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Christopher S. Weaver

Other affiliations: Indiana University Health
Bio: Christopher S. Weaver is an academic researcher from Indiana University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Emergency department & Population. The author has an hindex of 14, co-authored 28 publications receiving 554 citations. Previous affiliations of Christopher S. Weaver include Indiana University Health.

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TL;DR: The work activities, including peak patient loads, associated with the workplace in the academic and community emergency department (ED) settings are characterized and compared to assess the effect of future ED system operational changes and identify potential sources contributing to medical error.

93 citations

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TL;DR: In this paper, a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial evaluating bupivacaine anesthesia of the sphenopalatine ganglion for acute anterior or global-based headache was conducted in two large academic EDs.

52 citations

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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors tested 734 healthcare employees for antibodies against severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV2) and found that the prevalence of SARSCoV-2 antibodies was 1.6%.
Abstract: Healthcare employees were tested for antibodies against severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Among 734 employees, the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies was 1.6%. Employees with heavy coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) exposure had similar antibody prevalence as those with limited or no exposure. Guidelines for PPE use seem effective for preventing COVID-19 infection in healthcare workers.

50 citations

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TL;DR: In this article, an evidence-based emergency medicine (EBEM) critical appraisal of ophthalmic nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for corneal abrasions is presented.

44 citations

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TL;DR: It is concluded that droperidol i.v. provided a similar reduction of headache as achieved with prochlorperazine i.V. with a similar incidence of akathisia.
Abstract: To determine if droperidol i.v. is as effective as prochlorperazine i.v. in the emergency department (ED) treatment of uncomplicated headache, a randomized, controlled, blinded study was conducted in the Emergency Departments of two urban teaching hospitals. Patients >or= 18 years old with crescendo-onset headache were eligible for inclusion. Ninety-six patients (48 in each group) were randomized to receive droperidol 2.5 mg i.v. or prochlorperazine 10 mg i.v. Baseline characteristics were similar between the two study groups. For the main study outcome, 83.3% in the droperidol group and 72.3% in the prochlorperazine group reported 50% pain reduction at 30 min (p <.01; one-sided test of equivalence). The mean decrease in headache intensity was 79.1% (SD 28.5%) in the droperidol group and 72.1% (SD 28.0%) in the prochlorperazine group (p =.23). It is concluded that droperidol i.v. provided a similar reduction of headache as achieved with prochlorperazine i.v. with a similar incidence of akathisia.

43 citations


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TL;DR: This clinical policy from the American College of Emergency Physicians is the revision of a 2005 clinical policy evaluating critical questions related to procedural sedation in the emergency department.

455 citations

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TL;DR: The scientific discipline of human factors is described and common ground for partnerships between healthcare and human factors communities is provided to foster interdisciplinary collaborations to yield new, sustainable solutions for healthcare quality and patient safety.
Abstract: Background Interest in human factors has increased across healthcare communities and institutions as the value of human centred design in healthcare becomes increasingly clear. However, as human factors is becoming more prominent, there is growing evidence of confusion about human factors science, both anecdotally and in scientific literature. Some of the misconceptions about human factors may inadvertently create missed opportunities for healthcare improvement. Methods The objective of this article is to describe the scientific discipline of human factors and provide common ground for partnerships between healthcare and human factors communities. Results The primary goal of human factors science is to promote efficiency, safety and effectiveness by improving the design of technologies, processes and work systems. As described in this article, human factors also provides insight on when training is likely (or unlikely) to be effective for improving patient safety. Finally, we outline human factors specialty areas that may be particularly relevant for improving healthcare delivery and provide examples to demonstrate their value. Conclusions The human factors concepts presented in this article may foster interdisciplinary collaborations to yield new, sustainable solutions for healthcare quality and patient safety.

205 citations

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TL;DR: Anticipated shortages are largely consistent with the projections of the ASCO 2007 workforce study but somewhat more delayed, and the ACA may modestly exacerbate the shortage.
Abstract: Anticipated oncologist shortages are largely consistent with the ASCO 2007 workforce study but somewhat more delayed. The ACA may exacerbate the shortage.

182 citations

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TL;DR: The purpose of this article is to review airway management in the critically ill adult with an emphasis on airway assessment, algorithmic approaches, and RSI.

172 citations

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TL;DR: Improved serological detection of specific antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 can help estimate the true number of infections and continued seroprevalence surveillance is warranted to estimate and monitor the growing burden of COVID-19.

163 citations