Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital Emergency ...

Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital Emergency Department

Emergency Multidisciplinary Research Unit (EMRU)

Research Activities

January 8, 2010

Emergency Department Research

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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 Jean-François Boivin, D.Sc. Department of Mathamatics: Alain Vandal, Ph.D. Faculty of Management Science: 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 AMI-McGill 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 Medicine Journal, November 2007; 14(11): 984-990. (INR#68)

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 Medicine Journal, November 2002; 40(5): 518-520. (INR#33)

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 Emergency Medicine Journal, 1996; 27(4): 436-438. (INR#12)

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):244-246. (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. (O-INR#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 from Emergency Medicine/Toxicology.

www.emedicine.com. January 2001. (INR#11) 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

Emergency Medicine Journal, 1993; 22(5): 867-868. (INR#1)


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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 Ministère de la Santé et des Services Sociaux – Comité D’Experts Du Centre De Coordination Nationale Des Urgences 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 Ministère de la Santé et des Services Sociaux – Comité D’Experts Du Centre De Coordination Nationale Des Urgences


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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. Health-related 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

(CAEP) 2009 Annual Scientific Meeting. June 2009. Calgary, Alberta.


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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. 167. Presented as a poster presentation at the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians

(CAEP) 2009 Annual Scientific Meeting. June 2009. Calgary, Alberta. 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

Emergency Medicine (SAEM). May 14 -17, 2009, New Orleans, Louisiana. 165. Presented as a poster presentation at the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians

(CAEP) 2009 Annual Scientific Meeting. June 2009. Calgary, Alberta. 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) 164. Presented as a poster presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Academic

Emergency Medicine (SAEM). May 14 -17, 2009, New Orleans, Louisiana. 163. Presented as an oral presentation at the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians

(CAEP) 2009 Annual Scientific Meeting. June 2009. Calgary, Alberta. 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. 161. Presented as a poster presentation at the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians

(CAEP) 2009 Annual Scientific Meeting. June 2009. Calgary, Alberta. 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 Ami-Quebec 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 8-

12, 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. 154. Presented as an oral presentation at L’Association des médecins d’urgence du Québec

(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. 151. Presented as an oral presentation at L’Association des médecins d’urgence du Québec

(AMUQ) Annual Conference. November 2008, Québec City, Québec. 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. 148. Presented as an oral presentation at L’Association des médecins d’urgence du Québec

(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. (A-INR#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. 142. Presented as a poster presentation at the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians

(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) 128. Presented as a poster presentation at the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians

(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.(A-INR#62) 127. Presented at L’Association des médecins d’urgence du Québec (AMUQ) 2007 Annual

Conference. November 2007, Montréal, Québec. Awarded first prize. 126. Presented as a poster presentation at the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians

(CAEP) 2007 Annual Scientific Meeting. June 2007, Victoria, British Columbia. 125. Presented as a poster presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Academic

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. 14-

17, Valencia, Spain 123. Presented as an oral presentation at the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians

(CAEP) 2007 Annual Scientific Meeting. June 2007, Victoria, British Columbia. 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. (A-INR# 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.

120. Presented as an oral presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Academic 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

Medicine (ICEM). June 2006, Halifax, Nova Scotia. 118. Presented as an oral presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Academic

Emergency Medicine (SAEM). May 2006, San Francisco, California. 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) 117. Presented as a poster presentation at the 2006 International Conference on Emergency


Emergency Medicine (SAEM). May 2006, San Francisco, California. 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


Emergency Medicine (SAEM). May 2006, San Francisco, California. 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) 113. Presented as a poster presentation at the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians

(CAEP) 2007 Annual Scientific Meeting. June 2007, Victoria, British Columbia. 112. Presented as a poster presentation at the 2006 International Conference on Emergency


Emergency Medicine (SAEM). May 2006, San Francisco, California. 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) 110. Presented as a poster presentation at the 2006 International Conference on Emergency

Medicine (ICEM). June 2006, Halifax, Nova Scotia. (1st Author: Lang E). 109. Presented as an oral presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Academic

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.

107. Presented as a poster presentation at the 2006 International Conference on Emergency Medicine (ICEM). June 2006, Halifax, Nova Scotia.

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) 105. Presented at the 2005 Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS) Congress. October 2005,

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) 104. Presented at the 2005 Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS) Congress. October 2005,

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) 103. Presented at the 2005 Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS) Congress. October 2005,

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. 100. Presented as an oral presentation at L’Association des médecins d’urgence du Québec

(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) 99. Presented as a poster presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Academic

Emergency Medicine (SAEM). May 2005, New York City, New York. 98. Presented as a poster presentation at the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians

(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) 95. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine

(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) 92. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine

(SAEM). May 2004, Orlando, Florida. 91. Presented at the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians (CAEP) 2004 Annual

Scientific Meeting. April 2004, Montréal, Québec. 90. Presented at L’Association des médecins d’urgence du Québec (AMUQ) Annual

Conference. April 2004, Montréal, Québec. 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) 89. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine

(SAEM). May 2004, Orlando, Florida. Uy C, Guttman A, Verter V, Afilalo M, Colacone A. A Process of Emergency Care from Triage to Initial Physician Assessment. (A-INR#40) 88. Presented as an oral presentation at the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians

(CAEP) 2004 Annual Scientific Meeting. April 2004, Montréal, Québec. 87. Presented at L’Association des médecins d’urgence du Québec (AMUQ) Annual

Conference. 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. 85. Presented as an oral presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Academic

Emergency Medicine (SAEM). May 2004, Orlando, Florida. 84. Presented as an oral presentation at the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians

(CAEP) 2004 Annual Scientific Meeting. April 2004, Montréal, Québec. 83. Presented at L’Association des médecins d’urgence du Québec (AMUQ) Annual

Conference. April 2004, Montréal, Québec.


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82. 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.

81. Presented as an oral presentation at L’Association des médecins d’urgence du Québec (AMUQ) Annual Conference. November 2003, Québec City, Québec. Awarded second 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. (A-INR#38) 80. Presented as an oral presentation at L’Association des médecins d’urgence du Québec

(AMUQ) Annual Conference. November 2003, Québec City, Québec. 79. Presented as an oral presentation at the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians

(CAEP) 2003 Annual Scientific Meeting. June 2003, Winnipeg, Manitoba. 78. Presented as a poster presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Academic

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) 76. Presented as an oral presentation at L’Association des médecins d’urgence du Québec

(AMUQ) Annual Conference. November 2003, Québec City, Québec. 75. Presented as an oral presentation at the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians


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) 72. Presented as a poster presentation at the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians

(CAEP) 2003 Annual Scientific Meeting. June 2003, Winnipeg, Manitoba. 71. Presented as an oral presentation at L’Association des médecins d’urgence du Québec

(AMUQ) Annual Conference. November 2003, Québec City, Québec. 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.

69. Presented as an oral presentation at the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians (CAEP) 2003 Annual Scientific Meeting. June 2003, Winnipeg, Manitoba.


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68. Presented as a poster presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM). May 2003, Boston, Massachusetts.

67. Presented as an oral presentation at L’Association des médecins d’urgence du Québec (AMUQ) Annual Conference. November 2003, Québec City, Québec. Awarded second 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) 66. Presented as an oral presentation at the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians


Emergency Medicine (SAEM). May 2003, Boston, Massachusetts. 64. Presented as an oral presentation at L’Association des médecins d’urgence du Québec

(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) 63. Presented as an oral presentation at the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians

(CAEP) 2003 Annual Scientific Meeting. June 2003, Winnipeg, Manitoba. 62. Presented as an oral presentation at L’Association des médecins d’urgence du Québec

(AMUQ) Annual Conference. October 2002, Montréal, Québec. 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) 61. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine

(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) 60. Presented at the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians (CAEP) 2002 Annual

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) 59. Presented as an oral presentation at L’Association des médecins d’urgence du Québec

(AMUQ) Annual Conference. October 2002, Montréal, Québec.


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58. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM). May 2002, St-Louis, Missouri.

57. Presented at the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians (CAEP) 2002 Annual Scientific Meeting. April 2002, Hamilton, Ontario.

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) 56. Presented at the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians (CAEP) 2002 Annual

Scientific Meeting. April 2002, Hamilton, Ontario. 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) 55. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine

(SAEM). May 2002, St-Louis, Missouri. 54. Presented at the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians (CAEP) 2002 Annual

Scientific Meeting. April 2002, Hamilton, Ontario. 53. Presented at L’Association des médecins d’urgence du Québec (AMUQ) Annual

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) 52. Presented at L’Association des médecins d’urgence du Québec (AMUQ) Annual Conference. October 2001, Québec City, Québec. 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) 51. Presented at L’Association des médecins d’urgence du Québec (AMUQ) Annual

Conference. October 2001, Québec City, Québec. 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. 49. Presented at the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians (CAEP) 2001 Annual

Scientific Meeting. March 2001, Calgary, Alberta. 48. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine

(SAEM). May 2001, Atlanta, Georgia.


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47. Presented at the Carrefour de l’innovation. November 2001, Montréal, Québec. 46. Presented at the 2001 Annual Congress of the Ordre des Infirmières et Infirmiers du

Québec (OIIQ). October 2001, Québec City, Québec. 45. 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) 44. Presented at the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians (CAEP) 2001 Annual

Scientific Meeting. March 2001, Calgary, Alberta. 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) 43. Presented at the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians (CAEP) 2001 Annual

Scientific Meeting. March 2001, Calgary, Alberta. 42. Presented at L’Association des médecins d’urgence du Québec (AMUQ) Annual

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. (A-INR#22) 41. Presented at the 2000 International Congress of Emergency Medicine (ICEM). May 2000,

Boston, Massachusetts. 40. Presented at the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians (CAEP) 1999 Annual

Scientific Meeting. October 1999, Québec City, Québec. 39. Presented at L’Association des médecins d’urgence du Québec (AMUQ) Annual

Conference. 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) 38. Presented at the 2000 International Congress of Emergency Medicine (ICEM). May 2000,

Boston, Massachusetts. 37. Presented at the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians (CAEP) 1999 Annual


Conference. October 1999, Québec City, Québec. 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. Presented at the 2000 International Congress of Emergency Medicine (ICEM). May 2000, Boston, Massachusetts.

34. Presented at the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians (CAEP) 1999 Annual Scientific Meeting. October 1999, Québec City, Québec.

33. Presented at L’Association des médecins d’urgence du Québec (AMUQ) Annual Conference. October 1999, Québec City, Québec.

32. 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) 31. Presented at the 2000 International Congress of Emergency Medicine (ICEM). May 2000,

7Boston, Massachusetts. 30. Presented at the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians (CAEP) 1999 Annual


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) 27. Presented at the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians (CAEP) 1999 Annual


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. (A-INR#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) 15. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine

(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) 13. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of

Canada (RCPSC). September 1995, Montréal, Québec. 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) 12. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of

Canada (RCPSC). September 1995, Montréal, Québec. 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) 11. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of

Canada (RCPSC). September 1995, Montréal, Québec. 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) 10. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of

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

Canada (RCPSC). September 1991, Montréal, Québec. Afilalo M, Lloyd J, Guttman A, Dankoff J. Emergency Department Misusers; Myth or Reality: Scope and Impact of the Problem. (A-INR#2) 4. Presented at the 7th World Congress on Emergency and Disaster Medicine (WCEDM).

May 1991, Montréal, Québec. 3. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of

Canada (RCPSC). September 1991, Montréal, Québec. 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. (A-INR#1) 2. Presented at the 7th World Congress on Emergency and Disaster Medicine (WCEDM).

May 1991, Montréal, Québec. 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. JOHNSON & JOHNSON PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT: A

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.


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.


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: Open-

Label Extension Single-Arm, Flexible-Dosing, Phase III Trial with CG 5503 Extended-Release (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.


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.


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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9. JOHNSON & JOHNSON PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT: A 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. Prevalence of Adverse Drug-related Events in Elder Patients Presenting to the Emergency

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

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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. Supervisor: Dr. M. Afilalo 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. Supervisor: Dr. E. Lang Dr. Reuben Strayer (2004 – 2005). Rational Clinical Examination Series Submission: Acute Knee Injuries. Supervisor: Dr. E. Lang


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Dr. Marwan Al-Raisi (2004 – 2005). Clinical Evidence Chapter: VT/VF Associated Cardiac Arrest. Supervisor: Dr. E. Lang 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. Supervisor: Dr. J. Dankoff 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. Supervisor: Dr. J. Dankoff 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. Prevalence of Adverse Drug-related Events in Elder Patients Presenting to the Emergency 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. Supervisor: Dr. E. Segal Tanya Castelino (2008): Various projects. Supervisor: Dr. M. Afilalo Philip Stasiak (2007): The Implementation of a Nurse Discharge Planning Coordinator in the Emergency Department is Associated with Increased Overall Patient Satisfaction. Supervisor: Dr. M. Afilalo Samantha Dankoff (2007): Medical Errors in the ED.


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Supervisor: Dr. J. Dankoff Dahlia Guttman (2007): Medical Errors in the ED. Supervisor: Dr. J. Dankoff Philip Stasiak (2007): Medical Errors in the ED. Supervisor: Dr. J. Dankoff Avi Guttman (2007): Business Student. Medical Errors in the ED. Supervisor: Dr. J. Dankoff Jeff Segal (2004 – 2005): SCS Family Physicians Perceptions of SCS that Delivers Computer-based ED Patient Information to Their Office. Supervisor: Dr. E. Lang Faras Abu-Zeyad (2004 – 2005): Evaluation of Computer-assisted Directions (GPS) in Pre-hospital Care. Supervisor: Dr. E. Segal Sara Ahronheim (2004 – 2005): Analysis of Bystander CPR in Jerusalem, Israel. Supervisor: Dr. E. Segal James Andruchow (2004 – 2005): Cochrane Review Abstract of Status Epilepticus. Supervisor: Dr. E. Lang Luc Pham (2003 – 2004): Prevalence and Detection of Adverse Drug-related Events in Elder Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department. Supervisor: Dr. J. Dankoff Stephan Michael Probst (2003 – 2004): Medical Errors in the Emergency Department: A Review of Morbidity and Mortality Rounds. Supervisor: Dr. J. Dankoff Marc Probst (2003 – 2004): Medical Errors in the Emergency Department: A Review of Morbidity and Mortality Rounds. Supervisor: Dr. J. Dankoff Jonathan Afilalo (2002 – 2003): Nonurgent Emergency Department (ED) Visits: Patient Characteristics and Barriers to Primary Care. Supervisor: Dr. M. Afilalo Adrian Marinovich (2002 – 2003): Impact of Ambulance Patients on the Emergency Department. Supervisor: Dr. M. Afilalo


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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: EMRU. 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.

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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. Presented at CAEP & AMUQ

Conference. April 2004, Montréal, Québec. 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: American College of Cardiology ACCP: American College of Chest Physicians ACEP: American College of Emergency Physicians ACFAS: Association canadienne-française pour l’avancement des sciences AGS: American Geriatric Society AHRQ Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality AMUQ : Association des médecins d’urgence du Québec ASHP: American Society of Health-system Pharmacists ATS: American Thoracic Society CAEP: Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians CAG: Canadian Association of Gerontology CAHSPR: Canadian Association for Health Services and Policy Research CCS: Canadian Cardiovascular Society CHSRF: The Canadian Health Services Research Foundation CHUM: Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal CIFGG: Congrès International Francophone de Gérontologie et Gériatrie CIHR: Canadian Institutes of Health Research CPSI Canadian Patient Safety Institute CSEB: Canadian Society of Epidemiology and Biostatistics FASS: Fonds d’adaptation sur les services de santé FCRSS: Fondation canadienne de la recherche sur les services de santé FRSQ: Fonds de la recherche en santé du Québec IAHC: International Association for Human Caring ICEM: International Conference on Emergency Medicine IICE: International Interdisciplinary Conference on Emergencies INCLEN: International Clinical Epidemiology Network MRC: Medical Research Council MSSS: Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux NAEMSP: National Association of EMS Physicians NHRDP: National Health Research and Development Program NIH – NCRR: National Institutes of Health – National Center for Research Resources OIIQ: Ordre des Infirmières et Infirmiers du Québec OMH: Ontario Ministry of Health QGS: Québec Geriatric Society RCPSC: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada RRSSS: Régie régionale de la santé et des services sociaux SAEM: Society for Academic Emergency Medicine SMBD-JGH: Sir Mortimer B. Davis – Jewish General Hospital SsiH: Society for Simulation in Healthcare WCEDM: World Congress on Emergency and Disaster Medicine

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