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Kimberly Davis

MD, MBA, FACS, FCCM

Professor of Surgery (General, Trauma & Surgical Critical Care); Chief of the Division of General Surgery, Trauma, and Surgical Critical Care, Surgery; Vice Chairman, Clinical Affairs, Department of Surgery; Trauma Medical Director, Yale-New Haven Hospital; Surgical Director, Performance and Quality Improvement, Yale-New Haven Hospital

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Dr. Davis' research interests are in the fields of surgical outcomes and disparities, performance improvement and quality, inflammation and sepsis, and trauma resuscitation.

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Inflammation; Resuscitation; Outcome Assessment, Health Care; Sepsis; Healthcare Disparities

Selected Publications

Alcohol withdrawal syndrome in trauma patients: a study using the Trauma Quality Program Participant User FileJones T, Bhattacharya B, Schuster K, Becher R, Kodadek L, Davis K, Maung A. Alcohol withdrawal syndrome in trauma patients: a study using the Trauma Quality Program Participant User File Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open 2023, 8: e001047. DOI: 10.1136/tsaco-2022-001047.
Palliative Care in a Pandemic: A Multicenter Cohort of Critically Ill Patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019Kodadek L, Moore M, Miller S, Schneider E, Ahuja V, Maerz L, Davis K. Palliative Care in a Pandemic: A Multicenter Cohort of Critically Ill Patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019 Surgical Infections 2023, 24: 190-198. PMID: 36757283, DOI: 10.1089/sur.2022.377.
Contributions of Surgical Critical Care Program Directors Society to the training of surgeonsAli Y, Davis K, Chiu W, Cioffi W, Luchette F, Tisherman S, Spain D. Contributions of Surgical Critical Care Program Directors Society to the training of surgeons Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2022, 94: e29-e32. PMID: 36577131, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000003863.
Palliative Care in a Pandemic: A Multicenter Cohort of Critically Ill COVID-19 PatientsKodadek L, Moore M, Miller S, Schneider E, Ahuja V, Maerz L, Davis K. Palliative Care in a Pandemic: A Multicenter Cohort of Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2022, 235: s38-s38. DOI: 10.1097/01.xcs.0000895964.51618.3b.
Assessment of the Patients with an Acute AbdomenNassar A, Spain D, Davis K. Assessment of the Patients with an Acute Abdomen 2022, 17-27. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-07881-1_2.
Complications After Metabolic and Bariatric OperationsDavis K, Johnson D. Complications After Metabolic and Bariatric Operations 2022, 325-335. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-07881-1_24.
Occult traumatic pneumothorax: Is routine follow up chest X-ray necessary?Bhattacharya B, O'Connor R, Becher R, Schuster K, Davis K, Maung A. Occult traumatic pneumothorax: Is routine follow up chest X-ray necessary? Surgery In Practice And Science 2022, 9: 100073. DOI: 10.1016/j.sipas.2022.100073.
Optimizing Cardiac Performance During the Perioperative PeriodJones T, Bhattacharya B, Davis K. Optimizing Cardiac Performance During the Perioperative Period Current Geriatrics Reports 2021, 10: 175-181. DOI: 10.1007/s13670-021-00373-7.
Geriatric Trauma SystemsBhattacharya B, Davis K. Geriatric Trauma Systems Current Trauma Reports 2021, 7: 8-14. DOI: 10.1007/s40719-020-00210-w.
Sex-Based Differences in Bicycle Helmet ProtectionFeler J, O’Connor R, Davis K, Gerrard J, Maung A. Sex-Based Differences in Bicycle Helmet Protection Neurosurgery 2020, 67 DOI: 10.1093/neuros/nyaa447_427.
ChylothoraxGodat L, Costantini T, Davis K. Chylothorax 2020, 131-141. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-48493-4_9.
Modifiable factors to improve work-life balance for trauma surgeons.Brown CVR, Joseph BA, Davis K, Jurkovich GJ. Modifiable factors to improve work-life balance for trauma surgeons. Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2020, 90: 122-128. PMID: 32925572, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000002910.
Urgent Care Centers Delay Emergent Surgical Care Based on Patient Insurance Status in The United States.Hsiang WR, Wiznia D, Yousman L, Najem M, Mosier-Mills A, Jin G, Jain S, Khunte A, Davis KA, Forman HP, Schuster KM. Urgent Care Centers Delay Emergent Surgical Care Based on Patient Insurance Status in The United States. Annals Of Surgery 2020, 272: 548-553. PMID: 32932304, DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000004373.
Virtual interviews for surgical critical care fellowships and acute care fellowships amid the COVID-19 pandemic: The show must still go onAsmar S, Kulvatunyou N, Davis K, Joseph B. Virtual interviews for surgical critical care fellowships and acute care fellowships amid the COVID-19 pandemic: The show must still go on Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2020, 89: e92-e94. PMID: 32618965, PMCID: PMC7586855, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000002831.
Geographic Variation in the Utilization of and Mortality After Emergency General Surgery Operations in the Northeastern and Southeastern United StatesBecher RD, Jin L, Warren JL, Gill TM, DeWane MP, Davis KA, Zhang Y. Geographic Variation in the Utilization of and Mortality After Emergency General Surgery Operations in the Northeastern and Southeastern United States Annals Of Surgery 2020, 275: 340-347. PMID: 32516232, PMCID: PMC7726051, DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000003939.
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.
Current opinion on emergency general surgery transfer and triage criteria.McCrum ML, Davis KA, Kaafarani HM, Santry HP, Shafi S, Crandall ML. Current opinion on emergency general surgery transfer and triage criteria. Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2020, 89: e71-e77. PMID: 32467469, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000002806.
Out of DarknessDavis KA, Kaplan LJ. Out of Darkness Annals Of Surgery 2020, 272: e211-e212. PMID: 32452951, PMCID: PMC7467052, DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000004108.
Pandemic Recovery Using a COVID-Minimal Cancer Surgery PathwayBoffa DJ, Judson BL, Billingsley KG, Galetta D, Fontanez P, Odermatt C, Lindner K, Mitchell MR, Henderson CM, Carafeno T, Pinto J, Wagner J, Ancuta M, Beley P, Turner AL, Banack T, Laurans MS, Johnson DC, Yoo P, Morton JM, Zurich H, Davis K, Ahuja N. Pandemic Recovery Using a COVID-Minimal Cancer Surgery Pathway The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2020, 110: 718-724. PMID: 32417195, PMCID: PMC7227551, DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2020.05.003.
The effect of anticoagulation on outcomes after liver and spleen injuries: A research consortium of New England centers for trauma (ReCONECT) studyBhattacharya B, Askari R, Davis KA, Dorfman J, Eid AI, Elsharkawy AE, Kasotakis G, Mackey S, Odom S, Okafor BU, Rosenblatt M, Ruditsky A, Velmahos G, Maung AA. The effect of anticoagulation on outcomes after liver and spleen injuries: A research consortium of New England centers for trauma (ReCONECT) study Injury 2020, 51: 1994-1998. PMID: 32482426, DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2020.05.002.
Benchmarking the value of care: Variability in hospital costs for common operations and its association with procedure volume.Zogg CK, Bernard AC, Hirji SA, Minei JP, Staudenmayer KL, Davis KA. Benchmarking the value of care: Variability in hospital costs for common operations and its association with procedure volume. Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2020, 88: 619-628. PMID: 32039972, PMCID: PMC7802807, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000002611.
Mapping the increasing interest in acute care surgery-Who, why and which fellowship?Gayed BN, Zarzaur BL, Livingston DH, Chiu WC, Davis KA, Tisherman SA, Alam HB, Spain DA. Mapping the increasing interest in acute care surgery-Who, why and which fellowship? Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2020, 88: 629-635. PMID: 32320176, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000002585.
Tube thoracostomy during the COVID-19 pandemic: guidance and recommendations from the AAST Acute Care Surgery and Critical Care CommitteesPieracci FM, Burlew CC, Spain D, Livingston DH, Bulger EM, Davis KA, Michetti C. Tube thoracostomy during the COVID-19 pandemic: guidance and recommendations from the AAST Acute Care Surgery and Critical Care Committees Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open 2020, 5: e000498. PMID: 32411822, PMCID: PMC7213907, DOI: 10.1136/tsaco-2020-000498.
Performing tracheostomy during the Covid-19 pandemic: guidance and recommendations from the Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery Committees of the American Association for the Surgery of TraumaMichetti CP, Burlew CC, Bulger EM, Davis KA, Spain DA, . Performing tracheostomy during the Covid-19 pandemic: guidance and recommendations from the Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery Committees of the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open 2020, 5: e000482. PMID: 32368620, PMCID: PMC7186881, DOI: 10.1136/tsaco-2020-000482.
Surgical Technical Evidence Review for Acute Cholecystectomy Conducted for the AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Surgical Care and Recovery.Liu JY, Hu QL, Lamaina M, Hornor MA, Davis K, Reinke C, Peden C, Ko CY, Wick E, Maggard-Gibbons M. Surgical Technical Evidence Review for Acute Cholecystectomy Conducted for the AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Surgical Care and Recovery. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2020, 230: 340-354.e1. PMID: 31884063, DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2019.11.014.
Hospital Variation in Geriatric Surgical Safety for Emergency OperationBecher 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.
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.
High-performance acute care hospitals: Excelling across multiple emergency general surgery operations in the geriatric patient.DeWane MP, Sukumar N, Stolar MJ, Gill TM, Maung AA, Schuster KM, Davis KA, Becher RD. High-performance acute care hospitals: Excelling across multiple emergency general surgery operations in the geriatric patient. Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2019, 87: 140-146. PMID: 31259872, PMCID: PMC7656193, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000002273.
Step-up approach for the management of pancreatic necrosis: a review of the literatureSion MK, Davis KA. Step-up approach for the management of pancreatic necrosis: a review of the literature Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open 2019, 4: e000308. PMID: 31245622, PMCID: PMC6560663, DOI: 10.1136/tsaco-2019-000308.
Top-tier emergency general surgery hospitals: Good at one operation, good at them all.DeWane MP, Sukumar N, Stolar MJ, Gill TM, Maung AA, Schuster KM, Davis KA, Becher RD. Top-tier emergency general surgery hospitals: Good at one operation, good at them all. Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2019, 87: 289-296. PMID: 31349347, PMCID: PMC6771423, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000002367.
Rethinking our definition of operative success: predicting early mortality after emergency general surgery colon resectionDeWane MP, Davis KA, Schuster KM, Maung AA, Becher RD. Rethinking our definition of operative success: predicting early mortality after emergency general surgery colon resection Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open 2019, 4: e000244. PMID: 31245613, PMCID: PMC6560481, DOI: 10.1136/tsaco-2018-000244.
Contemporary management of spontaneous retroperitoneal and rectus sheath hematomasWarren MH, Bhattacharya B, Maung AA, Davis KA. Contemporary management of spontaneous retroperitoneal and rectus sheath hematomas The American Journal Of Surgery 2019, 219: 707-710. PMID: 31109633, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2019.05.002.
Association of Medicaid Expansion With Access to Rehabilitative Care in Adult Trauma PatientsZogg CK, Scott JW, Metcalfe D, Gluck AR, Curfman GD, Davis KA, Dimick JB, Haider AH. Association of Medicaid Expansion With Access to Rehabilitative Care in Adult Trauma Patients JAMA Surgery 2019, 154: 402-411. PMID: 30601888, PMCID: PMC6537775, DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2018.5177.
American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST) emergency general surgery guidelines gap analysisSchuster K, Davis K, Hernandez M, Holena D, Salim A, Crandall M. American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST) emergency general surgery guidelines gap analysis Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2019, Publish Ahead of Print: &na;. PMID: 30768554, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000002226.
The current and future economic state of acute care surgery.Staudenmayer K, Bernard A, Davis KA, Doucet J, Haider A, Tres Scherer LR, Minei JP. The current and future economic state of acute care surgery. Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2019, 87: 413-419. PMID: 31033894, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000002334.
Hospital Operative Volume and Quality Indication for General Surgery Operations Performed Emergently in Geriatric PatientsBecher RD, DeWane MP, Sukumar N, Stolar MJ, Gill TM, Becher RM, Maung AA, Schuster KM, Davis KA. Hospital Operative Volume and Quality Indication for General Surgery Operations Performed Emergently in Geriatric Patients Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2019, 228: 910-923. PMID: 31005629, PMCID: PMC6582986, DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2019.02.053.
Macroeconomic trends and practice models impacting acute care surgeryBernard A, Staudenmayer K, Minei JP, Doucet J, Haider A, Scherer T, Davis KA. Macroeconomic trends and practice models impacting acute care surgery Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open 2019, 4: e000295. PMID: 31058241, PMCID: PMC6461137, DOI: 10.1136/tsaco-2018-000295.
The Economic Footprint of Acute Care Surgery in the United StatesKnowlton LM, Minei J, Tennakoon L, Davis KA, Doucet J, Bernard A, Haider A, Scherer L, Spain DA, Staudenmayer KL. The Economic Footprint of Acute Care Surgery in the United States Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2019, Publish Ahead of Print: &na;. PMID: 30589750, PMCID: PMC6433481, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000002181.
Evaluating mortality outlier hospitals to improve the quality of care in emergency general surgery.Becher RD, DeWane MP, Sukumar N, Stolar MJ, Gill TM, Maung AA, Schuster KM, Davis KA. Evaluating mortality outlier hospitals to improve the quality of care in emergency general surgery. Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2019, 87: 297-306. PMID: 30908450, PMCID: PMC6660354, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000002271.
Evaluation of Swallow Function Post-Extubation: Is It Necessary to Wait 24 Hours?Leder SB, Warner HL, Suiter DM, Young NO, Bhattacharya B, Siner JM, Davis KA, Maerz LL, Rosenbaum SH, Marshall PS, Pisani MA, Siegel MD, Brennan JJ, Schuster KM. Evaluation of Swallow Function Post-Extubation: Is It Necessary to Wait 24 Hours? Annals Of Otology Rhinology & Laryngology 2019, 128: 619-624. PMID: 30841709, DOI: 10.1177/0003489419836115.
Symptomatic human immunodeficiency virus–infected patients have poorer outcomes following emergency general surgerySandler BJ, Davis KA, Schuster KM. Symptomatic human immunodeficiency virus–infected patients have poorer outcomes following emergency general surgery Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2019, 86: 479-488. PMID: 30531208, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000002161.
Hospital Volume and Operative Mortality for General Surgery Operations Performed Emergently in AdultsBecher RD, DeWane MP, Sukumar N, Stolar MJ, Gill TM, Maung AA, Schuster KM, Davis KA. Hospital Volume and Operative Mortality for General Surgery Operations Performed Emergently in Adults Annals Of Surgery 2019, Publish Ahead of Print: &na;. PMID: 32675542, PMCID: PMC6803029, DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000003232.
Changes in Discharge to Rehabilitation: Potential Unintended Consequences of Medicare Total Hip Arthroplasty/Total Knee Arthroplasty Bundled Payments, Should They Be Implemented on a Nationwide Scale?Zogg CK, Falvey JR, Dimick JB, Haider AH, Davis KA, Grauer JN. Changes in Discharge to Rehabilitation: Potential Unintended Consequences of Medicare Total Hip Arthroplasty/Total Knee Arthroplasty Bundled Payments, Should They Be Implemented on a Nationwide Scale? The Journal Of Arthroplasty 2019, 34: 1058-1065.e4. PMID: 30878508, PMCID: PMC6884960, DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2019.01.068.
Hospital Volume and Operative Mortality for General Surgery Operations Performed Emergently in Adults.Becher RD, DeWane MP, Sukumar N, Stolar MJ, Gill TM, Maung AA, Schuster KM, Davis KA. Hospital Volume and Operative Mortality for General Surgery Operations Performed Emergently in Adults. Annals Of Surgery 2019 PMID: 30829696, PMCID: PMC6803029, DOI: 10.1097/SLA.0000000000003232.
American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST) emergency general surgery guidelines gap analysisSchuster K, Davis K, Hernandez M, Holena D, Salim A, Crandall M. American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST) emergency general surgery guidelines gap analysis Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2019, 1. DOI: 10.1097/01586154-900000000-98388.
Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Longer-term Outcomes Among Emergency General Surgery PatientsZogg CK, Jiang W, Ottesen TD, Shafi S, Schuster K, Becher R, Davis KA, Haider AH. Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Longer-term Outcomes Among Emergency General Surgery Patients Annals Of Surgery 2018, 268: 968-979. PMID: 28742704, PMCID: PMC5783796, DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000002449.
Ischemic ColitisJohnson D, Davis K. Ischemic Colitis 2018, 311-323. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-96286-3_26.
Impact of Affordable Care Act Insurance Expansion on Pre-Hospital Access to Care: Changes in Adult Perforated Appendix Admission Rates after Medicaid Expansion and the Dependent Coverage ProvisionZogg CK, Scott JW, Bhulani N, Gluck AR, Curfman GD, Davis KA, Dimick JB, Haider AH. Impact of Affordable Care Act Insurance Expansion on Pre-Hospital Access to Care: Changes in Adult Perforated Appendix Admission Rates after Medicaid Expansion and the Dependent Coverage Provision Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2018, 228: 29-43.e1. PMID: 30359835, DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2018.09.022.
Opioid dependency is independently associated with inferior clinical outcomes after traumaHsiang WR, McGeoch C, Lee S, Cheung W, Becher R, Davis KA, Schuster K. Opioid dependency is independently associated with inferior clinical outcomes after trauma Injury 2018, 50: 192-196. PMID: 30342762, DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2018.10.015.
Trauma and Musculoskeletal System Dysfunction in the Critically Ill ElderlyLui F, Davis K. Trauma and Musculoskeletal System Dysfunction in the Critically Ill Elderly 2018, 126-137. DOI: 10.1017/9781316676325.010.
Early and late complications of bariatric operationLim R, Beekley A, Johnson DC, Davis KA. Early and late complications of bariatric operation Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open 2018, 3: e000219. PMID: 30402562, PMCID: PMC6203132, DOI: 10.1136/tsaco-2018-000219.
Insurance Status Biases Trauma-system Utilization and Appropriate Interfacility TransferZogg CK, Schuster KM, Maung AA, Davis KA. Insurance Status Biases Trauma-system Utilization and Appropriate Interfacility Transfer Annals Of Surgery 2018, 268: 681-689. PMID: 30004929, DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000002954.
Association Between Medicaid Eligibility and Gains in Access to Rehabilitative Care: A Difference in Assessment of Affordable Care Act-Related Changes to Insurance Coverage, Outcomes, and Discharge to Rehabilitation among Adult Trauma PatientsZogg C, Scott J, Metcalfe D, Davis K, Dimick J, Haider A. Association Between Medicaid Eligibility and Gains in Access to Rehabilitative Care: A Difference in Assessment of Affordable Care Act-Related Changes to Insurance Coverage, Outcomes, and Discharge to Rehabilitation among Adult Trauma Patients Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2018, 227: s138. DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2018.07.293.
Impact of Affordable Care Act Insurance Expansion on Access to Care: Changes in Perforated Appendix Rates among Adults after Medicaid Expansion and the Dependent Coverage ProvisionZogg C, Scott J, Davis K, Dimick J, Haider A. Impact of Affordable Care Act Insurance Expansion on Access to Care: Changes in Perforated Appendix Rates among Adults after Medicaid Expansion and the Dependent Coverage Provision Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2018, 227: s148. DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2018.07.314.
Ensuring Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Academic SurgeryWest MA, Hwang S, Maier RV, Ahuja N, Angelos P, Bass BL, Brasel KJ, Chen H, Davis KA, Eberlein TJ, Fong Y, Greenberg CC, Lillemoe KD, McCarthy MC, Michelassi F, Numann PJ, Parangi S, Reyes JD, Sanfey HA, Stain SC, Weigel RJ, Wren SM. Ensuring Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Academic Surgery Annals Of Surgery 2018, 268: 403-407. PMID: 30004923, DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000002937.
Transfer statusDeWane MP, Davis KA, Schuster KM, Erwin SP, Maung AA, Becher RD. Transfer status Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2018, 85: 348-353. PMID: 29664889, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000001939.
Total bilirubin trend as a predictor of common bile duct stones in acute cholecystitis and symptomatic cholelithiasisGillaspie DB, Davis KA, Schuster KM. Total bilirubin trend as a predictor of common bile duct stones in acute cholecystitis and symptomatic cholelithiasis The American Journal Of Surgery 2018, 217: 98-102. PMID: 29929909, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2018.06.011.
The effect of insurance type on access to inguinal hernia repair under the Affordable Care ActHsiang W, McGeoch C, Lee S, Cheung W, Becher R, Davis KA, Schuster KM. The effect of insurance type on access to inguinal hernia repair under the Affordable Care Act Surgery 2018, 164: 201-205. PMID: 29747862, DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2018.03.013.
Assessment and Management of Acute Respiratory Distress in the ICUBhattacharya B, Davis K. Assessment and Management of Acute Respiratory Distress in the ICU 2018, 161-169. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-71712-8_15.
Risk of Surgical Site Infection (SSI) following Colorectal Resection Is Higher in Patients With Disseminated Cancer: An NCCN Member Cohort Study.Kamboj M, Childers T, Sugalski J, Antonelli D, Bingener-Casey J, Cannon J, Cluff K, Davis KA, Dellinger EP, Dowdy SC, Duncan K, Fedderson J, Glasgow R, Hall B, Hirsch M, Hutter M, Kimbro L, Kuvshinoff B, Makary M, Morris M, Nehring S, Ramamoorthy S, Scott R, Sovel M, Strong V, Webster A, Wick E, Aguilar JG, Carlson R, Sepkowitz K. Risk of Surgical Site Infection (SSI) following Colorectal Resection Is Higher in Patients With Disseminated Cancer: An NCCN Member Cohort Study. Infection Control And Hospital Epidemiology 2018, 39: 555-562. PMID: 29553001, PMCID: PMC6707075, DOI: 10.1017/ice.2018.40.
When should screening of pediatric trauma patients for adult behaviors start?Maung AA, Becher RD, Schuster KM, Davis KA. When should screening of pediatric trauma patients for adult behaviors start? Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open 2018, 3: e000181. PMID: 29766143, PMCID: PMC5905833, DOI: 10.1136/tsaco-2018-000181.
Validation of a new American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST) anatomic severity grading system for acute cholecystitisVera K, Pei KY, Schuster KM, Davis KA. Validation of a new American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST) anatomic severity grading system for acute cholecystitis Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2018, 84: 650-654. PMID: 29271871, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000001762.
Venous Thromboembolism-Related Readmission in Emergency General Surgery Patients: A Role for Prophylaxis on Discharge?DeWane MP, Davis KA, Schuster KM, Maung AA, Becher RD. Venous Thromboembolism-Related Readmission in Emergency General Surgery Patients: A Role for Prophylaxis on Discharge? Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2018, 226: 1072-1077.e3. PMID: 29574180, DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2018.03.021.
A simple predictor of post-operative complications after open surgical adhesiolysis for small bowel obstructionAsuzu D, Pei KY, Davis KA. A simple predictor of post-operative complications after open surgical adhesiolysis for small bowel obstruction The American Journal Of Surgery 2018, 216: 67-72. PMID: 29548529, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2018.02.031.
Comparison of Outcomes in Below-Knee Amputation between Vascular and General SurgeonsPei KY, Zhang Y, Sarac T, Davis KA. Comparison of Outcomes in Below-Knee Amputation between Vascular and General Surgeons Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2018, 50: 259-268. PMID: 29501591, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2017.11.073.
Comparison of Internal Medicine and General Surgery Residents' Assessments of Risk of Postsurgical Complications in Surgically Complex PatientsHealy JM, Davis KA, Pei KY. Comparison of Internal Medicine and General Surgery Residents' Assessments of Risk of Postsurgical Complications in Surgically Complex Patients JAMA Surgery 2018, 153: 203-207. PMID: 29049425, PMCID: PMC5885933, DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2017.3936.
External Validation of University of Wisconsin's Clinical Criteria for Obtaining Maxillofacial Computed Tomography in TraumaHarrington AW, Pei KY, Assi R, Davis KA. External Validation of University of Wisconsin's Clinical Criteria for Obtaining Maxillofacial Computed Tomography in Trauma Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2018, 29: e167-e170. PMID: 29309356, DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000004240.
Surgeons overestimate postoperative complications and death when compared with the National Surgical Quality Improvement Project risk calculatorPei KY, Healy J, Davis KA. Surgeons overestimate postoperative complications and death when compared with the National Surgical Quality Improvement Project risk calculator Journal Of Surgical Research 2018, 225: 95-100. PMID: 29605041, DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2018.01.008.
Relationship between duration of preoperative symptoms and postoperative ileus for small bowel obstructionBrandt WS, Wood J, Bhattacharya B, Pei K, Davis KA, Schuster K. Relationship between duration of preoperative symptoms and postoperative ileus for small bowel obstruction Journal Of Surgical Research 2018, 225: 40-44. PMID: 29605033, DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2017.12.031.
Can necrotizing soft tissue infection be reliably diagnosed in the emergency department?Henry SM, Davis KA, Morrison JJ, Scalea TM. Can necrotizing soft tissue infection be reliably diagnosed in the emergency department? Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open 2018, 3: e000157. PMID: 29766136, PMCID: PMC5887823, DOI: 10.1136/tsaco-2017-000157.
Prophylactic Ureteral Stent Placement vs No Ureteral Stent Placement During Open ColectomyMerola J, Arnold B, Luks V, Ibarra C, Resio B, Davis KA, Pei KY. Prophylactic Ureteral Stent Placement vs No Ureteral Stent Placement During Open Colectomy JAMA Surgery 2018, 153: 87-90. PMID: 28973647, PMCID: PMC5833617, DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2017.3477.
Natural history of splenic vascular abnormalities after blunt injuryZarzaur BL, Dunn JA, Leininger B, Lauerman M, Shanmuganathan K, Kaups K, Zamary K, Hartwell JL, Bhakta A, Myers J, Gordy S, Todd SR, Claridge JA, Teicher E, Sperry J, Privette A, Allawi A, Burlew CC, Maung AA, Davis KA, Cogbill T, Bonne S, Livingston DH, Coimbra R, Kozar RA. Natural history of splenic vascular abnormalities after blunt injury Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2017, 83: 999-1005. PMID: 28570347, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000001597.
Impact of Race on the Surgical Management of Adhesive Small Bowel ObstructionChiu AS, Jean RA, Davis KA, Pei KY. Impact of Race on the Surgical Management of Adhesive Small Bowel Obstruction Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2017, 226: 968-976.e1. PMID: 29170020, DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2017.11.006.
Trends of ureteral stent usage in surgery for diverticulitisChiu AS, Jean RA, Gorecka J, Davis KA, Pei KY. Trends of ureteral stent usage in surgery for diverticulitis Journal Of Surgical Research 2017, 222: 203-211.e3. PMID: 29100586, DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2017.09.050.
Ongoing Evolution of Emergency General Surgery as a Surgical SubspecialtyBecher RD, Davis KA, Rotondo MF, Coimbra R. Ongoing Evolution of Emergency General Surgery as a Surgical Subspecialty Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2017, 226: 194-200. PMID: 29111417, DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2017.10.014.
A highly sensitive and specific combined clinical and sonographic score to diagnose appendicitisReddy 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.
Laparoscopic colectomy reduces complications and hospital length of stay in colon cancer patients with liver disease and ascitesPei KY, Asuzu DT, Davis KA. Laparoscopic colectomy reduces complications and hospital length of stay in colon cancer patients with liver disease and ascites Surgical Endoscopy 2017, 32: 1286-1292. PMID: 28812198, DOI: 10.1007/s00464-017-5806-4.
Rothman Index variability predicts clinical deterioration and rapid response activationWengerter BC, Pei KY, Asuzu D, Davis KA. Rothman Index variability predicts clinical deterioration and rapid response activation The American Journal Of Surgery 2017, 215: 37-41. PMID: 28818297, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2017.07.031.
AppendicitisJohnson D, Davis K. Appendicitis 2017, 121-130. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-48687-1_13.
Assessing trends in laparoscopic colostomy reversal and evaluating outcomes when compared to open proceduresPei KY, Davis KA, Zhang Y. Assessing trends in laparoscopic colostomy reversal and evaluating outcomes when compared to open procedures Surgical Endoscopy 2017, 32: 695-701. PMID: 28726139, DOI: 10.1007/s00464-017-5725-4.
In brief.Jurkovich GJ, Davis KA, Becher RD, Burlew CC, de Moya M, Dente CJ, Galante JM, Goodwin Ii JS, Joseph B, Pandit V. In brief. Current Problems In Surgery 2017, 54: 358-360. PMID: 28756820, DOI: 10.1067/j.cpsurg.2017.05.002.
Paying it forwardZakrison TL, Polk TM, Dixon R, Ekeh AP, Gross KR, Davis KA, Kurek SJ, Stassen NA, Patel MB. Paying it forward Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2017, 83: 165-169. PMID: 28452871, PMCID: PMC5488724, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000001493.
In briefJurkovich G, Davis K, Becher R, Burlew C, de Moya M, Dente C, Galante J, Goodwin J, Joseph B, Pandit V. In brief Current Problems In Surgery 2017, 54: 358-360. DOI: 10.1067/j.cpsurg.2017.05.002.
Acute care surgery: An evolving paradigmJurkovich GJ, Davis KA, Burlew CC, Dente CJ, Galante JM, Goodwin JS, Joseph B, de Moya M, Becher RD, Pandit V. Acute care surgery: An evolving paradigm Current Problems In Surgery 2017, 54: 364-395. PMID: 28756821, DOI: 10.1067/j.cpsurg.2017.05.001.
Impact of hospital volume on outcomes for laparoscopic adhesiolysis for small bowel obstructionJean RA, O'Neill KM, Pei KY, Davis KA. Impact of hospital volume on outcomes for laparoscopic adhesiolysis for small bowel obstruction Journal Of Surgical Research 2017, 214: 23-31. PMID: 28624050, DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2017.02.045.
The Coalition for National Trauma Research supports the call for a national trauma research action planCoimbra R, Kozar RA, Smith JW, Zarzaur BL, Hauser CJ, Moore FA, Bailey JA, Valadka A, Jurkovich GJ, Jenkins DH, Davis KA, Price MA, Maier RV. The Coalition for National Trauma Research supports the call for a national trauma research action plan Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2017, 82: 637-645. PMID: 28030499, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000001353.
The Toll of Death and Disability From Traumatic Injury in the United States—The “Neglected Disease” of Modern Society, Still Neglected After 50 YearsDavis KA, Fabian TC, Cioffi WG. The Toll of Death and Disability From Traumatic Injury in the United States—The “Neglected Disease” of Modern Society, Still Neglected After 50 Years JAMA Surgery 2017, 152: 221-222. PMID: 28030708, DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2016.4625.
A novel method of optimizing patient- and family-centered care in the ICUAllen SR, Pascual J, Martin N, Reilly P, Luckianow G, Datner E, Davis KA, Kaplan LJ. A novel method of optimizing patient- and family-centered care in the ICU Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2017, 82: 582-586. PMID: 28030488, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000001332.
Uncertainty Among Acute Care Surgery Providers Does Not Change with Experience.Bhattacharya B, Maung A, Schuster K, Davis KA. Uncertainty Among Acute Care Surgery Providers Does Not Change with Experience. Connecticut Medicine 2017, 81: 133-139. PMID: 29772154.
Cervical spine MRI in patients with negative CTMaung AA, Johnson DC, Barre K, Peponis T, Mesar T, Velmahos GC, McGrail D, Kasotakis G, Gross RI, Rosenblatt MS, Sihler KC, Winchell RJ, Cholewczynski W, Butler KL, Odom SR, Davis KA. Cervical spine MRI in patients with negative CT Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2017, 82: 263-269. PMID: 27893647, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000001322.
Splenic trauma: WSES classification and guidelines for adult and pediatric patients.Coccolini F, Montori G, Catena F, Kluger Y, Biffl W, Moore EE, Reva V, Bing C, Bala M, Fugazzola P, Bahouth H, Marzi I, Velmahos G, Ivatury R, Soreide K, Horer T, Ten Broek R, Pereira BM, Fraga GP, Inaba K, Kashuk J, Parry N, Masiakos PT, Mylonas KS, Kirkpatrick A, Abu-Zidan F, Gomes CA, Benatti SV, Naidoo N, Salvetti F, Maccatrozzo S, Agnoletti V, Gamberini E, Solaini L, Costanzo A, Celotti A, Tomasoni M, Khokha V, Arvieux C, Napolitano L, Handolin L, Pisano M, Magnone S, Spain DA, de Moya M, Davis KA, De Angelis N, Leppaniemi A, Ferrada P, Latifi R, Navarro DC, Otomo Y, Coimbra R, Maier RV, Moore F, Rizoli S, Sakakushev B, Galante JM, Chiara O, Cimbanassi S, Mefire AC, Weber D, Ceresoli M, Peitzman AB, Wehlie L, Sartelli M, Di Saverio S, Ansaloni L. Splenic trauma: WSES classification and guidelines for adult and pediatric patients. World Journal Of Emergency Surgery : WJES 2017, 12: 40. PMID: 28828034, PMCID: PMC5562999, DOI: 10.1186/s13017-017-0151-4.
Acute care surgery fellowship graduates' practice patternsBurlew CC, Davis KA, Fildes JJ, Esposito TJ, Dente CJ, Jurkovich GJ. Acute care surgery fellowship graduates' practice patterns Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2017, 82: 208-210. PMID: 27779596, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000001309.
International rotationsFerrada P, Ivatury RR, Spain DA, Davis KA, Aboutanos M, Fildes JJ, Scalea TM. International rotations Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2017, 82: 51-57. PMID: 27779594, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000001307.
Surgical Critical Care for the Patient with Sepsis and Multiple Organ DysfunctionKaml GJ, Davis KA. Surgical Critical Care for the Patient with Sepsis and Multiple Organ Dysfunction Anesthesiology Clinics 2016, 34: 681-696. PMID: 27816128, DOI: 10.1016/j.anclin.2016.06.005.
Position statement of the Coalition for National Trauma Research on the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine report, A National Trauma Care SystemJenkins DH, Cioffi WG, Cocanour CS, Davis KA, Fabian TC, Jurkovich GJ, Rozycki GS, Scalea TM, Stassen NA, Stewart RM. Position statement of the Coalition for National Trauma Research on the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine report, A National Trauma Care System Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2016, 81: 816-818. PMID: 27533908, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000001218.
Lethality of Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections after Blunt Rectal InjuryKaplan L, Johnson D, Livingston D, Davis K. Lethality of Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections after Blunt Rectal Injury Surgical Infections Case Reports 2016, 1: 66-68. DOI: 10.1089/crsi.2016.0014.
Caring for the Geriatric Combat Veteran at the Veteran Affairs HospitalBhattacharya B, Pei K, Lui F, Rosenthal R, Davis K. Caring for the Geriatric Combat Veteran at the Veteran Affairs Hospital Current Trauma Reports 2016, 3: 62-68. DOI: 10.1007/s40719-016-0068-5.
Can residents detect errors in technique while observing central line insertions?Pei K, Merola J, Davis KA, Longo WE. Can residents detect errors in technique while observing central line insertions? The American Journal Of Surgery 2016, 213: 1166-1170.e1. PMID: 27863720, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2016.08.026.
Trauma patients on new oral anticoagulation agents have lower mortality than those on warfarinMaung AA, Bhattacharya B, Schuster KM, Davis KA. Trauma patients on new oral anticoagulation agents have lower mortality than those on warfarin Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2016, 81: 652-657. PMID: 27438683, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000001189.
Attitudes toward organ donation among waitlisted transplant patients: results of a cross‐sectional surveyMerola J, Pei K, Rodriguez‐Davalos M, Gan G, Deng Y, Mulligan DC, Davis KA. Attitudes toward organ donation among waitlisted transplant patients: results of a cross‐sectional survey Clinical Transplantation 2016, 30: 1449-1456. PMID: 27582432, PMCID: PMC5093046, DOI: 10.1111/ctr.12839.
Postoperative delirium is associated with increased intensive care unit and hospital length of stays after liver transplantationBhattacharya B, Maung A, Barre K, Maerz L, Rodriguez-Davalos MI, Schilsky M, Mulligan DC, Davis KA. Postoperative delirium is associated with increased intensive care unit and hospital length of stays after liver transplantation Journal Of Surgical Research 2016, 207: 223-228. PMID: 27979481, DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2016.08.084.
Will laparoscopic lysis of adhesions become the standard of care? Evaluating trends and outcomes in laparoscopic management of small-bowel obstruction using the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Project DatabasePei KY, Asuzu D, Davis KA. Will laparoscopic lysis of adhesions become the standard of care? Evaluating trends and outcomes in laparoscopic management of small-bowel obstruction using the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Project Database Surgical Endoscopy 2016, 31: 2180-2186. PMID: 27585468, DOI: 10.1007/s00464-016-5216-z.
The older they are the harder they fall: Injury patterns and outcomes by age after ground level fallsBhattacharya B, Maung A, Schuster K, Davis KA. The older they are the harder they fall: Injury patterns and outcomes by age after ground level falls Injury 2016, 47: 1955-1959. PMID: 27346422, DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2016.06.019.
Necrotizing soft tissue infection of the chest wallBrandt W, Maxfield MW, Kim AW, Davis KA. Necrotizing soft tissue infection of the chest wall Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open 2016, 1: e000005. PMID: 29766053, PMCID: PMC5891713, DOI: 10.1136/tsaco-2016-000005.
Fellowship training in Acute Care Surgery: from inception to current stateDavis KA, Jurkovich GJ. Fellowship training in Acute Care Surgery: from inception to current state Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open 2016, 1: e000004. PMID: 29766052, PMCID: PMC5891699, DOI: 10.1136/tsaco-2016-000004.
Outcomes of acute care surgical cases performed at nightDalton MK, McDonald E, Bhatia P, Davis KA, Schuster KM. Outcomes of acute care surgical cases performed at night The American Journal Of Surgery 2016, 212: 831-836. PMID: 27263405, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2016.02.024.
No breakpoint for mortality in pediatric rib fractures.Rosenberg G, Bryant AK, Davis KA, Schuster KM. No breakpoint for mortality in pediatric rib fractures. The Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2016, 80: 427-32. PMID: 26713973, DOI: 10.1097/TA.0000000000000955.
Nuances in the Care of Emergent Splenic Injury in the Elderly PatientBhattacharya B, Davis K. Nuances in the Care of Emergent Splenic Injury in the Elderly Patient Current Geriatrics Reports 2016, 5: 31-37. DOI: 10.1007/s13670-016-0153-1.
A case of small bowel obstruction after large mesenteric hematoma in blunt abdominal trauma.Jung MJ, Lee JY, Lee KW, Lee JG, Davis KA. A case of small bowel obstruction after large mesenteric hematoma in blunt abdominal trauma. The Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2016, 80: 347-9. PMID: 26595707, DOI: 10.1097/TA.0000000000000924.
ICD-9 diagnosis codes have poor sensitivity for identification of preexisting comorbidities in traumatic fracture patientsSamuel AM, Lukasiewicz AM, Webb ML, Bohl DD, Basques BA, Davis KA, Grauer JN. ICD-9 diagnosis codes have poor sensitivity for identification of preexisting comorbidities in traumatic fracture patients Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2015, 79: 622-630. PMID: 26402537, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000000805.
The “Hispanic Paradox” Exists in Emergent Conditions: Better or Equivalent Surgical Outcomes Among US Hispanic Emergency General Surgery PatientsOrdóñez C, Haider A, Zogg C, Herrera-Escobar J, Uribe-Leitz T, Bhulani N, Shafi S, Davis K. The “Hispanic Paradox” Exists in Emergent Conditions: Better or Equivalent Surgical Outcomes Among US Hispanic Emergency General Surgery Patients Panamerican Journal Of Trauma Critical Care & Emergency Surgery 2015, 8: 36-51. DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10030-1235.
EAST 2015 Presidential Address: Look both ways.Davis KA. EAST 2015 Presidential Address: Look both ways. The Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2015, 79: 1-9. PMID: 26091307, DOI: 10.1097/TA.0000000000000665.
Defining the acute care surgery curriculumDuane TM, Dente CJ, Fildes JJ, Davis KA, Jurkovich GJ, Meredith JW, Britt LD. Defining the acute care surgery curriculum Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2015, 78: 259-264. PMID: 25757109, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000000522.
"Occult" rib fractures diagnosed on computed tomography scan only are still a risk factor for solid organ injuryBhattacharya B, Fieber J, Schuster K, Davis K, Maung A. "Occult" rib fractures diagnosed on computed tomography scan only are still a risk factor for solid organ injury Journal Of Emergencies Trauma And Shock 2015, 8: 140-143. PMID: 26229296, PMCID: PMC4520026, DOI: 10.4103/0974-2700.160706.
Refining the operative curriculum of the acute care surgery fellowshipDavis KA, Dente CJ, Burlew CC, Jurkovich GJ, Reilly PM, Toschlog EA, Cioffi WG. Refining the operative curriculum of the acute care surgery fellowship Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2015, 78: 192-196. PMID: 25539221, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000000477.
A retrospective study of the accuracy of surgical care improvement project metrics for documenting normothermia.Boyce JM, Sullivan L, Vaughn D, Nuzzo J, Davis KA. A retrospective study of the accuracy of surgical care improvement project metrics for documenting normothermia. Infection Control And Hospital Epidemiology 2014, 35: 1408-10. PMID: 25333436, DOI: 10.1086/678420.
Gun buyback programsViolano P, Driscoll C, Chaudhary NK, Schuster KM, Davis KA, Borer E, Winters JK, Hirsh MP. Gun buyback programs Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2014, 77: s46-s50. PMID: 25153055, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000000319.
Using the Rothman index to predict early unplanned surgical intensive care unit readmissionsPiper GL, Kaplan LJ, Maung AA, Lui FY, Barre K, Davis KA. Using the Rothman index to predict early unplanned surgical intensive care unit readmissions Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2014, 77: 78-82. PMID: 24977759, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000000265.
The Use of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Diagnosis of Suspected Appendicitis in Pregnancy : Shortened Length of Stay Without Increase in Hospital ChargesFonseca AL, Schuster KM, Kaplan LJ, Maung AA, Lui FY, Davis KA. The Use of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Diagnosis of Suspected Appendicitis in Pregnancy : Shortened Length of Stay Without Increase in Hospital Charges JAMA Surgery 2014, 149: 687-693. PMID: 24871698, DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2013.4658.
Dabigatran Therapy: Minor Trauma Injuries are No Longer MinorJoseph B, Ditillo M, Pandit V, Aziz H, Sadoun M, Hays D, Davis K, Friese R, Rhee P. Dabigatran Therapy: Minor Trauma Injuries are No Longer Minor The American Surgeon 2014, 80: 116-118. PMID: 24887656, DOI: 10.1177/000313481408000407.
Predictive factors for failure of nonoperative management in perforated appendicitisMaxfield MW, Schuster KM, Bokhari J, McGillicuddy EA, Davis KA. Predictive factors for failure of nonoperative management in perforated appendicitis Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2014, 76: 976-981. PMID: 24662860, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000000187.
Continuous glucose monitoring in the surgical intensive care unitSchuster KM, Barre K, Inzucchi SE, Udelsman R, Davis KA. Continuous glucose monitoring in the surgical intensive care unit Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2014, 76: 798-803. PMID: 24553551, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000000127.
Morbid obesity predisposes trauma patients to worse outcomesDitillo M, Pandit V, Rhee P, Aziz H, Hadeed S, Bhattacharya B, Friese RS, Davis K, Joseph B. Morbid obesity predisposes trauma patients to worse outcomes Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2014, 76: 176-179. PMID: 24368375, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0b013e3182ab0d7c.
AppendicitisDitillo M, Davis K. Appendicitis 2013, 99-107. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4614-8501-8_11.
Repositioning endotracheal tubes in the intensive care unitWang ML, Schuster KM, Bhattacharya B, Maung AA, Kaplan LJ, Davis KA. Repositioning endotracheal tubes in the intensive care unit Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2013, 75: 146-149. PMID: 23940860, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0b013e31829849cd.
Re: What’s in a name? Mechanical ventilation is at the mercy of the operatorMaung AA, Kaplan LJ, Davis KA. Re: What’s in a name? Mechanical ventilation is at the mercy of the operator Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2013, 74: 1378. PMID: 23609297, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0b013e31828b7dbb.
Re: What's in a name? Mechanical ventilation is at the mercy of the operatorMaung A, Kaplan L, Davis K. Re: What's in a name? Mechanical ventilation is at the mercy of the operator Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2013, 74: 1378. DOI: 10.1097/01586154-201305000-00032.
Routine Nasogastric Decompression in Small Bowel Obstruction: Is it Really Necessary?Fonseca AL, Schuster KM, Maung AA, Kaplan LJ, Davis KA. Routine Nasogastric Decompression in Small Bowel Obstruction: Is it Really Necessary? The American Surgeon 2013, 79: 422-428. PMID: 23574854, DOI: 10.1177/000313481307900433.
When the ICU is the operating roomPiper GL, Maerz LL, Schuster KM, Maung AA, Luckianow GM, Davis KA, Kaplan LJ. When the ICU is the operating room Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2013, 74: 871-875. PMID: 23425750, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0b013e31827e9c52.
Impact of adaptive statistical iterative reconstruction on radiation dose in evaluation of trauma patientsMaxfield MW, Schuster KM, McGillicuddy EA, Young CJ, Ghita M, Bokhari SA, Oliva IB, Brink JA, Davis KA. Impact of adaptive statistical iterative reconstruction on radiation dose in evaluation of trauma patients Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2012, 73: 1406-1411. PMID: 23147183, PMCID: PMC3923265, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0b013e318270d2fb.
Compared to conventional ventilation, airway pressure release ventilation may increase ventilator days in trauma patientsMaung AA, Schuster KM, Kaplan LJ, Ditillo MF, Piper GL, Maerz LL, Lui FY, Johnson DC, Davis KA. Compared to conventional ventilation, airway pressure release ventilation may increase ventilator days in trauma patients Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2012, 73: 507-510. PMID: 23019679, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0b013e31825ff653.
Non‐operative management of acute cholecystitis in the elderlyMcGillicuddy E, Schuster K, Barre K, Suarez L, Hall M, Kaml G, Davis K, Longo W. Non‐operative management of acute cholecystitis in the elderly British Journal Of Surgery 2012, 99: 1254-1261. PMID: 22829411, DOI: 10.1002/bjs.8836.
Clinical Differences in Pulmonary Contusion Based on Plain Chest Radiography Versus Computed Tomography in Blunt TraumaMeizoso J, Stuebing E, Davis K, Basques B, Garnet B, Namias N. Clinical Differences in Pulmonary Contusion Based on Plain Chest Radiography Versus Computed Tomography in Blunt Trauma Journal Of Surgical Research 2012, 172: 347. DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2011.11.817.
Perioperative Nutritional Support: Immunonutrition, Probiotics, and Anabolic SteroidsMaung AA, Davis KA. Perioperative Nutritional Support: Immunonutrition, Probiotics, and Anabolic Steroids Surgical Clinics Of North America 2012, 92: 273-283. PMID: 22414413, DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2012.01.014.
Risk of Venous Thromboembolism After Spinal Cord Injury: Not All Levels Are the SameMaung AA, Schuster KM, Kaplan LJ, Maerz LL, Davis KA. Risk of Venous Thromboembolism After Spinal Cord Injury: Not All Levels Are the Same Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2011, 71: 1241-1245. PMID: 22071925, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0b013e318235ded0.
Acute cholecystitis in the elderly: use of computed tomography and correlation with ultrasonographyMcGillicuddy EA, Schuster KM, Brown E, Maxfield MW, Davis KA, Longo WE. Acute cholecystitis in the elderly: use of computed tomography and correlation with ultrasonography The American Journal Of Surgery 2011, 202: 524-527. PMID: 21906722, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2011.06.012.
Can Acute Care Surgeons Perform Emergency Colorectal Procedures With Good Outcomes?Schuster KM, McGillicuddy EA, Maung AA, Kaplan LJ, Davis KA. Can Acute Care Surgeons Perform Emergency Colorectal Procedures With Good Outcomes? Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2011, 71: 94-101. PMID: 21818018, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0b013e31821e43d2.
Development of a Computed Tomography-Based Scoring System for Necrotizing Soft-Tissue InfectionsMcGillicuddy EA, Lischuk AW, Schuster KM, Kaplan LJ, Maung A, Lui FY, Bokhari SA, Davis KA. Development of a Computed Tomography-Based Scoring System for Necrotizing Soft-Tissue Infections Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2011, 70: 894-899. PMID: 21610394, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0b013e3182134a76.
Routine or Protocol Evaluation of Trauma Patients With Suspected Syncope is UnnecessaryMaung AA, Kaplan LJ, Schuster KM, Johnson DC, Davis KA. Routine or Protocol Evaluation of Trauma Patients With Suspected Syncope is Unnecessary Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2011, 70: 428-432. PMID: 21307745, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0b013e31820958be.
When the ICU Is The ORKaplan L, Schuster K, Maerz L, Lui F, Maung A, Johnson D, Davis K. When the ICU Is The OR Journal Of Surgical Research 2011, 165: 340. DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2010.11.121.
Challenging Issues in Surgical Critical Care, Trauma, and Acute Care Surgery: A Report From the Critical Care Committee of the American Association for the Surgery of TraumaNapolitano LM, Fulda GJ, Davis KA, Ashley DW, Friese R, Van Way CW, Meredith JW, Fabian TC, Jurkovich GJ, Peitzman AB. Challenging Issues in Surgical Critical Care, Trauma, and Acute Care Surgery: A Report From the Critical Care Committee of the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2010, 69: 1619-1633. PMID: 21150539, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0b013e3182011089.
Acute care surgery in evolutionDavis KA, Rozycki GS. Acute care surgery in evolution Critical Care Medicine 2010, 38: s405-s410. PMID: 20724873, DOI: 10.1097/ccm.0b013e3181ec55c8.
Gastroduodenal Perforation: Maximal or Minimal Intervention?Lui FY, Davis KA. Gastroduodenal Perforation: Maximal or Minimal Intervention? Scandinavian Journal Of Surgery 2010, 99: 73-77. PMID: 20679040, DOI: 10.1177/145749691009900205.
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia and Septic Shock in Emergency Colorectal Procedures in Elderly Patients—ReplyMcGillicuddy E, Schuster K, Davis K, Longo W. Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia and Septic Shock in Emergency Colorectal Procedures in Elderly Patients—Reply JAMA Surgery 2010, 145: 602-603. DOI: 10.1001/archsurg.2010.74.
Aortic endograft sizing in trauma patients with hemodynamic instabilityJonker FH, Verhagen HJ, Mojibian H, Davis KA, Moll FL, Muhs BE. Aortic endograft sizing in trauma patients with hemodynamic instability Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2010, 52: 39-44. PMID: 20494542, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2010.02.256.
Computed tomography to exclude necrotizing soft tissue infection: not quite ready for prime time?: comment on "Diagnosis of necrotizing soft tissue infections by computed tomography".Davis KA. Computed tomography to exclude necrotizing soft tissue infection: not quite ready for prime time?: comment on "Diagnosis of necrotizing soft tissue infections by computed tomography". Archives Of Surgery (Chicago, Ill. : 1960) 2010, 145: 455. PMID: 20491163, DOI: 10.1001/archsurg.2010.52.
Response to "Pulseless electrical activity focused abdominal sonography for trauma, and cardiac contractile activity as predictors of survival after trauma".Schuster KM, Davis KA. Response to "Pulseless electrical activity focused abdominal sonography for trauma, and cardiac contractile activity as predictors of survival after trauma". The Journal Of Trauma 2010, 68: 1270. PMID: 20453787, DOI: 10.1097/TA.0b013e3181d897c7.
Management of the Most Severely Injured Spleen: A Multicenter Study of the Research Consortium of New England Centers for Trauma (ReCONECT)Velmahos GC, Zacharias N, Emhoff TA, Feeney JM, Hurst JM, Crookes BA, Harrington DT, Gregg SC, Brotman S, Burke PA, Davis KA, Gupta R, Winchell RJ, Desjardins S, Alouidor R, Gross RI, Rosenblatt MS, Schulz JT, Chang Y. Management of the Most Severely Injured Spleen: A Multicenter Study of the Research Consortium of New England Centers for Trauma (ReCONECT) JAMA Surgery 2010, 145: 456-460. PMID: 20479344, DOI: 10.1001/archsurg.2010.58.
Factors Associated With Survival Following Blunt Chest Trauma in Older Patients: Results From a Large Regional Trauma CooperativeHarrington DT, Phillips B, Machan J, Zacharias N, Velmahos GC, Rosenblatt MS, Winston E, Patterson L, Desjardins S, Winchell R, Brotman S, Churyla A, Schulz JT, Maung AA, Davis KA. Factors Associated With Survival Following Blunt Chest Trauma in Older Patients: Results From a Large Regional Trauma Cooperative JAMA Surgery 2010, 145: 432-437. PMID: 20479340, DOI: 10.1001/archsurg.2010.71.
The status of massive transfusion protocols in United States trauma centers: massive transfusion or massive confusion?Schuster KM, Davis KA, Lui FY, Maerz LL, Kaplan LJ. The status of massive transfusion protocols in United States trauma centers: massive transfusion or massive confusion? Transfusion 2010, 50: 1545-1551. PMID: 20158684, DOI: 10.1111/j.1537-2995.2010.02587.x.
Contrast-Induced Nephropathy in Elderly Trauma PatientsMcGillicuddy EA, Schuster KM, Kaplan LJ, Maung AA, Lui FY, Maerz LL, Johnson DC, Davis KA. Contrast-Induced Nephropathy in Elderly Trauma Patients Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2010, 68: 294-297. PMID: 20154540, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0b013e3181cf7e40.
Factors Predicting Morbidity and Mortality in Emergency Colorectal Procedures in Elderly PatientsMcGillicuddy 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.
Emergency and Urgent SurgerySchuster KM, Davis KA, Rosenbaum SH. Emergency and Urgent Surgery Anesthesiology Clinics 2009, 27: 787-804. PMID: 19942181, DOI: 10.1016/j.anclin.2009.09.012.
Pulseless Electrical Activity, Focused Abdominal Sonography for Trauma, and Cardiac Contractile Activity as Predictors of Survival After TraumaSchuster KM, Lofthouse R, Moore C, Lui F, Kaplan LJ, Davis KA. Pulseless Electrical Activity, Focused Abdominal Sonography for Trauma, and Cardiac Contractile Activity as Predictors of Survival After Trauma Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2009, 67: 1154-1157. PMID: 20009660, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0b013e3181c303e8.
Establishing an Injury Prevention Program to Address Pediatric Pedestrian CollisionsViolano P, Davis KA, Lane V, Lofthouse R, Carusone C. Establishing an Injury Prevention Program to Address Pediatric Pedestrian Collisions Journal Of Trauma Nursing 2009, 16: 216-219. PMID: 20029287, DOI: 10.1097/jtn.0b013e3181ca08c2.
Emergency and Urgent SurgerySchuster 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.
Uncovering System Errors Using a Rapid Response Team: Cross-Coverage Caught in the CrossfireKaplan 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.
A Physicochemical Approach to Acid-Base Balance in Critically Ill Trauma Patients Minimizes Errors and Reduces Inappropriate Plasma Volume ExpansionKaplan LJ, Cheung NH, Maerz L, Lui F, Schuster K, Luckianow G, Davis K. A Physicochemical Approach to Acid-Base Balance in Critically Ill Trauma Patients Minimizes Errors and Reduces Inappropriate Plasma Volume Expansion Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2009, 66: 1045-1051. PMID: 19359913, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0b013e31819a04be.
Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair during pregnancyWai P, Ruby J, Davis K, Roberts A, Roberts K. Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair during pregnancy Hernia 2009, 13: 559. PMID: 19280274, DOI: 10.1007/s10029-009-0476-3.
TraumaMaerz LL, Davis KA, Rosenbaum SH. Trauma International Anesthesiology Clinics 2009, 47: 25-36. PMID: 19131750, DOI: 10.1097/aia.0b013e3181950030.
Information Loss in Emergency Medical Services Handover of Trauma PatientsCarter 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.
Fluids and ElectrolytesDavis K, Gamelli R. Fluids and Electrolytes 2009, 13-22. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-84628-833-3_2.
Trauma Team Oversight Improves Efficiency of Care and Augments Clinical and Economic OutcomesDavis KA, Cabbad NC, Schuster KM, Kaplan LJ, Carusone C, Leary T, Udelsman R. Trauma Team Oversight Improves Efficiency of Care and Augments Clinical and Economic Outcomes Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2008, 65: 1236-1244. PMID: 19077607, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0b013e31818ba311.
Assessing Procedural and Clinical Data Plus Electrocardiographic Guidance Greatly Reduce the Need for Routine Chest Radiography After Central Line PlacementDavis KA. Assessing Procedural and Clinical Data Plus Electrocardiographic Guidance Greatly Reduce the Need for Routine Chest Radiography After Central Line Placement Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2008, 64: 542. PMID: 18301233, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0b013e3181614307.
CHAPTER 79 BURNSDavis K, Gamelli R. CHAPTER 79 BURNS 2008, 569-578. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-04418-9.50083-7.
CHAPTER 60 SURGICAL TECHNIQUES FOR THORACIC, ABDOMINAL, PELVIC, AND EXTREMITY DAMAGE CONTROLDavis K, Luchette F. CHAPTER 60 SURGICAL TECHNIQUES FOR THORACIC, ABDOMINAL, PELVIC, AND EXTREMITY DAMAGE CONTROL 2008, 449-453. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-04418-9.50064-3.
Comparison of Routine Chest Radiograph Versus Clinician Judgment to Determine Adequate Central Line Placement in Critically Ill PatientsAbood GJ, Davis KA, Esposito TJ, Luchette FA, Gamelli RL. Comparison of Routine Chest Radiograph Versus Clinician Judgment to Determine Adequate Central Line Placement in Critically Ill Patients Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2007, 63: 50-56. PMID: 17622868, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0b013e31806bf1a3.
Pitfalls of Implementing Acute Care SurgeryKaplan 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.
Nutritional Gain Versus Financial Gain: The Role of Metabolic Carts in the Surgical ICUDavis KA, Kinn T, Esposito TJ, Reed RL, Santaniello JM, Luchette FA. Nutritional Gain Versus Financial Gain: The Role of Metabolic Carts in the Surgical ICU Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2006, 61: 1436-1440. PMID: 17159687, DOI: 10.1097/01.ta.0000242269.12534.79.
Trauma Surgeons Practice What They Preach: The NTDB Story on Solid Organ Injury ManagementHurtuk M, Reed RL, Esposito TJ, Davis KA, Luchette FA. Trauma Surgeons Practice What They Preach: The NTDB Story on Solid Organ Injury Management Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2006, 61: 243-255. PMID: 16917435, DOI: 10.1097/01.ta.0000231353.06095.8d.
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia: A ReviewDavis KA. Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia: A Review Journal Of Intensive Care Medicine 2006, 21: 211-226. PMID: 16855056, DOI: 10.1177/0885066606288837.
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia After Combined Burn and Trauma Is Caused by Associated Injuries and Not the Burn WoundEckert MJ, Wade TE, Davis KA, Luchette FA, Esposito TJ, Poulakidas SJ, Santaniello JM, Gamelli RL. Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia After Combined Burn and Trauma Is Caused by Associated Injuries and Not the Burn Wound Journal Of Burn Care & Research 2006, 27: 457-462. PMID: 16819348, DOI: 10.1097/01.bcr.0000226034.84068.cf.
Predictors of the Need for Nephrectomy After Renal TraumaDavis KA, Reed RL, Santaniello J, Abodeely A, Esposito TJ, Poulakidas SJ, Luchette FA. Predictors of the Need for Nephrectomy After Renal Trauma Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2006, 60: 164-170. PMID: 16456451, DOI: 10.1097/01.ta.0000199924.39736.36.
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia, Like Real Estate: Location Really MattersEckert 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.
Reasons to Omit Digital Rectal Exam in Trauma Patients: No Fingers, No Rectum, No Useful Additional InformationEsposito TJ, Ingraham A, Luchette FA, Sears BW, Santaniello JM, Davis KA, Poulakidas SJ, Gamelli RL. Reasons to Omit Digital Rectal Exam in Trauma Patients: No Fingers, No Rectum, No Useful Additional Information Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2005, 59: 1314-1319. PMID: 16394903, DOI: 10.1097/01.ta.0000198375.83830.62.
Half-a-dozen ribs: The breakpoint for mortalityFlagel BT, Luchette FA, Reed RL, Esposito TJ, Davis KA, Santaniello JM, Gamelli RL. Half-a-dozen ribs: The breakpoint for mortality Surgery 2005, 138: 717-725. PMID: 16269301, DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2005.07.022.
Combined Percutaneous and Angiographic Thrombosis of a Traumatic Hepatic Artery Pseudoaneurysm in a ChildMalaisrie SC, Borge MA, Glynn L, Santaniello JM, Esposito TJ, Davis KA, Luchette FA. Combined Percutaneous and Angiographic Thrombosis of a Traumatic Hepatic Artery Pseudoaneurysm in a Child Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2005, 59: 1025-1028. PMID: 16374299, DOI: 10.1097/01.ta.0000187970.56941.28.
Old Fashion Clinical Judgment in the Era of Protocols: Is Mandatory Chest X-Ray Necessary in Injured Patients?Sears BW, Luchette FA, Esposito TJ, Dickson EL, Grant M, Santaniello JM, Jodlowski CR, Davis KA, Poulakidas SJ, Gamelli RL. Old Fashion Clinical Judgment in the Era of Protocols: Is Mandatory Chest X-Ray Necessary in Injured Patients? Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2005, 59: 324-332. PMID: 16294071, DOI: 10.1097/01.ta.0000179450.01434.90.
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in Injured Patients: Do You Trust Your Gram’s Stain?Davis KA, Eckert MJ, Reed RL, Esposito TJ, Santaniello JM, Poulakidas S, Luchette FA. Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in Injured Patients: Do You Trust Your Gram’s Stain? Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2005, 58: 462-467. PMID: 15761337, DOI: 10.1097/01.ta.0000153941.39697.aa.
THE NATIONAL RENAL TRAUMA EXPERIENCEReed R, Davis K, Luchette F, Esposito T, Santaniello J, Poulakidas S, Gamelli R. THE NATIONAL RENAL TRAUMA EXPERIENCE Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2005, 58: 222. DOI: 10.1097/00005373-200501000-00064.
REASONS TO OMIT DIGITAL RECTAL EXAM IN TRAUMA PATIENTSEsposito T, Ingraham A, Luchette F, Sears B, Santaniello J, Davis K, Poulakidas S, Gamelli R. REASONS TO OMIT DIGITAL RECTAL EXAM IN TRAUMA PATIENTS Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2005, 58: 223. DOI: 10.1097/00005373-200501000-00068.
Medicare’s Bundling of Trauma Care Codes Violates Relative Value PrinciplesReed RL, Luchette F, Davis KA, Esposito TJ, Poulakidas S, Santaniello J, Silver G, Pyrz K, Gamelli R. Medicare’s Bundling of Trauma Care Codes Violates Relative Value Principles Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2004, 57: 1164-1172. PMID: 15625445, DOI: 10.1097/01.ta.0000151259.21467.fb.
PREDICTORS OF NEPHRECTOMY AFTER TRAUMAAbodeely A, Davis K, Reed R, Esposito T, Santaniello J, Poulakidas S, Luchette F. PREDICTORS OF NEPHRECTOMY AFTER TRAUMA Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2004, 57: 1389. DOI: 10.1097/00005373-200412000-00101.
Ten Year Experience of Burn, Trauma, and Combined Burn/Trauma Injuries Comparing OutcomesSantaniello JM, Luchette FA, Esposito TJ, Gunawan H, Reed RL, Davis KA, Gamelli RL. Ten Year Experience of Burn, Trauma, and Combined Burn/Trauma Injuries Comparing Outcomes Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2004, 57: 696-701. PMID: 15514521, DOI: 10.1097/01.ta.0000140480.50079.a8.
Use of Presumptive Antibiotics following Tube Thoracostomy for Traumatic Hemopneumothorax in the Prevention of Empyema and Pneumonia—A Multi-Center TrialMaxwell RA, Campbell DJ, Fabian TC, Croce MA, Luchette FA, Kerwin AJ, Davis KA, Nagy K, Tisherman S. Use of Presumptive Antibiotics following Tube Thoracostomy for Traumatic Hemopneumothorax in the Prevention of Empyema and Pneumonia—A Multi-Center Trial Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2004, 57: 742-749. PMID: 15514527, DOI: 10.1097/01.ta.0000147481.42186.42.
Urgent Airways After Trauma: Who Gets Pneumonia?Eckert MJ, Davis KA, Reed RL, Santaniello JM, Poulakidas S, Esposito TJ, Luchette FA. Urgent Airways After Trauma: Who Gets Pneumonia? Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2004, 57: 750-755. PMID: 15514528, DOI: 10.1097/01.ta.0000147499.73570.12.
EFFICACY OF ROUTINE CHEST X-RAY AS A SCREENING TOOL FOR TRAUMA PATIENTSLuchette F, Esposito T, Sears B, Dickson E, Grant M, Santaniello J, Jodlowski C, Davis K, Poulakidas S, Gamelli R. EFFICACY OF ROUTINE CHEST X-RAY AS A SCREENING TOOL FOR TRAUMA PATIENTS Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2004, 57: 436. DOI: 10.1097/00005373-200408000-00044.
VENTILATOR-ASSOCIATED PNEUMONIA IN THE INJURED PATIENT: DO YOU TRUST YOUR GRAM'S STAIN?Davis K, Eckert M, Reed R, Esposito T, Santaniello J, Poulakidas S, Luchette F. VENTILATOR-ASSOCIATED PNEUMONIA IN THE INJURED PATIENT: DO YOU TRUST YOUR GRAM'S STAIN? Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2004, 57: 454. DOI: 10.1097/00005373-200408000-00113.
Splenic Embolization Revisited: A Multicenter ReviewHaan JM, Biffl W, Knudson MM, Davis KA, Oka T, Majercik S, Dicker R, Marder S, Scalea TM. Splenic Embolization Revisited: A Multicenter Review Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2004, 56: 542-547. PMID: 15128125, DOI: 10.1097/01.ta.0000114069.73054.45.
Burn Injury and Pulmonary Sepsis: Development of a Clinically Relevant ModelDavis KA, Santaniello JM, He LK, Muthu K, Sen S, Jones SB, Gamelli RL, Shankar R. Burn Injury and Pulmonary Sepsis: Development of a Clinically Relevant Model Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2004, 56: 272-278. PMID: 14960967, DOI: 10.1097/01.ta.0000108995.64133.90.
Reducing Trauma Payment Denials with Computerized Collaborative BillingReed RL, Davis KA, Silver GM, Esposito TJ, Tsitlik V, O’Hern T, Gamelli RL. Reducing Trauma Payment Denials with Computerized Collaborative Billing Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2003, 55: 762-770. PMID: 14566135, DOI: 10.1097/01.ta.0000085861.89277.da.
Mechanism of injury does not predict acuity or level of service need: field triage criteria revisitedSantaniello 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.
Resuscitation in the Pediatric Trauma Population: Admission Base Deficit Remains an Important Prognostic IndicatorRandolph LC, Takacs M, Davis KA. Resuscitation in the Pediatric Trauma Population: Admission Base Deficit Remains an Important Prognostic Indicator Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2002, 53: 838-842. PMID: 12435932, DOI: 10.1097/00005373-200211000-00006.
Handsewn versus Stapled Anastomosis in Penetrating Colon Injuries Requiring Resection: A Multicenter StudyDemetriades D, Murray JA, Chan LS, Ordoñez C, Bowley D, Nagy KK, Cornwell EE, Velmahos GC, Muñoz N, Hatzitheofilou C, Schwab CW, Rodriguez A, Cornejo C, Davis KA, Namias N, Wisner DH, Ivatury RR, Moore EE, Acosta JA, Maull KI, Thomason MH, Spain DA. Handsewn versus Stapled Anastomosis in Penetrating Colon Injuries Requiring Resection: A Multicenter Study Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2002, 52: 117-121. PMID: 11791061, DOI: 10.1097/00005373-200201000-00020.
Multiinstitutional experience with the management of superior mesenteric artery injuries1 1No competing interests declared.Asensio J, Britt L, Borzotta A, Peitzman A, Miller F, Mackersie R, Pasquale M, Pachter H, Hoyt D, Rodriguez J, Falcone R, Davis K, Anderson J, Ali J, Chan L. Multiinstitutional experience with the management of superior mesenteric artery injuries1 1No competing interests declared. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2001, 193: 354-365. PMID: 11584962, DOI: 10.1016/s1072-7515(01)01044-4.
COMBINATION THERAPY THAT TARGETS SECONDARY PULMONARY CHANGES AFTER ABDOMINAL TRAUMADavis K, Fabian T, Ragsdale D, Trenthem L, Croce M, Proctor K. COMBINATION THERAPY THAT TARGETS SECONDARY PULMONARY CHANGES AFTER ABDOMINAL TRAUMA Shock 2001, 15: 479-484. PMID: 11386622, DOI: 10.1097/00024382-200115060-00012.
Penetrating Colon Injuries Requiring Resection: Diversion or Primary Anastomosis? An AAST Prospective Multicenter StudyDemetriades D, Murray J, Chan L, Ordoñez C, Bowley D, Nagy K, Cornwell E, Velmahos G, Muñoz N, Hatzitheofilou C, Schwab C, Rodriguez A, Cornejo C, Davis K, Namias N, Wisner D, Ivatury R, Moore E, Acosta J, Maull K, Thomason M, Spain D. Penetrating Colon Injuries Requiring Resection: Diversion or Primary Anastomosis? An AAST Prospective Multicenter Study Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2001, 50: 765-775. PMID: 11371831, DOI: 10.1097/00005373-200105000-00001.
Pseudoaneurysms of the Extremity without Fracture: Treatment with Percutaneous Ultrasound-Guided Thrombin InjectionDavis K, Mansour M, Kang S, Labropoulos N, Esposito T, Silver G, Reed A. Pseudoaneurysms of the Extremity without Fracture: Treatment with Percutaneous Ultrasound-Guided Thrombin Injection Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2000, 49: 818-821. PMID: 11086770, DOI: 10.1097/00005373-200011000-00005.
Endogenous Adenosine and Secondary Injury after Chest TraumaDavis K, Fabian T, Ragsdale D, Trenthem L, Proctor A. Endogenous Adenosine and Secondary Injury after Chest Trauma Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2000, 49: 892-898. PMID: 11086782, DOI: 10.1097/00005373-200011000-00017.
Secondary Abdominal Compartment Syndrome: An Underappreciated Manifestation of Severe Hemorrhagic ShockMaxwell R, Fabian T, Croce M, Davis K. Secondary Abdominal Compartment Syndrome: An Underappreciated Manifestation of Severe Hemorrhagic Shock Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 1999, 47: 995. PMID: 10608523, DOI: 10.1097/00005373-199912000-00001.
Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor and neutrophil-related changes in local host defense during recovery from shock and intra-abdominal sepsisDavis K, Fabian T, Ragsdale D, Trenthem L, Croce M, Proctor K. Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor and neutrophil-related changes in local host defense during recovery from shock and intra-abdominal sepsis Surgery 1999, 126: 305-313. PMID: 10455899, DOI: 10.1016/s0039-6060(99)70170-4.
NEUTROPHIL ACTIVATION AND SECONDARY PULMONARY INJURY AFTER PENETRATING ABDOMINAL TRAUMADavis K, Fabian T, Ragsdale D, Trenthem L, Croce M, Proctor K. NEUTROPHIL ACTIVATION AND SECONDARY PULMONARY INJURY AFTER PENETRATING ABDOMINAL TRAUMA Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 1999, 47: 217.. DOI: 10.1097/00005373-199907000-00087.
ENDOGENOUS ADENOSINE AND SECONDARY INJURY AFTER CHEST TRAUMADavis K, Fabian T, Ragsdale D, Trenthem L, Proctor K. ENDOGENOUS ADENOSINE AND SECONDARY INJURY AFTER CHEST TRAUMA Shock 1999, 11: 1. DOI: 10.1097/00024382-199906001-00004.
Mediator-dependent secondary injury after unilateral blunt thoracic trauma.Melton S, Davis K, Moomey C, Fabian T, Proctor K. Mediator-dependent secondary injury after unilateral blunt thoracic trauma. Shock 1999, 11: 396-402. PMID: 10454828.
ProstanoidsDavis K, Fabian T, Croce M, Proctor K. Prostanoids Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 1999, 46: 824-832.. PMID: 10338399, DOI: 10.1097/00005373-199905000-00010.
Early and Late Acute Respiratory Distress SyndromeCroce M, Fabian T, Davis K, Gavin T. Early and Late Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 1999, 46: 361-367.. PMID: 10088834, DOI: 10.1097/00005373-199903000-00001.
SECONDARY ABDOMINAL COMPARTMENT SYNDROMEMaxwell R, Fabian T, Croce M, Davis K, Esposito T. SECONDARY ABDOMINAL COMPARTMENT SYNDROME Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 1999, 46: 203.. DOI: 10.1097/00005373-199901000-00051.
EARLY AND LATE ARDSCroce, Fabian T, Davis K, Gavin T. EARLY AND LATE ARDS Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 1998, 45: 204. DOI: 10.1097/00005373-199807000-00106.
DIRECT EVIDENCE DEMONSTRATING MEDIATORDEPENDENT SECONDARY INJURY AFTER BLUNT THORACIC TRAUMA.Melton S, Troke, Davis K, Moomey C, Fabian T, Proctor K. DIRECT EVIDENCE DEMONSTRATING MEDIATORDEPENDENT SECONDARY INJURY AFTER BLUNT THORACIC TRAUMA. Shock 1998, 9: 20. DOI: 10.1097/00024382-199806001-00066.
Improved Success in Nonoperative Management of Blunt Splenic InjuriesDavis K, Fabian T, Croce M, Gavant M, Flick P, Minard G, Kudsk K, Pritchard F. Improved Success in Nonoperative Management of Blunt Splenic Injuries Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 1998, 44: 1008-1015.. PMID: 9637156, DOI: 10.1097/00005373-199806000-00013.
Prospective Study of Blunt Aortic InjuryFabian T, Davis K, Gavant M, Croce M, Melton S, Patton J, Haan C, Weiman D, Pate J. Prospective Study of Blunt Aortic Injury Annals Of Surgery 1998, 227: 666-677. PMID: 9605658, PMCID: PMC1191343, DOI: 10.1097/00000658-199805000-00007.
Improved Success in Nonoperative Management of Blunt Splenic TraumaDavis K, Fabian T, Croce M, Gavant M, Flick P, Minard G, Kudsk K, Pritchard F. Improved Success in Nonoperative Management of Blunt Splenic Trauma Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 1997, 43: 193.. DOI: 10.1097/00005373-199707000-00064.
Davis KA, Cocanour CS, Rosenbaum SH (Guest editors). Current management of the critically ill surgical patient. Critical Care Medicine, 2010, 38 (Suppl.).Davis KA, Cocanour CS, Rosenbaum SH (Guest editors). Current management of the critically ill surgical patient. Critical Care Medicine, 2010, 38 (Suppl.).
Abbed KA and Davis KA. Spinal Column and Spinal Cord Injury. In: Britt LD, Barie P, Jurkovich G and Peitzman A (Eds), Acute Care Surgery (Second Edition). Philadelphia: Lippencott, Williams and Wilkins, 2012.Abbed KA and Davis KA. Spinal Column and Spinal Cord Injury. In: Britt LD, Barie P, Jurkovich G and Peitzman A (Eds), Acute Care Surgery (Second Edition). Philadelphia: Lippencott, Williams and Wilkins, 2012.
Schuster KM and Davis KA. Diaphragm. In Mattox KL, Moore EE and Feliciano DV. Trauma, 7th edition. New York : McGraw Hill, 2012.Schuster KM and Davis KA. Diaphragm. In Mattox KL, Moore EE and Feliciano DV. Trauma, 7th edition. New York : McGraw Hill, 2012.
Ditillo MF, Davis KA. Appendicitis. In: Luchette FL and Yelon JA (Eds), Geriatric Trauma and Emergency Care. New York: Springer, 2014.Ditillo MF, Davis KA. Appendicitis. In: Luchette FL and Yelon JA (Eds), Geriatric Trauma and Emergency Care. New York: Springer, 2014.

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