Faculty Research Interests

Our faculty have a diverse range of interests including pre-hospital care, resuscitation, trauma, respiratory failure, toxicology, and graduate medical education. We have several local and national collaborative research projects that aim to lead emergency medicine toward cutting-edge, evidence-based care. Below are just a few examples:

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SQuISH (Solving the Question of Inflammation or Sepsis Hastily) 

The primary objective of this study is to determine ways that future patient care can be impacted through the use of the IntelliSep test, an investigational microfluidic platform developed by Cytovale, Inc; exploring the creation the process for integration of the test into the routine function of the Emergency Department and assess demand for the test.

PRagmatic Trial Examining OXygenation prior to Intubation (PREOXI) – Multi-site trial funded by the Department of Defense

Comparison of preoxygenation with Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation versus Preoxygenation with Facemask Oxygen in Preventing Hypoxemia during Intubation.

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Multi-Center Prospective Project for Prehospital Ketamine

The objective of this study is to determine how pre-hospital administration of ketamine affects disposition of the trauma patient and the appropriate dose that balances the challenges of pre-hospital transport of a trauma patient with appropriate disposition of a patient arriving at a trauma center.

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Examining Renal Function before and after exposure to IV CT contrast in patients presenting as acute stroke alerts to a Regional Medical Center Emergency Department

Assessment of the accuracy of the video oximetry software, as compared to two separate technologies: Pulse Oximetry & Oxy-hemoglobin concentration, as determined by co-oximetry during Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) measurement. The secondary objective is to assess for any potential factors that may interfere with accuracy of the result.

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ACE Inhibitor Induced Angioedema and Treatment with Tranexamic Acid

Determine if ACE-Inhibitor induced Angioedema patient outcomes are different in those that receive TXA as a treatment option compared to those that do not receive TXA.

Simulation Based Resident Education in Relation to Patient Safety Practices and Procedural Efficacy of Midline Catheter Placement

Gain a better understanding of how simulation-based education may affect resident skills, competency, and patient safety with performing midline catheter placement.

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REASON 3

The goal of this study is to measure survival rates associated with patients presenting in cardiac arrest based on their electrocardiographic rhythm and their echocardiographic rhythm.

Exploring Physician Behaviors with a Palliative Care/Emergency Room Serious-Illness Intervention

The aim of this study is to examine physician self-reported satisfaction and perceived impact on patient care and outcomes with a informative palliative care videos provided to patients in the emergency department.  We will also examine patient self-reported satisfaction with these videos, quantifiable impact on care choices, and hospitalization outcomes.

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