Publications by authors named "Penny Hung"
Background And Objective: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has historically been utilized as a temporary life support option for patients with severe cardiac and pulmonary dysfunction. Recent advancements have enabled the safe application of ECMO in a wider variety of patients; we present a review of its use in patients undergoing general thoracic procedures supported by a case series at our institution.
Methods: We review current literature focusing on ECMO applications in thoracic surgery outside of the traditional use.
Background: In response to the opioid epidemic, the United States declared a public health emergency in 2017. We evaluated pain medication prescribing practices among plastic and reconstructive surgeons, assessing pain medication prescription rates and opioid-related mortality both nationally and regionally within the United States.
Methods: A retrospective analysis of Medicare Part D prescriber data among plastic surgeons from 2013 through 2017 was conducted.