2014
Unnecessary Head Computed Tomography Scans: A Level 1 Trauma Teaching Experience
Parma C, Carney D, Grim R, Bell T, Shoff K, Ahuja V. Unnecessary Head Computed Tomography Scans: A Level 1 Trauma Teaching Experience. The American Surgeon 2014, 80: 664-668. PMID: 24987897, DOI: 10.1177/000313481408000720.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overCraniocerebral TraumaFemaleGuideline AdherenceHospital CostsHospitals, CommunityHospitals, TeachingHumansInjury Severity ScoreMaleMiddle AgedPatient SafetyPennsylvaniaPractice Guidelines as TopicQuality ImprovementRegistriesRetrospective StudiesTomography, X-Ray ComputedTrauma CentersUnnecessary ProceduresYoung AdultConceptsHead CT scanCT scanHead injuryHigher Injury Severity ScoreCanadian CT Head RuleMild traumatic brain injuryMinor head injuryProportion of patientsInjury Severity ScoreGlasgow Coma ScaleLength of stayLoss of consciousnessTraumatic brain injuryQuality patient careVentilator daysComa ScaleNeurologic complaintsTrauma registryVehicular injuriesSeverity scoreUnivariate analysisBrain injuryTomography scanInclusion criteriaAge 41
2013
The Impact of Seatbelt Use and Airbag Deployment on Blunt Thoracic Aortic Injury
Laurence G, Grim R, Bell T, Carney D, Ahuja V. The Impact of Seatbelt Use and Airbag Deployment on Blunt Thoracic Aortic Injury. The American Surgeon 2013, 79: 335-336. PMID: 24165242, DOI: 10.1177/000313481307901110.Peer-Reviewed Original Research