2020
Stakeholder Engagement Significantly Decreased Colorectal Surgical Site Infections
Salous AK, D'Adamo CR, Rubin J, Zweigle J, Cantos EA, Lopez-Perez M, Lannom M, Dodenhoff SM, Coleman J, Ahuja V. Stakeholder Engagement Significantly Decreased Colorectal Surgical Site Infections. Surgical Infections 2020, 22: 305-309. PMID: 32697676, DOI: 10.1089/sur.2019.134.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsColorectal surgical site infectionsSurgical site infectionSite infectionMultivariable logistic regression modelingColorectal surgical proceduresCare delivery modelsRegression modelingSpectrum of careUse of endoscopyBetter clinical guidelinesLogistic regression modelingElectronic medical record systemMedical record systemPatient populationPotential confoundersClinical guidelinesCommunity hospitalProcedure typeModifiable targetsInclusion criteriaSurgical proceduresCare providersEducational sessionsPatientsEngagement interventions
2014
Unnecessary Head Computed Tomography Scans: A Level 1 Trauma Teaching Experience
Parma C, Carney D, Grim R, Bell T, Shoff K, Ahuja V. Unnecessary Head Computed Tomography Scans: A Level 1 Trauma Teaching Experience. The American Surgeon 2014, 80: 664-668. PMID: 24987897, DOI: 10.1177/000313481408000720.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overCraniocerebral TraumaFemaleGuideline AdherenceHospital CostsHospitals, CommunityHospitals, TeachingHumansInjury Severity ScoreMaleMiddle AgedPatient SafetyPennsylvaniaPractice Guidelines as TopicQuality ImprovementRegistriesRetrospective StudiesTomography, X-Ray ComputedTrauma CentersUnnecessary ProceduresYoung AdultConceptsHead CT scanCT scanHead injuryHigher Injury Severity ScoreCanadian CT Head RuleMild traumatic brain injuryMinor head injuryProportion of patientsInjury Severity ScoreGlasgow Coma ScaleLength of stayLoss of consciousnessTraumatic brain injuryQuality patient careVentilator daysComa ScaleNeurologic complaintsTrauma registryVehicular injuriesSeverity scoreUnivariate analysisBrain injuryTomography scanInclusion criteriaAge 41