Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital Emergency

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Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital
Emergency Department
Emergency Multidisciplinary Research Unit
(EMRU)
Research Activities
January 8, 2010
Emergency Department Research
Table of Contents
I.
Membership of the Emergency Multidisciplinary Research Unit ......................................... 3
II.
Peer-Reviewed Publications ................................................................................................ 5
III.
Non-Peer-Reviewed Publications ...................................................................................... 13
IV.
Other Publications .............................................................................................................. 17
V.
Abstracts ............................................................................................................................ 18
VI.
Industry Sponsored Clinical Trials .................................................................................... 33
VIII. Manuscripts Under Development ....................................................................................... 36
IX.
Research Training And Supervision .................................................................................. 37
X.
Research Seminars And Conferences ................................................................................ 41
APPENDIX I ................................................................................................................................ 44
Abbreviations for Funding Agencies / Conferences ................................................................. 44
N.B.
Names in bold represent SMBD-Jewish General Hospital ED Researchers during the
period of the research.
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I.
Membership of the Emergency Multidisciplinary Research Unit
Emergency Department
Chairman:
Marc Afilalo, MD, MCFP(EM), FACEP, CSPQ, FRCP
Clinical Researchers:
Jerrald Dankoff, MD, CM, CSPQ
Alex Guttman, MD, CSPQ
Eddy Lang, MD, CM, CCFP(EM), CSPQ
Eleena Pearson, MD, FRCP(C)
Stephen Rosenthal, MD, CCFP(EM), CSPQ
Eli Segal, MD, FRCP(C)
Errol Stern, MD, FRCP(C)
Joel Turner, MD, FRCP(C)
Bernard Unger, MD, CM, CCFP(EM), FCFP,CSPQ
Research Staff:
Antoinette Colacone, B.Sc., CCRA
Nathalie Soucy, Ph.D.
Chris Tselios, B.Sc., MD (Greece)
Xiaoqing Xue, M.Sc.
Keyro Rizg, M.Sc
Ruth Léger, R.N
Louise McConnell
Administration:
Maria Menna, B.A.
McGill University Researchers:
Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Department of Mathamatics:
Faculty of Management Science:
Jean-François Boivin, D.Sc.
Alain Vandal, Ph.D.
Vedat Verter, Ph.D.
Current Research Trainees
Doctoral Student - Operations Management:
Paul Intrevado, M.Sc.(Eng)
FRCP Emergency Medicine Residents:
Bader Aldawood (R1)
Jonathan Cooperman (R4)
Aref Malabarey (R3)
Nisreen Maghrabi (R1)
Medical Students:
Tanya Castelino
Philip Stasiak
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Current Collaborators
McGill University, Management Science
Tamer Boyaci, Ph.D.
Saibal Ray, Ph.D.
Stevens Institute of Technology-Howe School of Technology Management
Karolina Glowacka, Ph.D.
University of Toronto, Applied Science & Engineering
Michael Carter, Ph.D.
MUHC-Royal Victoria Hospital-Emergency Department
Marc Béïque, MD
CHUQ-Centre hospitalier de l’Université Laval-Emergency Department
Daniel Bernier, MD
Chantal Guimont, MD
Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur de Montréal-Emergency Department
Jean-Marc Chauny, MD
Michel Garner, MD
SMBD-Jewish General Hospital-Emergency Department
Valerie Pelletier, Head Nurse
Valerie Schneidman, Assistant Head Nurse
Melanie Scheridan, Nursing Educator
SMBD-Jewish General Hospital-Pharmacy Department
Eva Cohen, Chief of Pharmacy
SMBD-Jewish General Hospital-Respiratory Therapy
Toula Trihas, Chief of Respiratory Care & Anaesthesia Services
Angie Spiropoulos, Assistant-Chief Therapist
Vanessa Roberts, Educator
CHUM-Hôpital Notre Dame-Emergency Department
Emmanuelle Jourdenais, MD
Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont-Emergency Department
Bernard Mathieu, MD
CHA-Hôpital de L’Enfant Jésus-Emergency Department
Natalie Le Sage, MD
Sunnybrook Women’s Center (Toronto)-Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences
Michael Schull, MD
Ottawa Hospital-Civic Center-Emergency Department
Ian Stiell, MD
University of Alberta Hospital-Emergency Department
Brian Rowe, MD
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II. Peer-Reviewed Publications
Submitted
Published
1.
Afilalo M, Etropolski M, Kuperwasser B, Kelly K, Okamoto A, Van Hove I. Efficacy and
Safety of a Controlled, Adjustable Dosing Schedule of Tapentadol ER for Managing
Moderate to Severe Chronic Pain Related to Osteoarthritis of the Knee. Journal of
Rheumatology. In press.
2.
Afilalo M, Stegmann JU, Upmalis D. Tapentadol Immediate Release: A New Treatment
Option for Acute Pain Management. Journal of Pain Research. In press.
3. Unger B, Afilalo M, Boivin JF, Bullard M, Grafstein E, Schull M, Lang E, Colacone A,
Soucy N, Xue X, Segal E. Development of the Canadian Emergency Department Diagnosis
Shortlist. Canadian Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2009. In press.
4. El-Rayes M, Schampaert E, Tardif JC, Eisenberg MJ, Afilalo M, Kouz S, Lauzon C, Harvey
R, Nguyen M, Kouz R, Dery JP, Mansour S, Cong VK, Rinfret, Huynh T. Safety and
effectiveness of enoxaparin following fibrinolytic therapy: Results of the AMI-QUEBEC
Registry. In press Canadian Journal of Cardiology, April 2009.
5. Stang A, McGillivray D, Bhatt M, Colacone A, Soucy N, Léger R, Afilalo M. Markers of
Overcrowding in a Pediatric Emergency Department. In press AEMJ-09-349.
6. Weng TH, Chiu WT, Afilalo M, Choy CS, Tselios C, Yip P-K, and Lam C. A young man
presenting with acute encephalopathy, hemiparesis, and headache. Journal of Emergency
Medicine 24 Sep 2009. (INR#79)
7. Rowe BH, Villa-Roel C, Guttman A, Ross S, Mackey D, Sivilotti M, Worster A, Stiell IG,
Willis V, Borgundvaag B. Predictors of Hospital Admission for Chronic Obstructive
Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations in Canadian Emergency Departments. Academic
Emergency Medicine 2009; 16: 316-324. (INR#78)
8. Venugopal R, Sinclair D, Unger B, Afilalo M, Doyle K, Lang E. A workshop to improve
workflow efficiency in emergency medicine. Canadian Journal of Emergency Medicine,
November 2008; 10(6): 525-531. (INR#77)
9. Rowe B, Villa-Roel C, Sivilotti M LA, Lang E, Borgundvaag B,Worster A, Walker A, Ross S.
Relapse after Emergency Department Discharge for Acute Asthma. Academic Emergency
Medicine 2008; 15:709–717. (INR#76)
10. Afilalo J, Piazza N, Tremblay S, Soucy N, & Huyhn T. Symptom-to-door time in ST Segment
Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Overemphasized or Overlooked? Results from the AMIMcGill Study. Canadian Journal of Cardiology, March 2008; 24(3): 213-216. (INR#75)
11. Bullard MJ, Unger B, Spence J, Grafstein E & the CTAS National Working Group. Revisions
to the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) Adult Guidelines. Canadian Journal of
Emergency Medicine, March 2008; 10(2): 136-42. (INR#74)
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12. Grafstein E, Bullard MJ, Warren D, Unger B & the CTAS National Working Group. Revision
of the Canadian Emergency Department Information System (CEDIS) Presenting Complaint
List Version 1.1. Canadian Journal of Emergency Medicine, March 2008; 10(2): 151-61.
(INR#73)
13. Anderson DR, Kahn SR, Rodger MA, Kovacs MJ, Morris T, Hirsch A, Lang E, Stiell I,
Kovacs G, Dreyer J, Dennie C, Cartier Y, Barnes D, Burton E, Pleasance S, Skedgel C,
O’Rouke K, & Wells PS. Computed Tomographic Pulmonary Angiography vs.
Ventilation-Perfusion Lung Scanning in Patients with Suspected Pulmonary Embolism: A
Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of the American Medical Association, December 2007;
298(23): 2743-2753. (INR#72)
14. Lang E, Wyer PC, & Eskin B. Executive Summary: Knowledge Translation in Emergency
Medicine: Establishing a Research Agenda and Guide Map for Evidence Uptake. Academic
Emergency Medicine Journal, November 2007; 14(11): 915-918. (INR#71)
15. Lang E, Wyer PC, Eskin B, Tselios C, Afilalo M, & Adams JG. The Development of the
Academic Emergency Medicine Consensus Conference Project on Knowledge Translation.
Academic Emergency Medicine Journal, November 2007; 14(11): 919-923. (INR#70)
16. Dayan PS, Osmond M, Kuppermann N, Lang E, Klassen T, Johnson D, Strauss S, Hess E,
Schneider S, Afilalo M, & Pusic M. Development of the Capacity Necessary to Perform and
Promote Knowledge Translation Research in Emergency Medicine. Academic Emergency
Medicine Journal, November 2007; 14(11): 978-983. (INR#69)
17. Brehaut JC, Hamm R, Majumdar S, Papa F, Lott A, & Lang E. Cognitive and Social Issues
in Emergency Medicine Knowledge Translation: A Research Agenda. Academic Emergency
18. Compton S, Lang E, Richardson TM, Hess E, Green J, Meurer W, Stanley R, Dunne R,
Scott-Findlay S, Khare RK, & Grimshaw J. Knowledge Translation Consensus Conference:
Research Methods. Academic Emergency Medicine Journal, November 2007; 14(11):
991-995. (INR#67)
19. Rowe BH, Diner B, Camargo CA Jr, Worster A, Colacone A, & Wyer PC (for the Knowledge
Translation-Consensus
Conference
Theme
Ib
Members).
Effective
Synthesized/Preappraised Evidence Formats in Emergency Medicine and the Use of
Supplemental Knowledge Translation Techniques. Academic Emergency Medicine Journal,
November 2007; 14(11): 1023-1029. (INR#66)
20. Irvin CB, Afilalo M, Sherman SC, Stack SJ, Huckson S, Kaji A, & Eskin B. The Use of
Health Care Policy to Facilitate Evidence-based Knowledge Translation in Emergency
Medicine. Academic Emergency Medicine Journal, November 2007; 14(11): 1030-1035.
(INR#65)
21. Rowe BH, Campbell SG, Boudreaux ED, Colman I, Abu-Laban RB, Sivilotti MLA, Clark S,
Camargo Jr. CA & Site Investigator (Lang E). Community-acquired Pneumonia in North
American Emergency Departments: Drug Resistance and Treatment Success with
Clarithromycin. Academic Emergency Medicine Journal, July 2007; 14(7): 607-615.
(INR#64)
22. Lang E, Wyer PC, & Haynes BR. Knowledge Translation: Closing the Evidence-to-practice
Gap. Annals of Emergency Medicine Journal, March 2007; 49(3): 355-363. (INR#63)
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23. Afilalo M, Lang E, Léger R, Xue X, Colacone A, Soucy N, Vandal A, Boivin JF, &
Unger B. Impact of a Standardized Communication System on Continuity of Care between
Family Physicians and the Emergency Department. Canadian Journal of Emergency
Medicine, March 2007; 9(2): 79-86. (INR#62)
24. Bond K, Ospina MB, Blitz S, Afilalo M, Campbell SG, Bullard M, Innes G, Holroyd B, Curry
G, Schull M, & Rowe BH. Frequency, Determinants and Impact of Overcrowding in
Emergency Departments in Canada: A National Survey. Healthcare Quarterly, 2007; 10(4):
32-40. (INR#61)
25. Huynh T, O'Loughlin J, Joseph L, Schampaert E, Rinfret S, Afilalo M, Kouz S, Cantin B,
Nguyen M, & Eisenberg MJ. Delays to Reperfusion Therapy in Acute ST-Segment Elevation
Myocardial Infarction: Results from the AMI-QUÉBEC Study. Canadian Medical Association
Journal, December 2006; 175(12): 1527-1532. (IN.R#60)
26. Rowe BH, Bond K, Ospina MB, Blitz S, Schull M, Sinclair D, Bullard M, & Site Investigator
(Afilalo M). Data Collection on Patients in Emergency Departments in Canada. Canadian
Journal of Emergency Medicine, November 2006; 8(6): 417-424. (INR#59)
27. Lang E, & Andruchow J. Evidence-based Emergency Medicine. What is the Preferred
First-line Therapy for Status Epilepticus? Annals of Emergency Medicine Journal, July 2006;
48(1): 98-100. (INR#58)
28. Segal E, Verter V, Colacone A, & Afilalo M. The In Hospital Interval Project: A Description
of EMT Time Spent in the ED. Pre-hospital Journal, July 2006; 10(3): 378-382. (INR#57)
29. Lang E, & Al Raisi M. Ventricular Tachyarrhythmias (Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrests).
Clinical Evidence Journal, June 2006; (15): 295-300. (INR#56)
30. Strayer RJ, & Lang ES. Evidence-based Emergency Medicine/Systematic Review Abstract.
Does This Patient Have A Torn Meniscus or Ligament of the Knee? Annals of Emergency
Medicine Journal, May 2006; 47(5): 499-501. (INR#55)
31. Banerji A, Clark S, Afilalo M, Blanda MP, Cydulka RK, & Camargo CA. Prospective
Multicenter Study of Acute Asthma in Younger versus Older Adults Presenting to the
Emergency Department. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, January 2006; 54(1):
48-55. (INR#54)
32. Lang E, Afilalo M, Vandal A, Boivin JF, Xue X, Colacone A, Léger R, Shrier I, &
Rosenthal S. Impact of an Electronic Link Between the Emergency Department and Family
Physicians: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Canadian Medical Association Journal, January
2006; 174(3): 313-318. (INR#53)
33. Cydulka RK, Rowe BH, Clark S, Emerman CL, Rimm AR, Camargo CA, & Site Investigator
(Guttman A). Gender Differences in Emergency Department Patients with Chronic
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbation. Academic Emergency Medicine Journal,
December 2005; 12(12): 1173-1179. (INR#52)
34. Szilagyi A, Malolepszy P, Yesovitch S, Nathwani U, Vinokuroff C, Cohen A, & Xue X.
Inverse Dose Effect of Pre-test Dietary Lactose Intake on Breath Hydrogen Results and
Symptoms in Lactose Non-persistent Subjects. Digestive Diseases and Sciences Journal,
November 2005; 50(11): 2178-2182. (INR#51)
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35. Pearson E, Lang E, Colacone A, Farooki N, & Afilalo M. Successful Implementation of a
Combined Pneumococcal and Influenza Vaccination Program in a Canadian Emergency
Department. Canadian Journal of Emergency Medicine, November 2005; 7(6): 371-377.
(INR#50)
36. Lang E. Evidence-based Emergency Medicine/Systematic Review Abstract. Treatment of
Carotid Artery Dissection. Annals of Emergency Medicine Journal, September 2005; 46(3):
294-295. (INR#49)
37. Hohl CM, Robitaille C, Lord V, Dankoff J, Colacone A, Pham L, Bérard A, Pépin J, &
Afilalo M. Emergency Physician Recognition of Adverse Drug-related Events in Elder
Patients Presenting to an Emergency Department. Academic Emergency Medicine Journal,
March 2005; 12(3): 197-205. (INR#48)
38. Guttman A, Afilalo M, Guttman R, Colacone A, Robitaille C, Lang E, & Rosenthal S. An
Emergency Department-based Nurse Discharge Coordinator for Elderly Patients: Does it
Make a Difference? Academic Emergency Medicine Journal, December 2004; 11(12):
1318-1327. (INR#47)
39. Afilalo J, Marinovich A, Afilalo M, Colacone A, Léger R, Unger B, & Giguère C.
Nonurgent Emergency Department Patient Characteristics and Barriers to Primary Care.
Academic Emergency Medicine Journal, December 2004; 11(12): 1302-1310. (INR#46)
40. Dufresne F, Blouin D, Xue X, & Afilalo M. Underutilization of Acetylsalicylic Acid for Acute
Coronary Syndromes in the Emergency Department. Canadian Journal of Emergency
Medicine, September 2004; 6(5): 333-336. (INR#45)
41. Peera MA, & Lang E. Delayed Diagnosis of Splenic Rupture Following Minor Trauma:
Beware of Comorbid Conditions. Canadian Journal of Emergency Medicine, May 2004;
6(3): 217-219. (INR#44)
42. Marinovich A, Afilalo J, Afilalo M, Colacone A, Unger B, Giguère C, Léger R, Xue X,
Boivin JF, & MacNamara E. Impact of Ambulance Transportation on Resource Use in the
Emergency Department. Academic Emergency Medicine Journal, March 2004; 11(3):
312-315. (INR#43)
43. Kim S, Emerman CL, Cydulka RK, Rowe BH, Clark S, Camargo CA, & Site Investigator
(Guttman A). Prospective Multicenter Study of Relapse Following Emergency Department
Treatment of COPD Exacerbation. Chest, February 2004; 125(2): 473-481. (INR#42)
44. Clark S, Bock A, Gaeta TJ, Brenner BE, Cydulka RK, Camargo CA, & Site Investigator
(Guttman A). Multicenter Study of Emergency Department Visits for Food Allergies. Journal
of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, February 2004; 113(2): 347-352. (INR#41)
45. Grafstein E, Unger B, Bullard M, & Innes G. Canadian Emergency Department Information
System (CEDIS) Presenting Complaint List (version 1.0). Canadian Journal of Emergency
Medicine, January 2003; 5(1): 27-34. (INR#40)
46. Aoki FY, Macleod MD, Paggiaro P, Carewicz O, El Sawy A, Wat C, Griffiths M, Waalberg E,
Ward P, IMPACT Study Group, & Site Investigator (Afilalo M). Early Administration of Oral
Oseltamivir Increases the Benefits of Influenza Treatment. Journal of Antimicrobial
Chemotherapy, January 2003; 51(1): 123-129. (INR#39)
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47. Silverman RA, Boudreaux ED, Woodruff PG, Clark S, Camargo CA, & Site Investigator
(Guttman A). Cigarette Smoking Among Asthmatic Adults Presenting to 64 Emergency
Departments. Chest, 2003; 123(5): 1472-1479. (INR#38)
48. Hohl CM, Mitelman B, Wyer P, & Lang E. Should Emergency Physicians Use B-type
Natriuretic Peptide Testing in Patients with Unexplained Dyspnea? Canadian Journal of
Emergency Medicine, 2003; 5(3): 162-165. (INR#37)
49. Cydulka RK, Rowe BH, Clark S, Emerman CL, Camargo CA, & Site Investigator
(Guttman A). Emergency Department Management of Acute Exacerbations of Chronic
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in the Elderly: The Multicenter Airway Research
Collaboration. Journal of American Geriatrics Society, 2003; 51(7): 908-916. (INR#36)
50. Boudreaux ED, Emond SD, Clark S, Camargo CA, & Site Investigator (Guttman A). Acute
Asthma Among Adults Presenting to the Emergency Department: The Role of
Race/Ethnicity and Socioeconomic Status. Chest, 2003; 124(3): 803-812. (INR#35)
51. Cardin S, Afilalo M, Lang E, Collet JP, Colacone A, Tselios C, Dankoff J, & Guttman A.
Intervention to Decrease Emergency Department Crowding: Does it Have an Impact on
Return Visits and Hospital Readmission? Annals of Emergency Medicine Journal, 2003;
41(2): 173-185. (INR#34)
52. Lang E, & Afilalo M. Use of Platelet Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Inhibitors in Patients with Unstable
Angina and Non ST-segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction. Annals of Emergency
53. Lee CQT, Turner J, & Lang E. Should Survivors of Out-of-hospital Cardiac Arrest be
Treated with Hypothermia? Canadian Journal of Emergency Medicine, September 2002;
4(5). (INR#32)
54. Rowe BH, & Lang E. Use of Low Molecular Weight Heparins in Patients with Acute Venous
Thromboembolism. Annals of Emergency Medicine Journal, May 2002; 39(5): 555-557.
(INR#31)
55. Lang E. Systematic Review Abstract. Use of Thrombolytic Therapy in Patients with Acute
Ischemic Stroke. Annals of Emergency Medicine Journal, March 2002; 39(3): 296-298.
(INR#30)
56. Sacco RL, DeRosa JT, Haley EC, Levin B, Ordronneau P, Phillips SJ, Rundek T,
Snipes RG, & Thompson JLP for the GAINS Americas Investigators (Minuk J, Afilalo M,
Lang E, & Schanz C). Glycine Antagonist in Neuroprotection for Patients with Acute Stroke.
GAIN Americas: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of American Medical Association,
April 2001; 285(13): 1719-1728. (INR#29)
57. Vaillancourt C, Shrier I, Falk M, Rossignol M, Vernec A, & Somogyi D. Quantifying Delays
in the Recognition of Acute Compartment Syndrome. Canadian Journal of Emergency
Medicine, January 2001; 3(1): 26-30. (INR#28)
58. Hohl CM, Dankoff J, Colacone A, & Afilalo M. Polypharmacy, Adverse Drug-related
Events and Potential Adverse Drug Interactions in Elderly Patients Presenting to an
Emergency Department. Annals of Emergency Medicine Journal, 2001; 38(6): 666-671.
(INR#27)
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59. Blouin D, Topping C, Moore S, Stiell I, & Afilalo M. Out-of-hospital Defibrillation with
Automated External Defibrillators: Postshock Analysis Should Be Delayed. Annals of
Emergency Medicine Journal, 2001; 38(3): 256-278. (INR#26)
60. Monette J, Galbaud du Fort G, Fung SH, Massoud F, Moride Y, Arsenault L, & Afilalo M.
Evaluation of the Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) as a Screening Tool for Delirium in
the Emergency Room. General Hospital Psychiatry Journal, 2001; 23(1): 20-25. (INR#25)
61. Cydulka RK, Emerman CL, Rowe BH, Clark S, Woodruff PG, Singh AK, Camargo CA, &
Site Investigator (Guttman A). Differences Between Men and Women in Reporting of
Symptoms During an Asthma Exacerbation. Annals of Emergency Medicine Journal, 2001;
38(2): 123-128. (INR#24)
62. McCusker J, Bellavance F, Cardin S, Belzile E, & Verdon J. Prediction of Hospital Utilization
During the Six Months After an Emergency Department Visit. Annals of Emergency
Medicine Journal, 2000; 36(5): 438-445. (INR#23)
63. McCusker J, Bellavance F, Cardin S, Trépanier S, Verdon J, Ardman O & ISAR Steering
Committee (Afilalo M, & Colacone A). Detection of Older People at Increased Risk of
Adverse Health Outcomes After an Emergency Visit: The ISAR Screening Tool. American
Geriatrics Society Journal, 1999; 47: 1229-1237. (INR#22)
64. McCusker J, Bellavance F, Cardin S, & Belzile E. Validity of Activities of Daily Living
Questionnaire Among Older Patients in the Emergency Department. Journal of Clinical
Epidemiology, 1999; 52(11): 1023-1030. (INR#21)
65. Afilalo M, Guttman A, Colacone A, Stern E, Tselios C, Dankoff J, Wolkove N, &
Kreisman H. Efficacy of Inhaled Steroids (Beclomethasone Dipropionate) for the Treatment
of Mild to Moderately Severe Asthma in the Emergency Department: A Randomized Clinical
Trial. Annals of Emergency Medicine Journal, 1999; 33(3): 304-309. (INR#20)
66. PRISM-PLUS Study Investigators (Afilalo M, Dankoff J, & Guttman A). Inhibition of the
Platelet Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Receptor with Tirofiban in Unstable Angina and Non Q-Wave
Myocardial Infarction. New England Journal of Medicine, 1998; 338: 1488-1497. Authorship
correction appears in New England Journal of Medicine, 1998; 339: 415. (INR#19)
67. McCusker J, Bellavance F, Cardin S, Trépanier S, & ISAR Group: (Afilalo M, &
Colacone A). Screening for Geriatric Problems in the Emergency Department: Reliability
and Validity. Academic Emergency Medicine Journal, 1998; 5(9): 883-893. (INR#18)
68. Schull M, Battista RN, Brophy J, Joseph L, & Cass D. Determining Appropriateness of
Coronary Thrombolysis in the Emergency Department. Annals of Emergency Medicine
Journal, 1998; 31(1): 12-18. (INR#17)
69. Rubenstein H, Levitt C, Duarte-Franco E, Afilalo M, & Rosenthal S. L’amélioration de la
communication entre les médecins d’urgence et les médecins de soins primaires. Le
Médecin du Québec, 1997; 32(12): 67-72. (INR#16)
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70. Vetter N, Stampler D, O'Neill, Rafferty P, Praz G, Duran Cantolla J, Pongratz Roger, Aigner
K, Bolitschek J, Garcia Puig J, Afilalo M, Small D, & Winter J. Clarithromycin Versus
Combined Cefuroxime and Erythromycin in the Treatment of Hospitalized Community –
Acquired Pneumonia Patients – Intravenous Followed by Oral Therapy. Clinical Drug
Investigation Journal, 1997; 14(6): 439-449. (INR#15)
71. Guttman A, Afilalo M, Colacone A, Dankoff J, Stern E, Wolkove N, Tselios C, &
Kreisman H. The Effects of Combined Intravenous and Inhaled Steroids in the Emergency
Department Treatment of Acute Asthma. Academic Emergency Medicine Journal, 1997; 4:
100-106. (INR#14)
72. Afilalo M, Cantees K, & Ducharme J. Current Pain Control Practices in Research. In
Proceedings of the 1st International Symposium on Pain Control Research in Emergency
Medicine. Annals of Emergency Medicine Journal, 1996; 27(4): 404-407. (INR#13)
73. Afilalo M, & Tselios C. Pain Relief Versus Patient Satisfaction. In: Proceedings of the 1st
International Symposium on Pain Control Research in Emergency Medicine. Annals of
74. Lang E, Afilalo M, Dankoff J, Guttman A, Colacone A, Stern E, & Tselios C. The
Prognostic Significance of Moderate Hyperamylasemia in the Evaluation of the Emergency
Department Patient. Journal of Emergency Medicine, January/February 1995; 13(1):
107-112. (INR#11)
75. Afilalo M, Dankoff J, Guttman A, Colacone A, Stern E, Tselios C, Beaudet M, & Lloyd J.
Emergency Department Use and Misuse. Journal of Emergency Medicine, 1995; 13(2):
259-264. (INR#10)
76. Colacone A, Afilalo M, Wolkove W, & Kreisman H. A Comparison of Albuterol
Administered by Metered Dose Inhaler (and Holding Chamber) or Wet Nebulizer in Acute
Asthma. Chest, 1993; 104(3): 835-841. (INR#9)
77. Afilalo M, Dankoff J, Guttman A, Stern E, Colacone A, Tselios C, & Lloyd J. Fiberoptic
Intubation in the Emergency Department: A Case Series. Journal of Emergency Medicine,
1993; 11: 387-391. (INR#8)
78. The European Myocardial Infarction Project Group (Afilalo M, & Canadian Center).
Pre-hospital Thrombolytic Therapy in Patients with Suspected Myocardial Infarction. New
England Journal of Medicine, 1993; 329: 383-389. (INR#7)
79. Wiessel S, Guttman J, & Kleiman S. Adult Epiglottitis and Post-obstructive Pulmonary
Edema in a Patient with Severe Coronary Artery Disease. Journal of Clinical Anesthesia,
1993; 5: 158-162. (INR#6)
80. Afilalo M, Dankoff J, Guttman A, & Lloyd J. DuoDERM Hydroactive Dressing vs. Silver
Sulphaldiazine/Bactigras in the Emergency Treatment of Partial Skin Thickness Burns.
Burns, 1992; 18(4): 313-316. (INR#5)
81. Colacone A, Wolkove N, Stern E, Afilalo M, Rosenthal TM, & Kreisman H. Continuous
Nebulization of Albuterol (Salbutamol) in Acute Asthma. Chest, 1990; 97: 693-697. (INR#4)
82. Guttman A, & Afilalo M. Vaginal Evisceration: A Case Report. American Journal of
Medicine, 1990; 8(2): 127-128. (INR#3)
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83. Theroux P, Ouimet H, McCans J, Latour JG, Jolly P, Levy G, Pelletier E, Juneau M, Stasiak
J, DeGuise P, Pelletier G, Rinzler D, & Waters D. Aspirin, Heparin, or Both to Treat Acute
Unstable Angina. New England Journal of Medicine, 1988; 319: 1105-1111. (INR#2)
84. Brody SL, Anderson GV, & Guttman J. Pneumomediastinum as a Complication of Crack
Smoking. American Journal of Emergency Medicine, 1988; 6(3): 241-243. (INR#1)
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III. Non-Peer-Reviewed Publications
In Press
1. Lang E & Segal E. Ventricular and Supraventricular Arrhythmias. Evidence-Based
Emergency Medicine. Blackwell Publishing, Oxford, UK.
2. Segal E. Abdomen Injuries. Nancy Caroline’s Emergency Care in the Streets. Lippincott
Williams&Wilkins, Philadelphia.
Published
1. Lang E, Afilalo M. Vertebrobasilar Atherothrombotic Disease. Updated December 15
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/794678-overview (INR#51)
2. Lang ES, Montori VM. Evidence-based emergency medicine/editorial. Contrasting agendas:
science for the bedside or water in the wind? Ann Emerg Med. 2009 July 2009; 54(1):123-5.
Epub 2009 Mar 21. (INR#50)
3. Azzam MH, Lang E, Segal E. Terminating resuscitation for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest?
Canadian Journal of Emergency Medicine, September 2008; 10(5): 474-77. (INR#49)
4. Afilalo M, Béland A, & Nguyen HTA. Nouveau protocole: Protocole de prise en charge de la
douleur. Actualité Médicale, September 2007. (INR#47)
5. Brahm J, Lang E, Meyers C. Ondansetron for Pediatric Gastroenteritis. Canadian Journal of
Emergency Medicine, July 2008; 10(4): 383-385. (INR#46)
6. Lang ES. Technology-driven or Patient Outcome–driven Use of Emergency Department
Ultrasound for Deep Vein Thrombosis Assessment. Journal of Academic Emergency
Medicine, June 2008;15(6):555-7. (INR#45)
7. Lang E. Finding One’s Way in Translating Research Into Practice. Letter to the Editor,
Annals of Emergency Medicine, June 2008; 51(6): 791-792. (INR#44)
8. Lang ES. Intravenous Proton Pump Inhibitors Prior to Endoscopy in Suspected Upper
Gastrointestinal Bleeding. Canadian Journal of Emergency Medicine, May 2008; 10(3):244246. (INR#43)
9. Lang ES. An Escalating Higher Energy Regimen Was Better Than a Fixed Lower Energy
Regimen for Defibrillation in out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest. Evidence-Based Medicine,
October 2007; 12(5): 142. (INR#42)
10. Lang ES. An Escalating Higher Energy Regimen Was Better Than a Fixed Lower Energy
Regimen for Defibrillation in out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest. ACP Journal Club,
September/October 2007; 147(2): 33. (INR#41)
11. Lang E. A Clinical Risk Score Identified High-risk Patients with Chest Pain but no
ST-segment Deviation and Normal Troponin Levels. ACP Journal Club, July/August 2007;
147(1): 25. (INR#40)
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12. Afilalo M. Évolution de la clientèle des départements d’urgence québécois de 1995-96 à
2005-06 : Achalandage, impact et performance. Presented to MSSS, February 2007. (OINR#39)
13. Afilalo M. Évolution de la situation des départements d’urgence québécois de 2004-05 à
2006-07: Profil de la clientèle civière. Presented to MSSS, February 2007. (INR#38)
14. Afilalo M. Évolution de la situation des départements d’urgence québécois de 2004-05 à
2006-07: Profil de la clientèle civière âgée de 75 ans et plus. (INR#37)
15. Lang ES. The San Francisco Syncope Rule Was Useful for Stratifying Risk in Emergency
Department Patients with Syncope. Evidence-Based Medicine, December 2006; 11(6): 186.
(INR#36)
16. Afilalo M, Léger R, & Soucy N. Caractéristiques des patients non-urgents se présentant à
l’urgence et barrières aux soins de première ligne.Info-Urgences, September 2005.
(INR#35)
17. Lang ES. La traumatologie en gériatrie: Les enjeux d'un défi unique. FMC MedActuel,
February 2005; 5(5). (INR#34)
18. Afilalo J, Marinovich A, Afilalo M, Colacone A, Léger R, & Unger B. Caractéristiques des
patients non-urgents se présentant à l’urgence et barrières aux soins de première ligne.
Dans R. Pineault et al. Eds. Collectif de recherche sur l’organisation des services de santé
de première ligne au Québec : Rapport Synthèse. Direction de santé publique. Agence de
développement de réseaux locaux de services de santé et de services sociaux de Montréal.
February 2005. (INR#33)
19. Guttman A, Afilalo M, Guttman R, Colacone A, Robitaille C, Lang E, & Rosenthal S. Une
infirmière coordonnatrice des congés à l’urgence pour les patients âgés: Cela fait-il une
différence? Dans R. Pineault et al. Eds. Collectif de recherche sur l’organisation des
services de santé de première ligne au Québec: Rapport Synthèse. Direction de santé
publique. Agence de développement de réseaux locaux de services de santé et de services
sociaux de Montréal. February 2005. (INR#32)
20. Lang E, Afilalo M, Boivin JF, Léger R, Colacone A, Xue X, Vandal A, Rosenthal S, &
Unger B. Système de communication standardisé (SCS) utilisant internet et reliant l’urgence
aux médecins de première ligne (MPL): Étude clinique randomisée mesurant la continuité
des soins. Dans R. Pineault et al. Eds. Collectif de recherche sur l’organisation des services
de santé de première ligne au Québec: Rapport Synthèse. Direction de santé publique.
Agence de développement de réseaux locaux de services de santé et de services sociaux
de Montréal. February 2005. (INR#31)
21. Lang E. ED Use of Magnesium Sulphate Improved Rate Control in Atrial Fibrillation with
Rapid Ventricular Response. Evidence Based Medicine Journal, 2005: 10: 139. (INR#30)
22. Serero D. Les urgences, quoi de neuf? L’OMNI Bulletin de l’Association des médecins
omnipraticiens de Montréal. October 2004; 27(3): 11. (INR#29)
23. Lang ES. Review: Transfer for Primary Angioplasty is Better Than Immediate Thrombolysis
in Acute Myocardial Infarction. ACP Journal Club, July/August 2004; 141(1): 1. (INR#28)
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24. Lang E. Review: The Ottawa Knee Rule Accurately Rules out Knee Fractures and Can
Substantially Reduce the Need for X-rays in Patients with Acute Knee Injuries. Evidence
Based Medicine Journal, 2004; 9: 151. (INR#27)
25. Lang E, Afilalo M, Boivin JF, Colacone A, Giguère C, Xue X, Vandal A, Rosenthal S,
Unger B, & Léger R. The Impact of a Standardized Communication System Between the
Emergency Department and the Primary Care Network: Effects on Continuity and Quality of
Care. Report submitted to Canadian Health Services Research Foundation. February 2003.
(INR#26)
26. Segal E. La recherché Clinique à l’Urgences-santé : pourquoi tous ces efforts? Clinic US,
2003; February; 2(1): 3. (INR#25)
27. Lang E. L’information, preuves à l’appui: Les niveaux de preuves. (5th in a series of related
articles). FMC MedActuel, February 2003; 3(2). (INR#24)
28. Huddy J, Unger B et al. Emergency Department Design: A practical guide to planning for
the future, American College of Emergency Physicians 2002; 1-234. (INR#23)
29. Hamel P, Afilalo M, Brunet J, Giguère C, et al. Proposition d’un modèle de catégorisation
des unités d’urgence. Comité d’experts du Centre de coordination nationale des urgences,
MSSS. October 2002. (INR#22)
30. Afilalo J, & Afilalo M. Nonurgent Emergency Department Visits: Patient Characteristics and
Barriers to Primary Care. McGill University’s Faculty of Medicine. September 2002.
(INR#21)
31. Marinovich A, & Afilalo M. Impact of Ambulance Transportation on the Use of Resources in
the Emergency Department. McGill University’s Faculty of Medicine. September 2002.
(INR#20)
32. Giguère C, Kalant N, Afilalo M, Hamel P, & Brunet J. Sous-comité du CECCNU sur la
pertinence d’utilisation des lits. « Revue de la littérature sur les outils d’évaluation de la
pertinence d’utilisation des lits » MSSS. August 2002. (INR#19)
33. Xue X. Assessing Patient Load of Emergency Department Clientele in Québec: An
Application of the EM Algorithm. McGill University Department of Mathematics and
Statistics. July 2002. (INR#18)
34. Lang E. L’information, preuves à l’appui : La formulation d’une question clinique précise.
MedActuel FMC. January/February 2002. (INR#17)
35. Lang E. La médecine, preuves à l’appui: Un changement fondamental dans le
raisonnement clinique ou de nouveaux termes pour d’écrire d’anciens concepts? MedActuel
FMC. November/December 2001. (INR#16)
36. Cardin S, Pineault R, Roberge D, Lang E, Tétrault M, & Verdon J. Methods and Perceived
Quality of Care of Elderly Persons in the Emergency Department: Effects on the Risk of
Readmission. Research report presented to Canadian Health Services Research
Foundation. October 2001. (INR#15)
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37. Afilalo M, Boivin JF, Unger B, Vandal A, Béïque M, Colacone A, Dankoff J, Giguère C,
Léger R, Guttman A, Robichaud S, Robitaille C, Stiell I, & Tétreault M. Développement
d’une mesure de Lourdeur de la clientèle des départements d’urgence. Research report
presented to Canadian Health Services Research Foundation. July 2001. (INR#14)
38. Hamel P, Afilalo M, et al. Canevas pour l’évaluation d’un PFT. Comité d’experts du Centre
de coordination nationale des urgences, MSSS. April 2001. (INR#13)
39. Afilalo M, Guttman A, Guttman R, Colacone A, Robitaille C, Lang E, & Rosenthal S.
The Impact of a Nurse Discharge Coordinator on the Successful Discharge of Elderly
Patients from the Emergency Department. Impact d'une infirmière coordinatrice des congés
au département d'urgence (DU) sur le succès des congés des patients âgés. Research
report presented to Health Transition Funds, Health Canada. April 2001. (INR#12)
40. Issley S, & Lang E. Toxicity, Ammonia
www.emedicine.com. January 2001. (INR#11)
from
Emergency
Medicine/Toxicology.
41. Afilalo M, Berger S, Hamel P, Jean B, et al. Guide de gestion de l’unité d’urgence.
Association des hôpitaux de Québec et Comité d’experts du groupe de coordination
nationale des urgences du Québec, MSSS. December 2000. (INR#10)
42. Segal E, & Lang E. Toxicity, Chlorine Gas from Emergency Medicine/Toxicology.
www.emedicine.com. September 2000. (INR#9)
43. Lang E, & Afilalo M. Vertebrobasilar Atherothrombotic Disease from Emergency
Medicine/Neurology. www.emedicine.com. September 2000. (INR#8)
44. Lang E, & Afilalo M. Dissection, Vertebral Artery from Emergency Medicine/Cardiovascular.
www.emedicine.com. September 2000. (INR#7)
45. Schull M. Answering the Hard Questions About Thrombolysis. Canadian Medical
Association Journal, 1998; 158(12): 1600-1601. (INR#6)
46. Afilalo M, Cardin S, & Colacone A. Urgency in the Emergency: Use of the Emergency
Department for Nonurgent Care During Regular Business Hours. Letter to the editor,
Canadian Medical Association Journal, 1996; 155(8): 1192-1193. (INR#5)
47. Sabin N. Ventricular Fibrillation with Background Pacing Masquerading as Pulseless
Electrical Activity. Academic Emergency Medicine Journal, 1996; 3(6): 645-646. (INR#4)
48. Afilalo M. Identification and Triage of Non-emergency Patients from the ED. Letter to the
editor, Annals of Emergency Medicine Journal, 1995; 26(2): 242-243. (INR#3)
49. Sabin N. Show Some Restraint. Letter to the editor, Journal of Emergency Medical
Services, February 1995; 706-707. (INR#2)
50. Sabin N. Underutilization of RH Prophylaxis in the Emergency Department. Annals of
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IV. Other Publications
Afilalo M and position paper committee members. Healthcare Worker Protection in the
Emergency Department During Pandemic Influenza: A Position Paper
http://www.google.ca/search?hl=en&rlz=1T4GGIG_enCA237CA237&q=afilalo+rizg&meta=&aq=
f&oq=
Afilalo M, Hamel P, Berger S. Mesures Essentielles Du Guide De Gestion De L’Unité
d’Urgence.
Ministère de la Santé et des Services Sociaux – Comité D’Experts Du Centre De Coordination
Nationale Des Urgences
Afilalo M, Brunet J, Hamel P. Methodologie D’Accompagnement Des Centres Hospitaliers
Afilalo M, Berger S, Brunet B, Dr. Hamel P, Poirier C. État De Situation des Accompagnements
et Contributions Relatives Des Performances Sur La Congestions À L’Urgence Des Centres
Hospitaliers En Difficulté
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V. Abstracts
Accepted
Segal E, Afilalo M.
Intramuscular Glucagon versus rapid transport for prehospital
hypoglycemia. Poster Presentation at the National Association of EMS Physicians® 2010
Annual Meeting: Specialty Workshops, Scientific Assembly and Trade Show.
Presented
Afilalo M, Oh C,. Okamoto A,Van Hove I, Stegmann J, Upmalis D. Tapentadol Immediate
Release Compared With Oxycodone Immediate Release for the Relief of Moderate-to-Severe
Pain in Patients With End Stage Joint Disease
177. Poster Presented at the 29th Annual Canadian Pain Society (CPS) Conference, May 27-30
2009, Quebec City, Quebec
176. Presented as a poster at the American Pain Society Annual Meeting, May 8-10 2008,
Tampa, Florida, USA
Kuperwasser B, Greene A, Etropolski M, Kelly K, Afilalo M, Lange B, Haeussler J. Healthrelated Functional Status Evaluations in Patients with Osteoarthritis Pain Treated With
Tapentadol Extended Release
175. Presented as a poster at the 70th annual assembly of the American academy of physical
medicine and rehabilitation, October 22-25 2009, Austin, Texas
Afilalo M, Etropolski M, Kuperwasser B, Kelly K, Okamoto A, Van Hove I, Lange B, Häufel T,
Rauschkobl C. Efficacy and Safety of Tapentadol Extended Release (ER) for Chronic Pain Due
to Osteoarthritis of the Knee: Results of a Phase 3 Study
174. Presented as a poster at the 5th World Congress of the World Institute of Pain, March
2009, New York, New York, USA
Oughton MT, Dascal A, Laporta D, Charest H Afilalo M, Miller M. Evidence of viremia, in two
cases of severe pandemic influenza A H1N1/09.
173. Interscience 2009 Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. September
2009. San Francisco, USA.
Afilalo M, Dankoff J, Soucy N, Xue X, Guimont C, Colacone A. Are return visits
useful in flagging diagnosis errors in patients discharged from the Emergency
Department. (A-INR#89)
172. Presented as a poster presentation at the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians
(CAEP) 2009 Annual Scientific Meeting. June 2009. Calgary, Alberta.
Stasiak P, Xue X, Castelino T, Afilalo M, Colacone A, Soucy N, Dankoff J.
Prescription errors detected and corrected by pharmacy service in the ED. (A-INR#88)
171. L’Association des médecins d’urgence du Québec (AMUQ) Annual Conference.
November 2009, Québec City, Québec.
170. Presented as an oral presentation the Fifth Mediterranean Conference in
Emergency Medicine. Sept. 14-17, Valencia, Spain.
169. Presented as an oral presentation at the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians
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Afilalo M, Dankoff J, Soucy N, Xue X, Guimont C, Colacone A. Identification of the
Predisposing Factors for Diagnosis Errors in the Emergency Department? (A-INR#87)
168. Presented as a poster presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Academic
Emergency Medicine (SAEM). May 14 -17, 2009, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Segal E, Macnamara E., Afilalo M. Does A Sample For Peripheral Serum Lactate Need To
Be Taken Without A Tourniquet? (A-INR#86)
166. Presented for poster presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Academic
Glowacka K, Guttman A, Colacone A, Verter V, Segal E, Afilalo M. A Simulation
Methodology for Optimizing Emergency Department Triage Nurse Staffing. (A-INR#85)
Segal E, Banon D, Lareau E, Afilalo M. Can Basic Life Support Providers Administer
Epinephrine Safely in Anaphylaxis? (A-INR#84)
162. Presented at the Annual Meeting of National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP)
January 22-24, 2009. Jacksonville, Florida.
L'Allier P, Huynh T, Schampaert E, Kouz S, Eisenberg M, Lauzon C, Afilalo M, de Larocheliere
R, Cantin B, Nguyen M, Harvey R, Levesque C, Dery J, Rinfret S, Tardif J. TIMI Major Bleeding
Independently Predicts Mortality in an Unselected Stemi Population: Results from the AmiQuebec Study. (A-INR#83)
160. Presented at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress October 25-29, 2008. Toronto,
Ontario.
159. Presented as a poster at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions November 812, 2008. New Orleans, Louisiana.
Lang E, Afilalo M, Colacone A, Guttman A, Rowe B, Willis V, Ciolofan C, Penes M. Does
Emergency Department Crowding Affect the Quality of Care Provided to Patients with Acute
Asthma Exacerbation? (A-INR#82)
158. Presented as an oral at the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians (CAEP) 2008
Annual Scientific Meeting. June 2008. Ottawa, Ontario
157. Presented as an oral presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Academic
Emergency Medicine (SAEM). May 2007, Chicago, Illinois.
156. Presented as an oral presentation at L’Association des médecins d’urgence du Québec
(AMUQ) Annual Conference. November 2008, Québec City, Québec. Awarded second
place.
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Unger B, Afilalo M, Lang E, Segal E, Colacone A, Xue X, Soucy N. Distribution of Chief
Complaints Using the Canadian Emergency Department Information System Chief Complaint
List. (A-INR#81)
155. Presented as a poster at the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians (CAEP)
2008 Annual Scientific Meeting. June 2008. Ottawa, Ontario.
(AMUQ) Annual Conference. November 2008, Québec City, Québec.
Unger B, Afilalo M, Lang E, Segal E, Colacone A, Xue X, Soucy N. Resource Utilization by
the Very Elderly in the Emergency Department. (A-INR#80)
153. Presented as a poster at the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians (CAEP)
2008 Annual Scientific Meeting. June 2008. Ottawa, Ontario.
152. Presented as a poster at the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM). May
2008, Washington, DC.
Dankoff J, Afilalo M, Xue X, Soucy N, Colacone A, Guimont C. Are Patient and Crowding
Factors Associated with Adverse Outcomes in the Emergency Department? (A-INR#79)
150. Presented as an oral at the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM). May2008,
Washington, DC.
149. Presented as an oral at the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians (CAEP) 2008
Annual Scientific Meeting. June 2008. Ottawa, Ontario.
(AMUQ) Annual Conference. November 2008, Québec City, Québec. Awarded first
place.
Dankoff J, Afilalo M, Xue X, Soucy N, Colacone A. Emergency Department Diagnostic
Errors: Description of unplanned related return visits and their impact on resource use. (AINR#78)
147. Presented as a poster at the 2008 American Medical Informatics Association Spring
Congress. May 2008. Phoenix, Arizona.
Afilalo M, Oh C, Akamoto A, Van Hove I, Stegman J, Upmalis D. Tapentadol Immediate
Release Compared with Oxycodone Immediate Release for the Relief of Moderate-to-Severe
Pain in Patients with End Stage Joint Disease. (A-INR#77)
146. Presented as a poster at the 27th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Pain Society
(APS). May 2008, Tampa, Florida.
Dankoff J, Afilalo M, Xue X, Soucy N, Colacone A, Guimont C. What are the Factors that
Predispose Diagnostic Errors in the Emergency Department? (A-INR#76)
145. Presented as a poster at the 2008 American Medical Informatics Association Spring
Congress. May 2008. Phoenix, Arizona.
Dankoff J, Afilalo M, Soucy N, Xue X, Colacone A, Le Sage N, Guimont C. What are the
most efficient strategies in the identification of Adverse Events in the Emergency Department?
(A-INR#75)
144. Presented as a poster at the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM). May
2008, Washington, DC.
143. Presented at L’Association des médecins d’urgence du Québec (AMUQ) 2007 Annual
Conference. November 2007, Montréal, Québec. Awarded third prize.
(CAEP) 2007 Annual Scientific Meeting. June 2007, Victoria, British Columbia.
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Stang A, McGillivray D, Bhatt M, Colacone C, Soucy N, Léger R, Afilalo M. Markers of
Overcrowding in a Pediatric Emergency Department. (A-INR#74)
141. Presented as a poster at the 2008 Conference of the Pediatric Academic Society.
May 2008, Honolulu, Hawaii.
De Champlain F, Boothroyd L, Segal E, Huynh T, Nguyen V, Lareau E, Vadeboncoeur A.
Diagnostic Accuracy of Computerized Prehospital ECG Interpretation in the Basic Life Support
Setting. (A-INR#73)
140. Presented as an oral presentation at the Prehospital Emergency Care - National
Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP) 2008 Annual Meeting. April 2008, Phoenix,
Arizona.
Kouz S, Rinfret S, Eisenberg M, Schampaert E, Lauzon C, Cantin B, Afilalo M, Levesque C,
Harvey R, Huynh T. Prognostic Values of the TIMI Risk Index, TIMI Risk Score and Modified
TIMI Risk Index in the Early Stratification of Patients ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial
Infarction. (A-INR#72)
139. Presented at the 57th Annual Scientific Session of the American College of Cardiology
(ACC) Foundation. March-April 2008, Chicago, Illinois.
Kouz S, Rinfret S, Schampaert E, Eisenberg M, Afilalo M, Cantin B, Lauzon C, Levesque C,
Nguyen M, Huynh T. Modified TIMI Risk Index: Risk Stratification and its Usefulness in the
Selection of a Reperfusion Modality in ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction. (A-INR# 71)
138. Presented at the 57th Annual Scientific Session of the American College of Cardiology
(ACC) Foundation. March-April 2008, Chicago, Illinois.
Emed JD, Kahn SR, Cohen E, Hodgson LJ, Afilalo M. An Interprofessional Initiative to Prevent
Venous Thromboembolism: Hospital-wide Protocol Implementation to Improve Patient Safety.
(A-INR#70)
137. Accepted but not presented at the International Forum on Quality and Safety in Health
Care 2008 Conference. April 2008, Paris, France.
Segal E, Zlotnick D, Afilalo M. Interrater Agreement Among Emergency Medical Technicians
Using the AVPU Scale. (A-INR# 69)
136. Presented as an oral presentation at the Prehospital Emergency Care - National
Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP) 2008 Annual Meeting. January 2008, Phoenix,
Arizona.
Farooki N, Nemeth J, Stern E. Impact of Simulation-based Trauma Scenarios on Canadian
Emergency Medicine Residents’ Training. (A-INR#68)
135. Presented as a poster presentation at the 8th Annual International Conference of the
Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSiH). January 2008, San Diego, California.
134. Presented as a poster presentation at the Royal College International Conference on
Residency Education (ICRE). September 2008, Ottawa, Ontario
Farooki N, Nemeth J, Stern E. Medical Simulation Increases Emergency Medicine Residents’
Knowledge in Trauma Care. (A-INR# 67)
133. Presented as a poster presentation at the 8th Annual International Conference of the
Society for Simulation in Healthcare. January 2008, San Diego, California.
132. Presented as a poster presentation at the Royal College International Conference on
Residency Education (ICRE). September 2008, Ottawa, Ontario.
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Huynh T, Yan A, Kouz S, Rinfret S, Schampaert E, Eisenberg MJ, Lauzon C, Afilalo M,
Goodman S. Predictive Values of a New Risk Score (C-AMI) in ST-segment Elevation
Myocardial Infarction. (A-INR#66)
131. Presented for presentation at the American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions
2007 Conference. November 2007, Orlando, Florida.
Kouz S, Rinfret S, Afilalo M, Cantin B, Eisenberg MJ, Schampaert E, Lauzon C, Harvey R,
Kouz R, Huynh T. Determinants Associated with Sub-optimal Medical Therapy at Discharge in
Patients with ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Results of the AMI-Québec Study. (A-INR#65)
130. Presented at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress 2007. October 2007, Québec City,
Québec.
Lang E, Wyer PC, Huckson S, Biros M, Adams J, Tselios C, Afilalo M, Sinert R, Gaddis G.
The Development Of A Consensus-Based Guide Map For Knowledge Translation In Emergency
Medicine. (A-INR# 64)
129. Presented at the Guidelines International Network 4th Conference. August 2007, Toronto,
Ontario.
Venugopal R, Lang E, Doyle K, Unger B, Sinclair D, Afilalo M. Can Efficiency be Learned? A
Novel Workshop to Improve Physician Productivity and Emergency Department Flow. (A-INR#
63)
(CAEP) 2007. Annual Scientific Meeting. June 2007, Victoria, British Columbia.
Unger B, Afilalo M, Boivin JF, Bullard M, Grafstein E, Schull M, Guttman A, Lang E,
Rosenthal S, Vandal A, Xue X, Colacone A, Léger R. Development of a Standardized
Diagnosis List for Use in Canadian Emergency Departments. Développement d’une liste
standardisée de diagnostics applicables dans les départements d’urgence canadiens.(AINR#62)
127. Presented at L’Association des médecins d’urgence du Québec (AMUQ) 2007 Annual
Conference. November 2007, Montréal, Québec. Awarded first prize.
Emergency Medicine (SAEM). May 2007, Chicago, Illinois.
Afilalo M, Rosenthal S, Unger B, Guttman A, Soucy N, Léger R, Colacone A. A Description
of the Impact of the Long Stay Patients on Hospital Beds Availability. (A-INR# 61)
124. Poster presentation the Fifth Mediterranean Conference in Emergency Medicine. Sept. 1417, Valencia, Spain
Lang E, Afilalo M, Vandal AC, Boivin JF, Xue X, Colacone A, Léger R, Shrier I, Rosenthal S.
Impact of an Electronic Link Between the Emergency Department and Family Physicians. (AINR# 60)
122. Presented as an oral presentation at the Canadian Association for Health Services &
Policy Research (CAHSPR). September 2006, Vancouver, British Columbia.
Afilalo J, Afilalo M, Tselios C, Huynh T. Reperfusion Time Delays Incurred by Patients with
ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction in Québec Hospitals: Results from the AMI-Québec Registry.
(A-INR#59)
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121. Presented as a poster presentation at the 2006 International Conference on Emergency
Medicine (ICEM). June 2006, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Emergency Medicine (SAEM). May 2006, San Francisco, California.
Lang E, Kovacs G, Stiell I, Afilalo M, Kahn SR, Dreyer J, Snyder B, Anderson D. Computed
Tomographic Pulmonary Angiography Compared with Ventilation-Perfusion Lung Scanning as
Initial Diagnostic Modality for Patients with Suspected Pulmonary Embolism: A Randomized
Controlled Trial. (A-INR#58)
119. Presented as an oral presentation at the 2006 International Conference on Emergency
Rowe BH, Bond K, Ospina MB, Blitz S, Afilalo M, Campbell SG, Schull M. Frequency,
Determinants, and Impact of Overcrowding in Emergency Departments in Canada: A National
Survey of Emergency Department Directors. (A-INR#57)
Dankoff J, Afilalo M, Xue X, Léger R, Soucy N, Dankoff S, Colacone A. Medical Error in the
ED: Factors Associated with Adverse Events. (A-INR#56)
115. Presented as an oral presentation at the 2006 International Conference on Emergency
Rowe BH, Willis V, Blitz S, Mackay D, Lang E, Walker A, Ross S, Sivilotti M, Borgundvaag B,
Akhmetshin E. Prospective Multicenter Study of Treatment and Relapse Following Emergency
Department Discharge for Acute COPD. (A-INR#55)
Afilalo M, Lang E, Tselios C, Guttman A, Colacone A, Kahn S, Hirsch A, Xue X,
Pleasance S, Anderson D. Length of Stay Considerations When Selecting an Imaging Strategy
for High-risk Patients with Suspected Pulmonary Embolism: An Analysis of the Pulmonary
Embolism Diagnostic Study. (A-INR#54)
Medicine (ICEM). June 2006, Halifax, Nova Scotia. (1st Author: Lang E).
Emergency Medicine (SAEM). May 2006, San Francisco, California. (1st Author:
Afilalo M).
Venughopal R, Lang E, Doyle K, Sinclair D, Afilalo M, Colacone A, Xue X. A Multifaceted
Workshop for Improving Productivity and Workflow Efficiency Skills in Emergency Medicine
Trainees. (A-INR#53)
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108. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine
(SAEM). May 2006, San Francisco, California.
Huynh T, Harvey R, Nguyen M, Eisenberg M, Rinfret S, Schampaert E, Cantin B, Afilalo M,
Kouz S, Haichin R, Paradis G, Pilote L. Time Delays in Achieving Reperfusion in Québec During
the Year 2003: Results of the AMI-Québec Study. (A-INR#52)
106. Presented at the 2005 Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS) Congress. October 2005,
Montréal, Québec.
Pharand C, Schampaert E, Rinfret S, Kouz S, Kornbluth M, Afilalo M, Dauwe F, Lauzon C,
Kieu V, Montigny M, Roux R, Rudski L. Evidenced-based Therapy in Secondary Prevention of
Myocardial Infarction in Québec: Results of the AMI-Québec Study. (A-INR#51)
Montréal, Québec.
Huynh T, Kornbluth M, Haichin R, Montigny M, Dauwe F, Afilalo M, Levesque C, Lauzon C,
Ozen N, Kieu V, Roux R, Schampaert E. Treatment and Outcomes of Women Following
St-elevation Myocardial Infarction in Québec: Results of the AMI-Québec Study. (A-INR#50)
Montréal, Québec.
Rinfret S, Schampaert E, Harvey R, Nguyen M, Cantin B, Afilalo M, Dauwe F, Amyot MA,
Levesque C, Lauzon C, Kouz S, Roux R. Relationship Between Door-to-treatment Times and
In-hospital Major Adverse Cardiac Events in Patients with Acute St-elevation Myocardial
Infarction: An Analysis from the AMI-Québec Study. (A-INR#49)
Montréal, Québec.
Segal E, Colacone A, Verter V, Afilalo M. Hospital Interval Pilot Project: A Description of EMT
Time Spent in the ED. (A-INR#48)
102. Presented as a poster presentation at the National Association of EMS Physicians
(NAEMSP) 2005 Annual Congress. January 2005, Naples, Florida.
Segal E, Ouimet G, Beaumont D, Lareau E. Computer Modeling of Estimated Trajectory
(CoMET): Determining the Utilization of a Driving Aid. (A-INR#47)
101. Presented as a poster presentation at the National Association of EMS Physicians
(NAEMSP) 2005 Annual Congress. January 2005, Naples, Florida.
(AMUQ) 20th Annual Conference. November 2003, Québec City, Québec.
Soucy N, Xue X, Unger B, Lang E, Colacone A, Léger R, Rosenthal S, Afilalo M. Can
Emergency Department Utilization Be Predicted? (A-INR#46)
Emergency Medicine (SAEM). May 2005, New York City, New York.
(CAEP) 2005 Annual Scientific Meeting. May-June 2005, Edmonton, Alberta.
Lang E, Léger R, Colacone A, Xue X, Guttman A, Pearson E, Afilalo M. Temporal Changes
in Vaccine Uptake of an ED-based Pneumococcal and Influenza Vaccination Program for
Unprotected High-risk Patients. (A-INR#45)
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97.
Presented as an oral presentation at the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians
(CAEP) 2005 Annual Scientific Meeting. May-June 2005, Edmonton, Alberta.
Goldenberg M, Afilalo M, Léger R, Colacone A. An Innovative Humanization Program for the
Emergency Department: Factors for Success. (A-INR#44)
96. Presented as an oral presentation at the 26th Annual International Association for Human
Caring (IAHC) Conference. June 2004, Montréal, Québec.
Lang E, Wyer PC, Guttman A, Poitras J, Colacone A, Xue X, Hayword R, Afilalo M. The
Effects of an Evidence-based Emergency Workshop on the Application of Pre-appraised
Resources in Clinical Practice. (A-INR#43)
(SAEM). May 2004, Orlando, Florida.
94. Presented at the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians (CAEP) 2004 Annual
Scientific Meeting. April 2004, Montréal, Québec.
93. Presented at L’Association des médecins d’urgence du Québec (AMUQ) 20th Annual
Conference. April 2004, Montréal, Québec.
Alam N, Lang E, Ross J, Turner J, Serero D, Colacone A, Xue X, Afilalo M. Evaluation of a
Dedicated Teaching Shift Involving Direct Bedside Observation of Trainees by Attending Staff.
(A-INR#42)
Scientific Meeting. April 2004, Montréal, Québec.
90. Presented at L’Association des médecins d’urgence du Québec (AMUQ) Annual
Hohl CM, Robitaille C, Lord V, Pham L, Colacone A, Bérard A, Pépin J, Dankoff J, Afilalo M.
Emergency Physician Recognition of Adverse Drug-related Events in Elder Patients Presenting
to an Emergency Department. (A-INR#41)
Uy C, Guttman A, Verter V, Afilalo M, Colacone A. A Process of Emergency Care from Triage
to Initial Physician Assessment. (A-INR#40)
(CAEP) 2004 Annual Scientific Meeting. April 2004, Montréal, Québec.
Hohl CM, Robitaille C, Lord V, Pham L, Colacone A, Bérard A, Pépin J, Dankoff J, Afilalo M.
Prevalence of Adverse Drug-related Events in Elder Patients Presenting to the Emergency
Department. Prévalence des réactions médicamenteuses indésirables chez la clientèle âgée se
présentant au département d’urgence. (A-INR#39)
86. Presented as an oral presentation at the 2005 International Interdisciplinary Conference
on Emergencies (IICE). June 2005, Montréal, Québec.
Emergency Medicine (SAEM). May 2004, Orlando, Florida.
(CAEP) 2004 Annual Scientific Meeting. April 2004, Montréal, Québec.
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82.
81.
Presented as an oral presentation at the 38th American Society of Health-system
Pharmacists (ASHP) Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibits. December 2003, New
Orleans, Louisiana.
Presented as an oral presentation at L’Association des médecins d’urgence du Québec
prize.
Afilalo J, Marinovich A, Afilalo M, Colacone A, Léger R, Unger B, Giguère C. Nonurgent
Emergency Department (ED) Visits: Patient Characteristics and Barriers to Primary Care. (AINR#38)
(CAEP) 2003 Annual Scientific Meeting. June 2003, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Emergency Medicine (SAEM). May 2003, Boston, Massachusetts. Was considered for the
“Best Medical Student Abstract” Competition.
77. Presented at McGill University’s Faculty of Medicine’s Student Research Day.
December 2002, Montréal, Québec.
Marinovich A, Afilalo J, Afilalo M, Unger B, Colacone A, Giguère C, Léger R, Xue X,
Boivin JF, MacNamara E. Impact of Ambulance Transportation on the Use of Resources in the
Emergency Department. (A-INR#37)
Emergency Medicine (SAEM). May 2003, Boston, Massachusetts.
73. Presented at McGill University’s Faculty of Medicine’s Student Research Day.
December 2002, Montréal, Québec.
Afilalo M, Unger B, Colacone A, Giguère C, Boivin JF, Léger R, Stiell I, Vandal A, Xue X.
Development and Application of an Abbreviated Tool to Estimate Length of Stay for the
Emergency Department Clientele. Développement d’une mesure abrégée de Lourdeur de la
clientèle des départements d’urgence. Sir Mortimer B. Davis – Jewish General Hospital,
Emergency Department, McGill University, Montréal, Québec. (A-INR#36)
Lang E, Afilalo M, Boivin JF, Léger R, Colacone A, Giguère C, Xue X, Vandal A,
Rosenthal S, Unger B. Linking the Emergency Department with Primary Care Physicians:
Impact on Continuity of Care. Impact d’un système de communication standardisé (SCS) entre
le département d’urgence et le réseau de soins de santé primaire (RSSP) sur la continuité des
soins : Résultats d’une étude randomisée. Sir Mortimer B. Davis – Jewish General Hospital,
Emergency Department, McGill University, Montréal, Québec. (A-INR#35)
70. Presented as an oral presentation at the 72nd Congress of L’Association
canadienne-française pour l'avancement des sciences (ACFAS). May 2004, Montréal,
Québec.
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68.
67.
Presented as a poster presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Academic
Presented as an oral presentation at L’Association des médecins d’urgence du Québec
prize.
Afilalo M, Lang E, Boivin JF, Léger R, Colacone A, Giguère C, Xue X, Vandal A,
Rosenthal S, Unger B. Do Electronic Linkages Between the Emergency Department and
Primary Care Physicians Reduce Resource Utilization in the Emergency Department? Results
of a Randomized Controlled Trial. Un système de communication standardisé (SCS) entre le
département d’urgence (DU) et le réseau de soins de santé primaire (RSSP) apporte-t-il une
diminution d’utilisation des ressources au DU : Résultats d’une étude randomisée. Sir Mortimer
B. Davis – Jewish General Hospital, Emergency Department, McGill University, Montréal,
Québec. (A-INR#34)
(AMUQ) Annual Conference. October 2002, Montréal, Québec.
Lang E, Afilalo M, Boivin JF, Léger R, Colacone A, Giguère C, Xue X, Vandal A,
Rosenthal S, Unger B. Family Physician’s Perception of a Standardized Communication
System (SCS) That Delivers Computer-based Emergency Department (ED) Patient Information
to Their Office. Perception qu’ont les médecins du réseau de soins de santé primaire (RSSP)
vis-à-vis un système de communication standardisé (SCS) entre le département d’urgence (DU)
et le RSSP. Sir Mortimer B. Davis – Jewish General Hospital, Emergency Department, McGill
University, Montréal, Québec. (A-INR#33)
Rosencweig C, Kravitz J, Delvin MH, Colacone A, Giguère C, Afilalo M. The Psychological
Impact of Helping in a Disaster – The Aftermath of September 11th. (A-INR#32)
(SAEM). May 2002, St-Louis, Missouri.
Meyers C, Lang E, Martin J, Dankoff J, Moore S, Afilalo M. Diagnostic Accuracy of Helical
Computed Tomography in the Diagnosis of Renal Colic in the Emergency Department: A
Meta-analysis. Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital, Emergency Department, McGill
University, Montréal, Québec. Canadian Journal of Emergency Medicine. March 2002; 4(2):
126. (A-INR#31)
Scientific Meeting. April 2002, Hamilton, Ontario.
Pearson E, Lang E, Colacone A, Goulet M, Rahmani S, Virgona M, Trudel N, Afilalo M.
Successful Implementation of a Combined Pneumococcal and Influenza Vaccination Program in
a Canadian Emergency Department. Implantation réussie d’un programme de vaccination
antigrippale et antipneumococcique dans un département d’urgence canadien. Sir Mortimer B.
Davis - Jewish General Hospital, Emergency Department, McGill University, Montréal, Québec.
Canadian Journal of Emergency Medicine, March 2002; 4(2): 125. (A-INR#30)
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58.
57.
Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine
Presented at the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians (CAEP) 2002 Annual
Afilalo M, Unger B, Colacone A, Giguère C, Boivin JF, Vandal A, Léger R, Stiell I, Xue X.
Development of a Tool for Predicting Length of Stay (LOS) for the Emergency Department
Clientele. Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital, Emergency Department, McGill
University, Montréal, Québec. Canadian Journal of Emergency Medicine, March 2002; 4(2):
147. (A-INR#29)
Lang E, Kahn SR, Josephson T, Tselios C, Colacone A, Pike J, Robitaille C, Goulet M,
Afilalo M. An Emergency Department-based Outpatient Treatment Program for Deep Vein
Thrombosis: A Prospective Evaluation of Safety and Patient Satisfaction. Protocole de
traitement hors-hospitalier de la thrombophlébite profonde basée à l'urgence: Une évaluation
prospective des aspects sécuritaires et de la satisfaction des patients. Sir Mortimer B. Davis –
Jewish General Hospital, Emergency Department, McGill University, Montréal, Québec.
Canadian Journal of Emergency Medicine, March 2002; 4(2): 135. (A-INR#28)
Conference. October 2001, Québec City, Québec.
Afilalo M, Unger B, Colacone A, Giguère C, Boivin JF, Léger R, Stiell I, Vandal A.
Développement d’une mesure de Lourdeur de la clientèle des départements d’urgence. Sir
Mortimer B. Davis – Jewish General Hospital, Emergency Department, McGill University,
Montréal, Québec. (A-INR#27)
Afilalo M, Lang E, Colacone A, Boivin JF, Robitaille C, Rosenthal S, Unger B, Goldstein H,
Rouleau Y, Tremblay S, Léger R, Tselios C. Impact d’un système de communication
standardisée entre les départements d’urgence et le réseau de soins de santé primaire : Effet
sur la continuité et la qualité des soins. (A-INR#26)
Guttman A, Guttman R, Colacone A, Robitaille C, Lang E, Rosenthal S, Afilalo M. The
Impact of a Nurse Discharge Coordinator on the Successful Discharge of Elder Patients from
the Emergency Department. Impact d'une infirmière coordinatrice des congés au département
d'urgence (DU) sur le succès des congés des patients âgés. Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish
General Hospital, Emergency Department, McGill University, Montréal, Québec. Journal of
Emergency Medicine, April 2001; 3(2): 121-122. (A-INR#25)
50. Presented at the Health Transition Fund, Sharing and Learning. April 2001, Montréal,
Québec.
Scientific Meeting. March 2001, Calgary, Alberta.
(SAEM). May 2001, Atlanta, Georgia.
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47.
46.
45.
Presented at the Carrefour de l’innovation. November 2001, Montréal, Québec.
Presented at the 2001 Annual Congress of the Ordre des Infirmières et Infirmiers du
Québec (OIIQ). October 2001, Québec City, Québec.
Presented at L’Association des médecins d’urgence du Québec (AMUQ) Annual
Conference. October 2001, Québec City, Québec. Awarded second prize.
Afilalo M, Lang E, Boivin JF, Colacone A, Robitaille C, Rosenthal S, Unger B, Goldstein H,
Rouleau Y, Tremblay S, Léger R, Tselios C. Communicating Clinical Information Between the
Emergency Department and Family Physicians: A Qualitative Analysis of Current Practices and
Suggestions for Improvement. Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital, Emergency
Department, McGill University, Montréal, Québec. Canadian Journal of Emergency Medicine,
April 2001; 3(2): 146. (A-INR#24)
Afilalo M, Unger B, Colacone A, Boivin JF, Lang E, Guttman A, Robitaille C, Léger R,
Stiell I, Rosenthal S, Sheridan M, Tselios C. Development and Evaluation of a Chief
Complaint Classification System for Comparing Emergency Department Clienteles. Évaluation
d’un système de classification des motifs de visite pour la comparaison des clientèles des
départements d’urgence. Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital, Emergency
Department, McGill University, Montréal, Québec. Canadian Journal of Emergency Medicine,
April 2001; 3(2): 121. (A-INR#23)
Conference. October 2001, Québec City, Québec. Awarded second prize.
Afilalo M, Cardin S, Colacone A, Collet JP, Tselios C, Lang E, Kohn R, Grad W, Schull M,
Guttman A, Dankoff J. Intervention to Decrease Emergency Department Overcrowding: Impact
on Emergency Department Return Visits and Hospital Readmissions. Sir Mortimer B. Davis Jewish General Hospital, Emergency Department, McGill University, Montréal, Québec. (AINR#22)
41. Presented at the 2000 International Congress of Emergency Medicine (ICEM). May 2000,
Boston, Massachusetts.
Scientific Meeting. October 1999, Québec City, Québec.
Lang E, Afilalo M, Colacone A, Dankoff J, Cardin S, Tselios C, Grad W, Kohn R, Schull M.
Guttman A. A Comprehensive Assessment of Avoidability in a Population of Emergency
Department Revisiters. Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital, Emergency
Department, McGill University, Montréal, Québec. (A-INR#21)
Blouin D, Topping C, Moore S, Stiell I, Afilalo M. Pre-hospital Defibrillation with
Semi-automated External Defibrillators: Post-defibrillation Analysis Should Be Delayed. McGill
University, Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital, Montréal, Québec. (A-INR#20)
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35.
34.
33.
32.
Presented at the 2000 International Congress of Emergency Medicine (ICEM). May 2000,
Presented at the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians (CAEP) 1999 Annual
Presented at L’Association des médecins d’urgence du Québec (AMUQ) Annual
Presented at the ACEP 1999 Congress. October 1999, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Blouin D, Moore S. Time to Recurrent Ventricular Fibrillation or Ventricular Tachycardia After
Defibrillation. McGill University, Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital, Montréal,
Québec. (A-INR#19)
7Boston, Massachusetts.
Conference. October 1999, Québec City, Québec. Awarded second place in the
Resident Competition.
28. Presented at the ACEP 1999 Congress. October 1999, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Hohl CM, Dankoff J, Colacone A, Afilalo M. Polypharmacy, Adverse Drug-related Events and
Potential Adverse Drug Interactions in Elderly Patients Presenting to an Emergency
Department. McGill University, Montréal, Québec. (A-INR#18)
Conference. October 1999, Québec City, Québec. Awarded third place in the Resident
Competition.
Monette J, Galbaud du Fort G, Fung S, Massoud F, Moride Y, Afilalo M. Validation of the
Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) Among a Non-hospitalized Elderly Population. (AINR#17)
25. Presented at the 1998 Annual Congress of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons
of Canada (RCPSC). September 1998, Toronto, Ontario.
Schull M. Complex Emergencies: The “ABCs” of Emergency Aid. (A-INR#16)
24. Presented at the 7th International Conference on Emergency Medicine (ICEM).
March 1998, Vancouver, British Columbia.
McCusker J, Bellavance F, Cardin S, Verdon J & ISAR Group: (Afilalo M, Colacone A). Outil
de dépistage des personnes âgées à risque de perte d’autonomie à l’urgence. (A-INR#15)
23. Presented at the VIe Congrès International Francophone de Gérontologie et Gériatrie
(CIFGG). April 1998, Palexpo, Geneva.
McCusker J, Bellavance F, Cardin S & ISAR Group (Afilalo M, Colacone A). Predicting
Functional Decline in the Emergency Department (ED) – The ISAR Tool. (A-INR#14)
22. Presented at the International Clinical Epidemiology Network (INCLEN) Congress.
February 1998, Querétaro, Mexico.
21. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association of Gerontology (CAG).
October 1997, Calgary, Alberta.
20. Presented at the Québec Geriatric Society (QGS) Meeting. May 1997, Montréal, Québec.
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Cardin S, Afilalo M, Colacone A, Tselios C, Guttman A, Dankoff J. Individual Determinants
of Length of Stay in the Emergency Department. (A-INR#13)
19. Presented at the Canadian Society of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (CSEB) Annual
Meeting. May 1997, London, Ontario.
McCusker J, Bellavance F, Cardin S, Trépanier S. Screening Older Emergency Department
Patients. (A-INR#12)
18. Presented at the American Geriatric Society (AGS) Meeting. May 1997, Atlanta, Georgia.
17. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association of Gerontology (CAG).
October 1996, Québec City, Québec.
McCusker J, Bellavance F, Cardin S, Trépanier S. Geriatric Service Needs of Emergency
Department Patients. (A-INR#11)
16. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Canadian Society of Epidemiology and
Biostatistics (CSEB). May 1997, London, Ontario.
Guttman A, Afilalo M, Colacone A, Dankoff J, Stern E, Kreisman H, Wolkove N, Tselios C.
The Effects of Combined Intravenous and Inhaled Steroids in the Emergency Department
Treatment of Acute Asthma. (A-INR#10)
(SAEM). May 1995, San Antonio, Texas.
14. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of
Canada (RCPSC). September 1995, Montréal, Québec.
Afilalo M, Colacone A, Cardin S, Guttman A, Dankoff J, Rossignol M, Stern E, Tselios C.
The Clinical Profile Description of an Emergency Department Clientele. (A-INR#9)
Colacone A, Afilalo M, Cardin S, Guttman A, Dankoff J, Rossignol M, Stern E, Tselios C.
Survey of the Emergency Department Clientele: Demographic Profile and Utilization. (A-INR#8)
Afilalo M, Dankoff J, Guttman A, Colacone A, Stern E, Kreisman H, Wolkove N, Tselios C.
Inhaled Steroids in the Emergency Department Treatment of Acute Asthma. (A-INR#7)
Lang E, Afilalo M, Dankoff J, Guttman A, Colacone A, Stern E, Tselios C. The Prognostic
Significance of Moderate Hyperamylasemia in the Evaluation of the Emergency Department
Patient. (A-INR#6)
Canada (RCPSC). September 1993, Vancouver, British Columbia.
Kupferberg D, Small D, Wolkove N, Afilalo M, Tselios C, Kreisman H. Spirometric Evaluation
with the Micro-spirometer in Acute Obstructive Lung Disease. (A-INR#5)
9.
Presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Thoracic Society (ATS). May 1993, San
Francisco, California.
Wolkove N, Colacone A, Afilalo M, Small D, Kreisman H. The Correlation Between FEV1 and
Dyspnea in Acute Asthma. (A-INR#4)
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8.
Presented at the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) Meeting. October 1992,
Chicago, Illinois.
Colacone A, Afilalo M, Wolkove N, Kreisman H. Dose Response to Inhaled Salbutamol (S)
Administered by Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) or Wet Nebulizer (WN) in the Treatment of Acute
Asthma. (A-INR#3)
7.
Presented at the 7th World Congress on Emergency and Disaster Medicine (WCEDM).
May 1991, Montréal, Québec.
6.
Presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Thoracic Society (ATS). May 1991,
Anaheim, California.
5.
Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of
Afilalo M, Lloyd J, Guttman A, Dankoff J. Emergency Department Misusers; Myth or Reality:
Scope and Impact of the Problem. (A-INR#2)
4.
3.
Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of
Afilalo M, Dankoff J, Lloyd J, Guttman A. The Comparative Efficacy of Duoderm Burn Pack
Dressings to Silver Sulfa-Diazene in the Outpatient Treatment of Second Degree Burns. (AINR#1)
2.
1.
Presented at the 1991 Annual Meeting of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons
of Canada (RCPSC). September 1991, Montréal, Québec.
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VI. Industry Sponsored Clinical Trials
1.
JOHNSON & JOHNSON PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT: A
Randomized, Double-blind, Active-control, Parallel Group, 90-day Safety Study of CG5503
Immediate Release or Oxycodone Immediate Release in Subjects with Chronic Pain from
Low Back Pain or Osteoarthritis of the Hip or Knee. Phase III Study (3004). Site
Investigators: Afilalo M, Guttman A, & Dahan T.
2.
Randomized, Double-blind, Active and Placebo-controlled, Parallel Group, Multi-center
Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Multiple Doses of CG5503 Immediate
Release Formula in Subjects Awaiting Primary Joint Replacement Surgery for End-stage
Joint Disease. Phase III Study (3002). Site Investigator: Afilalo M. Guttman A, & Dahan
T.
3.
Randomized, Double-blind, Active and Placebo-controlled, Parallel-arm Study With
Controlled Adjustment of Dose to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of CG5503
Extended-release (ER) in Subjects with Moderate to Severe Chronic Pain Due to
Osteoarthritis of the Knee. Phase III Study (3008). Site Investigator: Afilalo M., Guttman
A, Dahan T, & Sairam A.
4.
Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo and Active-controlled, Parallel-arm Study With
Controlled Adjustment of Dose to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of CG5503
Extended-release (ER) in Subjects with Moderate to Severe Chronic Low Back Pain.
Phase III Study (3011). Site Investigator: Afilalo M, Guttman A, Dahan T, & Sairam A.
5.
JOHNSON & JOHNSON PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT: OpenLabel Extension Single-Arm, Flexible-Dosing, Phase III Trial with CG 5503 ExtendedRelease (ER) in Subjects with Moderate to Severe Chronic Pain (3010). Site Investigators:
Afilalo M, Guttman A, Sairam A,& Dahan T.
6.
JOHNSON & JOHNSON PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT A.
Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo and Active Control, Parallel-arm, Multicenter Study in
Subjects With End-stage Joint Disease to Compare the Frequency of Constipation
Symptoms in Subjects Treated With Tapentadol IR and Oxycodone IR Using a Patient
Reported Bowel Function Patient Diary. Protocol R331333-PAI (3020). Site Investigator:
Afilalo M.
7.
Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo- and Active-Controlled Study of Carisbamate in the
Treatment of Neuropathic Pain in Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Followed by a Blinded
Extension Phase Protocol CARISNPP2003; Phase 2b. Site Investigators: Afilalo M.
8.
Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Dose-Ranging, Dose-Loading Study to
Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of JNJ-42160443 as Adjunctive Therapy in
Subjects with Inadequatelly Controlled, Moderate to Severe, Chronic Low Back Pain.
Protocol Number 42160443PAI2003/Phase 2b. Site Investigators: Afilalo M.
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Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Dose-Ranging Study to Evaluate the
Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of JNJ-42160443 in Subjects with Moderate to Severe,
Chronic Knee or Hip Pain From Osteoarthritis, Protocol Number 42160443PAI2004
Phase2b, JNJ-42160443. Site Investigators: Afilalo M.
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VIII. Manuscripts Under Development
1.
Afilalo M, Penes M, Cohen E, Ciolofan C, Soucy N, Tselios C, & Colacone A.
Knowledge Translation: Strategies for Increasing VTE Prophylaxis in Hospitalized
Patients.
2.
Afilalo M, & Tselios C.
Oligoanalgesia – Related Barriers in the Emergency Department: A Knowledge
Translation Perspective.
3.
Lord V, Robitaille C, Hohl C, Afilalo M, Bérard A, Colacone A, Dankoff J, Pépin J, &
Zelovics M.
Department.
4.
Guttman A, Verter V, Colacone A, McLaren J, Uy C, & Afilalo M.
A Process Evaluation of Emergency Care from Triage to Initial Physician Assessment.
5.
Afilalo M, Unger B, Guttman A, Colacone A, Soucy N, Boivin JF, Vandal A, Léger R,
Stiell I, & Xue X.
Identification of Patient Characteristics Prolonging Length of Stay in the Emergency
Department.
6.
Afilalo M, Unger B, Colacone A, Léger R, & Xue X.
Characteristics of Patients Who Have an Emergency Department Length of Stay
Exceeding the Provincial Health Ministry Norms. (Ministry report under preparation).
7.
Afilalo M, Andruchow J, Xue X, & Soucy N.
Forecasting Emergency Department Visits Using Administrative Database.
8.
Afilalo M, McLaren J, Tselios C, & Xue X.
Predicting Factors Related to Emergency Department Admissions.
9.
Afilalo M, & Lang E.
Impact of a Standardized Communication System on Family Physicians Satisfaction.
10.
Stasiak P, Afilalo M, Soucy N, Colacone A, & Goldenberg M.
The Implementation of a Nurse Discharge Planning Coordinator in the Emergency
Department is Associated with Increased Overall Patient Satisfaction.
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IX. Research Training And Supervision
1. Post Graduate Students
A) Faculty of Medicine, McGill University: Royal College Emergency Medicine Residency
Dr. David Barbic (2009- ). H1N1 research in the ED
Supervisor: Dr. Marc Afilalo & Bernard Unger
Dr. David Barbic (2009- ). Lactate testing in the ED for sepsis evaluation
Supervisor: Dr. Joel Turner
Dr. Sam Sabbah (2007 - 2009). Overcrowding: A Resident Perspective.
Supervisor: Dr. M. Afilalo
Dr. Antonia Stang (2006-2009). Fellowship-American Board of Paediatrics. Training at
Montreal Children’s Hospital. Markers of Overcrowding in a Pediatric Emergency Department.
Dr. Nadia Farooki (2004 - 2009). Indications for CT Head in Anticoagulated Patients with
Minimal to Minor Head Trauma.
Supervisor Dr. E. Pearson
Dr. Jesse McLaren (2004 – 2007). A Process Evaluation of Emergency Care from Triage to
Initial Physician Assessment.
Supervisor: Dr. A. Guttman
Dr. Anna–Maria Carvalho (2004 – 2005). Impact of Junior and Senior Residents in LOS in ED.
Supervisor: Dr. B. Unger
Dr. Hugo Viladevall (2004 – 2005). Impact of CHF Clinic on ED Visits in a Tertiary Care
Center.
Supervisor: Dr. E. Lang & Dr. C. Michel
Dr. Raghu Venugopal (2004 – 2005). The PACE Trial – Patient Access to a Compact
Electrocardiogram.
Supervisor: Dr. E. Lang
Dr. Faras Abu-Zeyad (2004 – 2005). Evaluation of Computer-assisted Directions (GPS) in
Pre-hospital Care.
Supervisor: Dr. E. Segal
Dr. Jeffrey Segal (2004 – 2005). Physician Perception of a Standardized Communication
System.
Dr. Reuben Strayer (2004 – 2005). Rational Clinical Examination Series Submission: Acute
Knee Injuries.
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Dr. Marwan Al-Raisi (2004 – 2005). Clinical Evidence Chapter: VT/VF Associated Cardiac
Arrest.
Dr. Corrine Hohl (2002 – 2004). Prevalence and Detection of Adverse Drug-related Events in
Elderly Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department.
Supervisor: Dr. J. Dankoff
Dr. Joel Turner (2001 – 2002). The Role of Helical CT in the Emergency Department for
Diagnosis of Right Lower Quadrant Pain.
Dr. Eleena Pearson (2001 – 2004). Successful Implementation of a Combined Pneumococcal
and Influenza Vaccination Program in a Canadian Emergency Department.
Supervisor: Dr. E. Lang, & Dr. M. Afilalo
Dr. Christine Myers (2001 – 2002). A Meta-analysis of Helical CT in the Evaluation of
Emergency Department Patients Presenting with Flank Pain. 1st place Resident Research
Competition, McGill University, Royal College Emergency Medicine Residency Training
Program.
Supervisor: Dr. E. Lang, & Dr. K. Martin
Dr. Carine Haggar (2001 – 2002). Evaluation of an ED-based Outpatient Treatment Protocol
for Venous Thromboembolism.
Supervisor: Dr. E. Lang & Dr. S. Kahn
Dr. François Dufresne (2001 – 2002). Emergency Use of Aspirin in Patients with Acute
Coronary Syndrome.
Supervisor: Dr. D. Blouin, Dr. M. Afilalo
Dr. Tim Josephson (1999 – 2000). A Comprehensive Evaluation of Patient Perception and
Satisfaction in an ED-based Outpatient Treatment Protocol for Venous Thromboembolism.
Supervisor: Dr. E. Lang & Dr. S. Kahn
Dr. Corrine Hohl (1999 – 2000). Polypharmacy, Adverse Drug-related Events and Potential
Adverse Drug Interactions in Elderly Patients Presenting to an Emergency Department.
Presented at the CAEP & AMUQ 1999 Congress. October 1999, Québec City, Québec.
Awarded third place in the Resident Competition
Supervisor: Dr. J. Dankoff, & Dr. M. Afilalo
Dr. Danielle Blouin (1999 – 2000). Time to Recurrent Ventricular Fibrillation or Ventricular
Tachycardia After Defibrillation.
Supervisor: Dr. S. Moore
Dr. Eli Segal (1999 – 2000). The Treatment of Mild Cellulites in the ED: Cloxacillin 5 Days
Versus 10 Days.
Dr. Steven Issley (1999 – 2000). Pre-hospital Stroke Identification: Sensitivity, Specificity and
Utilisation. Supervisor: Dr. S. Moore
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B) Other Faculties
Karolina Glowacka,PhD (2008-2010): Post Doctoral Tarining- Operations Management)
McGill University. L’utilisation des modèles de simulation : Un outil pour optimiser les temps
d’attente liés à la prise en charge à l’urgence.
Supervisors: Dr. A. Guttman, V. Verter, PhD, Dr. M. Afilalo, & A. Colacone
Paul Intrevado, MSc(Eng), (2008-2011): Doctoral Candidate - Operations Management, McGill
University. La description et l’analyse des besoins des patients occupant de manière prolongée
des lits de soins aigus : Des déterminants d’une gestion optimale des lits hospitaliers afin
d’améliorer leur accessibilité pour le département d’urgence.
Supervisors : Dr. M. Afilalo, Verter, PhD & N. Soucy, PhD.
Thomas Matukala (2005 – 2006): Ph.D. Candidate-Public Health, University of Montreal, Impact
de l’organisation et du fonctionnement des départements d’urgence sur la durée de séjour des
patients âgés au Québec.
Supervisors: M.V. Zunzunegui, PhD, Dr. M. Afilalo, & N. Soucy, PhD.
Charmaine Uy (2003 – 2004): MBA Business Administration Student. A Process Evaluation of
Emergency Care from Triage to First Physician Assessment.
Supervisors: Dr. A. Guttman, Dr. S. Rosenthal, Dr. Afilalo, Dr. V. Verter, PhD, & A.
Colacone.
Saifa Sidi (2003 – 2004): MBA Business Administration Student. What is the Main Cause of
Extended Waiting Times at Triage in an ED?
Supervisors: Dr. A. Guttman, Dr. S. Rosenthal, Dr. Afilalo, V. Verter ,PhD, & A. Colacone.
Vicky Lord (2003 – 2004): M.Sc. Pharmacology Student, University of Montreal. Prevalence of
Adverse Drug-related Events in Elder Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department.
Supervisors: Dr. M. Afilalo, Dr. J. Dankoff, & A. Colacone
Caroline Robitaille (2003 – 2004): M.Sc. Pharmacology Student, University of Montreal.
Department.
Supervisors: Dr. M. Afilalo, Dr. J. Dankoff, & A. Colacone
2. Undergraduate Students
A) Faculty of Medicine, McGill University: Medical Students
David Banon (2008): The evaluation of prehospital epinephrine use for the management of
anaphylaxis by emergency medical technicians.
Tanya Castelino (2008): Various projects.
Philip Stasiak (2007): The Implementation of a Nurse Discharge Planning Coordinator in the
Emergency Department is Associated with Increased Overall Patient Satisfaction.
Samantha Dankoff (2007): Medical Errors in the ED.
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Dahlia Guttman (2007): Medical Errors in the ED.
Philip Stasiak (2007): Medical Errors in the ED.
Avi Guttman (2007): Business Student. Medical Errors in the ED.
Jeff Segal (2004 – 2005): SCS Family Physicians Perceptions of SCS that Delivers
Computer-based ED Patient Information to Their Office.
Faras Abu-Zeyad (2004 – 2005): Evaluation of Computer-assisted Directions (GPS) in
Pre-hospital Care.
Sara Ahronheim (2004 – 2005): Analysis of Bystander CPR in Jerusalem, Israel.
James Andruchow (2004 – 2005): Cochrane Review Abstract of Status Epilepticus.
Luc Pham (2003 – 2004): Prevalence and Detection of Adverse Drug-related Events in Elder
Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department.
Stephan Michael Probst (2003 – 2004): Medical Errors in the Emergency Department: A
Review of Morbidity and Mortality Rounds.
Marc Probst (2003 – 2004): Medical Errors in the Emergency Department: A Review of
Morbidity and Mortality Rounds.
Jonathan Afilalo (2002 – 2003): Nonurgent Emergency Department (ED) Visits: Patient
Characteristics and Barriers to Primary Care.
Adrian Marinovich (2002 – 2003): Impact of Ambulance Patients on the Emergency
Department.
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X. Research Seminars And Conferences
1.
Congrès de l’urgence du CHUL; Des réponses pour des médecins d’urgence par des
médecins d’urgence. November 23, 2007. Québec City, Québec.
Presenter :
Dankoff J.
Comment éviter les erreurs médicales à l’urgence ?
2.
Knowledge Translation in Emergency Medicine: Establishing a Research Agenda and
Guide Map for Evidence Uptake. Consensus Conference. May 2007, Chicago (Illinois),
USA.
Co-Chairs:
Eskin B, Wyer P, & Lang E.
Organizational, Logistical, and Research Support:
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Sponsors:
Academic Emergency Medicine
3.
Medical Error Day, ‘Medical Error: Solutions to the Problem’. SMBD-Jewish General
Hospital. May 2006, Montréal, Québec.
Speakers:
Cook R.
Operating at the Sharp End.
Dankoff J.
The Resident Pathogen.
Moderator:
Lang E.
Faculty:
Afilalo M. (SMBD-JGH ED Director) – Decision Maker
Portnoy J. (SMBD-JGH DPS) – Decision Maker
Cook R. – Researcher
Dankoff J. – Researcher
4.
McGill Health Challenge Workshop 2006, Research Workshop on Emergency Department
Operations: Collaboration between Medicine and Management. May 11-12, 2006.
Montréal, Québec.
Organizers:
Afilalo M.
Director, Emergency Department
Carter M.
Professor, University of Toronto
Michalowski W. Professor, University of Ottawa
Verter V.
Associate Professor, McGill University
5.
Risk Management and Quality of Care. Presented as a session at the 2005 International
Interdisciplinary Conference on Emergencies (IICE). June 2005, Montréal, Québec.
Presenters:
Dankoff J, Goldenberg M, Robitaille C, & Unger B.
Moderator:
Afilalo M.
6.
An ED-based Nurse Discharge Coordinator for Older Patients. Presented as a session at
the 2005 International Interdisciplinary Conference on Emergencies (IICE). June 2005,
Montréal, Québec.
Presenter:
Guttman R.
7.
Linking EBEM and Research Activities. Presented as a session at the 2005 International
Interdisciplinary Conference on Emergencies (IICE). June 2005, Montréal, Québec.
Presenter:
Afilalo M.
8.
Le rôle du chercheur à l’urgence et le développement de la recherche dans les urgences.
Presented as a session at the 2005 International Interdisciplinary Conference on
Emergencies (IICE). June 2005, Montréal, Québec.
Presenter:
Afilalo M.
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9.
Translating Research Into Clinical Practice in the Emergency Department. Presented as a
session at the 2005 International Interdisciplinary Conference on Emergencies (IICE).
June 2005, Montréal, Québec.
Presenter:
Lang E.
10.
EBM In Question. Presented as a session at the 2005 International Interdisciplinary
Conference on Emergencies (IICE). June 2005, Montréal, Québec.
Presenter:
Lang E.
11.
La rencontre d’échange sur les données à l’urgence. Ministère de la Santé et des Services
sociaux, Crémazie Est, Montréal, Québec. January 2005.
Presenters:
Xue X, Soucy N, Rosenthal S, & Unger B.
Moderator:
Afilalo M.
12.
Linking the Emergency Department with Primary Care Physicians: Impact on Continuity of
Care. Impact d’un système de communication standardisé (SCS) entre le département
d’urgence et le réseau de soins de santé primaire (RSSP) sur la continuité des soins;
Résultats d’une étude randomisée. Presented at ACFAS 72nd Congress. May 2004,
Montréal, Québec.
Presenters:
Lang E, & Afilalo M.
13.
The Development and Impact of a Standardized Communication System Between the
Emergency Department and the Primary Care Network: Effects on Continuity and Quality
of Care. Presented at GIRU Seminar. May 2004, Montréal, Québec.
Guest Speakers: Lang E, & Léger R.
14.
La recherche à Urgences-santé et l’évolution de la pratique pré-hopsitalière au Québec.
Presented at GIRU Seminar. May 2004, Montréal, Québec.
Guest Speaker: Segal E.
15.
ED Crowding: Review of the Literature and Solutions.
Guest Speaker: Afilalo M.
16.
The McGill Integrative E-Health Challenge Workshop 2004, ‘Closing Management Gaps
for Better Health: The Power and Boundaries of Information and Technology’ Track II:
April 2004 ‘Closing Management Gaps at the Emergency Department and Its Interfaces.
Presenters:
Afilalo M, & Verter V.
Consensus Building Discussion for Action
Towards World-class Research, Practices,
and Policies.
Afilalo M.
Using Information Technology to Streamline
ED with GPs.
Lang E.
Evidence-Based
Emergency
Respiratory
Care: Bridging the Gap from Evidence to
Practice.
Verter V.
A Process Evaluation of Patient Flows in the
Jewish General Hospital ED.
Moderators:
Afilalo M, Guttman A, & Verter V.
17.
Organismes de subventions pour la recherche en médecine d’urgence. Presented at
AMUQ 20th Annual Conference. November 2003, Québec City, Québec.
Guest Speaker: Afilalo M.
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18.
McGill Emergency Grand Rounds, “Emergency Department Crowding Symposium: The
US, Ontario and Québec Perspectives”. Afternoon session: “Future Directions and
Research Collaboration Opportunities in Emergency Department Crowding”. Sir Mortimer
B. Davis – Jewish General Hospital. June 2003, Montréal, Québec.
Presenters:
Afilalo M, Asplin B, & Schull M.
Moderators:
Guttman A, Lang E, Rosenthal S, & Unger B.
19.
Evidence-based Emergency and Family Medicine Workshop. Sir Mortimer B. Davis –
Jewish General Hospital, Emergency Department’s Annual Conference. May 2003,
Mont-Tremblant, Québec.
Faculty:
Lang E, Afilalo M, Guttman A, Poitras J, (Organizing Committee),
Blouin D, Celentano J, Chauny JM, Chenier M, Chenard H, Dankoff J,
Dawes M, Greenberg A, Hayden S, Henderson J, Lachance PA,
Notebaert E, Pontbriand F, Stern E, & Wyer P.
20.
Evidence-based Emergency Medicine Workshop. Sir Mortimer B. Davis – Jewish General
Hospital, Emergency Department’s Annual Conference. Sir Mortimer B. Davis – Jewish
General Hospital. February 2002, Montréal, Québec.
Faculty:
Lang E, Afilalo M, Guttman A, Poitras J, (Organizing Committee),
Wyer P, Celentano J, Blouin D, Chenard H, Chenier M, Dankoff J,
Notebaert E, & Stern E.
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APPENDIX I
Abbreviations for Funding Agencies / Conferences
ACC:
ACCP:
ACEP:
ACFAS:
AGS:
AHRQ
AMUQ :
ASHP:
ATS:
CAEP:
CAG:
CAHSPR:
CCS:
CHSRF:
CHUM:
CIFGG:
CIHR:
CPSI
CSEB:
FASS:
FCRSS:
FRSQ:
IAHC:
ICEM:
IICE:
INCLEN:
MRC:
MSSS:
NAEMSP:
NHRDP:
NIH – NCRR:
OIIQ:
OMH:
QGS:
RCPSC:
RRSSS:
SAEM:
SMBD-JGH:
SsiH:
WCEDM:
American College of Cardiology
American College of Chest Physicians
American College of Emergency Physicians
Association canadienne-française pour l’avancement des sciences
American Geriatric Society
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Association des médecins d’urgence du Québec
American Society of Health-system Pharmacists
American Thoracic Society
Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians
Canadian Association of Gerontology
Canadian Association for Health Services and Policy Research
Canadian Cardiovascular Society
The Canadian Health Services Research Foundation
Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal
Congrès International Francophone de Gérontologie et Gériatrie
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Canadian Patient Safety Institute
Canadian Society of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Fonds d’adaptation sur les services de santé
Fondation canadienne de la recherche sur les services de santé
Fonds de la recherche en santé du Québec
International Association for Human Caring
International Conference on Emergency Medicine
International Interdisciplinary Conference on Emergencies
International Clinical Epidemiology Network
Medical Research Council
Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux
National Association of EMS Physicians
National Health Research and Development Program
National Institutes of Health – National Center for Research Resources
Ordre des Infirmières et Infirmiers du Québec
Ontario Ministry of Health
Québec Geriatric Society
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
Régie régionale de la santé et des services sociaux
Society for Academic Emergency Medicine
Sir Mortimer B. Davis – Jewish General Hospital
Society for Simulation in Healthcare
World Congress on Emergency and Disaster Medicine
November 27, 2009
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