Research Day 2015 - Presentations

"Can low-acuity patients be referred out to primary care from triage? A mixed-methods evaluation of an ongoing program at a tertiary care trauma center" Abstract and Presentation  Brooke Nowicki RN BN

"Use of pharmacological sleep aids among emergency medicine staff physicians in a Canadian tertiary-care setting: A web-based survey" Abstract and Presentation – Dr. Ryan Iverach

"Quality assurance study examining the utility of extended soaking of the HCG cartridge in the setting of dilute urine samples" Abstract and Presentation – Drs.  Michael Betzner and Adrianna Rowe

"Optimal shift duration for emergency physician efficiency, effectiveness and safety: A comparison of 6, 7, and 8-hour shifts" Abstract and Presentation – Dr. Michele Foster

"Development of an emergency department referral tool for acute mechanical low back pain: optimization of follow-up patient care after discharge from the Emergency Department" Abstract and Presentation – Dr. Jon Chow

"The relationship between frequent emergency department visits and mental health: A retrospective study for the burden of mental illness among Emergency Department super users" Abstract and Presentation – Dr. Mehwish Hanif

"Managing emergency inpatient holds in the Emergency Department" Abstract and Presentation – Dr. Ashley Murakami

"Surgical vs. medical management of renal colic" Abstract and Presentation – Dr. Grant Innes

"Test characteristics and prognostic utility of a High-Sensitivity Troponin T Assay performed at ED arrival for Emergency Department chest pain patients" Abstract and Presentation – Dr. Andrew McRae

"Variability in Emergency Department care for severe sepsis: How do we measure up?" Abstract and Presentation – Dr. Tom Rich

"Handover education in Canadian Emergency Medicine Pediatric Emergency Medicine Residencies: A national survey and needs assessment" Abstract and Presentation – Dr. Patricia Lee

"Acceptability and feasibility of multiple Mini Interviews for Emergency Medicine resident selection" Abstract and Presentation – Dr. Ian Walker

"Intro to Code Blue: Combining resident-as-teachers with acute care simulation training for medical students" Abstract and Presentation – Dr. Anthony Seto

"Visual assessment of CPR quality during paediatric cardiac arrest: Does point of view matter?" Abstract and Presentation – Dr. Angela Jones

"How does the implementation of an online teamwork teaching module modify teamwork amongst shock trauma air rescue society (STARS) air medical crew in simulations?" Abstract and Presentation – Dr. Jacqueline Williamson

"Update: Thrombolysis in Acute Stroke (A systemic review snapshot)" Abstract and Presentation – Dr. Vanessa Potok

"The effect of Alberta’s new impaired driving legislation on motor vehicle related trauma" Abstract and Presentation – Dr. Lindsay Rollick

"Single use laundry detergent sacs: An emerging threat. Canadian hospitals injury reporting and prevention program" Abstract and Presentation – Dr. Stephanie VandenBerg

"The relationship between Troponin elevation in Acute Ischemic Stroke and Cardiac Outcomes: A scoping review" Abstract and Presentation – Dr. Kathryn Crowder

"How is Cardiopulmonary resuscitation quality being assessed? A national survey of Emergency Medicine and critical care physicians" Abstract and Presentation – Dr. Natasha Wright

"Cricothyotomy by flight paramedics and nurses: Bougie-assisted Vs. Percutaneous Seldinger technique in a porcine trachea model" Abstract and Presentation – Dr. Paul McKenna