Richard F. Edlich

9.5k total citations · 1 hit paper
423 papers, 6.9k citations indexed

About

Richard F. Edlich is a scholar working on Surgery, Rehabilitation and Epidemiology. According to data from OpenAlex, Richard F. Edlich has authored 423 papers receiving a total of 6.9k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 164 papers in Surgery, 71 papers in Rehabilitation and 67 papers in Epidemiology. Recurrent topics in Richard F. Edlich's work include Surgical Sutures and Adhesives (88 papers), Wound Healing and Treatments (65 papers) and Burn Injury Management and Outcomes (46 papers). Richard F. Edlich is often cited by papers focused on Surgical Sutures and Adhesives (88 papers), Wound Healing and Treatments (65 papers) and Burn Injury Management and Outcomes (46 papers). Richard F. Edlich collaborates with scholars based in United States, India and Indonesia. Richard F. Edlich's co-authors include George T. Rodeheaver, Milton T. Edgerton, John G. Thacker, Kathryne L. Winters, Joyce M. Tobiasen, John M. Hiebert, William B. Long, Owen H. Wangensteen, Leonard D. Kurtz and Bruce D. Schirmer and has published in prestigious journals such as JAMA, Biomaterials and Annals of Surgery.

In The Last Decade

Richard F. Edlich

409 papers receiving 6.3k citations

Hit Papers

The abbreviated burn severity index 1982 2026 1996 2011 1982 100 200 300
What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

  1. The abbreviated burn severity index
    1982 360 citations Richard F. Edlich et al. Annals of Emergency Medicine profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Richard F. Edlich United States 40 3.1k 1.4k 1.3k 806 578 423 6.9k
Glenn D. Warden United States 48 1.9k 0.6× 2.8k 2.0× 2.8k 2.1× 739 0.9× 653 1.1× 189 6.8k
John P. Heggers United States 46 1.8k 0.6× 1.7k 1.2× 2.4k 1.8× 389 0.5× 358 0.6× 172 6.4k
David M. Heimbach United States 49 2.0k 0.6× 3.8k 2.7× 3.2k 2.4× 1.2k 1.5× 1.2k 2.1× 205 8.1k
Eric A. Elster United States 40 1.7k 0.6× 951 0.7× 1.0k 0.8× 439 0.5× 717 1.2× 246 5.6k
George T. Rodeheaver United States 42 3.6k 1.2× 656 0.5× 2.1k 1.5× 255 0.3× 156 0.3× 200 6.4k
V Wright United Kingdom 57 3.3k 1.1× 783 0.6× 591 0.4× 543 0.7× 139 0.2× 344 13.2k
Martin C. Robson United States 58 4.4k 1.4× 1.7k 1.2× 5.2k 3.8× 416 0.5× 295 0.5× 281 10.8k
Jon T. Mader United States 41 4.6k 1.5× 1.5k 1.0× 1.2k 0.9× 1.1k 1.4× 310 0.5× 114 7.3k
Stan Monstrey Belgium 60 5.7k 1.8× 2.2k 1.5× 1.9k 1.4× 1.5k 1.8× 295 0.5× 258 10.8k
Robert L. Sheridan United States 47 1.2k 0.4× 3.6k 2.5× 2.1k 1.6× 1.5k 1.8× 1.3k 2.2× 250 7.5k

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Wilder, Robert P., et al.. (2017). A Review on Functional Electrical Stimulation Cycle Ergometer Exercise for Spinal Cord Injured Patients. Journal of Long-Term Effects of Medical Implants. 27(2-4). 279–292. 3 indexed citations
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Michaels, Andrew J., et al.. (2013). Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Can Provide Cardiopulmonary Support during Bronchoscopic Clearance of Airways after Sand Aspiration. Journal of Emergency Medicine. 45(3). 380–383. 6 indexed citations
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Edlich, Richard F., et al.. (2012). Developing an Organized Approach in the Food and Drug Administration to Ban Dangerous Devices that Can Injure the Patient and Health Care Worker. Journal of Emergency Medicine. 42(4). 454–456. 1 indexed citations
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Edlich, Richard F., et al.. (2010). Revolutionary advances in enhancing patient comfort on patients transported on a backboard. The American Journal of Emergency Medicine. 29(2). 181–186. 12 indexed citations
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Edlich, Richard F., et al.. (2008). A Case Report of a Severe Musculoskeletal Injury in a Wheelchair User Caused by an Incorrect Wheelchair Ramp Design. Journal of Emergency Medicine. 38(2). 150–154. 3 indexed citations
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Edlich, Richard F., et al.. (2008). Modern Concepts of the Diagnosis and Treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. Journal of Emergency Medicine. 39(2). 261–265. 65 indexed citations
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Stiles, Brendon M., et al.. (2000). Denture esophageal impaction refractory to endoscopic removal in a psychiatric patient. Journal of Emergency Medicine. 18(3). 323–326. 13 indexed citations
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Edlich, Richard F., et al.. (1999). Trigeminal neuralgia: A diagnostic challenge. The American Journal of Emergency Medicine. 17(6). 597–600. 9 indexed citations
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Edlich, Richard F., et al.. (1997). Wangensteen's transformation of the treatment of intestinal obstruction from empiric craft to scientific discipline. Journal of Emergency Medicine. 15(2). 235–241. 6 indexed citations
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Greer, Kenneth E., et al.. (1995). Plantar warts in the athlete. The American Journal of Emergency Medicine. 13(4). 441–443. 4 indexed citations
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Lynch, M., et al.. (1994). Model rocket engine burn injuries: The need for stricter regulation. Journal of Emergency Medicine. 12(3). 325–330. 1 indexed citations
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Bill, Timothy J., Richard F. Edlich, & Harvey N. Himel. (1994). Electric heating pad burns. Journal of Emergency Medicine. 12(6). 819–824. 16 indexed citations
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Zura, Robert, et al.. (1990). A System for Adaptive Transportation. Journal of Burn Care & Rehabilitation. 11(6). 543–551. 2 indexed citations
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Doctor, Allan, et al.. (1989). Emergency medicine magnifying loupes. Journal of Emergency Medicine. 7(4). 321–327. 7 indexed citations
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Persing, John A., et al.. (1989). Multiple sclerosis and brain tumor: A diagnostic challenge. Journal of Emergency Medicine. 7(3). 241–244. 22 indexed citations
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Mayer, N., et al.. (1987). Fractures in women lacrosse players: Preventable injuries. Journal of Emergency Medicine. 5(3). 177–180. 11 indexed citations
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Edlich, Richard F., et al.. (1987). Commotio cordis in a lacrosse goalie. Journal of Emergency Medicine. 5(3). 181–184. 15 indexed citations
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Edlich, Richard F.. (1985). The biology of wound repair and infection: A personal odyssey. Annals of Emergency Medicine. 14(10). 1018–1025. 8 indexed citations
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Rimel, Rebecca W., John A. Jane, & Richard F. Edlich. (1979). An injury severity scale for comprehensive management of central nervous system trauma. Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians. 8(2). 64–67. 36 indexed citations
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Edlich, Richard F., et al.. (1969). Effect of norepinephrine upon coronary collateral blood flow after experimental coronary artery occlusion. Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 58(1). 33–38. 2 indexed citations

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