2021
Practicality of Ultrasound in Emergency Medicine
Arthur J, Bomann S, Moore C. Practicality of Ultrasound in Emergency Medicine. 2021, 365-371. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-46839-2_33.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2017
Predictors of Hospital Admission and Urological Intervention in Adult Emergency Department Patients with Computerized Tomography Confirmed Ureteral Stones
Daniels B, Schoenfeld E, Taylor A, Weisenthal K, Singh D, Moore CL. Predictors of Hospital Admission and Urological Intervention in Adult Emergency Department Patients with Computerized Tomography Confirmed Ureteral Stones. Journal Of Urology 2017, 198: 1359-1366. PMID: 28652122, PMCID: PMC5693671, DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2017.06.077.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsComputerized tomography findingsUrological interventionPredictors of interventionTomography findingsHospital admissionRenal ultrasoundC-statisticEmergency departmentUreteral stonesPrior proceduresAdult emergency department patientsLonger pain durationSimilar C-statisticsEmergency department patientsPredictors of admissionLarge stonesObstructing ureteral stonePatients 66Kidney injuryPain durationDepartment patientsRegression modelsSymptomatic stonesProspective dataDiagnostic pathway
2016
359 The Use of Tricuspid Annular Plane Systolic Excursion to Rule Out Pulmonary Embolism in the Tachycardic Emergency Department Patient
Daley J, Dwyer K, Moore C. 359 The Use of Tricuspid Annular Plane Systolic Excursion to Rule Out Pulmonary Embolism in the Tachycardic Emergency Department Patient. Annals Of Emergency Medicine 2016, 68: s137-s138. DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2016.08.376.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2015
STONE PLUS: Evaluation of Emergency Department Patients With Suspected Renal Colic, Using a Clinical Prediction Tool Combined With Point-of-Care Limited Ultrasonography
Daniels B, Gross CP, Molinaro A, Singh D, Luty S, Jessey R, Moore CL. STONE PLUS: Evaluation of Emergency Department Patients With Suspected Renal Colic, Using a Clinical Prediction Tool Combined With Point-of-Care Limited Ultrasonography. Annals Of Emergency Medicine 2015, 67: 439-448. PMID: 26747219, PMCID: PMC5074842, DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2015.10.020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh-risk patientsEmergency department patientsSymptomatic stonesUrologic interventionUreteral stonesComputed tomographyDepartment patientsUncomplicated ureteral stonesAbsence of hydronephrosisAdult ED patientsModerate-risk patientsProspective observational studyClinical prediction toolPresence of hydronephrosisClinical prediction scoreSymptomatic ureteral stonesAlternative findingsRenal pointSecondary outcomesPrimary outcomeED patientsRecord reviewRenal colicRisk stratificationScore patientsIndependent evaluation of a simple clinical prediction rule to identify right ventricular dysfunction in patients with shortness of breath
Russell FM, Moore CL, Courtney DM, Kabrhel C, Smithline HA, Nordenholz KE, Richman PB, O'Neil BJ, Plewa MC, Beam DM, Mastouri R, Kline JA. Independent evaluation of a simple clinical prediction rule to identify right ventricular dysfunction in patients with shortness of breath. The American Journal Of Emergency Medicine 2015, 33: 542-547. PMID: 25769797, PMCID: PMC7032017, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2015.01.026.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRight ventricular dysfunctionClinical decision ruleSimple clinical prediction ruleRV dysfunctionPersistent dyspneaClinical prediction ruleVentricular dysfunctionDyspneic emergency department (ED) patientsProspective observational multicenter studyPrediction ruleIsolated RV dysfunctionUnexplained persistent dyspneaObservational multicenter studySevere tricuspid regurgitationShortness of breathEmergency department patientsNormal CTPARV hypokinesisStandard careTreatable causeTricuspid regurgitationDepartment patientsMulticenter studyEmergency departmentSame complaintIncidental Findings on CT for Suspected Renal Colic in Emergency Department Patients: Prevalence and Types in 5,383 Consecutive Examinations
Samim M, Goss S, Luty S, Weinreb J, Moore C. Incidental Findings on CT for Suspected Renal Colic in Emergency Department Patients: Prevalence and Types in 5,383 Consecutive Examinations. Journal Of The American College Of Radiology 2015, 12: 63-69. PMID: 25557571, DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2014.07.026.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAge DistributionAgedAged, 80 and overComorbidityConnecticutEmergency Medical ServicesEmergency Service, HospitalFemaleHumansIncidental FindingsLung DiseasesMaleMiddle AgedPelvic Inflammatory DiseasePrevalenceRenal ColicRisk AssessmentSex DistributionTomography, X-Ray ComputedUrolithiasisYoung AdultConceptsImportant incidental findingsNon-enhanced CT scansIncidental findingRenal colicEmergency departmentCT scanSuspected Renal ColicEmergency department patientsSubstantial inter-rater agreementSubset of reportsACR White PaperAdult patientsDepartment patientsRetrospective reviewProspective studyHigh prevalenceConsensus recommendationsInter-rater agreementConsecutive examinationsInter-rater variabilityOlder individualsColicPrevalencePatientsScans
2014
Accuracy of Reduced-Dose Computed Tomography for Ureteral Stones in Emergency Department Patients
Moore CL, Daniels B, Ghita M, Gunabushanam G, Luty S, Molinaro AM, Singh D, Gross CP. Accuracy of Reduced-Dose Computed Tomography for Ureteral Stones in Emergency Department Patients. Annals Of Emergency Medicine 2014, 65: 189-198.e2. PMID: 25441242, PMCID: PMC5131573, DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2014.09.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUreteral stonesReduced-dose CT protocolDose CTBlinded observational studyEmergency department patientsSize-specific dose estimateEmergency department settingComputed tomography scanSymptomatic ureteral stonesReduced-dose CTDose computed tomography (CT) scansAcademic medical centerDose CT scansReduced-dose protocolObese patientsSubstantial dose reductionDepartment patientsPrimary outcomeED patientsAbdominal diameterDepartment settingTomography scanObservational studyMedical CenterCT scan
2010
Tissue Doppler of Early Mitral Filling Correlates With Simulated Volume Loss in Healthy Subjects
Moore CL, Tham ET, Samuels KJ, McNamara RL, Galante NJ, Stachenfeld N, Shelley K, Dziura J, Silverman DG. Tissue Doppler of Early Mitral Filling Correlates With Simulated Volume Loss in Healthy Subjects. Academic Emergency Medicine 2010, 17: 1162-1168. PMID: 21175513, DOI: 10.1111/j.1553-2712.2010.00906.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInferior vena cavaLBNP levelsTissue DopplerHealthy subjectsVital signsPulsed-wave tissue DopplerLower body negative pressureLateral mitral annulusEmergency department patientsTissue Doppler assessmentTissue Doppler velocitiesEarly diastolic fillingAccurate noninvasive assessmentPulsed-wave spectral DopplerLate transmitralNegative pressure levelBlood pressureDepartment patientsDoppler assessmentVena cavaDiastolic fillingVolume lossCardiovascular diseaseMitral annulusFilling waveClinical Features From the History and Physical Examination That Predict the Presence or Absence of Pulmonary Embolism in Symptomatic Emergency Department Patients: Results of a Prospective, Multicenter Study
Courtney DM, Kline JA, Kabrhel C, Moore CL, Smithline HA, Nordenholz KE, Richman PB, Plewa MC. Clinical Features From the History and Physical Examination That Predict the Presence or Absence of Pulmonary Embolism in Symptomatic Emergency Department Patients: Results of a Prospective, Multicenter Study. Annals Of Emergency Medicine 2010, 55: 307-315.e1. PMID: 20045580, PMCID: PMC2847003, DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2009.11.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultChest PainConfidence IntervalsEmergency Service, HospitalFemaleHumansLogistic ModelsMaleMedical History TakingMiddle AgedOdds RatioPhysical ExaminationPredictive Value of TestsProspective StudiesPulmonary EmbolismRisk FactorsSex FactorsThrombophiliaTomography, X-Ray ComputedVenous ThromboembolismVenous ThrombosisConceptsPleuritic chest painDeep venous thrombosisPulmonary embolismEmergency department patientsVenous thromboembolismChest painOdds ratioDepartment patientsVenous thrombosisFamily historySymptomatic emergency department (ED) patientsUS emergency department patientsPrediction rulePossible pulmonary embolismSubsternal chest painUnilateral leg swellingVenous thromboembolism outcomesProspective cohort studyAdjusted odds ratioActive malignancyRecent surgeryCohort studyLeg swellingPrimary outcomeFemale patients
2009
Potential Impact of Adjusting the Threshold of the Quantitative D‐dimer Based on Pretest Probability of Acute Pulmonary Embolism
Kabrhel C, Courtney D, Camargo CA, Moore CL, Richman PB, Plewa MC, Nordenholtz KE, Smithline HA, Beam DM, Brown MD, Kline JA. Potential Impact of Adjusting the Threshold of the Quantitative D‐dimer Based on Pretest Probability of Acute Pulmonary Embolism. Academic Emergency Medicine 2009, 16: 325-332. PMID: 19298619, DOI: 10.1111/j.1553-2712.2009.00368.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNegative predictive valuePulmonary embolismD-dimer testingQuantitative D-dimerPretest probabilityD-dimerVenous thromboembolismQuantitative D-dimer testingPossible pulmonary embolismAcute pulmonary embolismObservational multicenter studyMajority of patientsEmergency department patientsIntermediate pretest probabilityEmergency medicine cliniciansD-dimer cutoffHigh pretest probabilityDifferent D-dimer assaysD-dimer assayEligible patientsDepartment patientsMulticenter studyMedicine cliniciansUnstructured estimatePatientsRisk of Thromboembolism Varies, Depending on Category of Immobility in Outpatients
Beam DM, Courtney DM, Kabrhel C, Moore CL, Richman PB, Kline JA. Risk of Thromboembolism Varies, Depending on Category of Immobility in Outpatients. Annals Of Emergency Medicine 2009, 54: 147-152. PMID: 19135280, DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2008.10.033.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVenous thromboembolismOdds ratioSymptomatic ED patientsPrevious venous thromboembolismEmergency department patientsSignificant risk factorsLongitudinal outcome studyPositive imaging resultsCause of immobilityActive malignancyLimb immobilityNeurologic paralysisRecent surgeryDepartment patientsClinical featuresED patientsRisk factorsThromboembolismLarge cohortPresence of limbsOutcome studiesUnilateral legPatientsTypes of immobilityMultivariate analysis
2002
Determination of left ventricular function by emergency physician echocardiography of hypotensive patients.
Moore C, Rose G, Tayal V, Sullivan D, Arrowood J, Kline J. Determination of left ventricular function by emergency physician echocardiography of hypotensive patients. Academic Emergency Medicine 2002, 9: 186-93. PMID: 11874773, DOI: 10.1111/j.1553-2712.2002.tb00242.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEjection fractionEmergency physiciansPrimary cardiologistHypotensive patientsVentricular functionHypotensive emergency department patientsUrban teaching EDEmergency department patientsVisits/yearAcute myocardial infarctionHistory of traumaGoal-directed trainingCardiac causesSymptomatic hypotensionAdult patientsTransthoracic echocardiogramDepartment patientsMyocardial infarctionObservational studyExclusion criteriaChest compressionsPrior ultrasound experiencePatientsEchocardiographic qualityCardiologistsDetermination of Left Ventricular Function by Emergency Physician Echocardiography of Hypotensive Patients
Moore CL, Rose GA, Tayal VS, Sullivan DM, Arrowood JA, Kline JA. Determination of Left Ventricular Function by Emergency Physician Echocardiography of Hypotensive Patients. Academic Emergency Medicine 2002, 9: 186-193. DOI: 10.1197/aemj.9.3.186.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEjection fractionEmergency physiciansPrimary cardiologistHypotensive patientsVentricular functionHypotensive emergency department patientsUrban teaching EDEmergency department patientsLeft ventricular functionVisits/yearAcute myocardial infarctionHistory of traumaGoal-directed trainingCardiac causesSymptomatic hypotensionAdult patientsTransthoracic echocardiogramDepartment patientsMyocardial infarctionObservational studyExclusion criteriaChest compressionsPrior ultrasound experiencePatientsEchocardiographic quality