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Articles - 2018

A Qualitative Study of Doctors of Chiropractic in a Nova Scotian Practice-based Research Network: Barriers and Facilitators to the Screening and Management of Psychosocial Factors for Patients With Low Back Pain. Stilwell P, Hayden JA, Des Rosiers P, Harman K, French S, Curran J, Hefford W, J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2018;41(1):25-33    View Article Site: IWK

A review on ambulance offload delay literature. Li M, Vanberkel P, Carter A, Health Care Mngmnt Science 2018;():    Site: Division of EMS

A traumatic tale of two cities: A comparison of outcomes for adults with major trauma who present to differeing trauma centres in neighbouring Canadian provinces. Rouse C, French J, Fraser J, Benjamin S, Stoica G, Sealy B, Erdogan M, Green R, Atkinson P, CJEM 2018;20(2):    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Airway management in trauma. Kovacs G, Sowers N, Emerg Med Clin N Am 2018;36(1):61-84    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Attention dysfunction and recovery in concussion: Effects on the P300m and contingent magnetic variation. Petley L, Bardouille T, Chiasson D, Froese P, Patterson S, Newman A, Brain Injury 2018;():epub    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Burden of emergency medical services usage by dialysis patients. Bartolacci J, Goldstein J, Kiberd B, Swain J, Vinson A, Clarke DB, Tennankore K, PEC 2018;():    Site: Division of EMS

Challenge to change: Diversity in leadership LeBlanc C, Simpson C, CDN J Phys Leadership 2018;5(1):14-18    Site: Halifax Infirmary

CJEM Debate Series: #BetterSelection - Medical school acceptance tests select the wrong doctors: We need fewer memorizers and more thinkers and communicators in modern medicine. Steeves J, Petrie DA, Atkinson P, CJEM 2018;20(4):495    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Crowding, Karenina, and Complexity: Patient Flow in Evolving Health Care Ecosystems. Petrie DA, CJEM 2018;20(1):12-15    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Does point of care ultrsonography improve clinical outcomes in emergency department patients with undifferentiated hypotension? An international randomized controlled trial from the (SHoC-ED1) Series. Atkinson P, Milne J, Diegelmann L, Lamprecht H, Stander M, Henneberry R, Fraser J, Howlett MK, Middleton J, Van Hoving D, Hurley S, Richardson L, Stoica G, Olszynski P, Lewis D, Annals EM 2018;72(4):478-89    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Engaging emergency clinicians in emergency department clinical research. McRae A, Perry JJ, Brehaut JC, Brown E, Curran J, Emond M, Hohl CM, Taljaard M, Stiell I, CJEM 2018;30(3):443-447    View Article Site: IWK

Factors influencing the Intentions of Nurses and Respiratory Therapists to Use Automated External Defibrillators During In-Hospital Cardiac Arrests: A Qualitative Interview Survey. Andrews J, Vailancourt C, Jensen J, Kasaboski A, Charette M, Clement CM, Brehaut JC, Osmond M, Wells G, Stiell I, Grimshaw J, CJEM 2018;20(1):68-79    View Article Site: Division of EMS

Firearm-related injuries among Canadian children and youth from 2006 to 2013: A CHIRPP study. Cox C, Stewart S, Hurley K, Canadian Journal of Emergency Medicine 2018;():1-5    View Article Site: IWK

How to conduct implementation trials and multicentre studies in the emergency department. Stiell I, Perry JJ, Brehaut JC, Brown E, Curran J, Emond M, Hohl CM, Taljaard M, McRae A, CJEM 2018;20(3):448-452    View Article Site: IWK

Impact of a Canadian Pediatric Society Position Statement on Trampoline-related Injuries at IWK Health Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Wilson G, Sameoto C, Fitzpatrick EA, Hurley K, Cureus 2018;():    View Article Site: IWK

Intravenous cefazolin plus proal probenecid versus oral cephalexin for the treatment of skin and sogt tissue infections: a double-blind, non-inferiority, randomized controlled trial. Dalen D, Fry A, Campbell SG, Eppler J, Zed P, Emerg Med 2018;35(8):492-8    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Knowledge sharing between general and pediatric emergency departments: connections, barriers, and opportunities. Crockett L, Leggett C, Curran J, Knisley L, Brockman G, Scott S, Hartling LA, Jabbour M, Klassen TP, CJEM 2018;():    View Article Site: IWK

Nurse-led Discharge in Pediatric Care: A Scoping Review. Breneol S, Hatty A, Bishop A, Curran J, Journal of Pediatric Nursing 2018;41():60-68    View Article Site: IWK

Oh, the places we'll go! Emergency Department extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) in Canada. Gould J, Atkinson P, Kovacs G, CJEM 2018;20(4):489    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Organ and tissue donation from poisoned patients in the ED - A Canadian perspective. Staple L, MacIntyre J, Murphy N, Beed S, LeBlanc C, CJEM 2018;():    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Paramedic learning style preferences and continuing medical education activities: A cross-sectional survey study. Staple L, Carter A, Jensen J, Walker M, J Allied Health 2018;47(1):51-7    Site: Division of EMS

Partnering with parents to advance child health research. Curran J, Bishop A, Chorney J, MacEachern L, Mackay R, Healthcare Manag Forum 2018;31(2):45-50    View Article Site: IWK

Procedural sedation by advanced care paramedics for emergency gastrointestinal endoscopy. Wiemer H, Butler M, Froese P, LaPierre A, Carrier C, Etsell G, Farina D, Jones J, Murray J, Campbell SG, CJEM 2018;2018():1-8    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Review of implementation strategies to change healthcare provider behaviour in the emergency department. de Wit K, Curran J, Thoma B, Dowling S, Lang E, Kuljic N, Perry JJ, Morrison L, CJEM 2018;():    View Article Site: IWK

Risk factors for adverse outcomes in older adults with blunt chest trauma: A systematic review. Sawa J, Green R, Thoma B, Erdogan M, Davis PJ, CJEM 2018;20(4):614    Site: Halifax Infirmary

State of the evidence for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Care: The evolution and current methodology of the Prehospital Evidence-Based Practice (PEP) Program. Carter A, Jensen J, Petrie DA, Greene J, Travers A, Goldstein J, Cook J, Fidgen D, Swain J, Cain E, Richardson L, Healthcare Policy 2018;14(1):57-70    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Strategies for communicating patient health information between emergency and primary care settings: a scoping review protocol. Bishop A, Curran J, Rose H, McKibbon S, JBI Database 2018;16(6):1317-1322    View Article Site: IWK

Summer Camp Health Initiative: An Overview of Summer Camp Health Initiative: An Overview of Injury and Illness in Two Canadian Summer Camps. Handler A, Lustgarten M, Zahavi A, Freedman D, Rosoph L, Hurley K, Cureus 2018;():    View Article Site: IWK

Summer Camp Health Initiative: An Overview of Injury and Illness in Two Canadian Summer Camps. Handler A, Lustgarten M, Zahavi A, Freedman D, Rosoph L, Hurley K, Cureus 2018;():    Site: IWK

The dangerous airway: Reframing airway management in the critically ill. Mosier J, Sakles J, Kovacs G, Law J, SW J Pul Crit Care 2018;():    Site: Halifax Infirmary

The Diagnosis of Concussion in Pediatric Emergency Departments: A Prospective Multicenter Study. Boutis K, Gravel J, Freedman S, Craig W, Tang K, DeMatteo C, Dubrovsky SA, Beer D, Burns E, Sangha G, Zemek R, J Emer Med 2018;():    View Article Site: IWK

The novel role of paramedics in collaborative emergency centres aligns with their professional identity: A qualitative analysis. Whalen S, Goldstein J, Urquhart R, Carter A, CJEM 2018;20(4):518-22    Site: Division of EMS

Validation and refinement of a clinical decision rule for the use of computed tomography in children with minor head injury in the emergency department. Osmond M, Klassen TP, Wells G, Davidson J, Correll R, Boutis K, Joubert G, Gouin S, Khangura S, Turner T, Silver N, Taylor B, Hurley K, Stiell I, CMAJ 2018;190(27):E816-822    Site: IWK

What do we know about frailty in the acute care setting? A scoping review. Theou O, Squires E, Mallery K, Lee J, Fay S, Goldstein J, Armstrong J, Rockwood K, BMC 2018;18():139-59    Site: Division of EMS

Articles - 2017

A comparative study of patient characteristics, opinions, and outcomes, for patients who leave the emergency department before medical assessment. Fraser J, Atkinson P, Gedmintas A, Howlett MK, McCloskey R, French J, CJEM 2017;19(5):347-354    View Article Site: Saint John Regional

A cost analysis of salbutamol administration by metered-dose inhalers with spacers versus nebulization for patients with wheeze in the pediatric emergency department: evidence from observational data in Nova Scotia. Spin P, Sketris I, Hill-Taylor B, Hurley K, CJEM 2017;19(1):1-8    View Article Site: IWK

A potent medication administered in a not so viable route. Loubani O, AHRQ 2017;():    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

A randomised controlled pilot trial evaluating feasibility and acceptability of a computer-based tool to identify and reduce harmful and hazardous drinking among adolescents with alcohol-related presentations in Canadian pediatric emergency departments. Newton A, Dong K, Fitzpatrick EA, Johnson DW, Ali S, Rosychuk R, BMJ 2017;():    View Article Site: IWK

A retrospective study of pulseless electrical activity, bedside ultrasound identifies interventions during resuscitation associated with improved survival to hospital admission. A REASON Study. Gaspari R, Weekes A, Adhikari S, Noble V, Nomura J, Theodoro D, Woo MY, Atkinson P, Blehar D, Brown S, Caffery T, Douglass E, Fraser J, et al., Resuscitation 2017;():online    View Article Site: Saint John Regional

A scoping review of emergency department discharge instructions for children and adolescents with mental disorders. Murphy A, Curran J, Newton A, Emberly D, McRae A, MacPhee S, Pediatric Emergency Care 2017;():epub    View Article Site: IWK

Alternate Access to Care: A Cross Sectional Survey of Low Acuity Emergency Department Patients. MacKay J, Atkinson P, Palmer E, Fraser J, Vaillancourt E, Howlett MK, Stocia G, Powell M, Cureus 2017;9((6)):    View Article Site: Saint John Regional

An inner city emergency medicine rotation does not improve attitudes toward the homeless among junior medical learners. Sibley A, Dong K, Rowe B, Cureus 2017;9(10):e1748    Site: PEI

At work, at home. Atkinson P, Opus MD, NBMS 2017 2017;():    View Article Site: Saint John Regional

Best practice interprofessional stroke care collaboration and simulation: The student perspective. MacKenzie D, Creaser G, Sponagle K, Gubitz GJ, MacDougall P, Blacquiere D, Miller S, Sarty G, J Interprof Care 2017;31(6):793-6    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Between and within-site variation in medication choices and adverse events during procedural sedation for electrical cardioversion of atrial fibrillation and flutter. Stiell I, Lang E, Clement CM, Brison RJ, Rowe B, Borgundvaag B, Langhan T, Magee K, Stenstrom R, Perry JJ, Birnie D, Wells G, McRae A, CJEM 2017;():1-7    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Brief, flipped and effective interprofessional education for stroke-care collaboration: Changing knowledge and attitudes. MacKenzie D, Creaser G, Sponagle K, Gubitz GJ, MacDougall P, Blacquiere D, Miller S, Sarty G, CJEM 2017;2017():    Site: Halifax Infirmary

CAEP 2016 Academic Symposium: How to have an impact as an emergency medicine educator and scholar. Frank J, Sherbino J, Woods R, Bandiera G, LeBlanc C, CJEM 2017;19(S1):S16-21    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Canadian Cardiovascular Society and Canadian Pediatric Cardiology Association Position Statement on the Approach to Syncope in the Pediatric Patient. Allain D, Can J of Cardio 2017;33(2):189-198    View Article Site: IWK

Capnography versus standard monitoring for emergency department procedural sedation and analgesia (Review). Wall BF, Magee K, Campbell SG, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2017;(3):1-52    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Choosing Wisely Canada: Five tests, procedures and treatments to question in Emergency Medicine. Cheng A, Campbell SG, Chartier LB, Goddard T, Magee K, McEwen J, Kapur AK, Holroyd B, Upadhye S, Couperthwaite S, Rowe B, CJEM 2017;19(S):PS9-17    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

CJEM Debate Series: #Burnout - Burnout is inevitable in clinical emergency medicine practice. Atkinson P, Ducharme J, Campbell SG, CJEM 2017;19(5):386-389    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Cognitive bias in health leaders. Campbell SG, Croskerry P, Petrie DA, Healthcare Manag Forum 2017;30(5):257-61    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Comparison of UAV technology versus standard practice in identification of hazards at a MCI scenerio by Primary Care Paramedic Students. Jain T, Sibley A, Stryhn H, Hubloue I, 2017;():    Site: PEI

Correlation of age and rurality with low-urgency use of Emergency Medical Services (LUEMS): A geographic analysis. Terashima M, Carter A, CJEM 2017;():1-8    Site: Division of EMS

Current management practices for patients presenting with low back pain to a large Emergency Department in Canada. Nunn M, Hayden JA, Magee K, BMC 2017;18(1):92    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Cut and rip alone techniques verus usual practice in the removal of trauma patient clothing. Sibley A, Jain T, Atkinson P, CJEM 2017;17():E1-3    Site: PEI

Defining potentially preventable emergency department visits for older adults. Latham L, Ackroyd-Stolarz S, Int J Hlthcre 2017;3(2):1-5    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Development and feasibility testing of the Pediatric Emergency Discharge Interaction Coding Scheme. Curran J, Taylor A, Chorney J, Porter S, Murphy A, MacPhee S, Bishop A, Haworth R, PEDICS 2017;4():734-41    View Article Site: IWK

Development of a Behavior Change Intervention to Improve Sexual Health Service Use Among University Undergraduate Students: Mixed Methods Study Protocol. Cassidy C, Steenbeek A, Langille D, Martin-Misener R, Curran J, JMIR Research Protocols 2017;6(11):    View Article Site: IWK

Emergency department procedural sedation for primary electrical cardioversion - A comparison with procedural sedations for other reasons. Butler M, Froese P, Zed P, Kovacs G, MacKinley R, Magee K, Watson M, Campbell SG, World J Emerg Med 2017;8(3):165-9    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Emergency medicine training and practice in Canada: Celebrating the past and evolving for the future. Sinclair D, Abu-Laban RB, Toth P, LeBlanc C, Eisener-Parsche P, Frank J, Holroyd B, CJEM 2017;19(S2):S1-S8    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Epidemiology of electrical and lightening-related injuries among Canadian children and youth, 1997-2010: A canadian hospitals injury reporting and prevention program (CHIRPP) study. Bohrer M, Stewart S, Hurley K, CJEM 2017;2017(0):1-6    Site: IWK

Evaluating mental health service use during and after Emergency Department visits in a multisite cohort of Canadian children and youth. Capelli M, Cloutier P, Newton A, Fitzpatrick EA, Ali S, Dong K, Gray C, Kennedy A, Lyons J, Polohronis C, Rosychuk R, CJEM 2017;17(epub):1-12    Site: IWK

Examining Medical Student Specialty choice through a gender lens: An Orientational Qualitative Study. Smith V, Bethune C, Hurley K, Teach Learn Med 2017;():1-12    Site: IWK

Fits, faints, and funny spells. When so I need to worry? Miller S, J for Cont Ed 2017;2017():    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Identification of the relationship between barriers and facilitators of pharmacist prescribing and self-reported prescribing activity using the theoretical domains framework. Isenor J, Minard L, Stewart S, Curran J, Deal H, Rodrigues G, Sketris I, Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy 2017;14(8):784-791    View Article Site: IWK

Intermittent auscultation versus continuous fetal monitoring: exploring factors that influence birthing unit nursesĘ fetal surveillance practice using theoretical domains framework. Patey A, Curran J, Sprague A, Francis J, Driedger M, Legare F, Lemyre L, Pomey M, Grimshaw J, BMC Pregnancy & Childbirth 2017;17():320    View Article Site: IWK

Is computed tomography-defined obstruction a predictor of urological intervention in emergency department patients presenting with renal colic? Massaro P, Kanji A, Atkinson P, Pawsey R, Vaillancourt E, Canadian Urological Association Journal 2017;11((3-4)):88    View Article Site: Saint John Regional

Medical students' perceptions of emergency medicine careers. Pianosi K, Stewart S, Hurley K, Cureus 2017;():    Site: IWK

Patient and caregiver expectations of emergency department care: A scoping literature review. Curran J, Cassidy C, Chiasson D, MacPhee S, Bishop A, Int Emerg Nurse 2017;2017(32):62-69    View Article Site: IWK

Pharmacy initiated immunizations in the emergency department - HaliVax PIIE. Flemming H, Campbell SG, Fry A, Isenor J, Van Zoost C, CPJ 2017;151(2):98-101    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Predicting thoracic injury in children with multitrauma. Weerdenburg K, Wales P, Stephens D, Beno S, Gantz J, Alsop J, Schuh S, Pediatric Emergency Care 2017;():1-5    View Article Site: IWK

Prevalence of low back pain in emergency settings: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Edwards J, Hayden JA, Asbridge M, Gregoire MC, Magee K, BMC M Disorders 2017;2017(18):143    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Protocol for a mixed studies systematic review on the implementation of the recovery approach in adult mental health services. Piat M, Sofouli E, sabetti J, Lambrou A, Briand C, Vachon B, Curran J, BMJ 2017;7(8):    View Article Site: IWK

Risk factors for adverse events in Emergency Department procedural sedation for children. Bhatt M, Johnson DW, Taljaard M, Farion K, Ali S, McTimoney M, Dubrovsky SA, JAMA 2017;2017(1):E1-8    Site: IWK

Strategies to support transitions from hospital to home for childern with medical complexity: A scoping review. Breneol S, Belliveau J, Cassidy C, Curran J, Int J Nursng Stdies 2017;72():91-114    View Article Site: IWK

Stuttering as a symptom of concussion: confirmation of association using nontraditional information sources. Cherry J, Gordon KE, Pediatric Emergency Care 2017;33(11):e137-9    View Article Site: IWK

Technology profiles as proxies for measuring functional and frailty status. Tong T, Chignall M, Tierrney M, Sirois M, Goldstein J, Emond M, Rockwood K, Lee J, Proc Comp Sci 2017;111(2017):77-86    View Article Site: Division of EMS

The Canadian hospital injury reporting and prevention program: captured versus uncapatured injuries for patients presenting at paediatric tertiary care centre. Butler M, Newton S, MacPhee S, Pediatrics and Child Health 2017;22(3):134-8    View Article Site: IWK

Time for change: Benefits of a plant-based diet. Grant JD, Canadian Famly Physician 2017;63(10):744-746    View Article Site: IWK

Understanding discharge communication behaviors in a pediatric emergency care context: A mixed methods observational study. Curran J, Bishop A, Plint AC, MacPhee S, Zemek R, Chorney J, Jabbour M, Porter S, Sawyer S, BMC Health Serv Res 2017;17(1):276    View Article Site: IWK

Articles - 2016

A deliberately restricted laryngeal view with the Glidescope video laryngoscope is associated with faster and easier tracheal intubation when compared with a full glottic view: a randomized clinical trial. Gu Y, Robert J, Kovacs G, Milne J, Morris I, Hung O, Mac Quarrie K, MacKinnon S, Law AJ, Can J Anaesth 2016;63(8):928-37    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

A survey to determine decision-making styles of working paramedics and student paramedics. Jensen J, Bienkowski A, Travers A, Calder L, Walker M, Tavares W, Croskerry P, CJEM 2016;():1-10    Site: Division of EMS

An 18-month old boy with growth failure and gross motor skill regression. Clive B, Chobotuk T, Pediatrics and Child Health 2016;22(7):363-4    View Article Site: IWK

An Environmental Scan of Academic Emergency Medicine at the 17 Canadian Medical Schools: Why Does this Matter to Emergency Physicians? Stiell I, Lang E, Sherbino J, Morrison L, Christenson J, Perry JJ, Topping C, Woods R, Green R, Magee K, Mensour M, Field S, Ducharme J, McEwen J, CJEM 2016;19(1):39-46    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

An integrated management approach to Atrial Fibrillation. Carter L, Gardner M, Magee K, Feardon A, Morgulis I, Doucette S, Sapp JL, Gray C, Abdelwahab A, Parkash R, American Heart Journal 2016;2016(5):    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Are pelvic circumferential compression devices (PCCDs) safe and effective for the treatment of pelvic fractures? Atkinson P, BEEM Jornal 2016;1(1):    Site: Saint John Regional

Are Post graduate Medical Residency Training Positions in Atlantic Canada Evenly Distributed? Atkinson P, Howlett MK, MacKay J, Fraser J, Ross P, Cureus 2016;8(4):    View Article Site: Saint John Regional

Assessing clinical faculty understanding of statistical terms used to measure treatment effects and their application to teaching. LeBlanc C, J CME 2016;36(4):278-83    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Association of persistent post concussive symptoms with pediatric quality of life. Gravel J, Freedman S, Burns E, Osmond M, Zemek R, JAMA 2016;():    View Article Site: IWK

Barriers and facilitators to implementing the HEADS-ED. A rapid screening tool for pediatric patients in emergency departments. MacWilliams K, Curran J, Racek J, Cloutier P, Capelli M, Pediatric Emergency Care 2016;():1-7    View Article Site: IWK

CAEP 2015 Academic Symposium: Leadership within the emergency medicine academic community and beyond. Sinclair D, LeBlanc C, CJEM 2016;S18(2016):S1-9    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

CAEP 2015 Academic Symposium: Recommendations for university governance and administration for Emergency Medicine. Petrie DA, Chopra A, Chochinov A, Artz J, Schull M, Tallon JM, Jones G, MacPhee S, Ackerman M, Stiell I, Christenson J, CJEM 2016;18(S1):S18-24    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Clinical risk score for persistent postconcussion symptoms among children with acute concussion in the ED. Zemek R, Freedman S, Gravel J, Boutis K, Beer D, Craig W, Burns E, Farion K, Dubrovsky SA, Klassen TP, Richer L, Osmond M, JAMA 2016;315(10):1014-25    View Article Site: IWK

Community-engaged scholarship to catalyze innovation: A case study of the uptake of metered-dose inhalers with spacers to deliver respiratory medication in a pediatric emergency department in Nova Scotia. Sketris I, Hill-Taylor B, Sargeant J, Hurley K, Longwoods.com 2016;16(SI):42-54    View Article Site: IWK

Concussion and its management: What do parents know? Weerdenburg K, Schneeweiss S, Koo E, Boutis K, Pediatrics and Child Health 2016;21(3):1-5    Site: IWK

Design, implementation, and evaluation of a simulation-based clinical correlation curriculum as an adjunctive pedagogy in an anatomy course. Coombs CM, Shields RY, Hunt EA, Lum Y, Sosnay PR, Perretta JS, Lieberman RH, Shilkofski N, Acad Med 2016;():    View Article Site: IWK

Device and medication preferences of Canadian physicians for emergency endotrachealintubation in critically ill patients. Green R, Ferguson J, Turgeon AF, McIntyre L, Kovacs G, Griesdale DE, Zarychanski R, Butler M, Erdogan M, CJEM 2016;19(3):186-97    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Diagnosing the Avengers' injuries: Medical professionals weigh in. Ingram K, Magee K, The Week 2016;():    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Does Elimination of a Laboratory Sample Clotting Stage Requirement Reduce Overall Turnaround Times for Emergency Department Stat Biochemical testing? Compeau S, Howlett MK, Matchett S, Shea J, Fraser J, McCloskey R, Atkinson P, Cureus 2016;10():    View Article Site: Saint John Regional

Emergency department point-of-care in out-hospital and in-ED cardiac arrest. Gaspari R, Weekes A, Adhikari S, Noble V, Nomura J, Theodoro D, Woo MY, Atkinson P, Blehar D, Brown S, Caffery T, Douglass E, Fraser J, et al., Resuscitation 2016;109():33-39    View Article Site: Saint John Regional

End-tidal capnometry during Emergency Department procedural sedation and analgesia: a randomized, controlled study. Campbell SG, Magee K, Zed P, Froese P, Etsell G, LaPierre A, Warren D, MacKinley R, Butler M, Kovacs G, Petrie DA, World J Emerg Med 2016;7(1):13-18    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Essential content for discharge instructions in pediatric emergency care: A delphi study. Jabbour M, Curran J, Murphy A, Burns E, Plint AC, Taljaard M, MacPhee S, Fitzpatrick EA, Bishop A, Chorney J, Pediatric Emergency Care 2016;():    Site: IWK

Glottic impersonation. Kovacs G, Duggan L, Brindley P, Can J Anaesth 2016;64(3):320    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Headache, through a patient's eyes. Hurley S, Harris A, Watson M, The Canadian Journal of Diagnosis 2016;33(5):1-6    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Hospital admissions for lower respiratory tract infections among infants in the Canadian arctic: A cohort study. Young M, CMAJ 2016;4(4):E615-22    View Article Site: IWK

Increasing access to mental health care with Breathe, an internet-based program for anxious adolescents: Study protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial. Newton A, Wozney L, Bagnall A, Fitzpatrick EA, Curtis S, Jabbour M, Johnson DW, Rosychuk R, Young M, Ohinmaa A, Joyce A, McGrath PJ, JMIR Research Protocols 2016;4(1):    View Article Site: IWK

Medical student career choice: a qualitative study of fourth-year medical students at Memorial University, Newfoundland. Pianosi K, Bethune C, Hurley K, 2016;4(2):147-52    View Article Site: IWK

Medical student career choice: a qualitative study of fourth-year medical students at Memorial University, Newfoundland. Pianosi K, Bethune C, Hurley K, CMAJ Open 2016;4(1):147-52    Site: IWK

Offload zone patient selection criteria to reduce ambulance offload delay. Laan C, Vanberkel P, Boucherie R, Carter A, Ops Research H Care 2016;11():13-19    Site: Division of EMS

Paramedic recognition of sepsis in the prehospital setting: A prospective observational study. Green R, Travers A, Cain E, Campbell SG, Jensen J, Petrie DA, Erdogan M, Patrick GP, Patrick W, Emerg Med Int 2016;2016():1-5    Site: Division of EMS

Resuscitation prior to emergency endotracheal intubation: Results of a national survey. Green R, Ferguson J, Turgeon AF, McIntyre L, Kovacs G, Griesdale DE, Zarychanski R, Butler M, Erdogan M, WestJEM 2016;17(5):542-8    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Scalp hematoma characteristics associated with intracranial injury in pediatric minor head injury. Burns E, Klassen TP, Correll R, Jarvis A, Joubert G, Bailey B, Chauvin-Kimoff L, Pusic MV, McConnell D, Nijssen-Jordan C, Silver N, Taylor B, Osmond M, Acad Emerg Med 2016;23(5):576-83    View Article Site: IWK

Sonography in Hypotension and Cardiac Arrest (SHoC): Rates of Abnormal Findings in Undifferentiated Hypotension and During Cardiac Arrest as a Basis for Consensus on a Hierarchical Point of Care Ultrasound Protocol. Milne J, Atkinson P, Fraser J, Lamprecht H, Cureus 2016;8(4):    View Article Site: Saint John Regional

Tablet-based Frailty Assessments in Emergency Care for Older Adults. Tierrney M, Goldstein J, Emond M, Rockwood K, Proc Human Factors Erg Society 2016 Ann Mtg 2016;60(1):613-7    View Article Site: Division of EMS

The 2015 Survey in Academic CME/CPD - "The Harrison Survey". LeBlanc C, AAMC 2016;():    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

The impact of an educational intervention on knowledge about infant crying and abusive head trauma. Ornstein A, Fitzpatrick EA, Hatchette J, Woolcott C, Dodds L, Pediatrics and Child Health 2016;21(2):74-78    View Article Site: IWK

The patient's perspective including patients and their families in choosing wisely CPD. LeBlanc C, Campbell SG, DoctorsNS 2016;():    Site: Halifax Infirmary

The role of emergency medical services in geriatrics: Bridging the gap between primary and acute care. Goldstein J, McVey J, Ackroyd-Stolarz S, CJEM 2016;18(01):54-61    Site: Division of EMS

Transient ischemic attack: management in the Emergency Department and impact of an outpatient neurovascular clinic. Hosier GW, Phillips SJ, Doucette S, Magee K, Gubitz GJ, CJEM 2016;():1-9    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Ultrasound-Assisted Distal Radius Fracture Reduction. Socransky S, Skinner A, Bromley M, Smith A, Anawati A, Middaugh, Ross P, Atkinson P, Cureus 2016;8(7):    View Article Site: Saint John Regional

Understanding the experience of miscarriage in the Emergency Department. McWilliams K, Hughes J, Aston M, Field S, Wright Moffat F, J Emerg Nurs 2016;42(6):504-12    Site: Halifax Infirmary

What is new in 2015 American Heart Association guidelines, what recycled from 2010, and what is relevant for emergency medicine in Canada? Morrison L, de Caen A, Bhanji F, Blanchard I, Brooks S, Jensen J, Travers A, Vailancourt C, Woolfrey K, CJEM 2016;18(3):223-9    View Article Site: Division of EMS

Articles - 2015

A 12 year old girl with seizures after intentional drug overdose. Bupropion overdose. Weerdenburg K, Finkelstein Y, Pediatric Emergency Care 2015;31(3):217-9    View Article Site: IWK

A systematic review of extravasation and local tissue injury from administration of vasopressers through peripheral intravenous catheters and central venous catheters. Loubani O, Green R, J Crit Care 2015;30(3):9-17    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Alternatives to Traditional EMS Dispatch and Transport: A Scoping Review of Reported Outcomes. Jensen J, Carter A, Rose J, Visintini S, Bourdon E, Brown R, McVey J, Travers A, CJEM 2015;17(5):532-50    View Article Site: Division of EMS

An effective utilization management strategy by dual approach of influencing physician ordering and gate keeping. Elnenaei MO, Campbell SG, Thoni AJ, Lou A, Crocker BD, Nassar BA, Clinical Biochemistry 2015;():1-5    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Burnout in emergency department healthcare professionals is associated with coping style: a cross sectional survey. Howlett MK, Doody K, Murray J, Leblanc-Duchin D, Fraser J, Atkinson P, Emerg Med 2015;():    View Article Site: Saint John Regional

Cardiac Arrest and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Outcome Reports: Update of the Utstein Resuscitation Registry Templates for Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest. Travers A, Resuscitation 2015;96():328-40    View Article Site: Division of EMS

Cardiac Arrest and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Outcome Reports: Update of the Utstein Resuscitation Registry Templates for Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest. Travers A, Circulation 2015;132(13):1286-300    View Article Site: Division of EMS

Care by Design. New model of coordinated on-site primary and acute care in long-term care facilities. Marshall E, Clarke B, Peddle S, Jensen J, Can Fam Physician 2015;61(3):e129-34    View Article Site: Division of EMS

Delays to initial reduction attempt are associated with higher failure rates in anterior shoulder dislocation: a retrospective analysis of factors affecting reduction failure. Kanji A, Atkinson P, Fraser J, Lewis D, Benjamin S, Emerg Med J 2015;():    Site: Saint John Regional

Education Scholarship in Emergency Medicine Part 1: Innovating and Improving Teaching and Learning. Sherbino J, van Melle E, Bandiera G, McEwen J, LeBlanc C, Bhanji F, Frank J, Regehr G, Snell L, CJEM 2015;15(S1):S1-5    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Effect of a point of care ultrasound protocol on the diagnostic performance of medical learners during simulated cardiorespiratory scenarios. Parks A, Verheul G, Leblanc-Duchin D, Atkinson P, Canadian Journal of Emergency Medicine 2015;1():1-7    Site: Saint John Regional

Effectiveness and safety of short-stay units in the Emergency Department. Galipeau J, Pussegoda K, Stevens A, Brehaut JC, Curran J, Tierrney M, Kwok E, Worthington J, Campbell SG, Moher D, Acad Emerg Med 2015;22(8):893-907    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Emergency procedural sedation with propofol in older teenagers. Campbell SG, MacPhee S, Butler M, Zed P, Froese P, Watson M, MacKinley R, Pediatric Emergency Care 2015;31(11):762-5    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Executive summary: 2015 International consensus on cardiopulminary resuscitation and emergency cardiovascular care science with treatment recommendations. Travers A, Resuscitation 2015;95():E1-31    View Article Site: Division of EMS

Gastroenteritis therapies in developed countries: systematic review and meta-analysis -Published in PLoS ONE. Freedman S, Black KJ, Fitzpatrick EA, Gouin S, Hartling LA, 2015;10(6):1-21    Site: IWK

High Fidelity Simulation in Pediatric Emergency Medicine - A national Survey of facilitator comfort and practice. Lee J, Chan A, Angelski C, Allain D, Ali S, Pediatric Emergency Care 2015;31(4):260-5    View Article Site: IWK

Impact of a Novel Collaborative Long-Term Care - EMS Model: A Before-and-After Cohort Analysis of an Extended Care Paramedic Program. Jensen J, Marshall E, Carter A, Boudreau MA, Burge FI, Travers A, PEC 2015;20(1):111-6    Site: Division of EMS

Impact of the age of stored blood trauma patient mortality: a systematic review. Sowers N, Froese P, Erdogan M, Green R, Can J Surg 2015;58(5):335-42    Site: Division of EMS

International Federation for Emergency Medicine Point of Care Ultrasound Curriculum. Atkinson P, Bowra J, Lambert M, Lamprecht H, Noble V, Jarman B, Canadian Journal of Emergency Medicine 2015;17(2):161-170    Site: Saint John Regional

Medication-Related Emergency Department Visits in Pediatrics: a Prospective Observational Study. Zed P, Black KJ, Fitzpatrick EA, Ackroyd-Stolarz S, Murphy N, Curran J, MacKinnon NJ, Sinclair D, Pediatrics 2015;135(3):435-43    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Methods of a multi-faceted rapid knowledge synthesis project to inform the implementation of a new health service model: Collaborative Emergency Centres. Hayden J, Killian L, Zygmunt A, Babineau J, Martin-Misener R, Jensen J, Carter A, Syst Rev 2015;4(7):    View Article Site: Division of EMS

My patient has abdominal and flank pain: Identifying renal causes. Cox C, MacDonald S, Henneberry R, Atkinson P, Ultrasound 2015;():1-9    Site: Saint John Regional

My patient has abdominal and flank pain: Identifying renal causes. Cox C, MacDonald S, Henneberry R, Atkinson P, Ultrasound 2015;23(4):242-50    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

My patient is injured: identifying foreign bodies with ultrasound. Lewis D, Aman J, Atkinson P, Jarman B, Ultrasound 2015;():    View Article Site: Saint John Regional

Offload zones to mitigate emergency medical services (EMS) offload delay in Emergency Department: a process map and hazard analysis. Carter A, Gould J, Vanberkel P, Jensen J, Cook J, Carrigan SA, Wheatley MR, Travers A, Canadian Journal of Emergency Medicine 2015;17(6):670-8    View Article Site: Division of EMS

Part 15: First Aid: 2015 American Heart Association and American Red Cross Guidelines update for First Aid. Singletary EM, Charlton NP, Epstein J, Ferguson J, Jensen J, MacPherson A, Circulation 2015;132(18S2):S574-89    Site: Division of EMS

Part 1: Executive Summary 2015 American Heart Association guidelines up for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency cardiovascular care. Shuster M, Travers A, Circulation 2015;132(16S1):S2-39    View Article Site: Division of EMS

Part 2: Evidence evaluation and management of conflicts of interest: 2015 international consensus on cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency cardiovascular care science with treatment recommendations. Travers A, Resuscitation 2015;95():e33-41    View Article Site: Division of EMS

Part 2: Evidence evaluation and management of conflicts of interest: 2015 international consensus on cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency cardiovascular care science with treatment recommendations. Travers A, Circulation 2015;132(16S1):S40-50    View Article Site: Division of EMS

Part 3: Adult basic life support and automated external defibrillation: 2015 international consensus on cardiopulminary resuscitation and emergency cardiovascular care science with treatment recommendations. Travers A, Resuscitation 2015;95():E43-69    View Article Site: Division of EMS

Part 3: Adult basic life support and automated external defibrillation: 2015 international consesus on cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency cardiovascular care science with treatment recommendations. Travers A, Circulation 2015;132(16S1):S51-83    View Article Site: Division of EMS

Part 4: Systems of care and continuous quality improvement 2015 American Heart Association of Guidelines update for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency cardiovascular care. Travers A, Circulation 2015;132(S2):S397-413    View Article Site: Division of EMS

Part 5: Adult basic life support and cardiopulminary resuscitation quality 2015 American Heart Association Guildelines update for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency cardiovascular care. Travers A, Circulation 2015;132(S2):S414-35    View Article Site: Division of EMS

Part 6: Alternative techniques and ancillary devices for cardiopulmonary resuscitation 2015 American Heart Association guidelines update for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency cardiovascular care. Brooks S, Travers A, Circulation 2015;132(S2):S436-43    View Article Site: Division of EMS

Part 9: First Aid: 2015 International Consensus on First Aid Science with Treatment Recommendations. Zideman DA, Singletary EM, De Buck ED, Chang WT, Jensen J, Swain J, Resuscitation 2015;():225-61    Site: Division of EMS

Part 9: First Aid: 2015 International Consensus on First Aid Science with treatment recommendations. Singletary EM, Zideman DA, De Buck ED, Chang WT, Jensen J, Swain J, Circulation 2015;132(16S1):S269-311    Site: Division of EMS

Pediatric information seeking behavior, information needs and information preferences of healthcare professionals in general Emergency Departments: Results from the translating emergency knowledge for kids (TREKK) Needs assessment. Scott S, Albrecht L, Given LM, Hartling LA, Johnson DW, Jabbour M, Klassen TP, Acad Emerg Med 2015;():    Site: IWK

Pediatric pain management in the emergency department: the triage nurses' perspective. Thomas D, Kircher J, Plint AC, Fitzpatrick EA, Newton A, Rosychuk R, Grewal S, Ali S, J Emer Med 2015;41(5):407-13    View Article Site: IWK

Probing the effect of OSCE checklist length on inter-observer reliability and observer accuracy. Hurley K, Bullock G, Medical Education 2015;20(29242):1-5    View Article Site: IWK

Radiation exposure from CT scanning in the resuscitative phase of trauma care: A level one trauma centre experience. Beatty L, Tallon JM, CJEM 2015;17(6):617-23    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Society for academic continuing medical education intervention guideline series: Guideline 1, performance measurement and feedback. LeBlanc C, J CME 2015;35(S2):S51-4    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Society for academic continuing medical education intervention guideline series: guideline 2, practice facilitation. LeBlanc C, J CEHP 2015;35(S2):S55-9    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Society for academic continuing medical education intervention guideline series: guideline 3, education meetings. LeBlanc C, J CEHP 2015;35(S2):S60-4    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Society for Academic continuing medical education intervention guideline series: guideline 4, interprofessional education. LeBlanc C, J CEHP 2015;35(S2):S65-9    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

The Canadian Research Agenda: A survey to determine impact and feasability of implementing previously generated recommendations. Jensen J, Blanchard I, Bigham B, Carter A, Brown R, Socha D, Brown L, Craig A, Morrison L, Canadian Journal of Emergency Medicine 2015;17(4):484-90    View Article Site: Division of EMS

The diagnosis of concussion in a pediatric emergency department. Boutis K, Weerdenburg K, Koo E, Schneeweiss S, Zemek R, J Pediatr 2015;166(5):1214-20    View Article Site: IWK

The Epidemiology of Prehospital Emergency Responses for Older Adults in a Provincial EMS System. Goldstein J, Jensen J, Carter A, Travers A, Rockwood K, CJEM 2015;17(5):491-6    View Article Site: Division of EMS

The First International Congress on Whole Person Care--A Report. Huffaker G, Petrie DA, Kreisberg J, Persp Cardiology 2015;19(2):88-90    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

The impact of non-elective abdominal surgery on the residential status of older adult patients. Davis PJ, Bailey JG, Ann Surg 2015;():epub    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

The validation of a care partner-derived frailty index based upon comprehensive geriatric assessment (CP-FI-CGA) in emergency medical services and geriatric ambulatory care. Goldstein J, Hubbard RE, Moorhouse P, Andrew M, Mitnitski A, Rockwood K, Age and Aging 2015;44(2):327-30    View Article Site: Division of EMS

Use of a flexible intubating scope in combination with a channeled video laryngoscope for managing a difficult airway in the Emergency Department. Sowers N, Kovacs G, Journal of Emergency Medicine 2015;50(2):1-5    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Variation in the diagnosis and management of appendicitis at Canadian Pediatric Hospitals. et al., Schuh S, Gravel J, Fitzpatrick EA, Turner T, Bhatt M, Beer D, Acad Emerg Med 2015;22(7):811-22    View Article Site: IWK

Variation in the Diagnosis and Management of Appendicitis at Canadian Pediatric Hospitals. Schuh S, Gravel J, Fitzpatrick EA, Turner T, Bhatt M, Beer D, Acad Emerg Med 2015;1553-2712():1-12    Site: IWK

Articles - 2014

"Care by Design" new Model of Care in Long-Term Care Facilities Providing Residents Coordinated On-Site Primary/Acute Care. Marshall E, Clarke B, Peddle S, Jensen J, Can Fam Physician 2014;32(4):835-49    Site: Division of EMS

Assessment of older adults by emergency medical services: methodology and feasibility of a Care Partner Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CP-CGA). Goldstein J, Travers A, Hubbard RE, Moorhouse P, Andrew M, Rockwood K, CJEM 2014;16(5):371-7    View Article Site: Division of EMS

Blame, shame and lack of support: a multilevel study on obesity management. Kirk S, Price S, Penny TL, Rehman L, Lyons RF, Piccinini-Vallis H, Vallis MT, Curran J, Aston M, Qual Health Res 2014;24(6):790-800    View Article Site: IWK

Comparison of the King Vision Video Laryngoscope with the MacIntosh Laryngoscope. Murphy L, Kovacs G, Reardon P, Law AJ, J Emer Med 2014;47(2):239-46    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Deciding About Fast and Slow Decisions. Croskerry P, Petrie DA, Reilly JB, Tait G, Acad Med 2014;89(2):197-200    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Detection of soft tissue foreign bodies by a nurse practioner- performed ultrsound. Atkinson P, Madan R, Kendall R, Fraser J, Lewis D, Critical Ultrasound 2014;6(1):1-5    Site: Saint John Regional

Discharge instructions for caregivers in the context of pediatric emergency care: a narrative synthesis protocol. Curran J, Murphy A, Newton A, Zemek R, Hartling LA, Plint AC, Chorney J, MacPhee S, Campbell SG, Jabbour M, Boliver D, Petrie DA, Colwell R, MacWilliams K, Nolan A, Syst Rev 2014;3(26):    View Article Site: IWK

ED cognition: any decision by anyone at any time. Croskerry P, CJEM 2014;16(1):13-19    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Education Scholarship in Emergency Medicine Part 2: Supporting and Developing Scholars. Bandiera G, LeBlanc C, Regehr G, Snell L, Frank J, Sherbino J, CJEM 2014;15(S1):6-12    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Embedding interventions within early child care programs for preschoolers at risk for serious mental health disorders: an evidence to policy realist review. Carrey N, Curran J, Greene R, Nolan A, McLuckie A, J Syst Rev 2014;3(84):1-7    View Article Site: IWK

Emergency Department Antimicrobial Consideration in Severe Sepsis (in press). Green R, Gorman SG, Emerg Med 2014;32(14):835-849    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Emergency department use is frequent use associated with a lack of primary care provider? Palmer E, Leblanc-Duchin D, Murray J, Atkinson P, Can Fam Physician 2014;60(4):e223-e229    Site: Saint John Regional

Emergency Department Utilization by Older Adults: A Descriptive Study. Latham L, Ackroyd-Stolarz S, Canadian Geriatrics Journal 2014;17(4):118-25    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Fascia iliaca block for pain relief from proximal femoral fracture in the emergency department: a review of the literature. Chesters A, Atkinson P, Emerg Med 2014;31():e84-87    Site: Saint John Regional

Hip Arthroscopy: Prevalence of Intra-articular Pathologic Findings After Traumatic Injury of the Hip. Harris A, 2014;30(3):299-304    Site: Division of EMS

In reply to Norman et al and to Ilgen et al. Croskerry P, Petrie DA, Reilly JB, Tait G, Acad Med 2014;89(9):1196-7    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Incidence of postintubation hemodynamic instability associated with emergency intubations performed outside the operating room: A systematic review. Green R, Hutton B, Lorette J, Bleskie D, McIntyre L, Fergusson DA, CJEM 2014;16(1):69-79    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Management and outcomes of small bowel obstruction in older adult patients: a prospective cohort study. Springer JE, Bailey JG, Davis PJ, Johnson PM, Can J Surg 2014;57(6):379-84    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

My patient has got abdominal pain; identifying bilary problems. Woo T, Taylor M, Loubani O, Bowra J, Atkinson P, Ultrasound 2014;22(4):223-8    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

My patient has got abdominal pain; identifying biliary problems. Woo MY, Taylor M, Loubani O, Bowra J, Atkinson P, Ultrasound 2014;22(4):223-228    Site: Saint John Regional

Paramedic Self-Reported Exposure to Violence in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Workplace. Bigham B, Jensen J, Tavares W, Drake M, Saleem H, Dainty K, Munro G, PEC 2014;18(4):789-94    View Article Site: Division of EMS

Prehospital Noninvasive Ventilation for Acute Respiratory Failure: Systematic Review, Network Meta-analysis and Individual Patient Data Meta-analysis. Goodacre S, Stevens JW, Pandor A, Poku E, Ren S, Cantrell A, Bounes V, Mas A, Payen D, Petrie DA, Soeren Roessler M, Weitz G, Plaisance P, Acad Emerg Med 2014;21(9):960-70    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Procedural sedation and analgesia for adults in the emergency department. Atkinson P, French J, Nice A, BMJ 2014;():    View Article Site: Saint John Regional

Prognostic Factors for morbidity and mortality in elderly patients undergoing acute gastrointestinal surgery: A systematic review. Davis PJ, Hayden JA, Springer JE, Bailey JG, Molinari M, Johnson PM, Can J Surg 2014;57(2):E44-52    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Robotic versus laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) in obese adults ages 18-65 years: a systematic review and economic analysis. Bailey JG, Hayden JA, Davis PJ, Liu RY, Haardt D, Ellsmere J, Surg Endosc 2014;28(2):414-26    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

The Impact of Etomidate on Mortality in Trauma Patients. Hinkewich C, Green R, Can J Anaesth 2014;61(7):1-6    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Understanding context in knowledge translation: a concept analysis study protocol. Squires JE, Graham I, Hutchinson AM, Linklater S, Brehaut JC, Curran J, J Adv Nurs 2014;71(5):1146-55    View Article Site: IWK

Unintended complications. Preventing prehospital medical errors with cognitive strategies. Fu D, Sibley A, Woods R, J Emer Med 2014;39(12):54-7    View Article Site: PEI

Validating administrative data for the detection of adverse events in older hospitalized patients. Ackroyd-Stolarz S, Bowles S, Giffin L, Drug Healthc Patient Saf 2014;13(6):101-8    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Articles - 2013

A New Long-Term Care Facilities Model in Nova Scotia, Canada: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study of Care by Design. Marshall E, Boudreau MA, Jensen J, Edgecombe N, Clarke B, Burge FI, Archibald G, Taylor A, Andrew M, JMIR Research Protocols 2013;2(2):e56    View Article Site: Division of EMS

A pan-Canadian web-based education program to support screening for distress: evaluation of outcomes. McLeod D, Morck A, Curran J, Palliative and Supportive Care 2013;12(1):15-23    View Article Site: IWK

A Systematic Review of Ethanol and Fomepizole Use in Toxic Alcohol Ingestions. Beatty L, Green R, Magee K, Zed P, Emerg Med Int 2013;2013(Article ID 638057):14 pages    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Aminophylline for bradyasystolic cardiac arrest in adults. Hurley K, Magee K, Green R, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013;2013(8):1-42    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

An inventory of Canadian trauma systems: opportunities for improving access to trauma care. Evans CC, Tallon JM, Bridge J, Nathens A, CJEM 2013;15(0):1-7    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Best Strategies to Implement Clinical Pathways in an Emergency Department Setting: Study protocol for a cluster randomized controlled trial. Jabbour M, Curran J, Scott S, Guttman A, Rotter T, Ducharme FM, Lougheed MD, McNaughton-Filtion ML, Newton A, Shafir M, Paprica A, Klassen TP, Jaljaard M, Grimshaw J, Johnson DW, Implementation Science 2013;8(55):1-11    View Article Site: IWK

Can Emergency Medical Services Use Turnaround Time as a Proxy for Measuring Ambulance Offload Time? Carter A, Overton J, Terashima M, Cone DC, Journal of Emergency Medicine 2013;():1-6    View Article Site: Division of EMS

Can medical learners achieve point-of-care ultrasound competency using a high fidelity ultrasound simulator? A pilot study. Parks A, Atkinson P, Verheul G, Leblanc-Duchin D, Critical Ultrasound 2013;5(9):    Site: Saint John Regional

Cannabis and traffic collision risk: findings from a case-crossover study of injured drivers presenting to emergency departments. Asbridge M, Mann RE, Cusimano MD, Trayling C, Roerecke M, Tallon JM, Whipp A, Rehm JT, Int J Pub Health 2013;():online 1st    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Chest compression fraction in simulated cardiac arrest management by Primary Care Paramedics: King LT versus basic airway management. Jensen J, Walker M, LeRoux Y, Carter A, PEC 2013;17(2):285-90    View Article Site: Division of EMS

Developing a Canadian Emergency Medical Services Research Agenda: A Baseline Study of Stakeholder Opinions. Dainty K, Jensen J, Bigham B, Blanchard I, Brown L, Carter A, Socha D, Morrison L, CJEM 2013;15(2):83-9    Site: Division of EMS

Effect of obesity and decompressive laparotomy on mortality in acute pancreatitis requiring intensive care unit admission. Davis PJ, Eltawil KM, Abu-Wasel B, Walsh MJ, Topp T, Molinari M, World J Surg 2013;37(2):318-32    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Encouraging residents to seek feedback. Delva D, Sargeant J, Miller S, Holland J, Brown PA, LeBlanc C, Lightfoot K, Mann K, Med Teach 2013;35(12):e1625-31    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Epinephrine in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: A critical review. Reardon P, Magee K, World J Emerg Med 2013;4(2):85-91    Site: Division of EMS

Evaluating a clinical practice intervention to promote delivery of salbutamol by metered-dose inhalers with holding chambers in a pediatric emergency department. Hill-Taylor B, Hurley K, Sketris I, O'Connell C, Sinclair D, Wing A, CJEM 2013;15(2):101-8    View Article Site: IWK

Factors Influencing Rural and Urban Emergency Clinicians' Participation in an Online Knowledge Exchange Intervention. Curran J, Murphy A, Sinclair D, McGrath PJ, Rosen's Textbook of Emergency Medicine 6th Edition 2013;13(1):2175    View Article Site: IWK

Feasibility of Using Information Derived From a Care Partner to Develop a Frailty Index Based on Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment. Goldstein J, Hubbard RE, Moorhouse P, Andrew M, J Frailty Aging 2013;2(1):15-21    Site: Division of EMS

Hace1 controls ROS generation of vertebrate Rac1-dependent NADPH oxidase complexes. Daugaard M, Nitsch R, Razaghi B, McDonald L, Jarrar A, Torrino S, Castillo-Lluva S, Rotblat B, Li L, Malliri A, Lemichez E, Mettouchi A, Berman JN, Penninger JM, Sorensen PH, Nat Commun 2013;4(2180):1-13    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Insights into the implementation and operation of a novel paramedic long-term care program. Jensen J, Travers A, Marshall E, Leadley S, Carter A, PEC 2013;18(1):86-91    View Article Site: Division of EMS

Medication-related emergency department visits and hospital admissions in pediatric patients: a qualitative systematic review. Zed P, Haughn C, Black KJ, Fitzpatrick EA, Ackroyd-Stolarz S, Murphy N, MacKinnon NJ, Curran J, Sinclair D, J Pediatr 2013;163(2):477-38    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

My patient is short of breath: Is the problem lung tissue? Milne J, Atkinson P, Bowra J, Loubani O, Jarman B, Smith A, Ultrasound 2013;21(2):28-7    Site: Saint John Regional

My patient is short of breath: Is the problem lung tissue? Milne J, Atkinson P, Bowra J, Loubani O, Smith A, Ultrasound 2013;21(2):27-8    Site: Halifax Infirmary

My patient is short of breath: is there pleural fluid, and will PoCUS help drain it safely? Loubani O, Bowra J, Smith A, Talbot J, Jarman B, Atkinson P, Ultrasound 2013;21(2):88-92    Site: Saint John Regional

My patient is short of breath: Is there pleural fluid, and will PoCUS help drain it safely? Loubani O, Bowra J, Smith A, Talbot J, Atkinson P, Ultrasound 2013;21(2):88-92    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Nerve blocks for initial pain management of femoral fractures in children. Black KJ, Bevan C, Murphy N, Howard JJ, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013;2013():1-31    View Article Site: IWK

Outcomes in Seriously Head-Injured Patients Undergoing Pre-Hospital Tracheal Intubation vs. Emergency Department Tracheal Intubation. Tallon JM, Flowerdew G, Stewart RD, Kovacs G, Int J Clin Med 2013;4(2):78-85    Site: Division of EMS

Paramedic Myocardial Infarction Care with Fibrinolytics: A Process Map and Hazard Analysis. Jensen J, Walker M, Denike D, Matthews V, Boudreau C, Hill B, Travers A, PEC 2013;17(4):429-34    View Article Site: Division of EMS

Predictors of severe H1N1 infection in children presenting within Pediatric Emergency Research Networks (PERN): retrospective case-control study. Dalziel SR, Thompson J, Macias CG, Fernandes RM, Johnson DW, Waisman Y, Cheng N, Acworth J, Chamberlain JM, Osmond M, Plint AC, Valerio P, Black KJ, Fitzpatrick EA, Newton A, Kuppermann N, Klassen TP, BMJ 2013;347():1-13    View Article Site: IWK

Prehospital use of tranexemic acid for hemorrhagic shock in primary and secondary air medical evacuation. Vu E, Schlamp RS, Wand RT, Kleine-Deters GA, Vu M, Tallon JM, Air Med J 2013;32(5):289-92    View Article Site: Division of EMS

Propofol for procedural sedation in the emergency department: a qualitative systematic review. Black E, Campbell SG, Magee K, Zed P, Ann Pharmacother 2013;47(6):856-68    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

The Current State of Mental Health Services in Canada's Pediatric Emergency Departments. Leon S, Capelli M, Ali S, Craig W, Curran J, Gokiert R, Klassen TP, Osmond M, Scott S, Newton A, Pediatrics and Child Health 2013;18(2):81-85    Site: IWK

The difficult airway with recommendations for management - Part 1 Difficult tracheal intubation encountered in an unconscious/induced patient. Law AJ, Broemling N, Cooper R, Drolet P, Duggan L, Griesdale DE, Hung O, Jones PM, Kovacs G, Massey S, Morris I, Mullen T, Murphy M, Preston R, Naik VN, Scott J, Stacey S, Turkstra TP, Wong D, Can J Anaesth 2013;60(11):1089-1118    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

The difficult airway with recommendations for management - Part 2 - The anticipated difficult airway. Law AJ, Broemling N, Cooper R, Drolet P, Duggan L, Griesdale DE, Hung O, Jones PM, Kovacs G, Massey S, Morris I, Mullen T, Murphy M, Preston R, Naik VN, Scott J, Stacey S, Turkstra TP, Wong D, Can J Anaesth 2013;60(11):1119-1138    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

The impact of intense airway management on paramedic knowledge and confidence measured before, immediately after and at 6 and 12 months after training. Walker M, Jensen J, LeRoux Y, McVey J, Carter A, Emerg Med J 2013;30(4):334-8    Site: Division of EMS

The interprofessional psychosocial oncology distance education (IPODE) project: Outcomes of an innovative approach to health care professional education. Charles G, McLeod D, Curran J, Dumont S, White M, J Interprof Care 2013;28(3):254-9    View Article Site: IWK

Transport outcomes and dispatch determinants in a paramedic long-term care program: a pilot study. Jensen J, Travers A, Bardua D, Dobson T, Cox B, McVey J, Cain E, Merchant R, Carter A, CJEM 2013;15(4):206-13    Site: Division of EMS

Understanding the Canadian Adult CT Head Rule Trial: Use of the Theoretical Domains Framework for Process Evaluation. Curran J, Brehaut JC, Patey A, Osmond M, Stiell I, Grimshaw J, Implementation Science 2013;8(25):1-10    View Article Site: IWK

Weather factors associated with paediatric croup presentations to an Australian emergency department. Atkinson P, Boyle A, Lennon RS, Emerg Med J 2013;():1 - 3    View Article Site: Saint John Regional

Articles - 2012

613 cases of splenic rupture without risk factors or previously diagnosed disease: a systematic review. Aubrey-Bassler F, Sowers N, BMC Emergency Medicine 2012;12(1):1-14    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

A method for reviewing the accuracy and reliability of a five level triage process (Canadian Triage and acuity Scale) in a community Emergency Department setting: Building the crowding measurement infrastructure. Howlett MK, Atkinson P, Emergency Medicine International 2012;():1-5    Site: Saint John Regional

An evaluation of the use of whole-body tomography in trauma patients at a United Kingdom trauma centre. Venugopal K, Kinghorn AF, Emordi CE, Atkinson P, Kendall R, European Journal of Emergency Medicine 2012;19(3):193-5    View Article Site: Saint John Regional

Bedside focused echocardiography as predictor of survival in cardiac arrest patients: a systematic review. Blyth L, Atkinson P, Gadd K, Lang E, Acad Emerg Med 2012;19(10):1119-1126    View Article Site: Saint John Regional

Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians Sepsis Treatment Checklist: Optimizing Sepsis Care in Canadian Emergency Departments. Djogovic D, Green R, Keyes R, Gray S, Stenstrom R, Sweet D, Davidow J, Patterson E, Easton D, MacDonald S, Gaudet J, Kolber MR, Lechelt D, Howes D, CJEM 2012;14(1):36-39    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Emergency Crowding: Time for Intervention and Policy Evaluations. Boyle A, Beniuk K, Higginson I, Atkinson P, Emergency Medicine International 2012;():1-8    View Article Site: Saint John Regional

Emergency medical service dispatch cardiopulmonary resuscitation prearrival instructions to improve survival from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. A scientific statement from the American Heart Association. Lerner E, Rea TD, Bobrow BJ, Acker J, Berg RA, Brooks S, Cone DC, Gay M, Gent L, Mears G, Nadkarni V, O'Connor RE, Potts J, Sayre M, Swor RA, Travers A, Circulation 2012;125(4):648-55    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Evaluation of the incidence, risk factors, and impact on patient outcomes of post-intubation hemodynamic instability. Green R, Edwards J, Fergusson DA, Canadian Journal of Emergency Medicine 2012;14(2):74-82    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Expedited management of patients requiring specific resources in the emergency department patient by Advanced Care Paramedics. Campbell SG, Janes SE, MacKinley R, Froese P, Etsell G, Warren D, Urquhart D, Healthcare Manag Forum 2012;25(1):26-31    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Factors Associated with the Successful Recognition of Abnormal Breathing and Cardiac Arrest by Ambulance Communications Officers: A Qualitative Iterative Survey. Jensen J, Vailancourt C, Tweedle J, Kasaboski A, Charette M, Grimshaw J, Brehaut JC, Osmond M, Wells G, Stiell I, PEC 2012;16(4):443-50    Site: Division of EMS

Frailty in Older Adults Using Pre-hospital Care and the Emergency Department: A Narrative Review. Goldstein J, Andrew M, Travers A, Canadian Geriatrics Journal 2012;15(1):16-22    Site: Division of EMS

Identification of radial glia in the adult olfactory bulb. Emsley JG, Menezes JL, Madeiro Da Costa RF, Blanco Martinez AM, Macklis JD, Excellence in Healthcare E-Newsletter 2012;236(2):283-97    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Impaired driving charges in injured impaired drivers requiring treatment in an emergency department. Fieldus W, Cain E, CJEM 2012;14(5):290-4    Site: Division of EMS

Influence of a province-wide trauma system on Motor Vehicle Collision process mortality; a 10 year follow-up evaluation. Tallon JM, Fell D, Karim S, Ackroyd-Stolarz S, Petrie DA, Can J Surg 2012;55(1):8-14    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

My Patient has no blood pressure: is their heart working? Pishe T, Ross P, Atkinson P, Ultrasound 2012;20(1):58-63    Site: Saint John Regional

My Patient has no blood pressure: point of care ultrasound in the hypotensive patient- FAST and RELIABLE. Liteplo A, Noble V, Atkinson P, Ultrasound 2012;20(1):64-8    Site: Saint John Regional

Optimizing initial antibiotic delivery for adult patients with severe sepsis and septic shock in the emergency department. Gorman SG, Green R, EMCC 2012;():    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Performance of the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale for Children: A multicenter database study. Gravel J, Fitzpatrick EA, Gouin S, Millar K, Curtis S, Joubert G, Boutis K, Goldman RD, Dubrovsky SA, Porter R, Beer D, Doan Q, Osmond M, Annals EM 2012;61(1):27-32    View Article Site: IWK

Predicting Community Emergency Medicine Needs and Emergency Physician Compensation Modeling: Two Sides of the Same Coin? Petrie DA, Campbell SG, Ross J, CJEM 2012;14(6):329    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Reflections from a Canadian visiting South Africa: Advancing sepsis care in Africa with the development of local sepsis guidelines. Green R, African Federation for Emergency Medicine 2012;2(2):90-4    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

The Canadian Research Agenda: A mixed methods consensus study. Jensen J, Bigham B, Blanchard I, Dainty K, Socha D, Carter A, Brown L, Travers A, Craig A, Brown DR, Morrison L, CJEM 2012;15(2):73-82    View Article Site: Division of EMS

The V-Line: a sonographic aid for the confirmation of pleural fluid. Atkinson P, Milne J, Loubani O, Verheul G, Critical Ultrasound 2012;4(19):    Site: Saint John Regional

The V-Line: A sonographic aid for the confirmation of pleural fluid. Atkinson P, Milne J, Loubani O, Verheul G, Crit Ultra J 2012;4(1):19    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Use of point of care sonography by emergency physicians. Henneberry R, Hanson A, Healey A, Ip J, Mensour M, Mikhail P, Miller S, Socransky S, Woo M, CJEM 2012;14(2):106-12    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Use of rate control medication before cardioversion of recent-onset atrial fibrillation or flutter in the emergency department is associated with reduced success rates. Blecher GE, Stiell I, Rowe B, Lang E, Brison RJ, Perry JJ, Clement CM, Borgundvaag B, Langhan T, Magee K, Stenstrom R, Birnie D, Wells G, CJEM 2012;14(3):169-77    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Articles - 2011

A prospective review of the use of ketamine to facilitate endotracheal intubation in the helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) setting. Sibley A, Mackenzie M, Bawden J, Anstett D, Villa-Roel C, Rowe B, Emerg Med 2011;28(6):521-5    View Article Site: PEI

Adverse events related to medications identified by a Canadian Poison Centre. Ackroyd-Stolarz S, MacKinnon NJ, Murphy N, Gillespie E, Zed P, J Popul Ther Clin Pharmacol 2011;18(2):e250-6    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Airway Management in Critically Ill Patients. Griesdale DE, Henderson WR, Green R, Lung 2011;189(3):181-92    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Ambulance Diversion and Emergency Department Offload Delay: Resource Document for the National Association of EMS Physicians Position Statement. Cooney DR, Millin MG, Carter A, Lawner BJ, Nable JV, Wallus HJ, PEC 2011;15(4):555-61    View Article Site: Division of EMS

An evaluation of echo is life support (ELS) - is it feasible? What does it add? Hayhurst C, Lebus C, Atkinson P, Kendall R, Madan R, Talbot J, Ross P, Lewis D, Emerg Med J 2011;28(2):119-21    View Article Site: Saint John Regional

An Integral Methodological Pluralism Framework for Evidence-Based Medicine. Petrie DA, Journal of Integral Theory and Practice 2011;6(4):1-13    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Consensus on paramedic clinical decisions during high-acuity emergency calls: results of a Canadian Delphi study. Jensen J, Croskerry P, Travers A, CJEM 2011;13(5):310-18    View Article Site: Division of EMS

Emergency Physician-performed Ultrasound to Diagnose Cholelithiasis: A Systematic Review. Ross M, Brown M, McLaughlin K, Atkinson P, Thompson J, Powelson S, Clark S, Lang E, Acad Emerg Med 2011;18(3):227-35    View Article Site: Saint John Regional

Feasibility of a focused ultrasound training programme for medical undergraduate students. Wong I, Jayatilleke T, Kendall R, Atkinson P, Clin Teach 2011;8(1):3-7    View Article Site: Saint John Regional

Intensity of Anticoagulation with Warfarin and Risk of Adverse Events in Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department. Anthony C, Karim S, Ackroyd-Stolarz S, Fry A, Murphy N, Christie R, Zed P, Ann Pharmacother 2011;45(7-8):881-7    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Ketamine in Adult Emergency Medicine: Controversies and Recent Advances. Sih K, Campbell SG, Tallon JM, Magee K, Zed P, Ann Pharmacother 2011;45(12):1525-34    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Major traumatic brain injury: time to tertiary care and the impact of a clinical guideline. Thibeault-Halman G, Tallon JM, Ackroyd-Stolarz S, Fenerty L, Karim S, Sealy B, Clarke DB, J Trauma 2011;70(5):1134-40    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Methodology for the Development of a Canadian National EMS Research Agenda. Jensen J, Blanchard I, Bigham B, Dainty K, Socha D, Brown L, Craig A, Travers A, Brown R, Cain E, Morrison L, BMC Emergency Medicine 2011;11(15):online    View Article Site: Division of EMS

My Patient has no blood pressure: Have they got an abdominal aortic aneurysm? Point of care ultrasound of the abdominal aorta in the hypotensive patient. Gedmintas A, Grabove M, Atkinson P, Ultrasound 2011;19(4):236-41    Site: Saint John Regional

My Patient has no blood pressure:Are they empty or full? Point of care ultrasound of the inferior vena cava in the hypotensive emergency department patient. Atkinson P, Daly C, Ultrasound 2011;19(3):169-173    Site: Saint John Regional

Outcomes of Emergency Department Patients Presenting With Adverse Drug Events. Hohl CM, Nosyk B, Kuramoto L, Zed P, Brubacher JR, Abu-Laban RB, Sheps S, Sobolev B, Annals EM 2011;58(3):270-9    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Pre-hospital care management of a potential spinal cord injured patient: a systematic review of the literature and evidence based guidelines. Ahn H, Singh J, Nathens A, MacDonald R, Travers A, Tallon JM, Fehlings M, Yee A, J Neurotrauma 2011;28(8):1341-61    View Article Site: Division of EMS

The association between a prolonged stay in the Emergency Department and adverse events in older patients admitted to hospital: a retrospective cohort study. Ackroyd-Stolarz S, Guernsey J, MacKinnon NJ, Kovacs G, BMJ Qual Saf 2011;20(7):564-9    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

The Development of a Multidisciplinary Therapeutic Hypothermia Program for Survivors of Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest. Green R, White DA, Meade-Corkum C, ICU Director 2011;2(4):107-13    Site: Halifax Infirmary

The pre-hospital fibrinolysis experience in Europe and North America and implications for wider dissemination. Huynh T, Birkhead J, Huber K, O'Loughlin J, Stenestrand U, Weston C, Jernberg T, Schull M, Welsh RA, Denktas AE, Travers A, Sookram S, Theroux P, Tu JV, Timmis A, Smalling R, Danchin N, JACC Cardiovasc Interv 2011;4(8):877-83    View Article Site: Division of EMS

The provision of critical care in emergency departments in Canada. Green R, MacIntyre J, JETS 2011;4(4):488-93    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Towards National Evidence-Informed Practice Guidelines for Canadian EMS: Future Directions. Jensen J, Dobson T, Healthcare Policy 2011;7(1):22-31    Site: Division of EMS

Using cervical spine clearance guidelines in a pediatric population: a survey of physician practices and opinions. Burns E, Yanchar N, CJEM 2011;13(1):1-6    View Article Site: IWK

Variation in management of recent-onset atrial fibrillation and flutter among academic hospital emergency departments. Stieb D, Clement CM, Brison RJ, Rowe B, Borgundvaag B, Langhan T, Lang E, Magee K, Stenstrom R, Perry JJ, Birnie D, Wells G, Annals EM 2011;57(1):13-21    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Widespread symmetrical subcortical band heterotopia. Emsley JG, Rahey S, Sadler RM, Schmidt MH, Can J Neurol Sci 2011;38(5):758-9    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Articles - 2010

A Controlled Before-and-After Evaluation of a Mobile Crisis Partnership Between Mental Health and Police Services in Nova Scotia. Kisely S, Campbell L, Peddle S, Hare S, Psyche M, Spicer D, Moore B, Cain E, Can J Psy 2010;55(10):662-8    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

A critical appraisal of the quality of critical care pharmacotherapy clinical practice guidelines and their strength of recommendations. Gorman SG, Chung M, Slavik RS, Zed P, Wilbur K, Dhingra V, Intensive Care Med 2010;36(10):1636-43    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Access to Trauma Systems in Canada. Hameed SM, Schuurman N, Razek T, Boone D, Van Heest R, Taulu T, Lakha N, Evans DC, Brown DR, Kirkpatrick A, Stelfox T, Dyer D, van Wijngaarden-Stephens M, Logsetty S, Nathens A, Stewart TC, Rizoli S, Tremblay LN, Brenneman F, Ahmed N, Galbraith E, Parry N, Girotti M, Pagliarello G, Tze N, Khwaja K, Yanchar N, Tallon JM, Trenholm JA, Tegart C, Amram O, Berube M, Hameed U, Simons R, J Trauma 2010;69(6):1350-61    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Admissions to Canadian hospitals for acute asthma: A prospective, multicentre study. Rowe B, Villa-Roel C, Abu-Laban RB, Stenstrom R, Mackey DS, Stiell I, Campbell SG, Young B, Can Respir J 2010;17(1):25-30    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Air versus ground transport of the major trauma patient: A natural experiment. McVey J, Petrie DA, Tallon JM, PEC 2010;14(1):45-50    View Article Site: Division of EMS

Coaching in emergency medicine. LeBlanc C, Sherbino J, CJEM 2010;12(6):520-4    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Comparison of tracheal intubation and alternative airway techniques performed in the prehospital setting by paramedics: a systematic review. Jensen J, Cheung K, Tallon JM, Travers A, CJEM 2010;12(2):135-40    View Article Site: Division of EMS

Do emergency physicians attribute drug-related emergency department visits to medication-related problems? Hohl CM, Zed P, Brubacher JR, Abu-Laban RB, Loewen P, Purssell RA, Annals EM 2010;55(6):511-12    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Fluid Resuscitation with 5% albumin versus Normal Saline in Early Septic Shock: A pilot randomized, controlled trial. McIntyre L, Fergusson DA, Cook DJ, Rowe B, Bagshaw SM, Easton D, Emond M, Finfer S, Fox-Robichaud A, Gaudert C, Green R, Hebert P, Marshall J, Rankin N, Stiell I, Tinmouth A, Pagliarello J, Turgeon AF, Worster A, Zarychanski R, J Crit Care 2010;27(3):317    Site: Halifax Infirmary

ICU care prior to admission to the ICU: the importance of the Emergency Department. Green R, ICU Mgmt 2010;10(1):32-34    Site: Halifax Infirmary

L-Carnitine for acute valporic acid overdose: a systematic review of published cases. Perrot J, Murphy N, Zed P, Ann Pharmacother 2010;44(7-8):1287-93    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Minimal Illumination for Direct Laryngoscopy and Intubation in Different Ambient Light Settings. Cheung K, Kovacs G, LeBlanc D, Gao J, Sandeski R, Leslie R, Acad Emerg Med 2010;17(1):103-107    View Article Site: Division of EMS

Patient-reported adverse drug-related events from emergency department discharge prescriptions. Hohl CM, Abu-Laban RB, Zed P, Brubacher JR, Tsai G, Kretz P, Nemethy K, Purssell RA, CJEM 2010;12(4):331-8    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Pentastarch resuscitation in severe sepsis and septic shock. Green R, Zed P, McIntyre L, CJEM 2010;12(1):58-61    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Prehospital Care and New Models of Regionalization. Cone DC, Lerner E, Band RA, Renjilian C, Bobrow BJ, Mechem CC, Carter A, Kupas DF, Spaite Dw, Acad Emerg Med 2010;17(12):1137-45    View Article Site: Division of EMS

Use of an electronic information system to identify adverse events resulting in an emergency department visit. Ackroyd-Stolarz S, MacKinnon NJ, Zed P, Murphy N, Qual Saf Health Care 2010;19(6):e53    View Article Site: Halifax Infirmary

Abstracts - 2018

Comparison of unmanned aerial vehicle technology versus standard practice in triaging casualties by paramedic students in a mass casualty incident scenerio. Jain T, Sibley A, Stryhn H, Hubloue I, CJEM 2018;20(S1):S83    Site: PEI

Emergency critical care ultrasound (ECCU) paramedic course: A novel curriculum for training paramedics in ultrasound. Lewis D, Gould J, Atkinson P, Sibley A, Henneberry R, CJEM 2018;20(S1):S89    Site: Halifax Infirmary

FLO on flow: Front line ownership of Emergency Department hosital and health system patient flow: A novel approach to ED overcrowding (Part 1). Petrie DA, Ackroyd-Stolarz S, Comber S, Mumford K, CJEM 2018;20(S1):S96-7    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Intravenous cefazolin plus oral probenecid vs. oral cephalexin for the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections: A randomized controlled trial. Zed P, Dalen D, Fry A, Campbell SG, Eppler J, CJEM 2018;20(S1):S25    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Organ and tissue donation from poisoned patients in the Emergency Department: A Canadian perspective. Staple L, MacIntyre J, Murphy N, Beed S, LeBlanc C, CJEM 2018;20(S1):S109    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Paramedics Providing Palliative Care at Home management of Pain and Breathlessness. Robinson B, Carter A, Goldstein J, Harrison M, Arab M, PEC 2018;22(1):    Site: Division of EMS

Paramedics Providing Palliative Care at Home: An Evaluation of Paramedic Comfort and Confidence in Providing Palliative Support. Carter A, Goldstein J, Arab M, Harrison M, Crowell W, Houde K, Lecours M, Sullivan J, Villard C, Downer K, PEC 2018;22(1):    Site: Division of EMS

Paramedics Providing Palliative Care at Home: Patient and Family Satisfaction. Carter A, Goldstein J, Arab M, Harrison M, Stewart B, Lecours M, Villard C, Sullivan J, PEC 2018;22(1):    Site: Division of EMS

Patterns and predictors of emergency physician productivity. Campbell SG, Weerasinghe S, CJEM 2018;20(S1):S30-1    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Prevalence of Mortality due to rebound toxicity after "Treat and Release" Practices in Prehospital Opiate Overdose Care: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Greene J, Deveau B, Dol J, Butler M, PEC 2018;22(1):    Site: Division of EMS

Refining nursing symptom-driven guidelines for ED laboratory test ordering. Campbell SG, Elnenaei MO, Nasser B, Lou A, Crocker BD, Connor N, CJEM 2018;20(S1):S152    Site: Halifax Infirmary

The Utilization of a Province Wide EMS System by Children and Youth with Mental Health Complaints. DeRosa A, Zhang M, Goldstein J, Jarvis C, Shamsuzzaman M, PEC 2018;22(1):    Site: Division of EMS

Use of unmanned aerial vehicle to provide situational awareness in a simulated mass casualty incident. Sibley A, Jain T, Nicholson B, Butler M, David S, Smith D, Atkinson P, CJEM 2018;20(S1):S40    Site: PEI

Utility of red flag to identify serious spinal pathology in patients with low back pain: A retrospective analysis. Kiberd J, Hayden JA, Magee K, Campbell SG, CJEM 2018;20(S1):S33-4    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Abstracts - 2017

0. Atkinson P, Magee K, Carter A, Hurley K, Sibley A, Watson M, Urquhart D, DeMone CE, Fitzpatrick EA, Fraser J, French J, Howlett MK, MacIntyre J, Petrie DA, CJEM 2017;19(S1):S33    Site: Halifax Infirmary

A frailty index derived from a paramedic risk assessment: The paramedic assessing elders at risk for independence loss (Peril-Fi). Goldstein J, Rockwood K, Lee J, PEC 2017;21(1):125    Site: Division of EMS

A scoping review of how frailty is identified in EMS and Emergency department settings. Goldstein J, Theou O, Mallery K, Squires JE, Greene J, Lee J, Rockwood K, PEC 2017;21(1):111    Site: Division of EMS

Canadian Community Utilization of Stroke Prevention Pilot Study-Emergency Department (C-CUSP ED). Parkash R, Magee K, Clory M, Curran J, CJEM 2017;19(S1):S68    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Combination of easily measurable real time variables to predict ED crowding. Clouston R, Howlett MK, Stocia G, Fraser J, Atkinson P, CJEM 2017;19((S1)):S45-S46.    View Abstract Site: Saint John Regional

Determining ED staff awareness and knowledge of intimate partner violence and available tools. Vonkeman J, Atkinson P, Fraser J, McCloskey R, CJEM 2017;19((S1)):S120.    View Abstract Site: Saint John Regional

Did the Canadian Pediatric Society policy statement in 2007 impact trampoline-related injuries in Halifax, Nova Scotia? Wilson G, Sameoto C, Fitzpatrick EA, Hurley K, CJEM 2017;19(S1):S91    Site: IWK

Do emergency department staff use a current domestic violence documentation tool or other forms of intimate partner violence documentation in patient records? Vonkeman J, Atkinson P, Fraser J, McCloskey R, CJEM 2017;19((S1)):S66-S66    View Abstract Site: Saint John Regional

Does point of care ultrasonography improve diagnostic accuracy in emergency department patients with undifferentiated hypotension? The first Sonography in Hypotension and Cardiac Arrest in the Emergency Department (SHOC-ED1) Study. Olszynski P, Middleton J, Taylor L, Dahn T, Hurley S, Macsween K, Cox C, Loubani O, Richardson L, Stocia G, Hunter S, Ramrattan B, Mekwan J, Howlett MK, Milne J, Lewis D, Lamprecht H, Diegelmann, Fredericks D, Lussier D, Henneberry R, Fraser J, Van Hoving D, Peach M, Atkinson P, CJEM 2017;19((S1)):S29-S29    View Abstract Site: Saint John Regional

Does point of care ultrasonography improve diagnostic accuracy in emergency department patients with undifferentiated hypotension? The firsy Sonograhy in hypotension and cardiac arrest in the Emergency Department (SHOC-ED1) Study. Peach M, Milne J, Lewis D, Diegelmann L, Stander M, Lussier D, Pham C, Henneberry R, Fraser J, Howlett MK, Mekwan J, Ramratten B, Middleton J, Fredericks D, Taylor L, Dahn T, Hurley S, MacSween R, Cox C, Richardson L, Loubani O, Stoica G, Hunter S, Olszynski P, Atkinson P, CJEM 2017;19(S1):S29    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Does point of care ultrasound improve resuscitation markers in emergency department patients with undifferentiated hypotension? The first Sonography in Hypotension and Cardiac Arrest in the Emergency Department (SHOC-ED 1) Study. Taylor L, Fredericks D, Peach M, Dahn T, Hurley S, Macsween K, Cox C, Richardson L, Loubani O, Stocia G, Hunter S, Olszynski P, Van Hoving D, Middleton J, Ramrattan B, Milne J, Lewis D, Diegelmann, Lamprecht H, Stander M, Lussier D, Pham C, Henneberry R, Fraser J, Howlett MK, Mekwan J, Atkinson P, CJEM 2017;19((S1)):S42-S42.    View Abstract Site: Saint John Regional

Does point of care ultrasound improve resuscitation markers in emergency departmentpatients with undifferentiated hypotension? The first sonography in hypotension and cardiac arrest in the emergency department (SHOC-ED-ED1) Study: An int radomized study. Taylor L, Milne J, Lewis D, Diegelmann L, Lamprecht H, Stander M, Lussier D, Pham C, Henneberry R, Fraser J, Howlett MK, Mekwan J, Ramratten B, Middleton J, Van Hoving D, Fredericks D, Peach M, Dahn T, Hurley S, MacSween R, Cox C, Richardson L, Loubani O, Stoica G, Hunter S, Olszynski P, Atkinson P, CJEM 2017;19(S1):S29    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Does the use of point of care ultrasonograhy improve survival in emergency department patients with undifferentiated hypotension? The first Sonography in Hypotension and Cardiac Arrest in the Emergency Department (SHOC-ED1) Study. Stoica G, Hurley K, Cox C, Loubani O, Olszynski P, Fraser J, Richardson L, Howlett MK, Middleton J, Henneberry R, Stander M, Lamprecht H, Diegelmann L, Milne J, Atkinson P, CJEM 2017;19(S1):S43    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Does the use of point of care ultrasonography improve survival in emergency department patients with undifferentiated hypotension? The first Sonography in Hypotension and Cardiac Arrest in the Emergency Department (SHOC-ED1) Study. Atkinson P, Fredericks D, Peach M, Taylor L, Dahn T, Hurley K, Macsween K, Cox C, Richardson L, Loubani O, Stocia G, Hunter S, Van Hoving D, Middleton J, Milne J, Diegelmann, Lamprecht H, Stander M, Lussier D, Pham C, Henneberry R, Fraser J, Howlett MK, Mekwan J, Ramrattan B, Olszynski P, CJEM 2017;19((S1)):S43-S43    View Abstract Site: Saint John Regional

Does the use of ultrasound improve diagnosis during simulated trauma scenarios? Mclean D, Hewitson L, Lewis D, Fraser J, Mekwan J, French J, Verheul G, Atkinson P, CJEM 2017;19((S1)):S108    View Abstract Site: Saint John Regional

Epidemiology of gun related injuries among Canadian children and youth from 2005-2013: A CHIRPP study. Cox C, Stewart S, Hurley K, CJEM 2017;19(S1):S91    Site: IWK

Exercise prescription in the emergency department: Patient perceptions. Milne F, Leech-Porter K, Lewis D, Fraser J, Hull S, Atkinson P, CJEM 2017;19((S1)):S109.    View Abstract Site: Saint John Regional

Initial validation of the core components in the SHoC-Hypotension Protocol. What rates of ultrasound findings are reported in Emergency Department patients with undifferentiated hyotension? Results from the SHoC-ED1 Study. Lambert L, Lussier D, Pham C, Milne J, Lewis D, Diegelmann L, Lamprecht H, Henneberry R, Fraser J, Stander M, Van Hoving D, Fredericks D, Howlett MK, Mekwan J, Ramratten B, Middleton J, Olszynski P, Peach M, Taylor L, Dahn T, Hurley S, MacSween R, Cox C, Hunter S, Bowra J, Lambert M, Jarman R, Harris T, Noble V, Connolly J, Atkinson P, CJEM 2017;19(S1):S42-3    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Initial validation of the core components in the SHoC-Hypotension Protocol. What rates of ultrasound findings are reported in emergency department patients with undifferentiated hypotension? Results from the SHoC-ED1 Study. Lussier D, Taylor L, Dahn T, Hurley S, Macsween K, Cox C, Hunter S, Bowra J, Lambert M, Jarman B, Harris T, Noble V, Connolly J, Peach M, Olszynski P, Pham C, Milne J, Lewis D, Diegelmann, Lamprecht H, Stander M, Van Hoving D, Fredericks D, Howlett MK, Mekwan J, Ramrattan B, Middleton J, Atkinson P, CJEM 2017;19((S1)):S42-S43    View Abstract Site: Saint John Regional

Introduction of a regional interactive group supervision tool to maximize multi-program research project support. Atkinson P, MacIntyre J, Howlett MK, French J, Fraser J, Fitzpatrick E, DeMone C, Urquhart D, Watson M, Sibley A, Hurley K, Carter A, Magee K, Petrie D, CJEM 2017;19((S1)):S33-S34    View Abstract Site: Saint John Regional

Manual pressure (the modified peace sign) as an aid to sonographic aortic visualization-a pilot study. Leech-Porter K, Lewis D, Fraser J, Atkinson P, CJEM 2017;19((S1)):S105.    View Abstract Site: Saint John Regional

Meeting patient expectations in the Emergency Department: Preliminary findings from the preparing emergency patients and providers study. Nunn J, Cassidy C, Chiasson D, MacPhee S, Curran J, CJEM 2017;19(S1):S110    Site: IWK

ōiPads on!ö-Does the provision of iPad devices within an emergency department improve the frequency of access to departmental web KT resources? Lewis D, Atkinson P, CJEM 2017;19((S1)):S107.    View Abstract Site: Saint John Regional

Paramedic and nurse-staffed rural collaborative emergency centres: The rate of relapse for discharged patients. Carter A, Cook J, Travers A, Jensen J, Dobson T, Carrigan SA, Vanberkel P, PEC 2017;21(1):117    Site: Division of EMS

Paramedic and nurse-staffed rural collaborative emergency centres: The rate of relapse for discharged patients. Carter A, White C, Latta R, Northcott C, Carrigan SA, Cook J, Vanberkel P, Dobson T, Travers A, Jensen J, Johnston T, CJEM 2017;18(S1):S87    Site: Division of EMS

Paramedics perception of working in Nova Scotia's collaborative emergency centres. Whalen S, Goldstein J, Carter A, CJEM 2017;19(S1):127    View Abstract Site: Division of EMS

Pediatric ambulance patient transfer rates: A retrospective observational study. LeRoux Y, Goldstein J, Cook J, Hurley K, Carter A, PEC 2017;21(1):125    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Pediatric palliative care in Nova Scotia: Use of an out-of-hospital special patient program administered by paramedics. Bohrer M, Carter A, Gregoire MC, PEC 2017;21(1):127    Site: Division of EMS

Predict - predicting Emergency Department incident delirium with an interactive computer tablet. Lee J, Goldstein J, Rockwood K, Tierrney M, Inn of Aging 2017;1(S1):1218    Site: Division of EMS

Predictors of emergency medical services usage by dialysis patients. Bartolacci J, Goldstein J, Tennankore K, PEC 2017;21(1):102    Site: Division of EMS

Prevalence and characteristics of non-transported EMS patients in Nova Scotia. Carrigan SA, Asada Y, Travers A, Goldstein J, Carter A, CJEM 2017;18(S1):S36-7    Site: Division of EMS

The burden of emergency medical services care for dialysis patients. Bartolacci J, Goldstein J, Tennankore K, PEC 2017;21(1):127    Site: Division of EMS

The contrarian effect: How does a Choosing Wisely focused knowledge translation initiative affect emergency physician practice in a high awareness-low investigation environment? Chandra K, Atkinson P, Fraser J, Chatur H, Adams C, CJEM 2017;19((S1)):S75-S76    View Abstract Site: Saint John Regional

The future of emergency medicine in Canada: Reflections one year after the release of the Collaborative Working Group final report. Sinclair D, Abu-Laban RB, Frank J, Holroyd B, LeBlanc C, CJEM 2017;19(S2):S38-9    View Abstract Site: Halifax Infirmary

To choose or not to choose: Evaluating the impact of a Choosing Wisely knowledge translation initiative on urban and rural emergency physician guideline awareness. Chandra K, Atkinson P, Fraser J, Chatur H, Adams C, CJEM 2017;19((S1)):S89-S89    View Abstract Site: Saint John Regional

Willingness of ED staff to implement a brief intimate partner violence case-finding tool. Vonkeman J, Atkinson P, Fraser J, McCloskey R, CJEM 2017;19((S1)):S120    View Abstract Site: Saint John Regional

Abstracts - 2016

A prospective diagnostic support tool for the differentiation of abdominal pain in the adult emergency department population. Butler M, Carter A, CJEM 2016;18(S1):    View Abstract Site: Division of EMS

AP or IP? Introduction of a new assessment of performance tool for PoCUS. Lewis D, Atkinson P, Fraser J, CJEM 2016;18(S1):S67    Site: Saint John Regional

Assessment of the need for diagnostic imaging in extremity injuries by advanced care paramedics. Froese P, Butler M, Campbell SG, Magee K, MacKinley R, CJEM 2016;18(S1):    View Abstract Site: Halifax Infirmary

Current management of pharyngitis in the Emergency Department: A retrospective multicentre observational study. Butler M, Nason A, Patrick L, Dong A, McIsaac W, Smith D, Gillis J, CJEM 2016;18(S1):    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Do combined electricardiogram rhythm and point of care ultrasound findings predict outcome during cardiac arrest? The second Sonography in Hypotension and cardiac Arrest in the Emergency Department (SHoC-ED 2) Study. Beckett N, Atkinson P, Fraser J, French J, Lewis D, CJEM 2016;18(S1):S43    Site: Saint John Regional

Does a busy day predict another busy day? A time-series analysis of multi-centre emergency department volumes. Butler M, Gu H, Kenney T, Campbell SG, CJEM 2016;18(S1):    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Emergency medicine as a career choice: What influences medical students throughout their schooling. Pianosi K, Hurley K, CJEM 2016;18(S1):    Site: IWK

Emergency medicine training & practice in Canada: Celebrating the past & evolving for the future. Sinclair D, Abu-Laban RB, LeBlanc C, CJEM 2016;19(S2):    View Abstract Site: Halifax Infirmary

Estimating palliative support need among EMS patients. Muise A, Carter A, Jensen J, Karim S, Johnston G, PEC 2016;20(1):    View Abstract Site: Division of EMS

Evaluating the impact of a novel mobile care team (MCT) on the prevalence of ambulatory care sensitive conditions presenting to emergency medical services in Nova Scotia. Brown R, Carter A, Goldstein J, Jensen J, Travers A, Dobson T, Cosgrove P, PEC 2016;20(1):    View Abstract Site: Division of EMS

Evaluating the impact of a novel mobile care team (MCT) on the prevalence of ambulatory care sensitive conditions presenting to emergency medical services in Nova Scotia. Brown DR, Carter A, Goldstein J, Jensen J, Travers A, Dobson T, Cosgrove P, CJEM 2016;18(S1):    Site: Division of EMS

Frailty identification in acutely ill hospitalized patients: A scoping review. Theou O, Mallery K, Goldstein J, Lee J, Rockwood K, The Gerontologist 2016;56(S3):318-9    View Abstract Site: Division of EMS

Hemostatic dressings for external bleeding: An evidence review using GRADE methodology. Jensen J, Bradley R, Singletary EM, Zideman DA, PEC 2016;20(1):    Site: Division of EMS

Is there an association between resuscitation effort and the use of cardiac ultrasound in cardiac arrest? The second Sonography in Hypotension and Cardiac Arrest in the Emergency Department (SHoC-ED 2) Study. Beckett N, Atkinson P, Fraser J, Lewis D, French J, CJEM 2016;18(S1):S45    Site: Saint John Regional

Is there an association between the use of cardiac ultrasound and survival outcomes in pts arriving to the emergency department in cardiac arrest? The second Sonography in Hypotension and Cardiac Arrest in the ED Study (SHoC-ED 2). Beckett N, Atkinson P, Fraser J, French J, Lewis D, CJEM 2016;18(S1):S70    Site: Saint John Regional

Listening to care partners: A feasible method to screen for frailty in emergency medical services? Goldstein J, Rockwood K, PEC 2016;20(1):    View Abstract Site: Division of EMS

Listening to care partners: A feasible method to screen for frailty in emergency medical services? Goldstein J, Rockwood K, CJEM 2016;18(S1):    View Abstract Site: Division of EMS

Low acuity emergency department access: are other options available? , Atkinson P, Howlett MK, Palmer E, Fraser J, MacKay J, CJEM 2016;18(S1):S66    Site: Saint John Regional

Outcomes of a provincial reperfusion strategy: A Population-based retrospective cohort study. Cook J, Carter A, Travers A, Brown R, Cain E, Swain J, Jensen J, Goldstein J, CJEM 2016;18(S1):    View Abstract Site: Division of EMS

Outcomes of provincial cardiac reperfusion strategy: A population-based, retrospective cohort study. Cook J, Carter A, Travers A, Brown DR, Cain E, Swain J, Jensen J, Goldstein J, Lee T, CJEM 2016;18(s1):S38-9    View Abstract Site: Division of EMS

Overview of reviews: relevant treatment modalities for management of low back pain in the Emergency Department. Burgesson B, Hayden JA, Magee K, CJEM 2016;18(S1):    View Abstract Site: Halifax Infirmary

Paramedic comfort with providing palliative support: pre-implementation survey. Carter A, Arab M, Harrison M, Goldstein J, Jensen J, Houde K, Downer K, CJEM 2016;18(S1):    View Abstract Site: Division of EMS

Paramedics providing palliative care at home: An evaluation of paramedic comfort and confidence in providing palliative support. Carter A, Houde K, Harrison M, Arab M, Jensen J, Goldstein J, Crowell W, CJEM 2016;18(S1):    Site: Division of EMS

Paramedics providing palliative care at home: An evaluation of paramedic comfort and confidence in providing palliative support. Carter A, Goldstein J, Arab M, Harrison M, Crowell W, Houde K, Jensen J, Downer K, PEC 2016;20(1):    View Abstract Site: Division of EMS

Point of care Ultrasound for lung B-lines in the early diagnosis of acute decompensated heart failure in the emergency department: a systematic review. McGivery K, Atkinson P, Lewis D, Taylor M, Gadd K, CJEM 2016;18(S1):S55    Site: Saint John Regional

Pre-hospital dexamethasone administration in children with croup: the Edmonton experience. Ali S, Moodley A, Bhattacharjee A, Lobay K, Chang E, Kabaroff A, Allain D, Canadian Journal of Emergency Medicine 2016;18(S1):s80    View Abstract Site: IWK

Procedural sedation by advanced care paramedics for emergency GI endoscopy. Wiemer H, Butler M, Froese P, Farina D, LaPierre A, Carrier C, Etsell G, Jones J, Murray J, Campbell SG, CJEM 2016;18(S1):    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Procedural sedation by advanced care paramedics for emergency GI endoscopy. Butler M, Froese P, LaPierre A, Campbell SG, CJEM 2016;18(S1):    View Abstract Site: Halifax Infirmary

Quick to be Seen; quick to come back: does first visit CTAS- category predict admission for unplanned returns? Lewis D, Atkinson P, Fraser J, Howlett MK, CJEM 2016;18(S1):S68    Site: Saint John Regional

Single use detergent sacs (SUDS): A retrospective multicenter Canadian review of emergency department cases. Rosenfield D, Eltorki M, VandenBurg S, Allain D, Beno S, PEC 2016;():    View Abstract Site: IWK

Sonography in Hypotension and Cardiac Arrest (SHoC)- Cardiac Arrest: A consensus on the integration of point of care ultrasound into advanced cardiac life support during cardiac arrest. , Lamprecht H, Noble V, Harris T, Jarman B, Lewis D, Lambert M, Milne J, Bowra J, Atkinson P, CJEM 2016;18(S1):S45    Site: Saint John Regional

Sonography in Hypotension and Cardiac Arrest (SHoC)- Hypotension: deriviation of an evidence -based consensus algorithm for the integration of point of care ultrasound into resuscitation of hypotensive patients. Atkinson P, Bowra J, Milne J, Lambert M, Jarman B, Noble V, Lewis D, Harris T, CJEM 2016;18(S1):S44    Site: Saint John Regional

State of evidence for emergency medical services (EMS) provision of palliative care: An analysis of appraised research from the Canadian Prehospital Evidence-Based Practice (PEP) Project. Carter A, DeRosa A, Goldstein J, Greene J, Cook J, Jensen J, Swain J, Fidgen D, Muise A, Cain E, PEC 2016;20(1):    View Abstract Site: Division of EMS

State of the evidence for emergency medical services (EMS) provision of palliative care: an analysis of appraised research from the Canadian Prehospital Evidence-based Practice (PEP) Project. Carter A, Greene J, Cook J, Goldstein J, Jensen J, DeRosa A, Swain J, Fidgen D, Muise A, Cain E, CJEM 2016;18(S1):    View Abstract Site: Division of EMS

Sticks and Stones may break your bones, but does having a car crash in a rural location affect your access to EMS care and surgical intervention? The initial analysis of a unique EMS and Trauma Dataset. Kenney M, French J, Fraser J, Phelan B, Middleton J, Atkinson P, Pishe T, CJEM 2016;18(S):S48    Site: Saint John Regional

The prevalence and characteristics of non-transported EMS patients in Nova Scotia. Carrigan SA, Asada Y, Travers A, Goldstein J, Carter A, CJEM 2016;18(S1):    View Abstract Site: Division of EMS

The prevalence of low back pain in the Emergency Department: A systematic review and primary study in the Charles V. Keating Emergency Trauma Centre, Halifax, NS , Canada. Edwards J, Hayden JA, Magee K, CJEM 2016;18(S1):    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Tourniquet application for limb bleeding. A systematic review using GRADE methodology. Jensen J, Reilly MJ, Singletary EM, Zideman DA, PEC 2016;20(1):    View Abstract Site: Division of EMS

Ultrasound -assisted distal radius fracture reduction. Atkinson P, Socransky S, Smith A, CJEM 2016;18(S1):S51    Site: Saint John Regional

Waiting makes me sick: is it time for formal triage in primary care? MacKay J, Atkinson P, Howlett MK, Palmer E, Fraser J, CJEM 2016;18(S1):S106    Site: Saint John Regional

Why do older adults in assisted living facilities use the emergency department: are all these visits necessary? Losier E, Jarratt P, McCloskey R, Howlett MK, CJEM 2016;18(S1):S106    Site: Saint John Regional

Abstracts - 2015

A prospective comparison of emergency department crowding scores: a single centre cross-section study. Clouston R, Howlett MK, Fraser J, Murray J, Sohi D, McCluskey T, Lee S, Atkinson P, CJEM 2015;17(Supp 1):s58    Site: Saint John Regional

A traumatic tale of two cities: a comparison of time to computed tomography between a structured trauma team response system and emergency department led trauma care in Level 1 Trauma Centres. Hayre J, Rouse C, French J, Sealy B, Fraser J, Erdogan M, Watson I, Chisholm A, Benjamin S, Green R, Atkinson P, CJEM 2015;17(Supp 1):s67    Site: Saint John Regional

A traumatic tale of two cities: a comparison of trauma mortality rates between a structured trauma team response system and emergency department led trauma care in Level 1 Trauma Centres. Hayre J, Rouse C, French J, Sealy B, Erdogan M, Fraser J, Watson I, Benjamin S, Green R, Atkinson P, CJEM 2015;17(Supp 1):s67    Site: Saint John Regional

A traumatic tale of two cities: do patients receive more prehospital interventions in an advanced emergency medical system compared to a standard emergency medical system? Rouse C, Hayre J, French J, Sealy B, Erdogan M, Fraser J, Watson I, Chisholm A, Benjamin S, Green R, Atkinson P, CJEM 2015;17(Sup 1):s79    Site: Saint John Regional

A traumatic tale of two cities: Does EMS level of care and transportation model affect survival in trauma patients transported to Level 1trauma centres? Rouse C, Hayre J, French J, Sealy B, Erdogan M, Fraser J, Watson I, Benjamin S, Green R, Atkinson P, CJEM 2015;17(Supp 1):s21    Site: Saint John Regional

An Epidemiological Profile of Emergency Medical Services Use by Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment in a Provincial EMS System. Goldstein J, Jensen J, Carter A, Travers A, Rockwood K, PEC 2015;19(1):160    Site: Division of EMS

An epidemiological profile of emergency medical services use by older adults with cognitive impairment in a provincial EMS system. Goldstein J, Jensen J, Carter A, Travers A, Rockwood K, CJEM 2015;17(S2):S49    Site: Division of EMS

Comparison of the SACCO traiage method versus START triage using a virtual reality scenerio in advance care paramedic students. Jain T, CJEM 2015;17(S2):    Site: PEI

Does implementation of local AECOPD treatment guidelines increase management adherence and improve antibiotic stewardship in the emergency department? Chandra K, Sohi D, Robertson C, DeSousa N, Scoville J, Fraser J, Vaillancourt C, Atkinson P, CJEM 2015;17(Supp 1):s26    Site: Saint John Regional

Does implementation of a local AECOPD treatment guideline improve patient orientated outcomes? Chandra K, Sohi D, Robertson C, Fraser J, Scoville J, DeSousa N, Vaillancourt C, Atkinson P, CJEM 2015;17(Supp 1):s57    Site: Saint John Regional

Emergent endotracheal intubation: Medications and device choices by Canadian resuscitation physicians. Green R, CJEM 2015;17(S2):    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Feasibility of Monitoring real-time temperatures of medications in a ground ambulance system: a pilot study. Deveau B, Stewart P, Jensen J, Agu R, CJEM 2015;17(S2):S60    Site: Division of EMS

Ground Ambulance Paramedic Clinical Consults with a Clinical Support Paramedic or Nurse in an EMS Communications Center Compared to Traditional EMS Physician Consults. Jensen J, Al-Dahlaan F, Rose J, Carter A, McVey J, Butts F, Hawco T, Rose P, Travers A, PEC 2015;19(1):174    Site: Division of EMS

Implementation of a simplified incident command system as a standard for Emergency Department command-and-control. Jain T, 2015;17(S2):    Site: PEI

Is there a relationship between ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) presentation frequency and facility treatment quality? Results from a Canadian provincial registry. Mazurek A, Atkinson P, Lutchmedial S, Hubacek J, CJEM 2015;17(Supp 1):s40    Site: Saint John Regional

Legal consequences for alcohol-impaired drivers involved in motor vehicle collisions: A systematic review. Green R, CJEM 2015;17(S2):    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Major trauma in the province of New Brunswick: a descriptive epidemiological study and mortality assessment. Phelan B, Middleton J, Pishe T, Fraser J, Watson I, Chisholm A, Benjamin S, Atkinson P, French J, CJEM 2015;17(Supp 1):s77    Site: Saint John Regional

Medicus doces te ipsum: a study in self-directed ultrasound learning. Mackay F, Atkinson P, Lewis D, CJEM 2015;17(Supp 1):s44    Site: Saint John Regional

Post-intubation hemodynamic instability in intensive care unit patients: A multicentre study. Green R, CJEM 2015;17(S2):    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Pre-intubation resuscitation by Canadian physicians: Results of a national survey. Green R, Fergusson DA, Turgeon AF, McIntyre L, Kovacs G, Griesdale DE, Butler M, CJEM 2015;17(S2):S65    View Abstract Site: Halifax Infirmary

Regional changes in Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus in purulent skin and soft tissue infections among patients presenting to Canadian Emergency Departments. Borgundvaag B, Ng W, Cajee I, Clory M, Ellis P, Emond M, Lee J, McGeer A, McRae A, Porter V, Rowe B, Scolnik D, Simor A, Willey B, Katz K, CJEM 2015;17(S2):S40    View Abstract Site: Halifax Infirmary

Rescue and resuscitation of the avalanche victim. McLaughlin K, CJEM 2015;17(S2):    Site: Saint John Regional

Sonography in cardiac arrest: Real time Assesment and Evaluation with Sonography- Outcomes Network (REASON). Gaspari R, Atkinson P, Woo MY, Rang L, Theodoro D, Adhikari S, Noble V, Raio C, Lanspa M, Weeks A, Blehar D, Brown S, Caffey T, Crimmins A, Lam S, Nomura J, CJEM 2015;17(Sup 1):s4    Site: Saint John Regional

State of the Evidence for EMS Care of Respiratory Distress: An Analysis of Appraised Research From the Canadian Prehospital Evidence-Based Practice Project. Carter A, Jensen J, Greene J, Goldstein J, Swain J, Fidgen D, Richardson L, Cain E, PEC 2015;19(1):166    Site: Division of EMS

Temperature Control of Medications in an EMS Setting: A Scoping Review. Deveau B, Jensen J, Greene J, Stewart P, Agu R, PEC 2015;19(1):160    Site: Division of EMS

Temperature control of medications in the EMS setting: a scoping review. Deveau B, Greene J, Jensen J, Stewart P, Agu R, CJEM 2015;17(s2):s60    Site: Division of EMS

The airway mechanic: What's under the hood? Kovacs G, CJEM 2015;17(S2):    Site: Halifax Infirmary

The Feasibility of Monitoring the Temperature of Medication Storage in a Ground Ambulance System: A Pilot Study. Deveau B, Stewart P, Jensen J, Agu R, PEC 2015;19(1):160    Site: Division of EMS

The state of evidence for emergency medical services (EMS) care of respiratory distress: an analysis of appraised research from the Canadian prehospital evidence-based practice (PEP) project. Greene J, Jensen J, Carter A, Goldstein J, Swain J, Fidgen D, CJEM 2015;17(S2):S56    View Abstract Site: Division of EMS

Treatment of post-intubated hemodynamic instability by Canadian emergency medicine and critical care medicine physicians. Green R, Fergusson DA, Turgeon AF, McIntyre L, Kovacs G, Griesdale DE, Butler M, CJEM 2015;17(S2):S18    View Abstract Site: Halifax Infirmary

ULTRASIM: Ultrasound in Trauma SIMulation. Does the use ultrasound during simulated trauma scenarios improve diagnostic abilities? Hewitson L, Lewis D, Fraser J, Verheul G, Mekwan J, Atkinson P, CJEM 2015;17(Supp 1):s32    Site: Saint John Regional

Use of intraosseous devices in trauma: A survey of trauma practitioners in Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Green R, CJEM 2015;17(S2):    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Validation of ICMED- the International Crowding Measure in Emergency Departments. Boyle A, Atkinson P, Clouston R, Newcombe V, Basaure C, Liston P, Norton V, Chan E, Higginson I, CJEM 2015;17(Supp 1):s8    Site: Saint John Regional

Work stressors affecting emergency physicians and residents: an international survey. De Hann S, Lamprecht H, Sohi D, Adisesh A, Atkinson P, Howlett MK, CJEM 2015;17(Supp 1):s68    Site: Saint John Regional

Abstracts - 2014

A characterization of trauma patients who have undergone procedural sedation. Green R, Butler M, CJEM 2014;16(S1):S89    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Alternatives to traditional EMS dispatch or transport to ED: a scoping review of published outcomes. Jensen J, Carter A, Rose J, Visintini S, McVey J, Bourdon E, Brown R, Travers A, CJEM 2014;16(S1):S75    Site: Division of EMS

Alternatives to Traditional EMS Dispatch or Transport to the Emergency Department; A Scoping Review of Published Outcomes. Jensen J, Carter A, Rose J, Visintini S, McVey J, Bourdon E, Travers A, PEC 2014;18(1):145    Site: Division of EMS

Can a focused education program increase staff familiarity with an Emergency Department disaster plan? Jarvis C, CJEM 2014;16(S1):S93    Site: Halifax Infirmary

CHIRPP: a characterization of captured injuries versus uncaptured injuries for patients presenting at a pediatric tertiary care centre. Butler M, MacPhee S, Newton S, CJEM 2014;16(S1):S27    Site: IWK

Developing a framework for replication of research in implementation science. Curran J, Vachon B, Brehaut JC, Sales A, Grimshaw J, BMC Health Serv Res 2014;14(S2):p19    Site: IWK

Discharge instructions for parents in the context of pediatric emergency care: a narrative review. Curran J, BMC Health Serv Res 2014;14(S2):p20    Site: IWK

Distal Radial Fractures: Adequacy of reductions performed in the Emergency Department. Montazeri R, Atkinson P, Fraser J, Benjamin S, Wagg J, Mayich J, Swan J, King H, CJEM 2014;16(Supp 1):S99    Site: Saint John Regional

Does increasing age effect Emergency Physican willingness to work night shifts? Atkinson P, Vaillancourt C, Talbot J, Howlett MK, CJEM 2014;16(Supp 1):s50    Site: Saint John Regional

Does use of point of care ultrasound protocol improve outcome in emergency department patients with undifferentiated hypotension? The first sonography in Hypotension and Cardiac Arrest in the Emergency Department (SHOC-ED 1) study: an interim analysis. , Lewis D, Fraser J, Atkinson P, Milne J, Lamprecht H, CJEM 2014;16(Supp 1):S20    Site: Saint John Regional

Evaluating the Turn-Around-Time of STAT Laboratory Test in the Emergency Department using different test tubes. Compeau S, Matchett S, Fraser J, Shea J, Atkinson P, Howlett MK, CJEM 2014;16(Supp 1):S57    Site: Saint John Regional

Experiential and rational decision-making: a survey to determine decision-making styles of paramedics and paramedic students. Jensen J, Tavares W, Calder L, Bienkowski A, Walker M, Travers A, Croskerry P, CJEM 2014;16(S1):S53    Site: Division of EMS

Improving Emergency Department Care for Acute Exacerbation of COPD. Chandra K, Vaillancourt C, DeSousa N, Fraser J, Scoville J, Atkinson P, CJEM 2014;16(Supp 1):S81    Site: Saint John Regional

Is exposure to major trauma during medical training adequate for emergency physicians in New Brunswick? Lukanovic D, French J, Benjamin S, Fraser J, Atkinson P, CJEM 2014;16(Supp 1):S98    Site: Saint John Regional

Is hockey the most dangerous pediatric sport? An evaluation of pediatric sport-related injuries treated in Nova Scotia. Green R, Erdogan M, Butler M, CJEM 2014;16(S1):S44    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Learning Style Preferences and Continuing Medical Education Activities on Nova Scotia Paramedics: A Pilot Study. Staple L, Carter A, Walker M, Jensen J, PEC 2014;18(1):153    Site: Division of EMS

Mortality and outcomes for frequent users of Emergency Departments. Moe J, Kirkland S, Assoignon L, Campbell SG, Rowe B, CJEM 2014;16(S1):S99    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Offload zones in the emergency department to mitigate emergency medical services (EMS) offload delay: a process map and hazard analysis. Carter A, Gould J, Vanberkel P, Jensen J, Cook J, Carrigan SA, Wheatley MR, Travers A, CJEM 2014;16(S1):S80    Site: Division of EMS

Paramedic Diagnostic Accuracy of St-Elevation Myocardial Infarction on 12-Lead ECG: A Systematic Review. Loubani O, McVey J, Deveau B, Jensen J, LeRoux Y, Travers A, PEC 2014;18(1):124    Site: Division of EMS

Paramedic diagnostic accuracy of ST-elevation myocardial infarction on 12-lead ECG: a systematic review. Loubani O, McVey J, Deveau B, Jensen J, LeRoux Y, Travers A, CJEM 2014;16(S1):S54    Site: Division of EMS

Pediatric pain management in the emergency department: the triage nurses' perspective. Kircher J, Thomas D, Plint AC, Fitzpatrick EA, Newton A, Rosychuk R, Ali S, CJEM 2014;16(S1):S32    Site: IWK

Performance of a competency-based resuscitation assessment tool (QSAT) - a Canadian multi-centred study. Dagnone J, Hall A, Woolfrey K, Davison C, Ross J, McNeil G, Moore S, Pickett W, CJEM 2014;16(S1):S48    Site: Halifax Infirmary

The association of adverse events during procedural sedation with airway assessment. Green R, Butler M, CJEM 2014;16(S1):P75    Site: Halifax Infirmary

The impact of a novel collaborative long term care - EMS model: a before-and-after cohort analysis. Jensen J, Marshall E, Carter A, Boudreau MA, McVey J, Bardua D, Burge FI, Travers A, CJEM 2014;16(S1):S26    Site: Division of EMS

The impact of computed topography (CT)-defined calculus-induced renal obstruction on the acute management and disposition of the renal colic pationt. Massaro P, Pawsey R, Atkinson P, Archer B, Whelan T, CJEM 2014;16(S1):S78    Site: Halifax Infirmary

The impact of normal saline versus ringers lactate on patient outcomes. Green R, Butler M, CJEM 2014;16(S1):S90    Site: Halifax Infirmary

The impact of peri-intubation physiologic adverse events on long-term patient outcomes. Green R, Butler M, CJEM 2014;16(S1):S90    Site: Halifax Infirmary

The incidence and factors associated with the development of post-intubation hemodynamic instability. Green R, Butler M, CJEM 2014;16(S1):S90    Site: Halifax Infirmary

The Offload Zone as a Solution to Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Offload Delay in the Emergency Department: A Process Map and Hazard Analysis. Carter A, Gould J, Vanberkel P, Jensen J, Cook J, Carrigan SA, Wheatley MR, Travers A, PEC 2014;18(1):159    Site: Division of EMS

The use of a new feedback form in the pediatric emergency department: incorporating CanMEDs and self-reflection. MacIntosh R, Blackie B, Fitzpatrick EA, CJEM 2014;16(S1):S100    Site: IWK

The use of medic alert notifications by paramedics and medical communication officers. Carter A, Bohrer M, Jensen J, CJEM 2014;16(S1):S25    Site: Division of EMS

The utility of chest x-ray as part of the investigation of patients with chest pain suspected to be cardiac in origin. Campbell SG, Cajee I, Field S, Magee K, Butler M, Campbell C, CJEM 2014;16(S1):S73    Site: Halifax Infirmary

The utility of measuring international normalized ratio (INR) as part of the investigation of patients with cardiac-type chest pain. Campbell SG, Magee K, Cajee I, Field S, Butler M, Campbell C, CJEM 2014;16(S1):S30    Site: Halifax Infirmary

The utility of routinely measuring serum electrolytes as part of the investigation of patients with cardiac-type chest pain. Campbell SG, Field S, Magee K, Cajee I, Butler M, Campbell C, CJEM 2014;16(S1):S80    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Using clinical grade cadavers for high-fidelity simulation. Kovacs G, Murray M, Sandeski R, Vair B, Ross J, CJEM 2014;16(S1):S95    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Abstracts - 2013

Aceing it: Can abdominal and cardiothoracic assessment with sonography in shock be learned using a high fidelity simulation? Atkinson P, Lewis D, Fraser J, Verheul G, CJEM 2013;15(S1):    Site: Saint John Regional

ACES high: how realistic is high-fidelity ultrasound simulation for abdominal and cardiothoracic assessment with sonography in shock? Atkinson P, Verheul G, Fraser J, Lewis D, CJEM 2013;15(S 1):s10    Site: Saint John Regional

An epidemiologic profile of resuscitation systems of care performance in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Dewar Z, Travers A, Jensen J, Carter A, CJEM 2013;15(S1):S33    Site: Division of EMS

Barriers, Facilitators, Recommendations and Priorities for EMS Research: A Scoping Review of Research Agendas. Blanchard I, Brown R, Jensen J, Bigham B, Carter A, Travers A, Morrison L, PEC 2013;17(1):121    Site: Division of EMS

Barriers, facilitators, recommendations and priorities for EMS research: A scoping review of research agendas. Blanchard I, Brown R, Jensen J, Bigham B, Travers A, Carter A, Morrison L, CJEM 2013;15(S1):S55    Site: Division of EMS

Block first, opiates later? The use of the fascia ilica blockfor patients with hip fractures in the mergency department: a systematic review. Chesters A, Atkinson P, CJEM 2013;15(S1):s47    Site: Saint John Regional

Can Medical learners achieve ultrasound competency using a high fidelity ultrasound simulator? Atkinson P, Verheul G, Parks A, CJEM 2013;15(S1):    Site: Saint John Regional

Can Paramedics Diagnose Sepsis in the Prehospital Setting? A Feasibility Study. Travers A, Green R, Cain E, Campbell SG, Jensen J, Petrie DA, PEC 2013;17(1):109    Site: Division of EMS

Can paramedics diagnose sepsis in the prehospital setting? A feasibility study. Travers A, Green R, Cain E, Campbell SG, Jensen J, Petrie DA, CJEM 2013;15(S1):S55    Site: Division of EMS

Critical Dynamics: A Demographic Influences on Burnout in Emergency Department Health. Howlett MK, Atkinson P, Doody K, Fraser J, Leblanc-Duchin D, Murray J, CJEM 2013;15(S1):    Site: Saint John Regional

Do certain coping styles influence burnout and emergency healthcare staff wanting to leave their career prematurely? Howlett MK, Atkinson P, Doody K, Fraser J, Leblanc-Duchin D, Murray J, CJEM 2013;15(S1):    Site: Saint John Regional

Effectiveness of a passive educational strategy aimed at improving disinfection of personal items among healthcare professionals in the emergency room of a tertiary care centre in New Brunswick. Blackman R, Materniak S, El Bailey S, Atkinson P, Webster D, Hull S, CJEM 2013;15(S1):    Site: Saint John Regional

Epidemiology of prehospital emergency responses for older adults in a provincial EMS system. Goldstein J, Carter A, Rockwood K, Travers A, CJEM 2013;15(S1):S72    Site: Division of EMS

Experiential and rational clinical decision making: A survey to determine decision-making styles of paramedics. Jensen J, Calder L, Walker M, Travers A, Tavares W, Bienkowski A, Croskerry P, CJEM 2013;15(S1):s41    Site: Division of EMS

Experiential and Rational Clinical Decision Making: A Survey to Determine Decision-Making Styles of Paramedics. Jensen J, Calder L, Walker M, Travers A, Tavares W, Bienkowski A, Croskerry P, PEC 2013;17(1):110    Site: Division of EMS

Factors in Uptake by EMS of a New MedicAlert EnRoute Notification Technology. Carter A, Bohrer M, Jensen J, CJEM 2013;15(S1):S79    Site: Division of EMS

Integral Medicine: Treating the Whole - Patient, Provider, Health Care System. Petrie DA, Kreisberg J, Huffaker G, Short BE, Jarrin O, Int J Whole Person Care 2013;1(1):online    View Abstract Site: Halifax Infirmary

Is Propofol for Emergency Department Procedural Sedation any Less Safe in Older Teenagers than in Older Patients? Campbell SG, Butler M, MacPhee S, Zed P, Froese P, Watson M, CJEM 2013;15(S1):S46    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Medication-related emergency department visits in pediatrics: A prospective observational study. Zed P, Black KJ, Fitzpatrick EA, Ackroyd-Stolarz S, Murphy N, Curran J, MacKinnon N, Sinclair D, CJEM 2013;15(S1):OP01    View Abstract Site: Halifax Infirmary

Opiates Later? The use of the fascia iliaca block for patients with hip fractures in the emergency department; A Systematic Review. Chesters A, Atkinson P, CJEM 2013;15(S1):    Site: Saint John Regional

Outcomes of pediatric patients presenting to the emergency department with a medication-related visit. Zed P, Black KJ, Fitzpatrick EA, Ackroyd-Stolarz S, Murphy N, Curran J, MacKinnon N, Sinclair D, CJEM 2013;15(S1):EP01    View Abstract Site: Halifax Infirmary

Point of CareUltrasound (ACES protocol) improves diagnostic accuracy and confidence in simulated cardiorespratory scenarios. Atkinson P, Verheul G, Parks A, CJEM 2013;15(S1):    Site: Saint John Regional

Procedural Sedation for Cardioversion of Atrial Fibrillation in the Emergency Department: Is it different to sedation for more painful procedures? Butler M, Campbell SG, Zed P, Froese P, MacKinley R, Watson M, Kovacs G, CJEM 2013;15(S1):S64    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Propofol is officially the 'sedative of choice' in Halifax: An update from the Halifax ED Procedural Sedation Registry. Campbell SG, Froese P, Butler M, Etsell G, LaPierre A, MacKinley R, Watson M, Magee K, Zed P, Kovacs G, CJEM 2013;15(S1):S46    Site: Halifax Infirmary

The Canadian National EMS Research Agenda: A survey to determine the impact and feasibility of implementing the recommendations. Jensen J, Blanchard I, Bigham B, Carter A, Brown R, Socha D, Brown L, Travers A, Craig A, Morrison L, CJEM 2013;15(S1):S5    Site: Division of EMS

Wake up: head injury management around the clock. Atkinson P, Fraser J, Benjamin S, CJEM 2013;15(S 1):s22    Site: Saint John Regional

Abstracts - 2012

A comparative study of patient characteristics, opinions and outcomes, for patients who leave the emergency department before medical assessment. Gedmintas A, Atkinson P, Fraser J, Howlett MK, CJEM 2012;14():    View Abstract Site: Saint John Regional

Accuracy of Nurse Practioner performed ultrasound for the detection of soft tissue foreign bodies. Atkinson P, Madan R, CJEM 2012;14():    Site: Saint John Regional

An Epidemiologic Profile of Resuscitation Systems-of-Care Performance in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest. Dewar Z, Travers A, Jensen J, Carter A, PEC 2012;17(1):108    Site: Division of EMS

Are metal detectors reliable for the detection and localization of ingested metallic foreign bodies in children? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Atkinson P, Mekwan J, CJEM 2012;14():    Site: Saint John Regional

Bougie-assisted versus Seldinger cricothyrotomy. Sears EJ, Kovacs G, CJEM 2012;14(S1):    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Breaking down silos: building better advance directives. Carter A, Earle R, Gregoire MC, MacConnell G, Frager G, CJEM 2012;14(S1):    Site: Division of EMS

Critical Dynamics Study of burnout in Emergency Department Health Professionals in New Brunswick; Early Findings. Howlett MK, Atkinson P, Doody K, Fraser J, Leblanc-Duchin D, Murray J, Strack B, CJEM 2012;2012(14):    Site: Saint John Regional

Developing a Canadian EMS Research Agenda: A Baseline Study of Stakeholder Opinions. Dainty K, Jensen J, Bigham B, Blanchard I, Socha D, Morrison L, PEC 2012;16(1):184    Site: Division of EMS

Does Cardiac Standstill Mean We Can Stop CPR? Focused Ultrasound as Predictor of Survival on Cardiac Arrest patients. Lang E, Atkinson P, Blyth L, Gadd K, Annals EM 2012;58(4S):    Site: Saint John Regional

Factors associated with hospital admissions for adults due to hypoglycemia events in Canada. Rowe B, Singh M, Villa-Roel C, Edmonds M, Lang E, Silvilotti M, Scheuermeyer F, Worster A, Riley J, Afilalo M, Stiell I, Campbell SG, CJEM 2012;14(S1):    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Field Intubation Success 12 Months Before and After an Intensive Airway Management Course. Carter A, LeRoux Y, Walker M, McVey J, Jensen J, PEC 2012;16(1):180    Site: Division of EMS

Guidelines Appraisal Project (GAP) for EMS: a systematic review of the quality and relevance to EMS of published clinical practice guidelines. Jensen J, Carter A, Dewar Z, Travers A, Cain E, CJEM 2012;14(S1):    Site: Division of EMS

Impact of a new Emergency Department and Changes on Quality indicators. Howlett MK, Atkinson P, Gedmintas A, Fraser J, CJEM 2012;13():    Site: Saint John Regional

Implementation and operation of a novel paramedic-long term care program. Jensen J, Travers A, Bassett R, Leadley S, Cain E, Carter A, CJEM 2012;14(S1):    Site: Division of EMS

Intubation success before and after an intensive airway training. Carter A, LeRoux Y, McVey J, Jensen J, CJEM 2012;14(S1):    Site: Division of EMS

Medication records in the emergency department: agreement between paper-based charts and automated dispencing device. Wing A, Hill-Taylor B, Sketris I, Smith J, Stewart S, Hurley K, Can J Hosp Pharm 2012;():    Site: IWK

Most paramedics are victims of violence in the prehospital workplace. Bigham B, Jensen J, Saleem H, Tavares W, Munro G, CJEM 2012;14(S1):    Site: Division of EMS

Most Paramedics are Victims of Violence in the Prehospital Workplace. Bigham B, Tavares W, Jensen J, Munro G, PEC 2012;16(1):169    Site: Division of EMS

Nurse Practitioners in the Emergency Department: A solution to long wait-times and high walk out rates? Atkinson P, Campbell S, Fraser J, McCloskey R, CJEM 2012;14():    Site: Saint John Regional

Paramedic clinical management of acute myocardial infarction with fibrinolytics: a process map and hazard analysis. Jensen J, Walker M, Hill B, Denike D, Matthews V, Boudreau C, Travers A, CJEM 2012;14(S1):    Site: Division of EMS

Pediatric cardiac arrest: is there variability in institutional practice? a survey of Canadian pediatric CPR committee chairs. Bhanji F, Shuster M, Travers A, de Caen A, CJEM 2012;14(S1):    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Personality Factors and Susceptibility to Burnout in Nova Scotia Ground Ambulance Paramedics: A Cross Sectional Study. Dewar Z, Carter A, Eskes G, PEC 2012;16(1):172    Site: Division of EMS

The Canadian national emergency medical services (EMS) research agenda: a mixed methods consensus study. Jensen J, Blanchard I, Dainty K, Socha D, Morrison L, Carter A, Brown L, Craig A, Travers A, Cain E, Brown R, Bigham B, CJEM 2012;14(S1):    Site: Division of EMS

Transport outcomes and dispatch determinants in a novel expanded scope paramedic–long-term care program. Jensen J, Travers A, Bardua D, Dobson T, Cox B, Cain E, Merchant R, McVey J, Carter A, CJEM 2012;14(S1):    Site: Division of EMS

Transport Outcomes and Dispatch Determinants in a Novel Expanded-Scope Paramedic-Long-Term Care Program. Jensen J, Travers A, Cain E, Carter A, Bardua D, Dobson T, Cox B, Merchant R, McVey J, PEC 2012;16(1):159    Site: Division of EMS

When Emergency Health Services and Pediatric Palliative Care Intersect: Breaking Down the Barriers. Earle R, Carter A, Frager G, Gregoire MC, MacConnell G, MacDonald T, J Palliative Care 2012;28(3):191    Site: Division of EMS

Abstracts - 2011

Airway Management and Advanced Life Support Paramedics: 12 Month Follow-Up of Knowledge After an Intense Airway Management Course. Walker M, LeRoux Y, McVey J, Jensen J, Carter A, PEC 2011;15(1):113    Site: Division of EMS

Differences in outcome for adult patients presenting with hypoglycemia: A Canadian multicenter study. Rowe B, Singh M, Villa-Roel C, Edmonds M, Lang E, Sivilotti M, Scheuermeyer F, Worster A, Riley J, Afilalo M, Stiell I, Campbell SG, Acad Emerg Med 2011;18(S1):S4-S249    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Differences in outcome for adult patients presenting with hypoglycemia: A Canadian multicentre study. Rowe B, Singh M, Villa-Roel C, Edmonds M, Lang E, Sivilotti M, Scheuermeyer F, Worster A, Riley J, Afilalo M, Stiell I, Campbell SG, CJEM 2011;13(3):173-226    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Evaluating the Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Mission Acceptance/Triage Process in a Provincially Based Critical Care Transport Program: A prospective study. Petrie DA, Goldstein J, PEC 2011;15(1):127    Site: Division of EMS

Frequent Users of the ED in Southern NB: Are they less likely to have access to a family physician. Atkinson P, Palmer E, Leblanc-Duchin D, Canadian Journal of Emergency Medicine 2011;13(3):    Site: Saint John Regional

Head Injury Management Around the Clock. Atkinson P, Benjamin S, Fraser J, Mehta A, Sproul E, French J, CJEM 2011;13(S3):    Site: Saint John Regional

No flow time in cardiac arrest management by primary care paramedics using the King laryngeal tube airway versus bag-valve mask ventilation-a simulation study. Jensen J, Walker M, LeRoux Y, Carter A, CJEM 2011;13(3):179-80    Site: Division of EMS

The Effectiveness of Precordial Thump in Cardiac Arrest: A Systematic Review of the Literature. Jensen J, Aufderheide T, PEC 2011;15(1):121    Site: Division of EMS

The facilitation of care of low-acuity emergency department patients by advanced care paramedics. Campbell SG, MacKinley R, Janes SE, Froese P, Etsell G, CJEM 2011;13(3):217    Site: Halifax Infirmary

The HALIFAX procedural sedation and analgesia database: an update. Campbell SG, MacKinley R, Froese P, Etsell G, LaPierre A, Zed P, Butler M, Magee K, CJEM 2011;13(3):183    Site: Halifax Infirmary

The utility of end-tidal capnometry during procedural sedation and analgesia in the emergency department: Does it make a difference? Campbell SG, Magee K, Zed P, Froese P, Etsell G, LaPierre A, MacKinley R, Butler M, CJEM 2011;13(3):203    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Weather factors associated with croup presentation to a pediatric ed in warm temperature climate. Atkinson P, Boyle A, Lennon RS, Canadian Journal of Emergency Medicine 2011;15(S3):    Site: Saint John Regional

Abstracts - 2010

Consensus on Paramedic Clinical Decision During High Acuity Emergency Calls: Results of Canadian Delphi Study. Jensen J, Croskerry P, Travers A, CJEM 2010;12(3):235    Site: Division of EMS

Defining the metrics of surge: measuring offload delay. Carter A, Overton J, Cone DC, PEC 2010;14(S1):19-20    Site: Division of EMS

Factors Associated with the Successful Recognition of Agonal Breathing and Cardiac Arrest by 9-1-1 Communications Officers: a Qualitative Survey. Jensen J, Vailancourt C, Tweedle J, Kasaboski A, Charette M, Grimshaw J, Brehaut JC, Osmond M, Wells G, Stiell I, CJEM 2010;12(3):233    Site: Division of EMS

Factors influencing the Intentions of Nurses and Respiratory Therapists to Use Automated External Defibrillators During In-Hospital Cardiac Arrests: A Qualitative Interview Survey. Tweedle J, Vailancourt C, Jensen J, Kaboski A, CJEM 2010;12(3):234    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Fomepizole versus ethanol in the treatment of toxic alcohol ingestion: a systematic review. Beatty L, Zed P, Magee K, Kanji S, Green R, CJEM 2010;12(3):269    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Intensity of anticoagulation with warfarin and risk of adverse events in patients presenting to the emergency department. Zed P, Anthony C, Ackroyd-Stolarz S, Flinn A, Karim S, Murphy N, Christie R, CJEM 2010;(12):272    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Book Chapters - 2017

Hung's Difficult and Failed Airway Management: Chapter 8: Bag-Mask Ventilation. Kovacs G, Murphy M, Sowers N, ; , 2017    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Paediatric Musculoskeletal Point-of-Care Ultrasound. Chapter: Paediatric Musculoskeletal Point-of-Care Ultrasound Atkinson P, London; John Wiley & Sons, 2017    Site: Saint John Regional

PEMSoft - Point-of-Care Ultrasound. Weerdenburg K, ; , 2017    View Book Chapter Site: IWK

Selected Protocols for Cardiac and Critical Care Ultrasound. Chapter: Selected Protocols for Cardiac and Critical Care Ultrasound Atkinson P, Milne J, London; John Wiley & Sons, 2017    Site: Saint John Regional

The Lower Limb and the Upper Limb. Chapter: The Lower Limb and the Upper Limb Lewis D, London; John Wiley & Sons, 2017    Site: Saint John Regional

Ultrasound in the Management of Fractures. Chapter: Ultrasound in the Management of Fractures Atkinson P, London; John Wiley & Sons, 2017    Site: Saint John Regional

Book Chapters - 2016

Brocklehurst's textbook of geriatric medicine and gerontology. Chapter: Geriatric emergency and prehospital care Lee J, Goldstein J, ; Elsevier Science, 2016    Site: Division of EMS

Book Chapters - 2013

ASPIRE- Advancing Safety for Patients in Residency Education. Chapter: Teams and Communications (module 6) Ackroyd-Stolarz S, Calder L, Hain A, Ottawa; Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, 2013    Site: Halifax Infirmary

ASPIRE--Advancing Safety for Patients in Residency Education. Chapter: Teams and Communication Ackroyd-Stolarz S, Calder L, Hain A, Ottawa; Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, 2013    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Book Chapters - 2011

A Research Guide for Residents and Practitioners. Chapter: Managing and monitoring a study Ackroyd-Stolarz S, ; Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, 2011    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Airway Management in Emergencies, Second Edition. Chapter: Rescue Oxygenation Law AJ, Kovacs G, USA; People's Medical Publishing House, 2011    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Airway Management in Emergencies, Second Edition. Chapter: Rapid-Sequence Intubation Kovacs G, Ross J, USA; People's Medical Publishing House, 2011    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Airway Management in Emergencies, Second Edition. Chapter: Postintubation Management Kovacs G, Green R, USA; People's Medical Publishing House, 2011    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Airway Management in Emergencies, Second Edition. Chapter: Approach to Tracheal Intubation Kovacs G, Law AJ, USA; People's Medical Publishing House, 2011    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Airway Management in Emergencies, Second Edition. Chapter: Response to an Encountered Difficult Airway Law AJ, Kovacs G, USA; People's Medical Publishing House, 2011    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Airway Management in Emergencies, Second Edition. Chapter: Cardiovascular Emergencies Kovacs G, Ritchie AH, USA; People's Medical Publishing House, 2011    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Airway Management in Emergencies, Second Edition. Chapter: Introduction Kovacs G, Law AJ, USA; People's Medical Publishing House, 2011    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Airway Management in Emergencies, Second Edition. Chapter: Respiratory Emergencies Duggan L, Kovacs G, USA; People's Medical Publishing House, 2011    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Airway Management in Emergencies, Second Edition. Chapter: Definitive Airway Management: When is Tracheal Intubation Needed? Kovacs G, Campbell SG, Law AJ, USA; People's Medical Publishing House, 2011    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Airway Management in Emergencies, Second Edition. Chapter: The Critically Ill Patient Kovacs G, Green R, USA; People's Medical Publishing House, 2011    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Airway Management in Emergencies, Second Edition. Chapter: Oxygen Delivery Devices and Bag-Mask Ventilation Kovacs G, Law AJ, USA; People's Medical Publishing House, 2011    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Airway Management in Emergencies, Second Edition. Chapter: Prehospital Airway Management: Evidence Petrie DA, Tallon JM, Kovacs G, USA; People's Medical Publishing House, 2011    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Airway Management in Emergencies, Second Edition. Chapter: Tracheal Intubation by Direct Laryngoscopy Law AJ, Kovacs G, USA; People's Medical Publishing House, 2011    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Airway Management in Emergencies, Second Edition. Chapter: Prehospital Airway Management: Clinical Considerations Kovacs G, Petrie DA, Vu M, Balfour N, USA; People's Medical Publishing House, 2011    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Airway Management in Emergencies, Second Edition. Chapter: Alternative Intubation Techniques Law AJ, Kovacs G, USA; People's Medical Publishing House, 2011    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Airway Management in Emergencies, Second Edition. Chapter: Human Factors in Airway Management Croskerry P, Law AJ, Kovacs G, USA; People's Medical Publishing House, 2011    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Clinical Echocardiography for Critical Care Physicians. Atkinson P, ; Oxford University Press Book, 2011    Site: Saint John Regional

Emergency Ultrasoound Made Easy 2nd Edition. Chapter: Lung and thorax Atkinson P, London; Elsevier, 2011    Site: Saint John Regional

Emergency Ultrasound Made Easy. Chapter: Lung Ultrasound Atkinson P, Bowra J, ; Churchill Livingstone, 2011    Site: Saint John Regional

Neurogenesis in the Adult Brain II. Chapter: Adult Neurogenesis and Neuronal Subtype Specification in the Neocortex. Kishi N, Sohur US, Emsley JG, Macklis JD, Tokyo; Springer, 2011    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Books - 2017

Airway mangement in emergencies. 3rd Edition / Infinity Edition Open Access Textbook. Kovacs G, Law AJ, ; , 2017    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Books - 2015

Point of Care Ultrasound in Emergency and Resuscitation. Atkinson P, Bowra J, Harris T, Jarman B, Lewis D, London; Oxford University Press Book, 2015    Site: Saint John Regional

Books - 2011

Airway Management in Emergencies, Second Edition. Kovacs G, Law AJ, USA; People's Medical Publishing House, 2011    Site: Halifax Infirmary

Books - 2010

Emergency Medicine- an illustrated colour text. Atkinson P, Kendall R, Van Rensburg L, ; Churchill Livingstone, 2010    Site: Saint John Regional