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Richard A. Orr
Researcher at University of Pittsburgh
Publications - 67
Citations - 4646
Richard A. Orr is an academic researcher from University of Pittsburgh. The author has contributed to research in topics: Intensive care & Emergency department. The author has an hindex of 28, co-authored 67 publications receiving 4368 citations. Previous affiliations of Richard A. Orr include Boston Children's Hospital.
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Unexpected Increased Mortality After Implementation of a Commercially Sold Computerized Physician Order Entry System
Yong Y. Han,Joseph A. Carcillo,Shekhar T. Venkataraman,Robert S. B. Clark,R. Scott Watson,R. Scott Watson,Trung C. Nguyen,Hülya Bayır,Richard A. Orr +8 more
TL;DR: An unexpected increase in mortality coincident with CPOE implementation is observed, which suggests that when implementing C POE systems, institutions should continue to evaluate mortality effects, in addition to medication error rates, for children who are dependent on time-sensitive therapies.
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Early reversal of pediatric-neonatal septic shock by community physicians is associated with improved outcome.
Yong Y. Han,Joseph A. Carcillo,Michelle A. Dragotta,Debra M. Bills,Watson Rs,Westerman Me,Richard A. Orr +6 more
TL;DR: Early recognition and aggressive resuscitation of pediatric-neonatal septic shock by community physicians can save lives and educational programs that promote ACCM-PALS recommended rapid, stepwise escalations in fluid as well as inotropic therapies may have value in improving outcomes.
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Guidelines for the inter- and intrahospital transport of critically ill patients.
TL;DR: Although both intra- and interhospital transport must comply with regulations, it is believed that patient safety is enhanced during transport by establishing an organized, efficient process supported by appropriate equipment and personnel.
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Pediatric Specialized Transport Teams Are Associated With Improved Outcomes
Richard A. Orr,Kathryn A. Felmet,Yong Han,Karin A. Mccloskey,Michelle A. Dragotta,Debra M. Bills,Bradley A. Kuch,R. Scott Watson,R. Scott Watson +8 more
TL;DR: Testing the hypothesis that interfacility transport performed by a pediatric critical care specialized team, compared with nonspecialized teams, would be associated with improved survival rates and fewer unplanned events during the transport process found it to be true.
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Use of dexmedetomidine in children after cardiac and thoracic surgery.
Constantinos Chrysostomou,Sylvie Di Filippo,Ana-Maria Manrique,Carol G. Schmitt,Richard A. Orr,Alfonso Casta,Erin Suchoza,Janine E. Janosky,Peter J. Davis,Ricardo Munoz +9 more
TL;DR: The data suggest that dexmedetomidine is a well-tolerated and effective agent for both spontaneously breathing and mechanically ventilated patients following congenital cardiac and thoracic surgery.