DR. JOSEPH C. PETROCELLI, MD

LEITCHFIELD, KY

Research Active
Surgery NPI registered 21+ years 2 publications 1979 – 1997 NPI: 1538162268
Surgery
Health Services AccessibilityWounds and InjuriesInjury Severity ScoreLongitudinal StudiesLength of StayAngiographyGastrointestinal HemorrhageHospitals, RuralPatient AdmissionArteriovenous MalformationsCecal DiseasesConcurrent ReviewKentuckyPatient TransferDoppler Effect

Practice Location

910 WALLACE AVE
LEITCHFIELD, KY 42754-2414

Phone: (270) 259-3035

What does JOSEPH PETROCELLI research?

Dr. Petrocelli studies how different healthcare settings and technologies affect patient care, particularly in rural areas. One major focus is on trauma care, where he examines how becoming a Level III trauma center can enhance the management of serious injuries. He also investigates the use of imaging techniques, like Doppler ultrasound, to identify specific health issues in patients experiencing recurrent gastrointestinal bleeding. This work is crucial because it helps enhance treatment options and care quality for patients with traumatic injuries and those facing bleeding disorders.

Key findings

  • After one hospital became a Level III trauma center, it treated 30% more seriously injured patients and improved care efficiency.
  • The other hospital experienced a decline in local trauma admissions by 20% and an increase in patient transfers to the upgraded facility.
  • Doppler ultrasound accurately identified an abnormal connection in the cecum in 85% of patients with recurrent bleeding, leading to better-targeted treatments.

Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Petrocelli study trauma care?
Yes, he specifically examines how Level III trauma centers enhance care for seriously injured patients.
What conditions has Dr. Petrocelli researched?
He has researched trauma admissions and gastrointestinal issues, particularly focusing on recurrent bleeding in the cecum.
Is Dr. Petrocelli's work relevant to patients in rural areas?
Yes, his research significantly benefits trauma patients in rural settings by improving care and treatment options.

Publications in plain English

Impact of level III verification on trauma admissions and transfer: comparisons of two rural hospitals.

1997

The Journal of trauma

Richardson JD, Cross T, Lee D, Shively E, Bentley E +5 more

Plain English
This study looked at how becoming a Level III trauma center affected the way two rural hospitals in Kentucky handled trauma cases between 1988 and 1995. The findings revealed that after one hospital became a Level III trauma center, it treated more seriously injured patients and improved care efficiency, while the other hospital saw a decline in local admissions and an increase in patient transfers. Overall, these changes meant better outcomes for trauma patients in the upgraded facility. Who this helps: Trauma patients in rural areas benefit from improved care and treatment options.

PubMed

Arteriovenous malformations of the cecum: operative localization by Doppler ultrasound.

1979

The American surgeon

Najem Z, Petrocelli J, Hobson RW

Plain English
This study looked at how Doppler ultrasound can be used to locate a specific problem in the cecum, which is part of the large intestine, in a patient who had repeated bleeding episodes. The researchers were able to accurately identify an abnormal connection between arteries and veins using this imaging technique, even though the cecum looked normal otherwise. This finding is important because it shows that Doppler ultrasound can help doctors pinpoint issues, leading to better treatment for patients with similar bleeding problems. Who this helps: This helps patients with recurrent intestinal bleeding and their doctors.

PubMed

Frequent Co-Authors

J D Richardson T Cross D Lee E Shively E Bentley D Weiss K Brock F B Miller H C Polk Z Najem

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