Bret P. Nelson

ORCID: 0000-0003-2830-579X
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Research Areas
  • Ultrasound in Clinical Applications
  • Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy
  • Radiology practices and education
  • Radiation Dose and Imaging
  • Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
  • Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
  • Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
  • Abdominal Trauma and Injuries
  • Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis
  • Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders
  • Trauma Management and Diagnosis
  • Vascular Procedures and Complications
  • Emergency and Acute Care Studies
  • Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
  • Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries
  • Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
  • Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
  • Ectopic Pregnancy Diagnosis and Management
  • Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
  • Intraperitoneal and Appendiceal Malignancies
  • Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
  • Aortic aneurysm repair treatments
  • Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
  • Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management
  • Diverticular Disease and Complications

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
2013-2024

Mount Sinai Health System
2020-2022

University of Alabama at Birmingham
2021

Mount Sinai Hospital
2017-2020

Provo College
2020

Mount Sinai Hospital
2007-2020

Northwestern University
2010

Johns Hopkins University
2010

Hennepin County Medical Center
2010

Massachusetts General Hospital
2004-2010

<h3>Background</h3> Chest radiography (CXR) is the test of choice for diagnosing pneumonia. Lung ultrasonography (LUS) has been shown to be accurate pneumonia in children and may an alternative CXR. Our objective was determine feasibility safety substituting LUS CXR when evaluating suspected having <h3>Methods</h3> We conducted a randomized control trial comparing with 191 from birth 21 years age ED. Patients investigational arm underwent LUS. If there clinical uncertainty after...

10.1016/j.chest.2016.02.643 article EN cc-by-nc-nd CHEST Journal 2016-02-27

The objective was to determine if 9-1-1 paramedics trained in ultrasound (US) could adequately perform and interpret the Focused Assessment Sonography Trauma (FAST) abdominal aortic (AA) exams prehospital care environment.Paramedics at two emergency medical services (EMS) agencies received a 6-hour training program US with ongoing refresher education. Paramedics collected field using prospective convenience methodology. All were performed ambulance without scene delay. reviewed blinded...

10.1111/j.1553-2712.2010.00755.x article EN Academic Emergency Medicine 2010-05-14

To compared outcomes of regional nerve blocks with those standard analgesics after hip fracture.Multisite randomized controlled trial from April 2009 to March 2013.Three New York hospitals.Individuals fracture (N = 161).Participants were receive an ultrasound-guided, single-injection, femoral block administered by emergency physicians at department (ED) admission followed placement a continuous fascia iliaca anesthesiologists within 24 hours (n 79) or conventional 82).Pain (0-10 scale),...

10.1111/jgs.14386 article EN Journal of the American Geriatrics Society 2016-10-27

Abstract Objectives The purpose of this study is to provide expert consensus recommendations establish a global ultrasound curriculum for undergraduate medical students. Methods 64 multi-disciplinary experts from 16 countries, 50 consultants, and 21 students residents contributed these recommendations. A modified Delphi method was used that included systematic literature search, evaluation the quality by GRADE system, RAND appropriateness panel judgment decisions. process four in-person...

10.1186/s13089-022-00279-1 article EN cc-by The Ultrasound Journal 2022-07-27

Point-of-care ultrasound has been a novel addition to undergraduate medical education at few schools. The impact is not fully understood, and rigorous assessments of educational outcomes exist. This study assessed the point-of-care curriculum on image acquisition, interpretation, student faculty perceptions course.All 142 first-year students completed physics instrumentation, cardiac, thoracic, abdominal imaging. A flipped classroom model preclass tutorials tests augmenting live, hands-on...

10.1080/10401334.2016.1172012 article EN Teaching and Learning in Medicine 2016-05-18

Hypertension is the leading risk factor for morbidity and mortality throughout world pervasive in United States emergency departments (ED). This study documents point prevalence of subclinical heart disease patients with asymptomatic hypertension.

10.5811/westjem.17990 article EN PubMed 2024-03-01

Optimal training required for proficiency in bedside ultrasound is unknown. In addition, the value of proctored often assumed but has never been quantified.To compare different regimens both attending physicians and first year residents (interns), a prospective study was undertaken to assess knowledge retention six months after an introductory course. Eighteen emergency twelve medicine interns were assessed before 6 course using standardized, image-based test. randomized group which received...

10.1186/1472-6920-7-40 article EN cc-by BMC Medical Education 2007-10-30

Objectives Point‐of‐care ultrasound is an effective tool for clinical decision making in low‐ and middle‐income countries, but lack of trained providers a barrier to its utility these settings. In Liberia, given that midwives provide most prenatal care, it hypothesized training them through intensive condensed course both feasible practical. Methods This quantitative prospective study preobservational postobservational assessment evaluated 1‐week curriculum consisting 4 modules, each...

10.7863/ultra.15.14.08017 article EN Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine 2015-08-07
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