Illya Pushkar
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View article: Membranous Septum Length Predicts New Conduction Abnormalities in Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement - A novel predictor for PPMI after SAVR
Membranous Septum Length Predicts New Conduction Abnormalities in Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement - A novel predictor for PPMI after SAVR Open
PURPOSE The membranous septum (MS) length measured by cardiac computed tomography (CT) is useful for the prediction of permanent pacemaker implantation (PPMI) and new left bundle branch block (LBBB) after transcatheter aortic valve replace…
View article: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder in Family-witnessed Resuscitation of Emergency Department Patients
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder in Family-witnessed Resuscitation of Emergency Department Patients Open
Our results suggest that family members who witness ED resuscitations may be at increased risk of PTSD symptoms at one month. This is the first study that examines the effects of family visitation for an unsorted population of very sick pa…
View article: Does Orally-Administered Radiocontrast Impair Ultrasound Image Quality in Pediatric Patients?
Does Orally-Administered Radiocontrast Impair Ultrasound Image Quality in Pediatric Patients? Open
Early ORC administration in children with abdominal pain does not adversely affect image quality of a subsequently performed abdominal US. Patients who may require abdominal CT to determine the etiology of abdominal pain can receive early …
View article: Videotaped Unannounced Standardized Patient Encounters to Evaluate Interpersonal and Communication Skills in Emergency Medicine Residents
Videotaped Unannounced Standardized Patient Encounters to Evaluate Interpersonal and Communication Skills in Emergency Medicine Residents Open
Background Communication and interpersonal skills are important for effective patient care but are difficult to measure. Unannounced standardized patient encounters (USPEs) have the benefit of providing a standardized situation and provide…
View article: Analgesic Efficacy of Intranasal Ketamine Versus Intranasal Fentanyl for Moderate to Severe Pain in Children
Analgesic Efficacy of Intranasal Ketamine Versus Intranasal Fentanyl for Moderate to Severe Pain in Children Open
Purpose This study aimed to compare analgesic efficacy of intranasal (IN) ketamine to IN fentanyl for moderate to severe pain in children in a pediatric emergency department. Methods A prospective, randomized, double-blinded, noninferiorit…
View article: Training Residents to C.A.R.E. Using Videotaped Unannounced Standardized Patient Encounters
Training Residents to C.A.R.E. Using Videotaped Unannounced Standardized Patient Encounters Open
Author(s): Chung, A; Saloum, D; Retino, C; Brazg, J; Weiner, C; Pushkar, I; Drapkin, J; Likourezos, A; Marshall, J
View article: Patterns of Ketorolac dosing by emergency physicians
Patterns of Ketorolac dosing by emergency physicians Open
The data show that ketorolac was prescribed above its ceiling dose of 10 mg in 97% of patients who received intravenous doses and in 96% of patients receiving intramuscular doses.
View article: Emergency Physician Presence At Two Large Outdoor Music Festivals
Emergency Physician Presence At Two Large Outdoor Music Festivals Open
Author(s): Fidacaro, G; Brazg, J; Pushkar, I; Likourezos, A; Drapkin, J; Fromm, C; Friedman, M