2011
Use of Medical Imaging Procedures With Ionizing Radiation in Children: A Population-Based Study
Dorfman AL, Fazel R, Einstein AJ, Applegate KE, Krumholz HM, Wang Y, Christodoulou E, Chen J, Sanchez R, Nallamothu BK. Use of Medical Imaging Procedures With Ionizing Radiation in Children: A Population-Based Study. JAMA Pediatrics 2011, 165: 458-464. PMID: 21199972, PMCID: PMC3686496, DOI: 10.1001/archpediatrics.2010.270.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDiagnostic imaging proceduresTomographic scanImaging proceduresRetrospective cohort analysisPopulation-based ratesPediatric populationPlain radiographyCohort analysisHigh dosesMedical diagnostic imaging proceduresStudy periodAppropriate useChildrenHigh rateMedical imaging proceduresScansFrequent useHealth care marketUS health care marketYearsPatientsInfantsPopulationCare marketUnitedHealthcare
2008
Outcomes Research
Krumholz HM. Outcomes Research. Circulation 2008, 118: 309-318. PMID: 18625906, DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.107.690917.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2007
Failure to Rescue
Horwitz LI, Cuny JF, Cerese J, Krumholz HM. Failure to Rescue. Medical Care 2007, 45: 283-287. PMID: 17496710, DOI: 10.1097/01.mlr.0000250226.33094.d4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChart reviewQuality Patient Safety IndicatorsRetrospective chart reviewPatient safety indicatorsRate of deathAdministrative dataHospital complicationsComplication typePatient agePatient characteristicsPrimary outcomeNonsurgical casesInsurance statusComplicationsHealthcare ResearchPatientsMortalityConsortium institutionsAgeSafety indicatorsFailureReviewHospitalizationAdmissionCases