Publications by authors named "L Rolnitzky"
Objective: The purpose of this research was to build on previous work regarding predictive factors of acute skin failure (ASF) in the critically ill population.
Methods: Researchers conducted a retrospective case-control study with a main and validation analysis. Data were extracted from the New York Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System.
Refining Heel Pressure Injury Risk Factors in the Hospitalized Patient.
Adv Skin Wound Care
November 2019
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to confirm previous findings about predictors of heel pressure injuries (HPIs) in a larger, diverse group of hospitalized patients.
- Researchers conducted a retrospective case-control study with nearly 2,000 patients, identifying seven significant factors linked to HPIs, such as diabetes and age.
- The results suggest that healthcare providers should consider these additional factors beyond standard risk assessment scales when evaluating patients for potential HPIs.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to investigate whether there are structural barriers affecting preoperative care for women with gynecologic cancer in the U.S., particularly comparing public and private hospitals.
- A review of 257 surgical cases revealed that patients at public hospitals experienced longer wait times and more preoperative visits compared to those at private hospitals, despite having similar medical backgrounds.
- The findings suggest that improvements in healthcare efficiency are needed to address disparities, as public hospital patients faced greater obstacles in accessing timely surgical treatment.
Differentiating a Pressure Ulcer from Acute Skin Failure in the Adult Critical Care Patient.
Adv Skin Wound Care
November 2015
Article Synopsis
- - The learning activity aims to educate healthcare professionals about distinguishing between pressure ulcers and acute skin failure (ASF) in critically ill patients.
- - Participants will learn to describe research methods, differentiate the causes of pressure ulcers and ASF, and identify risk factors and diagnostic criteria for ASF.
- - A study involving ICU patients found several key predictors of ASF, including conditions like mechanical ventilation and severe sepsis, highlighting the complicated nature of diagnosing ASF in clinical settings.
Article Synopsis
- - The study assessed the effectiveness of cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging techniques in distinguishing ischemic cardiomyopathy (IC) from nonischemic cardiomyopathy (NIC) in patients with new-onset heart failure and reduced left ventricular ejection fraction.
- - A review of 83 patients who underwent CMR and coronary angiography revealed that 43% of them had IC, with subendocardial and transmural late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) showing strong potential for accurate diagnosis (C-statistic 0.85).
- - The presence of ischemic patterns in imaging significantly helped diagnose IC (specificity of 87%), while their absence indicated NIC (specificity of 94%), suggesting CMR