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2010 Statewide Research Showcase

The Statewide Research Showcase, an annual part of the Spring Symposium, highlights cutting-edge emergency medicine research conducted by Illinois physicians and residents.

All of the research submitted to ICEP for the Statewide Research Showcase is available in a paperless eBook. ICEP's digital publication puts all the most current EM research in Illinois in a single document:

Download 2010 Statewide Research Showcase eBook

Four abstracts were selected for oral presentation at the Symposium, and ten research posters were showcased in the exhibit area. The selected presentations for 2010 are:

Oral Abstracts:


Implementation of a Knowledge Translation Shift for Emergency Medicine Senior Residents
Presented by Sara E. Friedman, MD, Northwestern University, Chicago

The Effect of a Regional STEMI Transfer Protocol on Improving the Time to

Primary Percutaneous Angioplasty
Presented by Rose M. Haisler, DO, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center / University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria

Survey of Antibiotic Prescription Filling Time after ED Discharge
Presented by John Keebler, MD, University of Illinois, Chicago

Effect Assessment of a Dietary Supplement for Male Enhancement

on Electrocardiographic Parameters
Presented by Mark Philips, DO; Midwestern University, Chicago College of Medicine, Downers Grove

Poster Abstracts:


Senior Teaching Resident Impact on the E mergency Medicine Resident Learning
Presented by James Ahn, MD, University of Chicago

Antibiotics in Septic Patients Treated with EGDT
Presented by Abigail Balger, MD, Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn

Rashes in the Emergency Department: Descriptive Abilities of Emergency Physicians
Presented by Nicole Browne, MD, FACEP, Resurrection
Medical Center, Chicago

Etomidate for Procedural Sedation in the Elderly: A Retrospective Comparison Between

Age Groups
Presented by Michael T. Cicero, DO; Midwestern University, Chicago College of Medicine, Downers Grove

Management of Pediatric Skin Abscesses in Springfield, Illinois
Presented by Myto Duong, MD, Southern Illinois University, School of Medicine, Springfield

A Longitudinal Analysis of Racial Bias Trends During Emergency Medicine Residency Training
Presented by Andy H. Nelson, MD, Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn

Increase in Non-Contrast Computerized Tomography Scans of the Head Following Popular Media Stories About Injury
Presented by Matthew Pirotte, MD, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago

Does a Comprehensive Disaster Preparedness Training Course Improve Emergency Physicians' Preparedness for All-Hazard Events? A One-Year Analysis

Presented by Yanina Purim-Shem-Tov, MD, FACEP, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago

Relationship Between Symptomatic Dyspnea and Renal Function in Patients with Acute Heart Failure Syndromes: Results From URGENT (Ularitide Global Evaluation in Acute Decompensated Heart Failure)

Presented by Kori L. Sauser, MD, Northwestern University McGaw Medical Center, Chicago

Clinical Indicators of Meningitis in a Cohort of Patients with High Clinical Suspicion:

A Retrospective Study
Presented by Andrea G. Tenner, MD, University of Illinois at Chicago

Congratulations to all those selected, and thank you from ICEP's Research Committee to everyone who submitted their research.