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Prehospital Emergency Medical Services Challenges in Disaster; a Qualitative Study [PDF]

, 2018
Introduction: Prehospital Emergency Medical Care (EMC) is a critical service in disaster management. The aim of this study was to explore the challenges of prehospital Emergency Medical Services (EMS) during disaster response in Iran.
Hamid Reza Khankeh, Sogand Tourani, Khankeh, Hamid Reza, Panahi, Sirous, Tourani, Sogand, Mohamad Sorani, Sirous Panahi, Sorani, Mohamad   +7 more
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Prehospital telehealth for emergency care: A scoping review protocol

, 2023
This is the registration of a protocol for a scoping review to explore existing literature regarding telehealth platforms have been used to facilitate prehospital care through communication with emergency department ...
Glenn Arendts, Gavin Leslie, Melissa Mellan, Carrie Janerka   +3 more
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Early plasma administration in traumatic brain injuries: A systematic review

Transfusion, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Early plasma may improve trauma resuscitation by addressing shock and coagulopathy, but its role in traumatic brain injury (TBI) remains uncertain. This systematic review evaluated early plasma in TBI. Methods This review followed Cochrane methodology and was registered in PROSPERO (CRD420261357882).
Umair Tahir, Ian R. Drennan, Peter Kobal, Otis Weeks, Soha Khorsand, Carolyn Ziegler, Melissa McGowan, Brodie Nolan   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Massive transfusion practices and low‐titer group O whole blood utilization before and after implementation in a low‐volume level I trauma center: A six‐year review

Transfusion, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Low‐titer O whole blood (LTOWB) has been increasingly incorporated into trauma resuscitation and massive transfusion protocols (MTPs). Recent randomized trials have not demonstrated superiority of prehospital LTOWB over component‐based resuscitation, while the utilization and sustainability of LTOWB programs, particularly in low ...
Chinelo P. Onyenekwu, Debra M. Lehman, Brittany Trower, Paula Woywod, Joseph P. Connor   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prehospital emergency care provider’s understanding of their responsibilities towards a mental health care user, during a behavioural emergency [PDF]

, 2020
Background: Prehospital emergency care providers in South Africa are regularly called to assist with the management of mental healthcare users. The Mental Health Care Act no 17 of 2002 regulates mental healthcare in South Africa but makes no reference to
Stander, Charnelle
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Prehospital whole blood transfusion versus component therapy—A scoping review

Transfusion, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Whole blood has gained a foothold over component therapy in civilian emergency care, especially in emergency departments. In a prehospital setting, whole blood might be the logistically easier alternative compared to component therapy. However, most previous studies have been conducted in the emergency room setting.
Laura Muurinen, Timo Jama, Tom Silfvast, Jouni Lauronen   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Difficult Airway Management Algorithm in Emergency Medicine: Do Not Struggle against the Patient, Just Skip to Next Step

Emergency Medicine International, 2010
We report a case of prehospital “cannot intubate” and “cannot ventilate” scenarios successfully managed by strictly following a difficult airway management algorithm.
Jérôme Sudrial, Caroline Birlouez, Anne-Laurette Guillerm, Jean-Luc Sebbah, Roland Amathieu, Gilles Dhonneur   +5 more
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Palliative Care and Prehospital Emergency Medicine

Medicine, 2014
Palliative care, which is intended to keep patients at home as long as possible, is increasingly proposed for patients who live at home, with their family, or in retirement homes. Although their condition is expected to have a lethal evolution, the patients-or more often their families or entourages-are sometimes confronted with sudden situations of ...
Carron, Pierre-Nicolas, Dami, Fabrice Thierry, Diawara, Fatoumata, Hurst, Samia, Hugli, Olivier   +4 more
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Discussing Future Treatment and Care in the ICU: Perspectives From Patients

Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica, Volume 71, Issue 1, January 2027.
ABSTRACT Introduction Treatment in the intensive care unit (ICU) is usually predicated on curative treatment, but continuing all available treatment options may not always be beneficial for the patient or in line with their wishes. However, patients admitted to the ICU are often assessed as incapable of making decisions regarding their care; hence ...
Mette A. Smith, Ann Dorthe Zwisler, Anne Nissen, Jens Michelsen, Hanne Tanghus Olsen, Sine Wichmann, Peter M. Hansen, Louise H. Walther, Sebastian Le Greves, Bo Westergaard, Hanne I. Jensen, Kristin B. Nystrup   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Skill and Knowledge of Prehospital Care Competency of Emergency and Trauma Department Personnel: A Systematic Review [PDF]

, 2022
Pre-hospital care is among the critical components in the healthcare delivery system. The effectiveness of pre-hospital performance relies very much on the competency of the personnel specifically the knowledge, skills, and attitude of the personnel to ...
Firdaus, Mohd Khairul Zul Hasymi, Che Hasan, Muhammad Kamil, Abd Talib, Muhammad Lutfi, Nurumal, Mohd Said, Resti Yulianti Sutrisno, Jamaludin, Sumaiyah @ Thandar Soe   +5 more
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