Does Dr. Lieurance study chest tubes?

Yes, he researches safe placement techniques for chest tubes using ultrasound to prevent complications.

What conditions does Dr. Lieurance focus on?

He focuses on emergency procedures related to thoracic injuries and trauma related to femur fractures.

Is Dr. Lieurance's work relevant to patients with broken bones?

Yes, particularly for patients with femur fractures, his research helps determine necessary blood transfusions and informs treatment.

What techniques has Dr. Lieurance researched for emergency medicine?

He has researched quick ultrasound methods for safe chest tube insertion and analyzed blood loss in trauma patients.

DR. ROBERT K. LIEURANCE, MD

JOPLIN, MO

Research Active

Orthopaedic Surgery NPI registered 21+ years 2 publications 1992 – 2023 NPI: 1740284140

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Reproducibility of ResultsBlood Loss, SurgicalBlood TransfusionAcademic Medical CentersFemoral FracturesHemoglobinsPoint-of-Care SystemsThoracotomyHemorrhageThoracostomyThoracic InjuriesPneumothoraxArizonaHematocritChest Tubes

Practice Location

3105 MCCLELLAND BLVD
JOPLIN, MO 64804-1640

Phone: (417) 347-5400

What does ROBERT LIEURANCE research?

Dr. Lieurance studies techniques that can help doctors make safer decisions in emergency situations, particularly pertaining to procedures like inserting chest tubes and managing femur fractures. He has developed a quick ultrasound method that allows physicians to rapidly identify safe spots for chest tube placement, which is crucial in preventing complications. Additionally, he has researched the blood loss associated with femur fractures, which informs medical professionals on how much blood transfusion patients may require during treatment.

Key findings

Using point-of-care ultrasound, potentially dangerous chest tube insertion sites were identified 17% of the time, reducing the chance of complications.
In a study of 53 patients with femur fractures, it was found that the average blood loss was about 1,276 cc, emphasizing the need for careful monitoring.
Of the patients studied with femur fractures, 21 of them required an average of 2.5 units of blood transfusions during their hospital stay.

Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Lieurance study chest tubes?: Yes, he researches safe placement techniques for chest tubes using ultrasound to prevent complications.
What conditions does Dr. Lieurance focus on?: He focuses on emergency procedures related to thoracic injuries and trauma related to femur fractures.
Is Dr. Lieurance's work relevant to patients with broken bones?: Yes, particularly for patients with femur fractures, his research helps determine necessary blood transfusions and informs treatment.
What techniques has Dr. Lieurance researched for emergency medicine?: He has researched quick ultrasound methods for safe chest tube insertion and analyzed blood loss in trauma patients.

Publications in plain English

Point-of-care ultrasound thoracic "Quick Look" identifies potentially dangerous chest tube insertion sites.

2023

European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society

Lieurance R, Scheatzle M, Johnjulio WA, O'Neill J

Plain English
Researchers studied a quick ultrasound method to help doctors find safe spots for placing chest tubes in emergency situations. They found that using this ultrasound technique identified potentially dangerous insertion sites 17% of the time, which could lead to serious complications. The quick ultrasound exam took an average of just 43 seconds and was highly accurate, helping to prevent mistakes that could harm patients. Who this helps: This benefits emergency doctors and patients needing chest tubes.

PubMed

Blood loss and transfusion in patients with isolated femur fractures.

1992

Journal of orthopaedic trauma

Lieurance R, Benjamin JB, Rappaport WD

Plain English
This study looked at 53 patients who had broken their thigh bones (femur) to understand how much blood they lost and how often they needed blood transfusions. It found that 21 of these patients needed an average of 2.5 units of blood during their hospital stay, with the typical blood loss being about 1,276 cc. The results highlight that patients with femur fractures often lose a significant amount of blood, which helps doctors determine when transfusions are necessary before surgery. Who this helps: This helps patients with femur fractures and the doctors treating them.

PubMed

Frequent Co-Authors

Mark Scheatzle William A Johnjulio John O'Neill J B Benjamin W D Rappaport

Physician data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry . Publication data from PubMed . Plain-English summaries generated by AI. Not medical advice.