2020
Spirometry not pain level predicts outcomes in geriatric patients with isolated rib fractures.
Schuster KM, Sanghvi M, O'Connor R, Becher R, Maung AA, Davis KA. Spirometry not pain level predicts outcomes in geriatric patients with isolated rib fractures. Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2020, 89: 947-954. PMID: 32467465, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000002795.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overEmergency Service, HospitalFemaleHand StrengthHospitals, RehabilitationHumansIntensive Care UnitsLength of StayMalePainPain ManagementPain MeasurementPatient DischargePatient TransferPredictive Value of TestsProspective StudiesRib FracturesSpirometryTrauma CentersTreatment OutcomeConceptsLength of stayIsolated rib fracturesNegative inspiratory forceUnplanned ICU admissionRib fracturesPain levelsDay 1ICU admissionInspiratory forceGrip strengthMedian LOSHospital day 1Expiratory volume 1Complete spirometryPain controlDischarge dispositionPulmonary functionEarly dischargeGeriatric patientsVital capacityMean ageSpirometry measuresPulmonary capacityLevel IVFEV1Hospital Variation in Geriatric Surgical Safety for Emergency Operation
Becher RD, Sukumar N, DeWane MP, Stolar MJ, Gill TM, Schuster KM, Maung AA, Zogg CK, Davis KA. Hospital Variation in Geriatric Surgical Safety for Emergency Operation. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2020, 230: 966-973.e10. PMID: 32032720, PMCID: PMC7409563, DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2019.10.018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsStandardized mortality ratioHospital-level characteristicsGeneral surgery operationsGeriatric patientsEmergency operationHospital variationEmergency general surgery operationsMean standardized mortality ratioCalifornia State Inpatient DatabaseHospital-based mortalitySignificant hospital variationPatients 65 yearsSubstantial excess mortalitySurgery operationsState Inpatient DatabasesMixed effects logistic regression modelsCommon general surgery operationsLow-mortality outliersLogistic regression modelsPostoperative mortalityHospital deathOlder patientsInpatient DatabaseMortality outcomesNonelective operations
2019
Regionalization of emergency general surgery operations: A simulation study.
Becher RD, Sukumar N, DeWane MP, Gill TM, Maung AA, Schuster KM, Stolar MJ, Davis KA. Regionalization of emergency general surgery operations: A simulation study. Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2019, 88: 366-371. PMID: 31804419, PMCID: PMC7472889, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000002543.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEmergency general surgeryHigh-volume hospitalsEGS careEmergency general surgery operationsCalifornia inpatient databaseCommon EGS operationsRisk-adjusted deathsSignificant survival benefitLow-volume hospitalsUmbilical hernia repairSmall bowel resectionHigh-mortality hospitalsGeneral surgery operationsRegional trauma systemEGS operationsBowel resectionAdult patientsPrimary outcomeSurvival benefitInpatient DatabaseHernia repairTrauma systemLevel IVGeneral surgeryCare management
2017
A highly sensitive and specific combined clinical and sonographic score to diagnose appendicitis
Reddy SB, Kelleher M, Bokhari SAJ, Davis KA, Schuster KM. A highly sensitive and specific combined clinical and sonographic score to diagnose appendicitis. Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2017, 83: 643-649. PMID: 28459797, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000001551.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2010
Acute care surgery in evolution
Davis KA, Rozycki GS. Acute care surgery in evolution. Critical Care Medicine 2010, 38: s405-s410. PMID: 20724873, DOI: 10.1097/ccm.0b013e3181ec55c8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAccreditationCritical CareCritical IllnessEmergency Service, HospitalFellowships and ScholarshipsHumansSpecializationTraumatologyUnited StatesWorkforceConceptsAcute care surgeryAcute surgical conditionsCare surgerySurgical conditionsGeneral surgeonsEmergency general surgeryAcute care surgeonsSurgery of TraumaSurgical critical careEmergency care accessCritical careCare accessGeneral surgeryTimely careSurgeryTrauma surgeryAvailability of surgeonsSurgeonsCare demandsPatientsAmerican AssociationCareEmergency callsSpecialtiesTrauma
2009
Factors Predicting Morbidity and Mortality in Emergency Colorectal Procedures in Elderly Patients
McGillicuddy EA, Schuster KM, Davis KA, Longo WE. Factors Predicting Morbidity and Mortality in Emergency Colorectal Procedures in Elderly Patients. JAMA Surgery 2009, 144: 1157-1162. PMID: 20026835, DOI: 10.1001/archsurg.2009.203.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEmergency colorectal proceduresEmergent colorectal proceduresColorectal proceduresHospital mortalityElderly patientsUniversity tertiary referral centerIntra-abdominal contaminationIntraoperative blood lossPatients 65 yearsAdvanced colorectal cancerCurrent Procedural Terminology codesModifiable risk factorsTertiary referral centerColorectal cancer screeningRecurrent respiratory failureProcedural Terminology codesPredicting MorbidityHospital morbidityPostoperative morbidityRenal insufficiencyRespiratory failureFrequent complicationReferral centerBlood lossRetrospective reviewEmergency and Urgent Surgery
Schuster KM, Davis KA, Rosenbaum SH. Emergency and Urgent Surgery. Medical Clinics Of North America 2009, 93: 1131-1148. PMID: 19665625, DOI: 10.1016/j.mcna.2009.05.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAggressive resuscitative effortsEarly surgical consultationGeneral surgical emergenciesGeneral surgical conditionsEmergency surgical careHealth care providersAggressive resuscitationUrgent surgeryPostoperative periodSurgical emergencyIll patientsSurgical illnessSurgical consultationSurgical interventionResuscitative effortsSurgical conditionsSurgical careCare providersPatientsTherapeutic interventionsInterventionSelect subsetEmergencyOpen communicationSurgeryUncovering System Errors Using a Rapid Response Team: Cross-Coverage Caught in the Crossfire
Kaplan LJ, Maerz LL, Schuster K, Lui F, Johnson D, Roesler D, Luckianow G, Davis KA. Uncovering System Errors Using a Rapid Response Team: Cross-Coverage Caught in the Crossfire. Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2009, 67: 173-179. PMID: 19590331, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0b013e31819ea514.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCritical CareEmergency Service, HospitalFemaleHumansMaleMedical ErrorsMedical Staff, HospitalMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsWork Schedule ToleranceWorkloadConceptsRapid response teamRRT activationPatient's diseaseAcute volume overloadPatient care errorsBlood component therapyRRT needRRT therapyRespiratory failureComorbid diseasesVolume overloadPatient morbidityComponent therapyResponse teamsFluid balanceCommon reasonCare errorsNursing DatabaseNursing errorsPatientsPreventable errorsActivation criteriaDiseaseComplete dataTherapyInformation Loss in Emergency Medical Services Handover of Trauma Patients
Carter AJ, Davis KA, Evans LV, Cone DC. Information Loss in Emergency Medical Services Handover of Trauma Patients. Prehospital Emergency Care 2009, 13: 280-285. PMID: 19499462, DOI: 10.1080/10903120802706260.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsContinuity of Patient CareDisclosureEmergency Medical ServicesEmergency Service, HospitalHumansMedical AuditPatient TransferVideo RecordingWounds and InjuriesConceptsGlasgow Coma ScalePrehospital hypotensionPatient handoverPrehospital Glasgow Coma ScaleLevel I trauma centerEMS providersPrehospital vital signsEmergency medical services personnelI trauma centerMechanism of injuryTrauma team activationPatients meeting criteriaMedical services personnelPrehospital eventsGCS scoreTrauma patientsComa ScaleTrauma centerEmergency departmentTeam activationHospital cliniciansAnatomic locationAppropriate careTrauma teamTrauma program
2007
Pitfalls of Implementing Acute Care Surgery
Kaplan LJ, Frankel H, Davis KA, Barie PS. Pitfalls of Implementing Acute Care Surgery. Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2007, 62: 1264-1271. PMID: 17495734, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0b013e318053dfd8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsEmergency Service, HospitalHumansPhysician's RoleSpecialties, SurgicalWounds and InjuriesConceptsEmergency general surgeryAcute care surgeryCare surgeryGeneral surgeryEmergency general surgery careClinical care programsGeneral surgery careCritical care surgeonsCritical care practiceMEDLINE literature searchSurgery serviceSurgery careCommunity hospitalPhysician extendersSurgeryCare programFirm recommendationsCare practicesLiterature searchResident staffingOperative scheduleMajor meetingsNational presentationsPractice paradigmCurrent practice
2006
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia, Like Real Estate: Location Really Matters
Eckert MJ, Davis KA, Reed RL, Esposito TJ, Santaniello JM, Poulakidas S, Gamelli RL, Luchette FA. Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia, Like Real Estate: Location Really Matters. Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2006, 60: 104-110. PMID: 16456443, DOI: 10.1097/01.ta.0000197376.98296.7c.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVentilator-associated pneumoniaLogistic regression analysisLower injury severityField intubationTrauma patientsInjury severityDevelopment of VAPHigher Glasgow Coma Scale scoreLower Injury Severity ScoreGlasgow Coma Scale scoreEmergency department intubationInjury Severity ScoreRegression analysisED intubationRetrospective reviewPrehospital intubationSeverity scoreTrauma ScoreInpatient rateIntubationHigh incidencePneumoniaPatientsED groupScale score
2003
Mechanism of injury does not predict acuity or level of service need: field triage criteria revisited
Santaniello JM, Esposito TJ, Luchette FA, Atkian DK, Davis KA, Gamelli RL. Mechanism of injury does not predict acuity or level of service need: field triage criteria revisited. Surgery 2003, 134: 698-703. PMID: 14605632, DOI: 10.1016/s0039-6060(03)00331-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsEmergency Service, HospitalHumansIntensive Care UnitsOperating RoomsPatient AdmissionRetrospective StudiesTrauma CentersTriageConceptsIntensive care unitTrauma centerCare unitAnatomic factorsTriage criteriaLevel I trauma centerOperating roomI trauma centerMechanism of injuryEmergency department dispositionStudy inclusion criteriaField triage criteriaMechanistic factorsMandatory criteriaTrauma admissionsRetrospective reviewSubsequent complicationsInclusion criteriaTrauma systemField triageAmerican CollegeSurgeons CommitteePhysiologic factorsUndertriageStudy period