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Papers by Danielle Carter
Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Our objective is to evaluate different pharmacologic strategies for VTE (venous thromboembolism) ... more Our objective is to evaluate different pharmacologic strategies for VTE (venous thromboembolism) prophylaxis following orthopedic surgery at a tertiary academic medical center. This was a retrospective, observational study assessing the efficacy and safety of different strategies for VTE prophylaxis in elective total knee arthroplasty and total hip arthroplasty surgery patients. We evaluated warfarin at two different INR (international normalized ratio) goal ranges (1.5-2.5 and 1.8-2.3) and aspirin 325 mg once or twice daily. The main efficacy outcome was a composite of symptomatic deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism. The main safety outcome was incidence of major or minor bleeding. From January 2010 to June 2010, there were 190 patients in the warfarin group with INR range 1.5-2.5, 214 patients in the warfarin group with INR range 1.8-2.3, and 48 patients in the aspirin group. Of the three strategies, two primary events occurred in each of the warfarin groups (1.6% vs. 1.4%;...
The American Journal of Medicine, 2013
Background: While mortality associated with pulmonary embolism (PE) has declined, its incidence h... more Background: While mortality associated with pulmonary embolism (PE) has declined, its incidence has increased. Since PE places a heavy burden on health care systems, we evaluated those patients at our hospital with the primary diagnosis of PE. Our goal was to determine the costs associated with their hospital care. Methods: We included hospitalized patients with PE from September 2003 through May 2010 using our hospital medical records. Patient demographics, characteristics, comorbidities, interventions and treatments were captured from the electronic medical record. Costs were obtained using the hospitals accounting software and were categorized into the areas providing direct patient supplies or care. Results: We identified 991 patients with PE. Nearly half of the patients had active cancer (450, 45.4%), nearly one-third were obese (315, 31.8%), and one-fifth had a prior history of venous thromboembolism. Chest computerized tomography was performed in 88.6% of patients. Median hospital stay was 3 days.
2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access Proceedings
This Work in Progress paper details an initiative designed to broaden exposure and attract increa... more This Work in Progress paper details an initiative designed to broaden exposure and attract increased interest in the study of engineering of a minority-serving institution (MSI) with a plurality of races represented. The University's student population where this initiative is being implemented consists of 26.2% African American and 6% that identify with two or more races. In contrast, the College of Engineering in this University is 20% African American; the freshmen class makes up 6.3% of this figure. By USDOE standards, this characterization is indicative of a predominantly white institution (PWI). According to the Bureau of Labor Statics, underrepresented minorities (URMs) are critical to not only fulfilling the growing need for STEM professionals but also to enhance diversity in the workforce; the National Academy of Science report states similar theories about the need of URMs to increase innovation. This paper focuses on reporting on an initiative seeking to close the gap of African American representation between the College and the University and foster the innovation of URMs in engineering. The initiative Early Engineering Experience targets African American high school juniors and seniors. Designing the program began with the Participatory Action Research Model that ultimately ends with continual program enhancement. The structure of the initiative is not only based on the details of the schedule but also on the feedback of the participants. The lack of URMs in the college provoked an idea from personal experiences at other minority events. With the use of a systematic online document review of current weekend outreach programs, a plan of action was developed, and effective program designs were synthesized. Based on the systematic review of similar programs, the current plan is to implement a program in February of 2020 that will target about 30 participants. Mentees will be able to connect with multiple organizations such as the VEX robotics club, the National Society of Black Engineers, the Society of Women Engineers, and etc. This weekend initiative is designed to allow participants to gain personal exposure and access to various engineering curriculums, lab collaboration and organizational and club introductions while mirroring the campus activities of four mentors. "Changing the Conversation: Messages for improving public understanding of Engineering" demonstrates student misconceptions about what the field of engineering entails. Therefore, students are often unaware of the technological contributions that have and can be made through the study of engineering. With the implementation of this program, the initiative will make a lasting impression on the participants. The Early Engineering Experience aims to foster interest in African American youth in a field that is in desperate need of new innovative minds.
Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Our objective is to evaluate different pharmacologic strategies for VTE (venous thromboembolism) ... more Our objective is to evaluate different pharmacologic strategies for VTE (venous thromboembolism) prophylaxis following orthopedic surgery at a tertiary academic medical center. This was a retrospective, observational study assessing the efficacy and safety of different strategies for VTE prophylaxis in elective total knee arthroplasty and total hip arthroplasty surgery patients. We evaluated warfarin at two different INR (international normalized ratio) goal ranges (1.5-2.5 and 1.8-2.3) and aspirin 325 mg once or twice daily. The main efficacy outcome was a composite of symptomatic deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism. The main safety outcome was incidence of major or minor bleeding. From January 2010 to June 2010, there were 190 patients in the warfarin group with INR range 1.5-2.5, 214 patients in the warfarin group with INR range 1.8-2.3, and 48 patients in the aspirin group. Of the three strategies, two primary events occurred in each of the warfarin groups (1.6% vs. 1.4%;...
The American Journal of Medicine, 2013
Background: While mortality associated with pulmonary embolism (PE) has declined, its incidence h... more Background: While mortality associated with pulmonary embolism (PE) has declined, its incidence has increased. Since PE places a heavy burden on health care systems, we evaluated those patients at our hospital with the primary diagnosis of PE. Our goal was to determine the costs associated with their hospital care. Methods: We included hospitalized patients with PE from September 2003 through May 2010 using our hospital medical records. Patient demographics, characteristics, comorbidities, interventions and treatments were captured from the electronic medical record. Costs were obtained using the hospitals accounting software and were categorized into the areas providing direct patient supplies or care. Results: We identified 991 patients with PE. Nearly half of the patients had active cancer (450, 45.4%), nearly one-third were obese (315, 31.8%), and one-fifth had a prior history of venous thromboembolism. Chest computerized tomography was performed in 88.6% of patients. Median hospital stay was 3 days.
2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access Proceedings
This Work in Progress paper details an initiative designed to broaden exposure and attract increa... more This Work in Progress paper details an initiative designed to broaden exposure and attract increased interest in the study of engineering of a minority-serving institution (MSI) with a plurality of races represented. The University's student population where this initiative is being implemented consists of 26.2% African American and 6% that identify with two or more races. In contrast, the College of Engineering in this University is 20% African American; the freshmen class makes up 6.3% of this figure. By USDOE standards, this characterization is indicative of a predominantly white institution (PWI). According to the Bureau of Labor Statics, underrepresented minorities (URMs) are critical to not only fulfilling the growing need for STEM professionals but also to enhance diversity in the workforce; the National Academy of Science report states similar theories about the need of URMs to increase innovation. This paper focuses on reporting on an initiative seeking to close the gap of African American representation between the College and the University and foster the innovation of URMs in engineering. The initiative Early Engineering Experience targets African American high school juniors and seniors. Designing the program began with the Participatory Action Research Model that ultimately ends with continual program enhancement. The structure of the initiative is not only based on the details of the schedule but also on the feedback of the participants. The lack of URMs in the college provoked an idea from personal experiences at other minority events. With the use of a systematic online document review of current weekend outreach programs, a plan of action was developed, and effective program designs were synthesized. Based on the systematic review of similar programs, the current plan is to implement a program in February of 2020 that will target about 30 participants. Mentees will be able to connect with multiple organizations such as the VEX robotics club, the National Society of Black Engineers, the Society of Women Engineers, and etc. This weekend initiative is designed to allow participants to gain personal exposure and access to various engineering curriculums, lab collaboration and organizational and club introductions while mirroring the campus activities of four mentors. "Changing the Conversation: Messages for improving public understanding of Engineering" demonstrates student misconceptions about what the field of engineering entails. Therefore, students are often unaware of the technological contributions that have and can be made through the study of engineering. With the implementation of this program, the initiative will make a lasting impression on the participants. The Early Engineering Experience aims to foster interest in African American youth in a field that is in desperate need of new innovative minds.