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View article: Intubating Stylets in the Emergency Department: A Video Review of First-pass Success and Time
Intubating Stylets in the Emergency Department: A Video Review of First-pass Success and Time Open
Introduction: Effective airway management is critical for optimal patient outcomes in the emergency department (ED). Additionally, airway management is significantly influenced by the clinician’s selection of equipment, specifically the ch…
View article: Plastics Makes Perfect: A Collaborative, Cost-effective Approach to Multilevel Cadaveric Learning
Plastics Makes Perfect: A Collaborative, Cost-effective Approach to Multilevel Cadaveric Learning Open
Background: Medical students are losing hands-on experience during surgical clerkships, and residents and faculty are expected to teach them with minimal educational training. A multilevel cadaveric curriculum (MCC) was implemented to impr…
View article: Tipping the Scales: Quantifying the Impact of USMLE Step 1 Pass/Fail Scoring on Application Interpretation in the Integrated Plastic Surgery Match
Tipping the Scales: Quantifying the Impact of USMLE Step 1 Pass/Fail Scoring on Application Interpretation in the Integrated Plastic Surgery Match Open
For applicants with a numeric Step 1 score, Step 1 and 2 scores remained the most critical match factors. In comparison, letter of recommendation strength and graduation from a top 40 medical school were most important for applicants with …
View article: Effects of Long-Term Proton Pump Inhibitor Use on Serum Electrolytes and Vitamin Levels: A Quasi-experimental Study in Pakistan
Effects of Long-Term Proton Pump Inhibitor Use on Serum Electrolytes and Vitamin Levels: A Quasi-experimental Study in Pakistan Open
Objective The study aims to investigate the effects of long-term proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use on various micronutrients and electrolytes as compared to other acid-suppressive therapies in the South Asian population. Study design and set…
View article: 852 Safety and Efficacy of Multiple Monitored Anesthesia Care During Burn Dressing Change: Three Case Series
852 Safety and Efficacy of Multiple Monitored Anesthesia Care During Burn Dressing Change: Three Case Series Open
Introduction Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC) is a technique that enables a smooth workflow of patient care during burn dressing change (BDC) with concurrent satisfaction ratings among patients, burn nurse/techs and anesthesia providers. Wh…
View article: 664 Fanning down the Flames: Improving Burn and SICU Team Dynamics with Co-management Guidelines
664 Fanning down the Flames: Improving Burn and SICU Team Dynamics with Co-management Guidelines Open
Introduction The main barriers to perioperative surgical teamwork are confusion in responsibilities, and prevailing misconceptions between teams. Our Burn and Surgical intensive care unit (SICU) teams noted these obstacles and sought to im…
View article: 868 Beyond Resuscitation: Early Vasopressor Use as an Indicator of Clinical Severity in Burn Care Outcomes
868 Beyond Resuscitation: Early Vasopressor Use as an Indicator of Clinical Severity in Burn Care Outcomes Open
Introduction Vasopressors are often necessary to manage hypotension during early shock in critically ill burn patients. This study examines the early use of vasopressors—administered within the first 72 hours post-burn injury—and its use a…
View article: Functional outcomes and healthcare utilization trends in postsurgical and nonsurgical patients following high-frequency (10 kHz) spinal cord stimulation therapy
Functional outcomes and healthcare utilization trends in postsurgical and nonsurgical patients following high-frequency (10 kHz) spinal cord stimulation therapy Open
Introduction Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is the leading cause of disability in the United States and is associated with a steadily increasing burden of healthcare expenditures. Given this trend, it is essential to evaluate interventions a…
View article: Investigating the Role of Immunotherapy in the Management of Ovarian Cancer
Investigating the Role of Immunotherapy in the Management of Ovarian Cancer Open
Cancer is a medical condition defined by the uncontrolled division and growth of abnormal cells in the body. The aberrant cells give rise to masses known as tumors, which can invade the nearby tissues and spread to other distant regions in…
View article: The Effect of Numeric Versus Pass/Fail USMLE Step 1 Scores in the Integrated Plastic Surgery 2023-2024 Match Cycle: A Single Institution Study
The Effect of Numeric Versus Pass/Fail USMLE Step 1 Scores in the Integrated Plastic Surgery 2023-2024 Match Cycle: A Single Institution Study Open
Comparing applicants with numeric USMLE Step 1 scores to those with pass/fail scores can have a significant impact on the ranking of those applicants and should be carefully considered during the plastic surgery match process.
View article: Stroke metric changes pre- vs. postroutine anesthesiologist involvement for endovascular treatment of acute ischemic stroke
Stroke metric changes pre- vs. postroutine anesthesiologist involvement for endovascular treatment of acute ischemic stroke Open
Background Timing of endovascular treatment (EVT) for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is important for achieving improved patient outcomes. Studies have evaluated how the type of anesthesia administered may impact the timing of EVT for AIS and…
View article: Implementation of statistical features of a Bayesian two-armed responsive adaptive randomization trial with post hoc analysis of time trend drift
Implementation of statistical features of a Bayesian two-armed responsive adaptive randomization trial with post hoc analysis of time trend drift Open
Bayesian adaptive designs with response adaptive randomization (RAR) have the potential to benefit more participants in a clinical trial. While there are many papers that describe RAR designs and results, there is a scarcity of works repor…
View article: American Indian/Alaska native willingness to provide biological samples for research purposes
American Indian/Alaska native willingness to provide biological samples for research purposes Open
This article examines the willingness of American Indian/Alaska Natives (AI/AN) to provide biological samples for research purposes. Prior cases of abuse and misuse of individuals, materials, and data highlight ethical research concerns. I…
View article: 725 Satisfaction of Patient, Burn Nurse/Tech and Anesthesia Provider for Monitored Anesthesia Care Burn Dressing Change
725 Satisfaction of Patient, Burn Nurse/Tech and Anesthesia Provider for Monitored Anesthesia Care Burn Dressing Change Open
Introduction Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC) is moderate to deep anesthesia useful for painful procedures such as burn dressing change. Ratings by patient and nurse of pain and anxiety during burn wound care has been previously described. …
View article: Healthcare Utilization (HCU) Reduction with High-Frequency (10 kHz) Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) Therapy
Healthcare Utilization (HCU) Reduction with High-Frequency (10 kHz) Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) Therapy Open
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is a well-established treatment for patients with chronic pain. With increasing healthcare costs, it is important to determine the benefits of SCS in healthcare utilization (HCU). This retrospective, single-ce…
View article: Oncoplastic Breast Reconstruction in Morbidly Obese Patients: An Acceptable Practice
Oncoplastic Breast Reconstruction in Morbidly Obese Patients: An Acceptable Practice Open
Background: Breast cancer is the most common noncutaneous malignancy amongst women. Lumpectomy with adjuvant radiation is a mainstay of surgical treatment. Oncoplastic breast reconstruction reduces the resultant breast deformity. Obesity i…
View article: Variables associated with nonresponders to high‐frequency (10 kHz) spinal cord stimulation
Variables associated with nonresponders to high‐frequency (10 kHz) spinal cord stimulation Open
Introduction The use of spinal cord stimulation (SCS) therapy to treat chronic pain continues to rise. Optimal patient selection remains one of the most important factors for SCS success. However, despite increased utilization and the exis…
View article: 285 Determinants of Mortality Amongst Adult Burn Patients Admitted to a Regional Burn Center: Twenty-year Review
285 Determinants of Mortality Amongst Adult Burn Patients Admitted to a Regional Burn Center: Twenty-year Review Open
Introduction Established determinants of morbidity and mortality in burn patients include age and total burn surface area (TBSA), followed by inhalation injuries. We investigated determinants of mortality in burn patients admitted to our u…
View article: The Effects of Opt-out vs Opt-in Tobacco Treatment on Engagement, Cessation, and Costs
The Effects of Opt-out vs Opt-in Tobacco Treatment on Engagement, Cessation, and Costs Open
Importance Tobacco use causes 7 million deaths per year; most national guidelines require people who use tobacco to opt in to care by affirming they are willing to quit. Use of medications and counseling is low even in advanced economy cou…
View article: Minimally Invasive Mandibular Microsurgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Minimally Invasive Mandibular Microsurgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Open
Background: Microsurgical advances have led to minimally invasive approaches for mandibular reconstruction. Currently, no resource compares all minimally invasive microvascular mandibular reconstruction (MIMMR) treatment options. Methods: …
View article: Comparing the associations of central venous pressure and pulmonary artery pulsatility index with postoperative renal injury
Comparing the associations of central venous pressure and pulmonary artery pulsatility index with postoperative renal injury Open
Objective Cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (CS-AKI) is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. We investigated the association of postoperative central venous pressure (CVP) and pulmonary artery pulsatility index…
View article: One and Done Epinephrine in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest? Outcomes in a Multiagency United States Study
One and Done Epinephrine in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest? Outcomes in a Multiagency United States Study Open
Cardiac arrest guidelines recommend epinephrine every 3–5 minutes during cardiac arrest resuscitation. However, it is unclear if multiple epinephrine doses are associated with improved outcomes. The objective of this study was to determine…
View article: Characterizing Outcomes of Medial and Lateral Perforators in Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flaps
Characterizing Outcomes of Medial and Lateral Perforators in Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flaps Open
Background Perforators are typically found in rows in the deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap. As methods to assess flap perfusion continue to improve, surgeons may be more likely to select perforators traditionally avoided. Th…