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Association between prehospital time and outcome of trauma patients in 4 Asian countries: A cross-national, multicenter cohort study

PLoS Medicine, 2020
Background Whether rapid transportation can benefit patients with trauma remains controversial. We determined the association between prehospital time and outcome to explore the concept of the “golden hour” for injured patients.
Chi-Hsin Chen, S. Shin, Jen-Tang Sun, S. Jamaluddin, Hideharu Tanaka, K. Song, K. Kajino, A. Kimura, E. Huang, M. Hsieh, M. Ma, Wen-Chu Chiang   +11 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Tranexamic acid dosing in pediatric trauma: Dose simulation based on population pharmacokinetic modeling in adult trauma patients

Transfusion, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Trauma is the most common cause of death in children >1 year of age, with hemorrhage being the most common preventable cause of death after injury. Antifibrinolytics like tranexamic acid (TXA) are a key aspect of trauma management in children, but optimal dosing remains unknown.
Gideon Stitt, Kevin Downes, Athena Zuppa, Christine Leeper, Kevin Watt, Philip Spinella   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Pattern and Outcome of Chest Injuries at Bugando Medical Centre in Northwestern Tanzania. [PDF]

, 2011
Chest injuries constitute a continuing challenge to the trauma or general surgeon practicing in developing countries. This study was conducted to outline the etiological spectrum, injury patterns and short term outcome of these injuries in our setting ...
A Kalliopi, A Kuzuku, AA Adem, C Cooper, C Raul, CJ Aylwin, D Wisner, DL Miller, E Blasco, EQ Archampong, F William, FA Massaga, G Chalkiadakis, G Ozgen, I Inci, I Inci, I Inci, Joseph B Mabula, JS Bender, K Frimpong-Boateng, K Park, KN Kimberly, LG Grover, LM Museru, M Atri, M Bishop, Monafisha K Lema, N Ali, OF Grimes, P Catoire, Phillipo L Chalya, R Lambrecth, RM Shorr, S Avakan, S Taché, SA Dulchavsky, T Gizaw, T Otieno, WH Harrison, William Mahalu   +39 more
core   +2 more sources

The extent of physical and psychological workplace violence experienced by prehospital personnel in Denmark: a survey

Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
Background Workplace violence against healthcare workers has been a well-known problem for more than 40 years. This problem is also relevant for prehospital personnel who are at risk of physical and/or psychological violence during work.
Brit Schøsler, Frederik Stuhr Bang, Søren Mikkelsen   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Prehospital triage of patients diagnosed with perforated peptic ulcer or peptic ulcer bleeding: an observational study of patients calling 1-1-2

Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine, 2018
Background Triage systems are used in emergency medical services to systematically prioritize prehospital resources according to individual patient conditions.
Kasper Bonnesen, Kristian D. Friesgaard, Morten T. Boetker, Lone Nikolajsen   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Emergency medicine and general practice [PDF]

, 2005
Emergency Medicine and Immediate Medical Care are relatively new specialties. In Malta, there is quite a considerable area of overlap between these specialties and general practice.
Abela, Gunther
core  

An evaluation of an educational intervention to reduce inappropriate cannulation and improve cannulation technique by paramedics [PDF]

, 2009
Background: Intravenous cannulation enables administration of fluids or drugs by paramedics in prehospital settings. Inappropriate use and poor technique carry risks for patients, including pain and infection.
Banerjee, Smita, Iqbal, Mohammad, Siriwardena, Aloysius Niroshan, Spaight, Anne, Stephenson, John   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Unequal access to timely care: Geographic variation in prehospital time among injured patients at risk of hemorrhagic shock

Transfusion, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Hemorrhage remains the leading cause of preventable traumatic deaths, with many fatalities occurring before hospital arrival. Although geographic differences in prehospital time (PHT) are recognized, contemporary national estimates and their implications for resuscitation readiness are not well defined.
Pawan Acharya, Timothy Hurson, Chandler Annesi, Christine Carico, Daniel Lammers, N. Clay Mann, Matthew Levy, Molly P. Jarman, Jeffrey D. Kerby, Jan O. Jansen, John B. Holcomb, Zain G. Hashmi   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Non-specific diagnoses are frequent in patients hospitalized after calling 112 and their mortality is high – a register-based Danish cohort study

Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine, 2020
Background The number of patients calling for an ambulance increases. A considerable number of patients receive a non-specific diagnosis at discharge from the hospital, and this could imply less serious acute conditions, but the mortality has only ...
Frederikke Vestergaard Nielsen, Mette Rønn Nielsen, Jesper Amstrup, Ida Lund Lorenzen, Torben A. Kløjgaard, Emil Færk, Henrik Bøggild, Erika Frischknecht Christensen   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

5. Prehospital management

European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery
Abstract This chapter outlines the essential requirements for emergency responses to severe injuries. It emphasises the critical steps healthcare professionals must take in urgent situations, including: Rapid assessment and triage to prioritise treatment; Techniques for controlling massive external haemorrhages to prevent life-threatening ...
Čretnik, Andrej, Pfeifer, Roman
openaire   +3 more sources