2018
Comparison of Outcomes in Below-Knee Amputation between Vascular and General Surgeons
Pei KY, Zhang Y, Sarac T, Davis KA. Comparison of Outcomes in Below-Knee Amputation between Vascular and General Surgeons. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2018, 50: 259-268. PMID: 29501591, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2017.11.073.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAmputation, SurgicalChi-Square DistributionClinical CompetenceDatabases, FactualEmergenciesFemaleGeneral SurgeryHospitals, TeachingHumansLength of StayLinear ModelsLogistic ModelsLower ExtremityMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisOdds RatioPostoperative ComplicationsRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsSpecializationSurgeonsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesVascular Surgical ProceduresConceptsVascular surgeonsGeneral surgeonsKnee amputationInfectious indicationsNational Surgical Quality Improvement Project databaseSurgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Project databaseUnconditional logistic regression modelsRisk of pneumoniaPeripheral vascular diseaseLower extremity amputationBelow knee amputationComparison of outcomesEffect of specialtyLogistic regression modelsOverall complicationsVascular consultationPostoperative complicationsPatient demographicsPostoperative outcomesPulmonary embolismComorbid conditionsRegression modelsExtremity amputationRetrospective studyVascular disease
2017
Laparoscopic colectomy reduces complications and hospital length of stay in colon cancer patients with liver disease and ascites
Pei KY, Asuzu DT, Davis KA. Laparoscopic colectomy reduces complications and hospital length of stay in colon cancer patients with liver disease and ascites. Surgical Endoscopy 2017, 32: 1286-1292. PMID: 28812198, DOI: 10.1007/s00464-017-5806-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHospital lengthLaparoscopic colectomyColon cancerPostoperative complicationsOdds ratioNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseSurgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseQuality Improvement Program databaseOpen partial colectomyImprovement Program databaseShorter hospital lengthRisk of deathAdjusted odds ratioHigh-risk populationColon cancer patientsTwo-sample t-testConclusionsLaparoscopic colectomyOverall complicationsPerioperative complicationsPostoperative outcomesPostoperative riskAbsolute contraindicationLaparoscopic approachLiver diseaseOperative timeImpact of hospital volume on outcomes for laparoscopic adhesiolysis for small bowel obstruction
Jean RA, O'Neill KM, Pei KY, Davis KA. Impact of hospital volume on outcomes for laparoscopic adhesiolysis for small bowel obstruction. Journal Of Surgical Research 2017, 214: 23-31. PMID: 28624050, DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2017.02.045.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overDatabases, FactualFemaleHospital CostsHospitals, High-VolumeHospitals, Low-VolumeHumansIntestinal ObstructionIntestine, SmallLaparoscopyLength of StayLinear ModelsMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisTissue AdhesionsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesYoung AdultConceptsSmall bowel obstructionLength of stayHigh-volume hospitalsBowel obstructionHospital volumeVolume statusProcedural volumeSurgical proceduresDiagnosis of SBODecreased LOSShorter LOSNationwide Inpatient Sample dataHigh-volume statusHospital volume statusInstitutional procedural volumeIntra-abdominal malignanciesHigher hospital volumeLow-volume hospitalsHigh-volume centersMajor surgical proceduresSmall bowel resectionLow volume statusComplex surgical proceduresLaparoscopic lysisAdult patients
2013
Repositioning endotracheal tubes in the intensive care unit
Wang ML, Schuster KM, Bhattacharya B, Maung AA, Kaplan LJ, Davis KA. Repositioning endotracheal tubes in the intensive care unit. Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2013, 75: 146-149. PMID: 23940860, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0b013e31829849cd.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedChi-Square DistributionCohort StudiesCritical CareCritical IllnessFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansIntensive Care UnitsIntubation, IntratrachealLinear ModelsMaleMiddle AgedMonitoring, PhysiologicMultivariate AnalysisPatient PositioningProspective StudiesRadiography, ThoracicRetreatmentRisk AssessmentTracheaConceptsEndotracheal tubeSurgical intensive care unit patientsIntensive care unit patientsChest X-ray studyRoutine chest radiographCare unit patientsProspective observational studyIntensive care unitInterquartile rangeUnit patientsCare unitWithdrawal groupRespiratory therapistsChest radiographsObservational studyInclusion criteriaMedian withdrawalET withdrawalMean differencePatientsSuboptimal positioningInterventionIncisorsMedianWithdrawal
2012
Compared to conventional ventilation, airway pressure release ventilation may increase ventilator days in trauma patients
Maung AA, Schuster KM, Kaplan LJ, Ditillo MF, Piper GL, Maerz LL, Lui FY, Johnson DC, Davis KA. Compared to conventional ventilation, airway pressure release ventilation may increase ventilator days in trauma patients. Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2012, 73: 507-510. PMID: 23019679, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0b013e31825ff653.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedContinuous Positive Airway PressureCritical CareDatabases, FactualFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansInjury Severity ScoreIntra-Abdominal HypertensionLength of StayLinear ModelsMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisPulmonary Gas ExchangeRespiration, ArtificialRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentSurvival RateTime FactorsTrauma CentersTreatment OutcomeVentilator WeaningWounds and InjuriesConceptsAirway pressure release ventilationTotal ventilator daysVentilator daysHospital complicationsMechanical ventilationAIS scoreChest Abbreviated Injury Scale scoreAbbreviated Injury Scale scoreSpontaneous breathing trialAbdominal compartment syndromeAcute lung injuryAcute renal failureInjury Scale scoreStudy entry criteriaInjury Severity ScorePotential confounding factorsAPRV groupAPRV modeBreathing trialRescue therapyCompartment syndromeLung injuryRenal failureIndependent predictorsRetrospective review
2008
Trauma Team Oversight Improves Efficiency of Care and Augments Clinical and Economic Outcomes
Davis KA, Cabbad NC, Schuster KM, Kaplan LJ, Carusone C, Leary T, Udelsman R. Trauma Team Oversight Improves Efficiency of Care and Augments Clinical and Economic Outcomes. Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2008, 65: 1236-1244. PMID: 19077607, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0b013e31818ba311.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAbbreviated Injury ScaleConnecticutCost-Benefit AnalysisCross-Sectional StudiesEfficiency, OrganizationalFees, MedicalHospital CostsHumansInjury Severity ScoreLength of StayLinear ModelsMultiple TraumaOutcome and Process Assessment, Health CarePatient Care TeamPersonnel Administration, HospitalQuality Assurance, Health CareTrauma CentersUtilization ReviewConceptsInjury Severity ScoreEfficiency of careHospital lengthTrauma serviceFull-time trauma surgeonsMean Injury Severity ScoreMedian Injury Severity ScoreTrauma team activation criteriaLevel I trauma centerPercentage of patientsShorter hospital lengthI trauma centerLength of stayActual hospital costsMost patientsPatient demographicsTrauma activationsTrauma centerHospital contribution marginInjury patternsSeverity scoreHospital costsPatient managementTrauma surgeonsPatients