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    Amanda Teichman, MD is an Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Division of Acute Care Surgery at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mathematics from Rutgers University and Medical Degree at Drexel University College of Medicine. She completed General Surgery Residency at Hahnemann University Hospital and Fellowship in Trauma/Surgical Critical Care at Cooper University Hospital.

    Dr. Teichman holds board certifications in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. She works as a Trauma/Acute Care Surgeon and Surgical Intensivist at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.

    Dr. Teichman’s areas of interest include pre-hospital trauma care, trauma surgery, emergency surgery, surgical critical care, quality improvement, and injury and violence prevention. She is an active member of the American College of Surgeons, the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma, and the Society of Critical Care Medicine.

    Philosophy of Care:

    To provide patient centered quality, evidence-based care for trauma, emergency surgical, and critically ill patients through dedication to clinical excellence, research, community targeted injury prevention, and cultural sensitivity.

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    Clinical Interests

    • Trauma Quality Improvement
    • Injury Prevention
    • Advance Trauma Life Support Instructor
    • Development of Trauma, Emergency Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, and Injury Prevention practice management guidelines

  • College

    Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ

    Medical School

    Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA

    Internship

    Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA

    Residency

    Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA

    Fellowship

    Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ

    Board Certification

    General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care

    Publications
    • Title:Outcomes Among Trauma Patients with Duodenal Leak Following Primary vs Complex Repair of Duodenal Injuries: An EAST Multicenter Trial
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      Description:1. Choron, RL, Teichman, AL, Bargoud, CG, Sciarretta, JD. Outcomes Among Trauma Patients with Duodenal Leak Following Primary vs Complex Repair of Duodenal Injuries: An EAST Multicenter Trial. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2022.
    • Title:Approaches for Optimizing Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Prevention in Injured Patients: Findings from the Consensus Conference to Implement Optimal VTE Prophylaxis in Trauma
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      Description:2. Teichman AL, Cotton BA, Byrne J, Dhillon NK, Berndtson AE, Price MA, Johns TA, Ley EJ, Costantini T, Haut ER. Approaches for Optimizing Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Prevention in Injured Patients: Findings from the Consensus Conference to Implement Optimal VTE Prophylaxis in Trauma. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2022
    • Title:Novel Therapeutic Medications for Venous Thromboembolism Prevention in Trauma Patients: Findings from the 2022 Consensus Conference to Implement Optimal VTE Prophylaxis in Trauma
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      Description:3. Dhillon NK, Haut ER, Price MA, Costantini TW, Teichman AL, Cotton BA, Ley EJ. Novel Therapeutic Medications for Venous Thromboembolism Prevention in Trauma Patients: Findings from the 2022 Consensus Conference to Implement Optimal VTE Prophylaxis in Trauma. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2022.
    • Title:The Impact of Surgical Boot Camp on Medical Student Confidence and Imposter Syndrome
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      Description:4. Choron RL, Manzella A, Teichman AL, Cai J, Schroeder ME, Yo M, Greenberg P. The Impact of Surgical Boot Camp on Medical Student Confidence and Imposter Syndrome. J Surg Res. 2022.
    • Title:AAST Frailty MIT Study Group. Prospective Validation and Application of the Trauma Specific Frailty Index (TSFI): Results of an AAST Multi-Institutional Observational Trial
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      Description:5. Joseph B, Saliuqi AT, Amos JD, Joseph, Abdul Tawab Saljuqi, Teichman AL, AAST Frailty MIT Study Group. Prospective Validation and Application of the Trauma Specific Frailty Index (TSFI): Results of an AAST Multi-Institutional Observational Trial. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 94(1): 36-44. January 2023. DOI: 10.1097/TA.0000000000003817
    • Title:Efficacy and Safety of Anti-Xa Guided versus Fixed Dosing of Low Molecular Weight Heparin for Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism in Trauma Patients – A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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      Description:6. Alexandre Tran, MD, MSc; Shannon M. Fernando, MD, MSc; Rebecca S. Gates, MD; Jacob R. Gillen, MD; Molly E. Droege, PharmD; Marc Carrier, MD, MSc; Kenji Inaba, MD; Elliott R. Haut, MD, PhD; Bryan Cotton, MD; Amanda Teichman, MD; Paul T. Engels, MD; Rakesh V. Patel, MD; Jacinthe Lampron, MD, MPH; Bram Rochwerg, MD, MSc. Efficacy and Safety of Anti-Xa Guided versus Fixed Dosing of Low Molecular Weight Heparin for Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism in Trauma Patients – A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
    • Title:Complete Popliteal Artery Transection in the Setting of Blunt Trauma. Annals of Vascular Surgery-Brief Reports and Innovations.
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      Description:7. Dewan, Krish, C., Kandasamy, Sivaveera, Grieff, Anothny N., Huntress, Lauren A., Rahimi, Saum A., Chao, Joshua, Sinkin, Jeremy, Teichman, Amanda L. Complete Popliteal Artery Transection in the Setting of Blunt Trauma. Annals of Vascular Surgery-Brief Reports and Innovations. 2(3). September 2022.
    • Title:Evaluation of Procalcitonin’s Utility to Predict Concomitant Bacterial Pneumonia in Critically Ill Covid-19 Patients
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      Description:8. Patel, Nandini, Adams, Christopher, Brunetti, Luihi, Bargoud, Christopher, Teichman, Amanda L., Choron, Rachel L. Evaluation of Procalcitonin’s Utility to Predict Concomitant Bacterial Pneumonia in Critically Ill Covid-19 Patients. J of Intensive Care Medicine. 37 (11): 1486-1492, November 2022.
    • Title:Don’t mess with the pancreas! A multicenter analysis of the management of low-grade pancreatic injuries
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      Description:9. Biffl, Walter L., Ball, Chad G., Moore, Ernest E., WTA Multicenter Trials Group (Teichman, Amanda L. local investigator); Don’t mess with the pancreas! A multicenter analysis of the management of low-grade pancreatic injuries; J Trauma Acute Care Surg, 91(5): 820-828, November 2021.
    • Title:The Utility of Lower Extremity Screening Duplex for the Detection of Deep Vein Thrombosis in Trauma
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      Description:10. Teichman, Amanda L., Walls, David, Choron, Rachel L., Butts, Christopher A., Krumrei, Nicole, Amro, Christopher, Swaminathan, Sneha, Arcomano, Nicholas, Parekh, Akshat, Romeo, Paul. The Utility of Lower Extremity Screening Duplex for the Detection of Deep Vein Thrombosis in Trauma. Journal of Surgical Research. 151-157. September 2021.
    • Title:Continuation of therapeutic anticoagulation before and during hospitalization is associated with reduced mortality in COVID-19 ICU patients
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      Description:11. Choron, Rachel L., Iacono, Stephen, Maharaja, Karishma, Adams, Christopher D., Butts, Christopher A., Bargoud, Christopher, Teichman, Amanda L., Krumrei, Nicole J., Schroeder, Mary E., Bover Manderski, Michelle T., Rodricks, Michael B., Lissauer, Matthew, Gupta, Rajan. Continuation of therapeutic anticoagulation before and during hospitalization is associated with reduced mortality in COVID-19 ICU patients. Journal of Lung, Pulmonary & Respiratory Research. 8(4); 120-130, September 2021.
    • Title:The correlation of respiratory system compliance and mortality in COVID-19 acute respiratory distress syndrome: do phenotypes really exist?
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      Description:12. Choron, Rachel L., Iacono, Stephen A., Cong, Alexander, Cong, Bargoud, Christopher G., Teichman, Amanda L., Krumrei, Nicole J., Bover Manderski, Michelle T., Rodricks, Michael B., Gupta, Rajan, Lissauer, Matthew E.; The correlation of respiratory system compliance and mortality in COVID-19 acute respiratory distress syndrome: do phenotypes really exist? Journal of Lung, Pulmonary & Respiratory Research. 8(2); 67-74, May 2021.
    • Title:A multicenter trial of current trends in the diagnosis and management of high-grade pancreatic injuries
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      Description:13. Biffl, Walter L., Zhao, Frank Z., Morse, Bryan, WTA Multicenter Trials Group (Teichman, Amanda L. local investigator); A multicenter trial of current trends in the diagnosis and management of high-grade pancreatic injuries; J Trauma Acute Care Surg, 90(5): 776-786, May 2021.
    • Title:Following Blunt Thoracic Trauma; ACS Case Reviews in Surgery
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      Description:14. Teichman, Amanda L., Perea, Lindsey, Chovanes, John; Lung Herniation Following Blunt Thoracic Trauma; ACS Case Reviews in Surgery, 3(2): 39-42, March 2021.
    • Title:Hyperthermia: A Predictor of Mortality in Mechanically Ventilated COVID-19 ICU Patients; Journal of Intensive Care Medicine
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      Description:15. Choron, Rachel L., Butts, Christopher, Bargoud, Christopher, Krumrei, Nicole, Teichman, Amanda L., Schroeder, Mary, Bover Manderski, Michelle T., Cai, Jenny, Song, Cherry, Rodricks, Michael B., Lissauer, Matthew, Gupta, Rajan; Hyperthermia: A Predictor of Mortality in Mechanically Ventilated COVID-19 ICU Patients; Journal of Intensive Care Medicine, December 2020.
    • Title:Surgeons in Surge – The Versatility of the Acute Care Surgeon: Outcomes of COVID-19 ICU Patients in a Community Hospital Where All ICU Patients are Managed by Surgical Intensivists; Trauma Surgery and Acute Care Open
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      Description:16. Choron, Rachel Leah, Butts, Christopher A., Bargoud, Christopher, Krumrei, Nicole, Teichman, Amanda L., Schroeder, Mary, Bover Manderski, Michelle T., To, Jennifer, Moffa, Salvatore M., Rodricks, Michael B., Lissauer, Matthew, Gupta, Rajan; Surgeons in Surge – The Versatility of the Acute Care Surgeon: Outcomes of COVID-19 ICU Patients in a Community Hospital Where All ICU Patients are Managed by Surgical Intensivists; Trauma Surgery and Acute Care Open, 5(1), November 2020.
    • Title:Multi-System inflammatory Syndrome in an Adult after COVID-19; Infectious Disease in Clinical Practice
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      Description:17. Shan, Yizhi, Dalal, Vishal, Nahass, Ronald, Rodricks, Michael, Teichman, Amanda L.; Multi-System inflammatory Syndrome in an Adult after COVID-19; Infectious Disease in Clinical Practice, 28(6): 28-29, November 2020.
    • Title:A Lethal Complication of Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome; Am J Health-Sys Pharm
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      Description:18. Tsai, Andrew, Teichman, Amanda L., Butts, Christopher, Cai, Jenny, Peck, Gregory, Adams, Christopher, Hanna, Joseph; Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis: A Lethal Complication of Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome; Am J Health-Sys Pharm, October 2020.
    • Title:The Effect of Alcohol Consumption on Geriatric Trauma Outcomes
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      Description:19. Teichman, Amanda L., San Roman, Janika, Arya, Chirag, Suthar, Kandarp, Johnson, Indigo, Begum, Lubna, Gaughan, John, Perea, Lindsey, Ross, Steven E.; The Effect of Alcohol Consumption on Geriatric Trauma Outcomes; J Surg Res, 254: 364-368, October 2020.
    • Title:Worsening Head Bleeds in Elderly Blunt Head Trauma Patients Taking Antithrombotics: Delayed CT Head Fails to Change Management
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      Description:20. Scantling, Dane, Kucejko, Robert, Galvez, Alvaro, Williamson, John, Teichman, Amanda L., Gruner, Ryan, Serniak, Nickolas, McCracken, Brendan; Worsening Head Bleeds in Elderly Blunt Head Trauma Patients Taking Antithrombotics: Delayed CT Head Fails to Change Management; Injury,50(1): 54-60, January 2019.
    • Title:Early Mobilization of Patients with Non-Operative Liver and Spleen Injuries is Safe and Cost Effective
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      Description:21. Teichman, Amanda L., Scantling, Dane, McCracken, Brendan, Eakins, James; Early Mobilization of Patients with Non-Operative Liver and Spleen Injuries is Safe and Cost Effective; Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg, 44(6): 883-887, December 2018.
    • Title:The Role of Delayed Head CT in Evaluation of Elderly Blunt Head Trauma Victims on Antithrombotic Therapy
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      Description:22. Scantling, Dane, Fischer, Chelsea, Gruner, Ryan, Teichman, Amanda L., McCracken, Brendan, Eakins, James; The Role of Delayed Head CT in Evaluation of Elderly Blunt Head Trauma Victims on Antithrombotic Therapy; Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg, 43(6): 741-746, December 2017.
    • Title:Trauma Autopsy: What is its Role in the Peer Review Process
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      Description:23. Scantling, Dane, Teichman, Amanda L., Kucejko, Robert, McCracken, Brendan, Burns, Richard, Eakins, James; Trauma Autopsy: What is its Role in the Peer Review Process; J Surg Res, 215:140-145, July 2017.
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