SAEM Annual Meeting Chicago, IL, May 16-19, 2007

Here are just some of the exciting trends in emergency medicine research presented at the last Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) meeting. Over a dozen physicians attended, with six poster presentations and two CPC cases. David Pierce, MD, and Ryan McCorkle, MD, participated in the CPC event. Our hopes are to continue to improve patient lives' through advanced research and education.

Dr. Jehle presents his research findings at the 2007 SAEM Meeting

Dr. Dietrich Jehle discusses statistical findings of vehicle rollover crash injuries and fatalities. His findings show that a vehicle is more likely to roll to the left (driver's side) than to the right, however, front seat fatalities tend to occur more frequently rolling towards the right. Read Abstract

Dr. Moscati answers questions to his research at the 2007 SAEM Meeting

Dr. Ron Moscati explains the statistics behind the physiologic effects of prolonged conducted electrical weapon discharge (i.e. TASER) on intoxicated adults. Dr. Moscati et. al., discredit the idea that tasers, when used on intoxicated adults, contribute to in-custody deaths. Read Abstract

Dr. Ellis discusses his research findings at the 2007 SAEM Meeting

Dr. David Ellis is excited to show the importance of human patient simulation and telemedicine technologies in providing rural emergency physicians and residents in training with an increased level of experience working in emergency tele-trauma patient care. He studied the effects that tele-trauma consultation had on the outcomes of resident lead trauma simulation scenarios. Read Abstract

Dr. Manka presenting at the 2007 SAEM Meeting

Dr. Michael Manka examines the development of a simple scoring system, utilizing ultrasound findings and immediately available physiologic data, in order to predict which patients with blunt abdominal trauma will require a laparatomy. In conclusion, their simple scoring tool to predict with a high specificity the need for laparatomy within minutes of arrival to the ED. Read Abstract

Jean Dymott, MD, Senior Resident, displays her research project at the 2007 SAEM Meeting

Dr. Dymott conducted a study to assess middle and high school students' knowledge of anabolic steroid use and its effects, both intended and unintended. Dr. Dymott has concluded that the information provided to students is lacking, therefore more active participation is needed from physicians. Read Abstract

Senior Resident, Kevin Miller, MD, presents his research at the 2007 SAEM Meeting

Dr. Kevin Miller attempts to determine if the lay person's understanding of a DNAR and the impact on patient care is similar to that of the emergency medicine physician. Dr. Miller found that there is a statistically significant difference between between the EMP's and lay person's understanding of how a DNAR impact's patient care. Read Abstract

Contact Info: Dee McCarthy, Program Coordinator, Department of Emergency Medicine,
100 High Street, Buffalo, New York 14203. Tel: 716-859-1499, Fax: 716-859-1555.
Email: dmccarthy@kaleidahealth.org