2022
Resident Perceptions of a Publicly Disclosed Daily Productivity Dashboard
Goldflam K, Tsyrulnik A, Flood C, Bod J, Coughlin RF, Della-Giustina D. Resident Perceptions of a Publicly Disclosed Daily Productivity Dashboard. Western Journal Of Emergency Medicine 2022, 23: 86-89. PMID: 35060869, PMCID: PMC8782132, DOI: 10.5811/westjem.2021.10.53874.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2021
Educating Future Educators–Resident Distinction in Education: A Longitudinal Curriculum for Physician Educators
Seelig S, Bright E, Bod J, Della-Giustina D, Goldflam K, Coughlin RF, Tsyrulnik A. Educating Future Educators–Resident Distinction in Education: A Longitudinal Curriculum for Physician Educators. Western Journal Of Emergency Medicine 2021, 23: 100-102. PMID: 35060872, PMCID: PMC8782133, DOI: 10.5811/westjem.2021.11.53890.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchUnderrecognized Tickborne Illnesses: Borrelia Miyamotoi and Powassan Virus
Della-Giustina D, Duke C, Goldflam K. Underrecognized Tickborne Illnesses: Borrelia Miyamotoi and Powassan Virus. Wilderness And Environmental Medicine 2021, 32: 240-246. PMID: 33839017, DOI: 10.1016/j.wem.2021.01.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPowassan virusMiyamotoi infectionBorrelia miyamotoiTickborne diseasesTickborne pathogensPowassan virus diseaseVirus diseaseTickborne flavivirusSymptomatic presentationB burgdorferiDifficult diagnosisFatal encephalitisDiagnostic criteriaTreatment approachesDengue virusInfection treatmentLiterature searchLyme diseaseDiseaseBorrelia burgdorferiTick feedingAvailable testingMiyamotoiIxodes ticksVirusResident Self-Assessment and the Deficiency of Individualized Learning Plans in Our Residencies
Della-Giustina D, Kamran A, Wood DB, Goldflam K. Resident Self-Assessment and the Deficiency of Individualized Learning Plans in Our Residencies. Western Journal Of Emergency Medicine 2021, 22: 33-36. PMID: 33439800, PMCID: PMC7806312, DOI: 10.5811/westjem.2020.10.48615.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIndividualized learning plansLearning planResident Self-AssessmentGraduate Medical EducationMajority of programsMedical educationLow performingMedicine residency programsProgram leadersSelf-AssessmentAccreditation CouncilPercent of programsEmergency medicine residency programsMultiple formal methodsMost programsResidency trainingResidency programsAdditional helpEM residenciesElectronic surveyProgramResidencyEducatorsGraduatesEducation
2020
Conference Didactic Planning and Structure: An Evidence-based Guide to Best Practices from the Council of Emergency Medicine Residency Directors
Wood D, Jordan J, Cooney R, Goldflam K, Bright L, Gottlieb M. Conference Didactic Planning and Structure: An Evidence-based Guide to Best Practices from the Council of Emergency Medicine Residency Directors. Western Journal Of Emergency Medicine 2020, 21: 999-1007. PMID: 32726275, PMCID: PMC7390555, DOI: 10.5811/westjem.2020.5.46762.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2019
An Innovative Feedback Tool Leading to Improved Faculty Feedback and Positive Reception by Residents
Harrison R, Tsyrulnik A, Wood DB, Coughlin RF, Della-Giustina D, Goldflam K. An Innovative Feedback Tool Leading to Improved Faculty Feedback and Positive Reception by Residents. Western Journal Of Emergency Medicine 2019, 21: 47-51. PMID: 31913818, PMCID: PMC6948690, DOI: 10.5811/westjem.2019.10.44302.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2017
Emergency Ultrasound: A Survey Study of Fellowship Graduate Characteristics and Career Paths
Goldflam K, Papanagnou D, Lewiss RE. Emergency Ultrasound: A Survey Study of Fellowship Graduate Characteristics and Career Paths. Journal Of Ultrasound In Medicine 2017, 37: 487-492. PMID: 28990219, DOI: 10.1002/jum.14364.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2015
Emergency Medicine Residents Consistently Rate Themselves Higher Than Attending Assessments on ACGME Milestones
Goldflam K, Bod J, Della-Giustina D, Tsyrulnik A. Emergency Medicine Residents Consistently Rate Themselves Higher Than Attending Assessments on ACGME Milestones. Western Journal Of Emergency Medicine 2015, 16: 931-935. PMID: 26594293, PMCID: PMC4651597, DOI: 10.5811/westjem.2015.8.27247.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNext Accreditation SystemCross-sectional studyCompetency of residentsEmergency medicine residentsSmall sample sizeMilestone ratingsMedicine residentsSample t-testMilestone evaluationsStatistical significanceGraduate Medical EducationEM residency programsT-testResidency programsResidency leadershipAttendingsAccreditation CouncilNine-point scaleMilestone levelsEM facultyACGME milestonesResidentsSample size
2014
Patient Perceptions of Ultrasound Educational Scans in the Emergency Department
Goldflam K, Goett RR, Lewiss RE, Bania TC, Saul T. Patient Perceptions of Ultrasound Educational Scans in the Emergency Department. Journal Of Emergency Medicine 2014, 46: 833-838. PMID: 24686074, DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2013.11.102.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEmergency departmentPatients' perceptionsMedical careBedside ultrasound scanPart of patientsChi-squared testAdditional patientsMedical recordsUltrasound scanPatient understandingEmergency medicine residentsPatientsStatistical differenceConvenience sampleMedicine residentsScansT-testKruskal-WallisPhase 2Phase 1CareSuch scansDepartmentGroup dataManagement of Pneumothoraces Detected on Chest Computed Tomography: Can Anatomical Location Identify Patients Who Can Be Managed Expectantly?
Agbo C, Hempel D, Studer M, Gulati K, Oliva I, Goldflam K, Ledbetter S, Platz E. Management of Pneumothoraces Detected on Chest Computed Tomography: Can Anatomical Location Identify Patients Who Can Be Managed Expectantly? Journal Of Emergency Medicine 2014, 46: 605-611. PMID: 24508116, DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2013.11.079.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChest tube thoracotomyChest CT scanCT scanComputed tomographyEmergency departmentAnatomical distributionLevel I trauma centerInitial hemodynamic parametersManagement of pneumothoracesTrauma ultrasound examinationI trauma centerMajority of patientsManagement of pneumothoraxSize of pneumothoraxChest Computed TomographyDistinct anatomical distributionChest zonesTube thoracotomyStable patientsMechanical ventilationMedian timeRetrospective reviewTrauma centerChest tubeMedical records
2011
Anatomical distribution of traumatic pneumothoraces on chest computed tomography: implications for ultrasound screening in the ED
Mennicke M, Gulati K, Oliva I, Goldflam K, Skali H, Ledbetter S, Platz E. Anatomical distribution of traumatic pneumothoraces on chest computed tomography: implications for ultrasound screening in the ED. The American Journal Of Emergency Medicine 2011, 30: 1025-1031. PMID: 21908143, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2011.06.020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEmergency departmentChest CTTraumatic pneumothoracesAnatomical distributionInitial chest X-rayChest X-rayTime of CTRetrospective reviewChest tubeUltrasound screeningPneumothoracesStudy periodStandardized protocolPTXCTLarge anteriorAnatomical regionsChestRegion 9UltrasoundTomographyHemithoraxEtiologyHemithoracesAnterior
2010
Comparison of Web-Versus Classroom-Based Basic Ultrasonographic and EFAST Training in 2 European Hospitals
Platz E, Goldflam K, Mennicke M, Parisini E, Christ M, Hohenstein C. Comparison of Web-Versus Classroom-Based Basic Ultrasonographic and EFAST Training in 2 European Hospitals. Annals Of Emergency Medicine 2010, 56: 660-667.e1. PMID: 20538370, DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2010.04.019.Peer-Reviewed Original Research