....... Current Emergency Department Studies

Pediatric Asthma Study - (Ages 6-14) This study is to assess the reliability, validity and responsiveness of the modified Pulmonary Index (mPI) in pediatric patients with acute asthma as compared to the Pulmonary Index (PI).  It is an observational study from time of presentation until four hours (or admission/discharge decision). 

Vertigo Study - Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo is the most common peripheral vestibular disorder accounting for 20% of all vertigo cases and a common complaint of patients who seek Emergency Department care.  This study will compare the Epley maneuver to standard treatment (medications) in those patients presenting to the ED with vertigo.  This study is only conducted at the CC site during dayshift hours due to the availability of physical therapy.     

LMX4 Study - This study is done in collaboration with pharmacy.  We are looking for patients between the ages of 5 & 18-years-old who require IV insertions or venipuncture.  LMX4 is FDA approved and is a 4% lidocaine cream in a liposomal vehicle.  Rationale for the study is to monitor clinical and behavioral outcomes with LMX4 compared to no therapy used historically.  This study is only conducted at the CC site during dayshift hours.

Sepsis Study - A systemic response to infection is termed sepsis. Sepsis is a common cause of morbidity and mortality and is reportedly the most common cause of death in the Intensive Care Units. This study will be conducted to help develop new blood and urine tests that will assist in the early diagnosis of sepsis.

For further information, please contact

Valerie Rupp, RN, BSN
Lead Research Coordinator
1240 S. Cedar Crest Blvd. Suite 212
Allentown, PA 18103
Phone number: (610) 402-7666
Pager number: (610) 830-5275

Research Nurse
Phone number: (610) 402-7262
Pager number: (610) 830-0269

Kim Fredericks, BA
Research Assistant
Phone number: (610) 402-7665
Pager number: (610) 830-0660

Other Helpful Links

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... Peer Reviewed Publications / Book Chapters

“Symptom-Based, Algorithmic Approach for Handling the Initial Encounter with Victims of a Potential Terrorist Attack”  Subbarao J, Johnson C, Bond WF, Schwid HA, Wasser TE, Deye GA, Burkhart KK.  Prehospital and Disaster Medicine 2005.

“The Status of Human Simulation Training in Emergency Medicine Residency Programs” McLaughlin SA, Bond WF, Promes S, Spillane L.  Simulation in Healthcare 2006.

“Using Screen-Based Computer Simulation to Develop and Test a Civilian, Symptom-Based Terrorism Triage Algorithm” Bond WF, Subbarao I, Schwid HA, Bair AE, Johnson C.  TraumaCare (in press).

“Using Innovative Simulation Modalities for Civilian CBRNE Training in the Acute Management of Terror Victims: A Pilot Study” Subbarao I, Bond WF, Johnson C, Schwid HA, Wasser TE.  Prehospital and Disaster Medicine (in press).

“Cognitive vs Technical Debriefing after Simulation Training”  Bond WF, Deitrich LM, Eberhardt M, Barr GC, Kane BG, Worrilow CC, Arnold D, Croskerry P. Acad Emerg Med 2006 13: 276-283.

“Multiple Eruptive Skin Nodules in the Setting of Gastric Carcinoma” Colombo A. The Journal of the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association 2005 49:12-14.

Participants in the 2nd Annual Research Day

Women’s Heart Initiative .........Rezarta Llaguri, DO &  
.............................................Monisha Bindra, DO
Alcohol Intervention       .........Aaron Love, DO
TAPS                             ........Andrew Miller, DO
Patient Safety                .........Steven Conroy, DO
Appendicitis                   .........Shawna Murphy, DO