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"I just needed help": a qualitative study of patients' experiences with a single responder ambulance

open access: yesScandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
Background In response to the growing demand for prehospital care in the Central Denmark Region, a single responder ambulance, the Prehospital Visitation Unit (PVU), was introduced in early 2022.
Elisabeth Larsen Engholm   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Breaking the Debilitating Cycle: Pathophysiology, Assessment, and Multimodal Intervention of Secondary Debilitation After Hip Fracture in Older Adults—A Narrative Review

open access: yesOrthopaedic Surgery, Volume 18, Issue 9, Page 1785-1803, September 2026.
This article provides a comprehensive overview of the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying “secondary debilitation after hip fracture,” discusses the clinical application of risk assessment tools, and presents a phased, stepwise intervention strategy aimed at interrupting the “vicious cycle.” ABSTRACT Hip fractures pose a serious threat to the ...
Wenyang Xu   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Eye-related emergency calls and prehospital management in region Zealand, Danmark: a register-based cohort study

open access: yesScandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
Background Eye-related symptoms ranging from mild irritation to acute vision loss can lead to emergency calls. While many cases are benign, others involve chemical exposures or trauma requiring urgent care to prevent permanent damage.
Natalie Jensen   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Needle‐to‐bone safety margin of adrenaline auto‐injectors in Japanese children: Impact of injection site variation

open access: yesPediatric Allergy and Immunology, Volume 37, Issue 9, September 2026.
In Japanese children weighing 10–20 kg, the 12.7‐mm needle length exceeded the fully compressed skin‐to‐muscle distance at both locations, indicating muscle penetration. Potential bone contact occurred in 11/97 (11.3%) at the distal one‐third versus 2/54 (3.7%) at the midpoint; all cases occurred below 15 kg, supporting precise midpoint injection ...
Chisa Kumagai   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

The impact of prehospital ultrasound on the outcome of trauma patient: literature review

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reservedBackground: Il trauma rappresenta ancora oggi una significativa causa di morte, e l’emorragia resta la prima causa di shock nei pazienti traumatizzati. Per i traumi chiusi, e-FAST (e: extended, F: focused, A: assessment, S: sonography, T: trauma)
SEVERIN, ANDREA FRANCESCA
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The Systemic Lottery ‐ A Field Observational Study on the Detection and Management of Acute Events in Care Homes

open access: yesScandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, Volume 40, Issue 3, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Aims and Objectives Care home residents represent some of the frailest and most vulnerable members of society due to impaired physical and cognitive functions. In acute situations specifically, residents often rely heavily on others to speak and act on their behalf.
Trine Lenskjold Rudebeck   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Distribution of Prehospital Times of Major Trauma Cases Attended by Emergency Medical Services in Aotearoa New Zealand

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Aims: Co-ordinated trauma systems ensure timely transport to the appropriate hospital for patients following acute trauma. The Aotearoa New Zealand National Trauma Network reports median transport times to definitive care annually but omits reporting ...
Davie, G   +4 more
core   +1 more source

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