2020
Modifiable factors to improve work-life balance for trauma surgeons.
Brown CVR, Joseph BA, Davis K, Jurkovich GJ. Modifiable factors to improve work-life balance for trauma surgeons. Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2020, 90: 122-128. PMID: 32925572, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000002910.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsModifiable factorsTrauma surgeonsAwake hoursAAST membersSecondary outcomesPrimary outcomeRisk factorsCare managementClinical practiceHealthy dietPoor work-life balanceLevel IIITrauma membersSurgeonsAmerican AssociationTrauma leadersEmotional supportHoursOutcomesTotalSurvey studySpecific aimLifestyleWork hoursDetailed questionsSecond thoughts: Emergency clinicians see value in secondary interpretations
Danda D, Mezrich J. Second thoughts: Emergency clinicians see value in secondary interpretations. Clinical Imaging 2020, 68: 7-12. PMID: 32554166, DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2020.05.036.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTrauma surgeonsAdditional imagingEmergency physiciansPatient careInsurance coverageAdult emergency physiciansChi-square testingAnonymous electronic surveyClinical benefitEmergency cliniciansClinician's perspectiveLevel IEmergency radiologyRadiologist interpretationSurgeonsElectronic surveyConflicting reportsMost respondentsSecondary interpretationPhysiciansCareSecondary reportsRadiologyImagingReport
2019
Macroeconomic trends and practice models impacting acute care surgery
Bernard A, Staudenmayer K, Minei JP, Doucet J, Haider A, Scherer T, Davis KA. Macroeconomic trends and practice models impacting acute care surgery. Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open 2019, 4: e000295. PMID: 31058241, PMCID: PMC6461137, DOI: 10.1136/tsaco-2018-000295.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEmergency general surgeryElective surgeryCritical careCritical care codesAcute care surgeonsAcute care surgeryCare delivery modelsOperative case volumeSignificant healthcare needsCare surgerySurgeon satisfactionInpatient carePractice modelTrauma surgeonsGeneral surgeryCase volumeSurgeryCare codesACS surgeonsHealthcare needsPopulation agesSurgeonsAvailable surgeonsCareProfessional revenue
2018
Intrahepatic Balloon Tamponade for Penetrating Liver Injury: Rarely Needed but Highly Effective
Kodadek LM, Efron DT, Haut ER. Intrahepatic Balloon Tamponade for Penetrating Liver Injury: Rarely Needed but Highly Effective. World Journal Of Surgery 2018, 43: 486-489. PMID: 30280221, DOI: 10.1007/s00268-018-4812-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBalloon tamponadeLiver injuryBalloon placementMajor hepatic injuriesUS trauma centersCardiopulmonary injuryHospital mortalityIVC injuryExploratory laparotomyAdult patientsPatient characteristicsHepatic injurySpontaneous circulationTrauma patientsInjury characteristicsTrauma centerCardiac arrestOperative notesIndex operationSurgical techniqueTrauma surgeonsTamponadePatientsInjuryOperating room
2011
Duplex Ultrasound Screening for Deep Vein Thrombosis in Asymptomatic Trauma Patients: A Survey of Individual Trauma Surgeon Opinions and Current Trauma Center Practices
Haut ER, Schneider EB, Patel A, Streiff MB, Haider AH, Stevens KA, Chang DC, Neal ML, Hoeft C, Nathens AB, Cornwell EE, Pronovost PJ, Efron DT. Duplex Ultrasound Screening for Deep Vein Thrombosis in Asymptomatic Trauma Patients: A Survey of Individual Trauma Surgeon Opinions and Current Trauma Center Practices. Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2011, 70: 27-34. PMID: 21217477, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0b013e3182077d55.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAsymptomatic trauma patientsTrauma patientsDuplex ultrasoundDVT ratePractice patternsSurgeons' opinionsDeep vein thrombosis rateDuplex ultrasound screeningDeep vein thrombosisTrauma center levelSpinal cord injuryMain risk factorsCenter practicesProportion of centersVein thrombosisThrombosis rateCord injuryPelvic fracturesRisk factorsDVT screeningUltrasound screeningHospital careTrauma careTrauma surgeonsDVT
2010
The status of massive transfusion protocols in United States trauma centers: massive transfusion or massive confusion?
Schuster KM, Davis KA, Lui FY, Maerz LL, Kaplan LJ. The status of massive transfusion protocols in United States trauma centers: massive transfusion or massive confusion? Transfusion 2010, 50: 1545-1551. PMID: 20158684, DOI: 10.1111/j.1537-2995.2010.02587.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFresh frozen plasmaRed blood cellsTrauma surgeonsRatio of FFPUnited States trauma centersMassive transfusion protocolStates trauma centersSurgery of TraumaTransfusion protocolMassive transfusionTrauma centerEmergency departmentMost centersEastern AssociationAnesthesia staffWeb-based surveyLogistic regressionRBC ratioBlood bankStudy designBlood cellsOperating roomSurgeonsSurgeryProtocol utilization
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 surgeonsPatientsHow Can Trauma Surgeons Maintain Their Operative Skills?
Schuster KM, Lopez PP, Greene T, Wheeler K, Soffer D, Habib F, Cohn SM, Schulman CI. How Can Trauma Surgeons Maintain Their Operative Skills? Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2008, 65: 387-389. PMID: 18695476, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0b013e31817db08f.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEmergency general surgeryElective general surgeryGeneral surgeryOperative experienceTrauma serviceTrauma casesTrauma surgeonsEmergency general surgery casesGeneral surgery consultationOperative skillsGeneral surgery casesOperative trauma casesElective case volumesTrauma operative experienceNeck explorationSurgery consultationRetrospective studyTrauma centerOperative databaseSurgery casesSurgical servicesCase volumeLevel ISurgeryOperative workload
2006
Trauma Surgeons Practice What They Preach: The NTDB Story on Solid Organ Injury Management
Hurtuk M, Reed RL, Esposito TJ, Davis KA, Luchette FA. Trauma Surgeons Practice What They Preach: The NTDB Story on Solid Organ Injury Management. Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2006, 61: 243-255. PMID: 16917435, DOI: 10.1097/01.ta.0000231353.06095.8d.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNational Trauma Data BankSplenic traumaRenal injurySplenic injuryOverall mortalitySurgeons National Trauma Data BankSolid abdominal organ injuriesStudy periodNonoperative management ratesRenal trauma managementAbdominal organ injuriesTrauma Data BankICD-9 codesStandard of careOrgan injuryHepatic injuryNonoperative approachAdmission dateInjury managementImproved outcomesTrauma careTrauma surgeonsAmerican CollegeChi analysisSurgical practice
2005
Old Fashion Clinical Judgment in the Era of Protocols: Is Mandatory Chest X-Ray Necessary in Injured Patients?
Sears BW, Luchette FA, Esposito TJ, Dickson EL, Grant M, Santaniello JM, Jodlowski CR, Davis KA, Poulakidas SJ, Gamelli RL. Old Fashion Clinical Judgment in the Era of Protocols: Is Mandatory Chest X-Ray Necessary in Injured Patients? Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2005, 59: 324-332. PMID: 16294071, DOI: 10.1097/01.ta.0000179450.01434.90.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAccidental FallsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overChild, PreschoolClinical CompetenceClinical ProtocolsDecision MakingFemaleHumansInfantJudgmentMaleMediastinumMiddle AgedProspective StudiesRadiography, ThoracicRib FracturesSensitivity and SpecificityThoracic InjuriesWounds and InjuriesConceptsChest X-rayClinical indicatorsTrauma surgeonsTwelve-month study periodNegative predictive valueSelective policyAbnormal findingsCXR abnormalitiesCXR resultsTrauma patientsThoracic injuriesHistory suggestiveClinical indicationsLevel IPatientsClinician judgmentPredictive valueClinical judgmentBlunt forceSurgical judgmentStudy periodATLS coursePotential injuryConfidence intervalsInjury
2003
Reducing Trauma Payment Denials with Computerized Collaborative Billing
Reed RL, Davis KA, Silver GM, Esposito TJ, Tsitlik V, O’Hern T, Gamelli RL. Reducing Trauma Payment Denials with Computerized Collaborative Billing. Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2003, 55: 762-770. PMID: 14566135, DOI: 10.1097/01.ta.0000085861.89277.da.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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