Emergency Live

MARCH 8, 2024

The integration of four Bell 429 helicopters promises a qualitative leap in safety and rescue missions in the Middle East A Strategic Renewal for Parapublic Operations The recent acquisition of four Bell 429 helicopters destined for parapublic operations in the Middle East marks a significant turning point for intervention forces.

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Operations 98

The Trauma Pro

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

We can do many things about that, and the majority involve an operating room. Bottom line: Since there is little we can do above and beyond the basics in the ED for severe brain injury, your focus must be on hemorrhage. Always assume that there is a source of hemorrhage somewhere, and it just hasnt shown itself yet.

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Operations Shock 136

Emergency Live

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

In this […] The post The evolution of operations centers in emergencies appeared first on Emergency Live. Their role is of vital importance to ensure effective emergency management, coordinating available resources and directing field interventions.

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Operations 98

Emergency Live

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

At a time when nature is demonstrating all its […] The post Bad Weather in Tuscany (Italy): Defense Mobilizes for Relief Operations appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Operations 104

Emergency Live

MARCH 12, 2024

Therefore, reducing the consumption of these drugs limits associated side effects (nausea, […] The post Hypnosis in the operating room: a new study on its effectiveness appeared first on Emergency Live.

Operations 98

Operations 98

Core Medical Group

JANUARY 30, 2024

Laura Magner has been named the new Chief Operating Officer for CoreMedical Group, a national healthcare staffing agency based in Manchester, NH.

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Operations 88

The Trauma Pro

JUNE 6, 2023

Chest x-ray – this is not often diagnostic, but when herniation of abdominal contents is obvious, the patient most assuredly has an operative problem. Laparoscopy or thoracoscopy – this technique yields excellent accuracy when the injury is in an area that can be viewed from the operative entry point chosen.

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Operations Wellness 259

The Trauma Pro

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Does it need attention or an operation before morning? This can lead to overuse of our consultant colleagues and calls at inappropriate times. So what if we diagnose an injury in their area of expertise at 2 am? If not, why call at that ungodly hour? Give them a break! Let’s use our consultants wisely!

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Operations Hospitals Wellness 264

ACEP Now

JANUARY 5, 2025

Secondary hemorrhage occurs between days five and 14 post-operatively, peaking around days five to seven. The literature suggests that approximately 85 percent of these cases require procedural source control in the operating room, highlighting the importance of expediting transport arrangements. CREDIT: Dr. P.

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Airway Management Operations Resuscitation Pediatrics 98

The Trauma Pro

AUGUST 27, 2024

There have always been two major factors at play: information overload and the biases built into our human brain operating system. And then we run into our own operating system problems. The media were a bit different, but the underlying issues were the same.

Head Injuries 202

Head Injuries Operations Research 202

The Trauma Pro

APRIL 19, 2024

Courtesy Core EM Airway control should ideally occur in the operating room. If gauze packing is not practical because of this need for additional pressure, a urinary catheter can be inserted into the wound and inflated until the bleeding stops.

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The Trauma Pro

AUGUST 13, 2024

There are lots of things we can do about that, and the majority involve an operating room. Bottom line: Since there is little we can do above and beyond the basics in the ED for severe brain injury, your focus must be on hemorrhage. Always assume that there is a source of hemorrhage somewhere, and it just hasn’t shown itself yet.

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Operations Shock 198

The Trauma Pro

AUGUST 14, 2024

And the only place with the proper tools to do that is an operating room. Neither can playing around in the resuscitation room, unless the bleeding is spraying you in the face. The surgeon needs to quickly figure out which body cavity is the culprit, and address it immediately.

Radiology 202

Radiology Radiology Operations Resuscitation 202

Sensible Medicine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Surgeons can operate on TR to either repair or replace the valve. But it’s a tough operation with high risk to the patient. Design of the Experiment: An important question in cardiology is if and when to operate on patients with TR. Sham operations are tough to do because of the ethical challenges.

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Operations Academics Shock Outcomes 133

The Trauma Pro

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

This allows them to tailor the amputation to optimize the eventual recovery from this operation. However, they also have a deep understanding of the anatomy involved and the eventual reconstruction process. The surgeon does not necessarily have to resort to a guillotine-type amputation.

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Airway Management Operations Hospitals Wellness 199

The Trauma Pro

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Many vertebral fractures can be treated non-operatively. Post-operative bracing after pedicle screw fixation for thoracolumbar burst fractures: A cost-effectiveness study. And I have never been able to predict which brace my spine colleagues accurately would prescribe for a specific condition or injury. J Clin Neurosci 45:33-39, 2017.

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Fractures Dislocations Operations Burns 203

The Trauma Pro

MAY 24, 2024

Here’s an operative tip for trauma professionals who find themselves in the OR. Heard of “lunchothorax?” ” I’m sure most of you haven’t. The term originated in a 1993 paper on the history of thoracoscopic surgery. It really hasn’t been written about in the context of trauma surgery, though.

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Operations Wellness 203

Pediatric EM Morsels

JUNE 30, 2023

I know we already know this, but it especially true when you are talking about trying to obtain images on a wiggling fetus somewhere around the size of a banana.

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Ultrasounds Pediatrics Operations EMS 284

The Trauma Pro

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Rapid placement of some kind of marker on all wounds followed by a quick image allows them to roughly predict what was hit, and assess the possibility that there might be bleeding that would drive the team straight to the operating room. It can help direct the surgical exploration if imaging was unnecessary or contraindicated.

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Operations Outcomes 264

Emergency Live

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Let’s explore the crucial role of emergency call operators in coordinating rescue efforts In a world where every second counts in emergency situations, the operators who answer rescue calls play a fundamental, often underestimated role in the emergency response system.

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Operations 98

The Trauma Pro

APRIL 9, 2024

In the old days, we quickly identified the zone of injury and proceeded to the operating room for Zone II injuries. The management of penetrating neck injury is one of those facets in trauma care that has undergone slow but steady progress over the past 40 years of my career. But overall, the threshold for surgery was low.

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Operations Shock 223

Emergency Live

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Following an order for five Airbus helicopters in early 2024, GMR will operate a fleet of nearly 200 Airbus helicopters, strengthening its […] The post Global Medical Response expands fleet with Airbus appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Operations 52

Emergency Live

MAY 25, 2024

How AI and AR Are Revolutionizing Rescue Operations Rescue operations are crucial for saving lives in emergency situations. In recent years, the advent of advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and augmented reality has significantly increased the efficiency and quality of these operations.

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Operations 98

The Trauma Pro

JULY 16, 2024

Every trauma center is required to have two specific committees: a multidisciplinary trauma performance improvement committee (PI) and a trauma operations committee (ops). In my next post, I’ll cover this same topic for your trauma operations committee. However, a common question is, “How often do my committees need to meet?”

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Operations Documentation/Coding Pediatrics 147

Emergency Medicine Journal

DECEMBER 30, 2024

A decade ago, in response to events and a news cycle dominated by shipwrecks in the Central Mediterranean, governments launched search and rescue operations in the region. A sense of relief, and a sense that survival from these seas is just a beginning. Credited with saving more than.

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Operations 52

Emergency Medicine Journal

MARCH 25, 2025

Only papers reporting on the diagnostic accuracy of lung ultrasound for traumatic pneumothorax, haemothorax or pulmonary contusions; in a prehospital or helicopter emergency medical service setting; and with CT or operative findings as a reference standard, were included.

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Ultrasounds Research Operations Hospitals 52

Emergency Live

DECEMBER 15, 2023

A detailed analysis of techniques and risks associated with underground rescue operations Cave rescue is one of the most complex and hazardous rescue operations. It requires a unique combination of technical skills, courage, and strategic planning.

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Operations 105

Don't Forget the Bubbles

DECEMBER 31, 2024

This is especially true in sensitive situations or with individuals who interpret communication literally this applies whether you are dealing with a two-year-old with something in their ear or trying to bend the ear of a chief operating officer. Use humour wisely and always gauge the context.

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Leadership Emergency Department Outcomes Operations 140

JournalFeed

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Monday Spoon Feed: This RCT found that just-in-time coaching increased first pass success prior to infant intubations by inexperienced clinicians in the operating room. For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.

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Operations 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JUNE 12, 2023

I first watched “ Just a Routine Operation “, – the story of the events that led to the tragic death of Elaine Bromiley. Elaine Bromiley went into hospital for a routine operation. I remember how I felt when.

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Resuscitation Anaphylaxis Best Practices Operations 145

The Trauma Pro

APRIL 5, 2024

.” Frequently, it is possible to have a resident (at an appropriate training level) or advanced practice provider (APP) see the new patient while the surgeon is tied up, say in the operating room. They just can’t operate on them. What if the surgeon is in the OR? mangled extremity).

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Operations Resuscitation Hospitals 113

Emergency Live

MAY 25, 2024

How Drones Are Transforming Search and Rescue Operations The development of drone technologies has brought about a change in search and rescue operations. Devices have been equipped with advanced technologies: expanding thermal cameras with artificial intelligence.

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Operations 98

Emergency Live

JUNE 6, 2024

These vehicles cater to different operational needs, allowing operators to be as efficient and safe as possible during interventions. An Overview of Emergency Vehicles The Fire Brigade is equipped with a wide array of specialized vehicles capable of handling various emergency situations.

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Operations 98

Emergency Live

JUNE 10, 2024

The complexity of rescue operations Rescue operations following mining accidents represent some of the most dangerous and complex rescue challenges. Coordination, advanced technologies, and specialized skills are essential to overcome obstacles such as collapses, floods, and critical weather conditions.

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Operations 98

The Trauma Pro

JUNE 14, 2024

But without a more convincing exam, it is difficult to convince yourself to operate immediately on these patients. If the exam worsens, operate. There may be some “dirty mesentery”, which is contused and has a hematoma within it. A paper was published by a group of radiologists at Duke University.

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Operations Radiology Radiology Hospitals 147

JournalFeed

MARCH 1, 2025

Friday Spoon Feed : The pace at which your co-attending operates can significantly influence your own productivity and efficiency throughout the shift.

Operations 52

Operations Emergency Department 52

Emergency Live

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Increasing the Female Presence in the Technical and Operational Roles of the Italian Fire Service The Pioneering Entry of Women into the Fire Service In 1989, the National Fire Service in Italy saw a historic moment: the entry of the first women into the operational sector, ushering in an era of change and inclusion.

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Operations 105