Publications by authors named "G K Robbins"
The Europa Imaging System (EIS) consists of a Narrow-Angle Camera (NAC) and a Wide-Angle Camera (WAC) that are designed to work together to address high-priority science objectives regarding Europa's geology, composition, and the nature of its ice shell. EIS accommodates variable geometry and illumination during rapid, low-altitude flybys with both framing and pushbroom imaging capability using rapid-readout, 8-megapixel (4k × 2k) detectors. Color observations are acquired using pushbroom imaging with up to six broadband filters.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAssessing the Costs of Intravenous Push Waste in Intraoperative Areas Through Observation: A Multi-site Study.
Drugs Real World Outcomes
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study addresses the high costs of managing and disposing of controlled substances in healthcare, especially in light of the opioid crisis and the need for safe disposal practices.
- It involves a multi-site observational analysis of waste from substances like fentanyl, hydromorphone, morphine, midazolam, and ketamine, comparing automated and non-automated disposal workflows.
- Results showed significant costs related to both pharmaceutical waste and workforce time, with an estimated annual waste cost of $56,557 for two hospitals, highlighting the financial impact of controlled substance disposal.
Background: Coronary plaque is common among people with HIV (PWH) with low-to-moderate traditional atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk.
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine the association of high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T (hs-cTnT) levels with coronary plaque characteristics and evaluate if hs-cTnT improves identification of these features beyond traditional ASCVD risk factors among PWH.
Methods: Among PWH receiving stable antiretroviral therapy with low-to-moderate ASCVD risk and no known history of ASCVD, hs-cTnT levels and measures of plaque by coronary computed tomography angiography were assessed.
Background: High hand hygiene (HH) workload is a commonly cited barrier to optimal HH performance. The objective of this study was to assess trends of HH workload as defined by HH opportunities (HHO) and performance rates over different timescales using automated HH monitoring system data.
Methods: This multiyear retrospective observational study was conducted in 58 inpatient units located in 10 North American hospitals.