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Transfers In: Direct Admit vs Send To The ED

The Trauma Pro

Level I and II trauma centers are frequently asked to accept patients who need a higher level of care. This necessitates an inter-hospital transfer that is subject to scrutiny by the trauma performance improvement program of both trauma centers. The practice at many centers is to bring all transfer patients in through the emergency department. But is this really necessary?

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Women in Civil Protection: Agents of Change and Resilience

Emergency Live

The crucial role of women in emergency response and post-crisis reconstruction The Rise of Women in Civil Protection Roles In recent years, there has been a significant increase in female presence in civil protection roles globally. This shift reflects a growing recognition of the value that women bring to these crucial roles, not just as […] The post Women in Civil Protection: Agents of Change and Resilience appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Ensuring Patient Safety: The Crucial Role of Quality Patient ID Wristbands and Labels

PDC Healthcare

In the fast-paced world of healthcare, precision and accuracy are vital in preventing medical errors and providing the highest quality of patient care. Seemingly small but pivotal elements in this are Patient ID Bands and Medical Labels. Connecting patients to treatment plans and medication, they play a crucial role in ensuring the right patient receives […] The post Ensuring Patient Safety: The Crucial Role of Quality Patient ID Wristbands and Labels appeared first on connectID - PDC Heal

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Human and Technical Experience in Saving Lives in the Sky

Emergency Live

Profession Flight Nurse: My Experience Between Technical and Humanitarian Commitment with AIR AMBULANCE Group When I was a child I was asked what I wanted to be when I grew up: I always answered that the I wanted to be an airplane pilot. I was intrigued by flight, by the speed of these incredible flying […] The post Human and Technical Experience in Saving Lives in the Sky appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Leading health systems see significant increases in NPS after adopting NRC Health’s Human Understanding Metric

NRC Health

Report details new data, trends, and strategies for healthcare organizations. The post Leading health systems see significant increases in NPS after adopting NRC Health’s Human Understanding Metric appeared first on NRC Health.

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The Evolution of Acute Myocardial Infarction Treatment: New Frontiers

Emergency Live

Analyzing Innovations in Heart Attack Care and Their Impact on Emergency Personnel Acute myocardial infarction (AMI), commonly known as a heart attack, remains a leading cause of global mortality. In recent years, significant advancements have been made in its treatment, revolutionizing the approach of emergency personnel. This article explores recent innovations in AMI treatment and […] The post The Evolution of Acute Myocardial Infarction Treatment: New Frontiers appeared first on Emerge

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Can sighs save lives in mechanically ventilated patients? (SiVent trial)

PulmCCM

Induced sighs in mechanically ventilated patients (SiVent trial) In the 1960s, anesthesiologists noticed that if they gave a large breath (a “sigh”) to anesthetized patients every so often, their oxygenation improved. More seemed better, and soon all ventilated patients were getting lung-straining tidal volumes of 10-15 ml/kg. Those with persistent hypoxemia could be further topped off with recruitment maneuvers: delivering sustained PEEP of >50 cm H2O (60-70 cm H2O in obese pati

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Imaging Case of the Week 576

EMergucate

The following chest x-ray is from an adult with sepsis. What can be seen? Answer will be posted later.

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New Frontiers in Managing Chronic Back Pain

Emergency Live

From identifying new cells to WHO guidelines, a new approach to treatment WHO’s New Guideline for Chronic Back Pain The World Health Organization has recently published its first guideline for managing chronic back pain. This guideline recommends treatments such as physical exercise, physical therapy, chiropractic care, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

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Lab case 431

EMergucate

50-year-old man with THC hyperemesis. His blood gases showed the following: PH = 7.

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