2015
Incidental Findings on CT for Suspected Renal Colic in Emergency Department Patients: Prevalence and Types in 5,383 Consecutive Examinations
Samim M, Goss S, Luty S, Weinreb J, Moore C. Incidental Findings on CT for Suspected Renal Colic in Emergency Department Patients: Prevalence and Types in 5,383 Consecutive Examinations. Journal Of The American College Of Radiology 2015, 12: 63-69. PMID: 25557571, DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2014.07.026.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAge DistributionAgedAged, 80 and overComorbidityConnecticutEmergency Medical ServicesEmergency Service, HospitalFemaleHumansIncidental FindingsLung DiseasesMaleMiddle AgedPelvic Inflammatory DiseasePrevalenceRenal ColicRisk AssessmentSex DistributionTomography, X-Ray ComputedUrolithiasisYoung AdultConceptsImportant incidental findingsNon-enhanced CT scansIncidental findingRenal colicEmergency departmentCT scanSuspected Renal ColicEmergency department patientsSubstantial inter-rater agreementSubset of reportsACR White PaperAdult patientsDepartment patientsRetrospective reviewProspective studyHigh prevalenceConsensus recommendationsInter-rater agreementConsecutive examinationsInter-rater variabilityOlder individualsColicPrevalencePatientsScans
2014
Use of Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Connecticut Emergency Departments
Herbst MK, Camargo CA, Perez A, Moore CL. Use of Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Connecticut Emergency Departments. Journal Of Emergency Medicine 2014, 48: 191-196.e2. PMID: 25440859, DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2014.09.017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEmergency departmentPOC-USCare ultrasoundCommunity ED settingEmergency Physicians guidelinesRespondents' emergency departmentsAbdominal aortic aneurysmAcademic emergency departmentPhysicians guidelinesED settingUse of pointAortic aneurysmED directorsACEP guidelinesEmergency physiciansAmerican CollegeResponse rateTrauma (FAST) examinationUS machineFocused assessmentBilling patternsHospital privilegesMinority useQuality assurance programUS performance
2012
Use of Ultrasound Guidance Improves Central Venous Catheter Insertion Success Rates Among Junior Residents
Dodge KL, Lynch CA, Moore CL, Biroscak BJ, Evans LV. Use of Ultrasound Guidance Improves Central Venous Catheter Insertion Success Rates Among Junior Residents. Journal Of Ultrasound In Medicine 2012, 31: 1519-1526. PMID: 23011614, DOI: 10.7863/jum.2012.31.10.1519.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCentral venous catheter insertionVenous catheter insertionInsertion success rateCatheter insertionFirst cannulationUS guidanceLandmark techniqueMechanical complicationsCannulation successUltrasound guidanceJunior residentsSuccess rateSuccessful insertionOverall success rateIndependent ratersBlinded independent ratersPatient comorbiditiesSecondary outcomesPrimary outcomeCannulation rateInsertion successCannulationSecondary analysisResident specialtyInsertion training
2010
Tissue Doppler of Early Mitral Filling Correlates With Simulated Volume Loss in Healthy Subjects
Moore CL, Tham ET, Samuels KJ, McNamara RL, Galante NJ, Stachenfeld N, Shelley K, Dziura J, Silverman DG. Tissue Doppler of Early Mitral Filling Correlates With Simulated Volume Loss in Healthy Subjects. Academic Emergency Medicine 2010, 17: 1162-1168. PMID: 21175513, DOI: 10.1111/j.1553-2712.2010.00906.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInferior vena cavaLBNP levelsTissue DopplerHealthy subjectsVital signsPulsed-wave tissue DopplerLower body negative pressureLateral mitral annulusEmergency department patientsTissue Doppler assessmentTissue Doppler velocitiesEarly diastolic fillingAccurate noninvasive assessmentPulsed-wave spectral DopplerLate transmitralNegative pressure levelBlood pressureDepartment patientsDoppler assessmentVena cavaDiastolic fillingVolume lossCardiovascular diseaseMitral annulusFilling wave