Surgery, Joseph Budisak, Cathyann Feher Rn,Msn, Michael D. Pasquale Md, Facs, Fccm Aug 2020

Covid-19 Testing In Asymptomatic Patients Undergoing Elective Surgery, Joseph Budisak, Cathyann Feher Rn,Msn, Michael D. Pasquale Md, Facs, Fccm

Research Scholars Poster Presentation

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Writing A Research Protocol For A Prospective Clinical Trial In The Treatment Of Hypertrophic Scars, Christine Reichard, Sigrid A. Blome-Eberwein Md Aug 2020

Writing A Research Protocol For A Prospective Clinical Trial In The Treatment Of Hypertrophic Scars, Christine Reichard, Sigrid A. Blome-Eberwein Md

Research Scholars Poster Presentation

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Heterotopic Ossification Or Dystrophic Calcinosis Cutis In Burn Scars?: A Case Series, Cassandra Pinataro, Sigrid A. Blome-Eberwein Md Aug 2020

Heterotopic Ossification Or Dystrophic Calcinosis Cutis In Burn Scars?: A Case Series, Cassandra Pinataro, Sigrid A. Blome-Eberwein Md

Research Scholars Poster Presentation

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Correlation Of Relative Value Unit Reimbursement In Trauma Surgery With Hospital Length Of Stay, Collin Duff, Jade Vanderpool, Joseph J. Stirparo Md Aug 2020

Correlation Of Relative Value Unit Reimbursement In Trauma Surgery With Hospital Length Of Stay, Collin Duff, Jade Vanderpool, Joseph J. Stirparo Md

Research Scholars Poster Presentation

No abstract provided.


Pediatric Blunt Cerebrovascular Injury: A Review Of Literature And Case Report, Dima Khalil, Natasha Kuklis, Sarah A. Jones Sapienza Md, Shadi Shojaei Md Aug 2020

Pediatric Blunt Cerebrovascular Injury: A Review Of Literature And Case Report, Dima Khalil, Natasha Kuklis, Sarah A. Jones Sapienza Md, Shadi Shojaei Md

Research Scholars Poster Presentation

No abstract provided.


Reducing The Risk For Surgical Site Infections: Will Evidence-Based Practices Really Lead Us To The Promised Land?, Charles E. Edmiston Jr., Phd, Sm (Ascp), Cic (Cbic) Sep 2019

Reducing The Risk For Surgical Site Infections: Will Evidence-Based Practices Really Lead Us To The Promised Land?, Charles E. Edmiston Jr., Phd, Sm (Ascp), Cic (Cbic)

Fleming Infection Prevention and Infectious Disease Symposium

No abstract provided.