Medical Student Research Fellowship for Summer 2003

Mentor: J. Michael DiMaio, M.D.
Department: Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Room number: HA9.154
Mail Code: 8879
Phone number: (214) 645-7731
E-mail: Michael.DiMaio@utsouthwestern.edu

Three projects:
Project title: Pain Management Techniques used in the Postoperative Period following Thoracotomy Procedures: A Retrospective Analysis and Followup

Human subjects IRB approved project number (where applicable): Pending

Animal subjects IRB approved project number (where applicable):

Project Type (patient-based research)

Brief Description of Project:
A chart review collecting data to determine the effectiveness of the On-Q pain pump. The objectives of this study are: 1) to obtain a historical perspective on the pain management techniques used in the postoperative period and their effect on acute pain and 2) to collect the information on the occurrence of chronic postoperative pain and functional outcomes.

Project title: Infective Endocarditis: Clinical Course and Results of Surgical Management

Human subjects IRB approved project number (where applicable): 0603-323

Animal subjects IRB approved project number (where applicable):

Project Type (patient-based research)

Brief Description of Project:
Retrospective study of patients who were treated for endocarditis through the UTSW system, specifically to include: Parkland Memorial Hospital, St. Paul Medical Center, and Zale Lipshy University Hospital. We are looking to study the features that may aide in the management of care, including, but not limited to, the risks, outcomes, and complications of patients after acquiring this infection.

Project title: Current Management of Laryngotracheal Trauma: Case Report and Literature Review

Human subjects IRB approved project number (where applicable): 0603-324

Animal subjects IRB approved project number (where applicable):

Project Type (patient-based research)

Brief Description of Project:
Retrospective inspection of patients who were treated for laryngeal trauma injuries from 1991 to present at Parkland Memorial Hospital. We are looking to study the features that may aide in the pre-hospital care, emergency department evaluation, or definitive surgical management of patients after sustaining such injuries.

Previous Research Activities or Publications with Medical Students:
While at Duke, Dr. DiMaio conducted basic and clinical research activities with North medical students. Dr. DiMaio was a member of the Shadow Program, where medical students spent time with surgical residents in clinic and the lab, and was also a member of the surgical research grant that had medical students during the third year of Duke Medical School, which is a mandatory research year at the school.

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