Kenneth Davis, MD

Bachelor's Degree: University of Cincinnati 1972 (Biology)

Medical Degree: St. Louis University School of Medicine 1976

General Surgery Residency: Harlem Hospital Center 1981

Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine: New York Medical College 1982

American Board of Surgery (Surgery Critical Care) (Certification Date: 04-09-1987 ) - (Recertification Date: to 09-16-2015 )

American Board of Surgery (Certification Date: 10-15-1984 ) - (Recertification Date: to 12-03-2013 )

Trauma, Critical Care, General Surgery, Mechanical Ventilation, ARDS, Black Client Workshop

Grant: #SMS00005 Investigators:Branson, Richard; Davis, Kenneth; Johannigman, Jay; Pritts, Timothy 04-01-2008 -03-31-2009 National Aeronautics and Space Administration Evaluation of Oxygen Concentrators at Altitude Role:Collaborator $100,000.00 Active Level:Federal

Peer Reviewed Publications

Finlay-Morreale H.;Tsuei B.;Fisher B.;Davis K.;Johannigman J.  (04-01-2009). Close is dead: Determinants of firearm injury lethality in women. Journal of Trauma - Injury, Infection and Critical Care, 66 (4) , 1207-1211More Information

Davis K.;Kerwin A.;Hawkins M.;Hauser C.  (10-01-2008). Discussion. Journal of Trauma - Injury, Infection and Critical Care, 65 (4) , 830-831More Information

Barnes S.;Robinson B.;Richards J.;Zimmerman C.;Pritts T.;Tsuei B.;Butler K.;Muskat P.;Davis K.;Johannigman J.  (10-01-2008). The devil is in the details: Maximizing revenue for daily trauma care. Surgery, 144 (4) , 670-676More Information

Branson R.;Davis K.  (06-01-2008). Does Closed Loop Control of Assist Control Ventilation Reduce Ventilator-Induced Lung Injury?. Clinics in Chest Medicine, 29 (2) , 343-350More Information

Johannigman J.;Muskat P.;Barnes S.;Davis K.;Beck G.;Branson R.  (04-01-2008). Autonomous control of oxygenation. Journal of Trauma - Injury, Infection and Critical Care, 64 (SUPPL. 4) More Information

Branson R.;Davis K.;Butler K.  (01-01-2007). African Americans' participation in clinical research: importance, barriers, and solutions. American Journal of Surgery, 193 (1) , 32-39More Information

Taylor R.W.;Zimmerman J.L.;Dellinger R.P.;Straube R.C.;Criner G.J.;Davis K.;Kelly K.M.;Smith T.C.;Small R.J.  (04-07-2004). Low-Dose Inhaled Nitric Oxide in Patients with Acute Lung Injury: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of the American Medical Association, 291 (13) , 1603-1609More Information

Johannigman J.;Miller S.;Davis B.;Davis K.;Campbell R.;Branson R.  (01-01-2003). Influence of low tidal volumes on gas exchange in acute respiratory distress syndrome and the role o. Journal of Trauma, 54 (2) , 320-325More Information

O'Brien D.P.;Luchette F.A.;Pereira S.J.;Lim E.;Seeskin C.S.;James L.;Miller S.;Davis K.;Hurst J.M.;Johannigman J.A.;Frame S.B.  (10-01-2002). Pelvic fracture in the elderly is associated with increased mortality. Surgery, 132 (4) , 710-715More Information

Hirschl R.;Croce M.;Gore D.;Wiedemann H.;Davis K.;Zwischenberger J.;Bartlett R.  (03-15-2002). Prospective, randomized, controlled pilot study of partial liquid ventilation in adult acute respira. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 165 (6) , 781-787More Information

Branson R.;Johannigman J.;Campbell R.;Davis K.  (01-01-2002). Closed-loop mechanical ventilation. Respiratory care, 47 (4)

Branson R.;Davis K.  (01-01-2001). Dual control modes: Combining volume and pressure breaths. Respiratory Care Clinics of North America, 7 (3) , 397-408More Information

Johannigman J.;Davis K.;Miller S.;Campbell R.;Luchette F.;Frame S.;Branson R.  (01-01-2001). Prone positioning and inhaled nitric oxide: Synergistic therapies for acute respiratory distress syn. Journal of Trauma - Injury, Infection and Critical Care, 50 (4) , 589-596More Information

Luchette F.A.;Porembka D.;Davis K.;Branson R.D.;James L.;Hurst J.M.;Johannigman J.A.;Campbell R.S.  (11-23-2000). Effects of body temperature on accuracy of continuous cardiac output measurements. Journal of Investigative Surgery, 13 (3) , 147-152

Davis K.;Evans S.L.;Campbell R.S.;Johannigman J.A.;Luchette F.A.;Porembka D.T.  (09-01-2000). Heat-moisture exchangers and risk of nosocomial pneumonia. Infection control and hospital epidemiology : the official journal of the Society of Hospital Epidemiologists of America, 21 (9) , 618

McCarter F.;Luchette F.;Molloy M.;Hurst J.;Davis K.;Johannigman J.;Frame S.;Fischer J.  (05-01-2000). Institutional and individual learning curves for focused abdominal ultrasound for trauma: Cumulative. Annals of Surgery, 231 (5) , 689-700More Information

Campbell R.;Davis K.;Johannigman J.;Branson R.  (03-01-2000). The effects of passive humidifier dead space on respiratory variables in paralyzed and spontaneously. Respiratory Care, 45 (3) , 306-312

Johannigman J.;Davis K.;Campbell R.;Luchette F.;Frame S.;Branson R.  (01-01-2000). Positive end-expiratory pressure and response to inhaled nitric oxide: Changing nonresponders to res. Surgery, 127 (4) , 390-394More Information

Davis K.;Evans S.;Campbell R.;Johannigman J.;Luchette F.;Porembka D.;Branson R.  (01-01-2000). Prolonged use of heat and moisture exchangers does not affect device efficiency or frequency rate of. Critical Care Medicine, 28 (5) , 1412-1418More Information

Johannigman J.;Davis K.;Miller S.;Campbell R.;Luchette F.;Frame S.;Branson R.  (01-01-2000). Prone positioning for acute respiratory distress syndrome in the surgical intensive care unit: Who, . Surgery, 128 (4) , 708-716More Information

Sommers M.S.;Dyehouse J.M.;Howe S.R.;Lemmink J.;Davis K.;McCarthy M.;Russell A.C.  (01-01-2000). Attribution of injury to alcohol involvement in young adults seriously injured in alcohol-related mo. American Journal of Critical Care, 9 (1) , 28-35

Pereira S.J.;O'Brien D.P.;Luchette F.A.;Choe K.A.;Lim E.;Davis K.;Hurst J.M.;Johannigman J.A.;Frame S.B.  (01-01-2000). Dynamic helical computed tomography scan accurately detects hemorrhage in patients with pelvic fract. Surgery, 128 (4) , 678-685More Information

Gearhart M.;Luchette F.;Proctor M.;Lutomski D.;Witsken C.;James L.;Davis K.;Johannigman J.;Hurst J.;Frame S.  (01-01-2000). The risk assessment profile score identifies trauma patients at risk for deep veto thrombosis. Surgery, 128 (4) , 631-640More Information

Campbell R.S.;Lawson J.J.;Branson R.D.;Johannigman J.A.;Luchette F.A.;Davis K.;Frame S.B.  (12-01-1999). Performance of two dual control modes (DCM) of ventilation in the presence of a large air leak. Critical Care Medicine, 27 (1 SUPPL.)

Campbell R.S.;Austin P.N.;Johannigman J.A.;Davis K.;Luchette F.A.;Frame S.B.;Branson R.D.  (12-01-1999). Comparison of the imposed work of breathing of 9 portable ventilators. Critical Care Medicine, 27 (12 SUPPL.)

Branson R.D.;Campbell R.S.;Austin P.N.;Johannigman J.A.;Luchette F.A.;Frame S.B.;Davis K.  (12-01-1999). Evaluation of two adjustable flow generators. Critical Care Medicine, 27 (12 SUPPL.)

Austin P.N.;Campbell R.S.;Johannigman J.A.;Davis K.;Luchette F.A.;Frame S.B.;Branson R.D.  (12-01-1999). The effect of pressure support ventilation on imposed work of breathing: A comparison of four portab. Critical Care Medicine, 27 (12 SUPPL.)

Branson R.D.;Campbell R.S.;Johannigman J.A.;Ottaway M.;Davis K.;Luchette F.A.;Frame S.  (08-01-1999). Comparison of conventional heated humidification with a new active hygroscopic heat and moisture exc. Respiratory Care, 44 (8) , 912-917

Falcone R.;Fegelman E.;Nussbaum M.;Brown D.;Bebbe T.;Merhar G.;Johannigman J.;Luchette F.;Davis K.;Hurst J.  (08-01-1999). A prospective comparison of laparoscopic ultrasound vs intraoperative cholangiogram during laparosco. Surgical Endoscopy, 13 (8) , 784-788More Information

Moon M.R.;Luchette F.A.;Gibson S.W.;Crews J.;Sudarshan G.;Hurst J.M.;Davis K.;Johannigman J.A.;Frame S.B.;Fischer J.E.  (05-01-1999). Prospective, randomized comparison of epidural versus parenteral opioid analgesia in thoracic trauma. Annals of Surgery, 229 (5) , 684-692More Information

Branson R.D.;Campbell R.S.;Davis K.  (01-01-1999). New modes of ventilatory support. International Anesthesiology Clinics, 37 (3) , 103-125

Davis K.;Campbell R.;Johannigman J.;Valente J.;Branson R.  (01-01-1999). Changes in respiratory mechanics after tracheostomy. Archives of Surgery, 134 (1) , 59-62More Information

Falcone R.A.;Luchette F.A.;Choe K.A.;Tiao G.;Ottaway M.;Davis K.;Hurst J.M.;Johannigman J.A.;Frame S.B.  (01-01-1999). Zone I retroperitoneal hematoma identified by computed tomography scan as an indicator of significan. Surgery, 126 (4) , 608-615More Information

Campbetl R.;Branson R.;Porembka D.;Jottannigman J.;Luchette F.;Davis K.  (12-01-1998). Breathing pattern and gas exchange alterations associated with the deadspace of heat and moisture ex. Critical Care Medicine, 26 (1 SUPPL.)

Branson R.D.;Campbell R.S.;Davis K.;Porembka D.T.  (04-01-1998). Anaesthesia circuits, humidity output, and mucociliary structure and function. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, 26 (2) , 178-183

Dellinger R.;Zimmerman J.;Taylor R.;Sträube R.;Hauser D.;Criner G.;Davis K.;Hyers T.;Papadakos P.  (01-20-1998). Effects of inhaled nitric oxide in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome: Results of a r. Critical Care Medicine, 26 (1) , 15-23More Information

Johannigman J.;Davis K.;Campbell R.;Luchette F.;Hurst J.;Branson R.  (12-01-1997). Inhaled nitric oxide in acute respiratory distress syndrome. Journal of Trauma - Injury, Infection and Critical Care, 43 (6) , 904-910More Information

Campbell R.;Branson Ba R.;Johannigman J.;Davis K.  (11-01-1997). Erratic ventilator triggering during neuromuscular blockade. Respiratory Care, 42 (11) , 1048-1056

Branson R.;Campbell R.;Davis K.  (10-01-1997). Effect of expiratory flow on moisture output of passive humidifiers as measured by the ISO 9360 stan. Respiratory Care, 42 (10) , 960-964

Johannigman J.;Campbell R.;Davis K.;Hurst J.  (01-01-1997). Combined differential lung ventilation and inhaled nitric oxide therapy in the management of unilate. Journal of Trauma - Injury, Infection and Critical Care, 42 (1) , 108-111More Information

Johannigman J.;Davis K.;Campbell R.;Branson R.;Luchette F.;Hurst J.  (01-01-1997). Use of the rapid/shallow breathing index as an indicator of patient work of breathing during pressur. Surgery, 122 (4) , 737-741More Information

Williams A.;Luchette F.;Papaconstantinou H.;Lim E.;Hurst J.;Johannigman J.;Davis K.  (01-01-1997). The effect of early versus late fasciotomy in the management of extremity trauma. Surgery, 122 (4) , 861-866More Information

Parikh A.A.;Luchette F.A.;Valente J.F.;Johnson R.C.;Anderson G.L.;Blebea J.;Rosenthal G.J.;Hurst J.M.;Johannigman J.A.;Davis K.  (01-01-1997). Blunt carotid artery injuries. Journal of the American College of Surgeons, 185 (1) , 80-86More Information

Branson R.D.;Davis K.;Brown R.;Rashkin M.  (09-01-1996). Comparison of three humidification techniques during mechanical ventilation: Patient selection, cost. Respiratory Care, 41 (9) , 809-816

Branson R.;Davis K.  (08-01-1996). Evaluation of 21 passive humidifiers according to the ISO 9360 standard: Moisture output, dead space. Respiratory Care, 41 (8) , 736-743

Davis K.;Branson R.;Campbell R.;Porembka D.  (01-01-1996). Comparison of volume control and pressure control ventilation: Is flow waveform the difference?. Journal of Trauma - Injury, Infection and Critical Care, 41 (5) , 808-814More Information

Weber S.;Murphy M.;Pitzer M.;Davis K.  (01-01-1996). Management of retrohepatic venous injuries with atrial caval shunts. AORN journal, 64 (3) More Information

Love R.;Choe E.;Lippton H.;Flint L.;Steinberg S.;Davis K.;Kramer G.;Lucas C.;Watkins G.  (09-12-1995). Positive end-expiratory pressure decreases mesenteric blood flow despite normalization of cardiac ou. Journal of Trauma - Injury, Infection and Critical Care, 39 (2) , 195-199More Information

Branson R.;Davis K.  (01-01-1995). Work of breathing imposed by five ventilators used for long-term support: The effects of PEEP and si. Respiratory Care, 40 (12) , 1270-1278

Davis K.;Johannigman J.;Johnson R.;Branson R.  (01-01-1995). Lung Compliance Following Cardiac Arrest. Academic Emergency Medicine, 2 (10) , 874-878More Information

Johannigman J.;Branson R.;Johnson D.;Davis K.;Hurst J.  (01-01-1995). Out?of?hospital Ventilation: Bag?Valve Device vs Transport Ventilator. Academic Emergency Medicine, 2 (8) , 719-724More Information

Meyer C.;Blebea J.;Davis K.;Fowl R.;Kempczinski R.  (01-01-1995). Surveillance venous scans for deep venous thrombosis in multiple trauma patients. Annals of Vascular Surgery, 9 (1) , 109-114More Information

Haas C.F.;Branson R.D.;Folk L.M.;Campbell R.S.;Wise C.R.;Davis K.;Dechert R.E.;Weg J.G.  (01-01-1995). Patient-determined inspiratory flow during assisted mechanical ventilation. Respiratory Care, 40 (7) , 716-721

Semonin-Holleran R.;Davis K.;Storer D.  (01-01-1994). Neuromuscular blockade and intubation: association with hypothermia in the air medical trauma patien. Air Medical Journal, 13 (11-12) , 483-485More Information

Davis K.;Branson R.;Porembka D.  (01-01-1994). A comparison of the imposed work of breathing with endotracheal and tracheostomy tubes in a lung mod. Respiratory Care, 39 (6) , 611-616

Branson R.;Campbell R.;Davis K.;Johnson D.  (01-01-1994). Comparison of pressure and flow triggering systems during continuous positive airway pressure. Chest, 106 (2) , 540-544More Information

Valente J.F.;Anderson G.L.;Branson R.D.;Johnson D.J.;Davis K.;Porembka D.T.  (01-01-1994). Disadvantages of prolonged propofol sedation in the critical care unit. Critical Care Medicine, 22 (4) , 710-712

Purcell P.;Davis K.;Branson R.;Johnson D.  (01-01-1993). Continuous duodenal feeding restores gut blood flow and increases gut oxygen utilization during PEEP. The American Journal of Surgery, 165 (1) , 188-194More Information

Branson R.;Davis K.;Campbell R.;Johnson D.;Porembka D.  (01-01-1993). Humidification in the intensive care unit: Prospective study of a new protocol utilizing heated humi. Chest, 104 (6) , 1800-1805More Information

Davis K.;Branson R.;Campbell R.;Porembka D.;Johnson D.  (01-01-1993). The addition of sighs during pressure support ventilation: Is there a benefit?. Chest, 104 (3) , 867-870More Information

Davis K.;Johnson D.;Branson R.;Campbell R.;Johannigman J.;Porembka D.  (01-01-1993). Airway Pressure Release Ventilation. Archives of Surgery, 128 (12) , 1348-1352More Information

Porembka D.;Johnson D.;Hoit B.;Reising J.;Davis K.;Koutlas T.  (01-01-1993). Penetrating cardiac trauma: A perioperative role for transesophageal echocardiography. Anesthesia and Analgesia, 77 (6) , 1275-1277

Porembka D.;Kier A.;Sehlhorst S.;Boyce S.;Orlowski J.;Davis K.  (01-01-1993). The pathophysiologic changes following bile aspiration in a porcine lung model. Chest, 104 (3) , 919-924More Information

Davis K.  (01-01-1992). The injured duodenum. Journal of the National Medical Association, 84 (2) , 177-179

Davis K.  (01-01-1992). Alterations to the Patil-Syracuse mask for fiberoptic intubation [7]. Anesthesia and Analgesia, 74 (3) , 472-473

Purcell P.;Branson R.;Schroeder T.;Davis K.;Johnson D.  (01-01-1992). Monoethylglycinexylidide production parallels changes in hepatic blood flow and oxygen delivery in l. Journal of Trauma - Injury, Infection and Critical Care, 33 (3) , 482-486More Information

Campbell R.;Davis K.;Johnson D.;Porembka D.;Hurst J.  (01-01-1992). Laboratory and clinical evaluation of the impact uni-vent 750 portable ventilator. Respiratory Care, 37 (1) , 29-36

Purcell P.;Branson R.;Hurst J.;Davis K.;Johnson D.  (01-01-1992). Gut feeding and hepatic hemodynamics during PEEP ventilation for acute lung injury. Journal of Surgical Research, 53 (4) , 335-341More Information

Hurst J.;Davis K.;Johnson D.;Branson R.;Campbell R.;Branson P.  (01-01-1992). Cost and complications during in-hospital transport of critically ill patients: A prospective cohort. Journal of Trauma - Injury, Infection and Critical Care, 33 (4) , 582-585More Information

Johannigman J.A.;Branson R.D.;Davis K.;Hurst J.M.  (01-01-1991). Techniques of emergency ventilation: A model to evaluate tidal volume, airway pressure, and gastric . Journal of Trauma - Injury, Infection and Critical Care, 31 (1) , 93-98More Information

Johnson D.;Johannigman J.;Branson R.;Davis K.;Hurst J.  (01-01-1991). The effect of low dose dopamine on gut hemodynamics during PEEP ventilation for acute lung injury. Journal of Surgical Research, 50 (4) , 344-349More Information

Akers D.;Fowl R.;Kempczinski R.;Davis K.;Hurst J.;Uhl S.  (01-01-1991). Temporary closure of the abdominal wall by use of silicone rubber sheets after operative repair of r. Journal of Vascular Surgery, 14 (1) , 48-52More Information

Davis K.  (01-01-1990). Trauma to the lower abdomen. Journal of the National Medical Association, 82 (10) , 717-720

Hurst J.;Branson R.;Davis K.;Barrette R.;Adams K.  (01-01-1990). Comparison of conventional mechanical ventilation and high-frequency ventilation. A prospective, ran. Annals of Surgery, 211 (4) , 486-491More Information

Branson R.;Campbell R.;Davis K.;Johannigman J.;Hurst J.  (01-01-1990). Comparison of the effects of pressure support ventilation delivered by two ventilators. Respiratory Care, 35 (11) , 1049-1055

Branson R.;Campbell R.;Davis K.;Johannigman J.;Johnson D.;Hurst J.  (01-01-1990). Altering flowrate during maximum pressure support ventilation (PSV(max)): Effects on cardiorespirato. Respiratory Care, 35 (11) , 1056-1064

Hurst J.M.;Davis K.;Branson R.D.;Johannigman J.A.  (01-01-1989). Comparison of blood gases during transport using two methods of ventilatory support. Journal of Trauma - Injury, Infection and Critical Care, 29 (12) , 1637-1640More Information

Hurst J.M.;Branson R.D.;Davis K.;Barrette R.R.  (01-01-1989). Cardiopulmonary Effects of Pressure Support Ventilation. Archives of Surgery, 124 (9) , 1067-1070More Information

Branson R.D.;Hurst J.M.;Davis K.;Campbell R.  (01-01-1989). Measurement of maximal inspiratory pressure: A comparison of three methods. Respiratory Care, 34 (9) , 789-794

Hurst J.;Branson R.;Davis K.  (01-01-1988). High-frequency percussive ventilation in the management of elevated intracranial pressure. Journal of Trauma - Injury, Infection and Critical Care, 28 (9) , 1363-1367More Information

Patterson R.B.;Fowl R.J.;Braunstein P.W.;Davis K.  (01-01-1988). Letters to the editor. Journal of Trauma - Injury, Infection and Critical Care, 28 (12) , 1684

Branson R.D.;Hurst J.M.;Davis K.;Pulsfort R.  (01-01-1988). A laboratory evaluation of the Biergy VVR Calorimeter. Respiratory Care, 33 (5) , 341-347

Hurst J.;Davis K.;Branson R.  (01-01-1987). High frequency ventilation in clinical surgery. Problems in General Surgery, 4 (4) , 455-474

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