Informative triage scales may be superior to non-informative ones in case of poor clinical expertise of raters
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Source: BMC Emergency Medicine - May 15, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Amir Mirhaghi Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Effect of emergency physician-operated emergency short-stay ward on emergency department stay length and clinical outcomes: a case-control study
We hypothesized that an emergency short-stay ward (ESSW) mainly operated by emergency medicine physicians may reduce the length of patient stay in emergency department without expense of clinical outcomes. (Source: BMC Emergency Medicine)
Source: BMC Emergency Medicine - May 12, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Sean Moon, Taegyun Kim, Heesu Park, Hayoung Kim, Jieun Shin, Yun Seong Park and Gaonsorae Wang Tags: Research Source Type: research
The association between the experience of lay responders and response interval to medical emergencies in a rural area: an observational study
The aim of this retrospective observational study was to determine how response intervals correlated to the experience of the community first responders (CFRs) using data collected from the Danish Island of La... (Source: BMC Emergency Medicine)
Source: BMC Emergency Medicine - May 6, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: S. M. Starck, J. J. Jensen, L. Sarkisian, H. Schakow, C. Andersen and F. L. Henriksen Tags: Research article Source Type: research
The utility of the Rapid Emergency Medicine Score (REMS) compared with three other early warning scores in predicting in-hospital mortality among COVID-19 patients in the emergency department: a multicenter validation study
Many early warning scores (EWSs) have been validated to prognosticate adverse outcomes of COVID-19 in the Emergency Department (ED), including the quick Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (qSOFA), the Modifie... (Source: BMC Emergency Medicine)
Source: BMC Emergency Medicine - April 26, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Onlak Ruangsomboon, Nutthida Phanprasert, Supawich Jirathanavichai, Chanokporn Puchongmart, Phetsinee Boonmee, Netiporn Thirawattanasoot, Thawonrat Dorongthom, Nattakarn praphruetkit and Apichaya Monsomboon Tags: Research Source Type: research
Ambulance referral of more than 2 hours could result in a high prevalence of medical-device-related pressure injuries (MDRPIs) with characteristics different from some inpatient settings: a descriptive observational study
Medical device-related pressure injuries(MDRPI) are prevalent and attracting more attention. During ambulance transfer, the shear force caused by braking and acceleration; extensive medical equipment crowed in... (Source: BMC Emergency Medicine)
Source: BMC Emergency Medicine - April 25, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Zhenyu Luo, Sihui Liu, Linhe Yang, Shuyan Zhong and Lihua Bai Tags: Research Source Type: research
Resuscitation room management of patients with non-traumatic critical illness in the emergency department (OBSERvE-DUS-study)
Few studies address the care of critically ill non-traumatic patients in the emergency department (ED). The aim of this study was to assess the epidemiology, management, and outcome of these patients. (Source: BMC Emergency Medicine)
Source: BMC Emergency Medicine - April 17, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Janina Dziegielewski, Falko C. Schulte, Christian Jung, Georg Wolff, Oliver Hannappel, Philipp K ümpers, Michael Bernhard and Mark Michael Tags: Research Source Type: research
Fall injuries in Sub-Saharan Africa: analysis of prospective injury registry from 23 health facilities in Malawi and Tanzania
Low-and middle-income countries account for over 80% of fall-related fatalities globally. However there is little emphasis on the issue and limited high quality data to understand the burden, and to inform pre... (Source: BMC Emergency Medicine)
Source: BMC Emergency Medicine - April 10, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Hendry R. Sawe, Wakisa Mulwafu, Linda Chokotho, Kevin Croke, Rachel Chamanga, Meyhar Mohammed, Jonna Bertfelt, Harrieth P. Ndumwa, Juma A. Mfinanga and Sveta Milusheva Tags: Research Source Type: research
Effectiveness and implementation of interventions for health promotion in urgent and emergency care settings: an umbrella review
Urgent and emergency care (UEC) settings provide an opportunity to prevent ill-health and promote healthy lifestyles with potential to screen and deliver interventions to under-served, at-risk populations. The... (Source: BMC Emergency Medicine)
Source: BMC Emergency Medicine - April 6, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Emma J. Adams, Lucy Morris, Goolnora Marshall, Frank Coffey, Philip D. Miller and Holly Blake Tags: Research Source Type: research
Myocardial injury defined as elevated high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T is associated with higher mortality in patients seeking care at emergency departments with acute dyspnea
Elevated levels of cardiac troponin T has been observed in patients seeking care at the emergency department (ED) presenting with chest pain but without myocardial infarction (MI). The clinical importance of t... (Source: BMC Emergency Medicine)
Source: BMC Emergency Medicine - April 5, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: T Wessman, A Zorlak, Per W ändell, O Melander, AC Carlsson and T Ruge Tags: Research Source Type: research
Assessing bystander first aid: development and validation of a First Aid Quality Assessment (FAQA) tool
Injuries are one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Bystanders at the scene can perform first aid measures before the arrival of health services. The quality of first aid measures likely affects patient... (Source: BMC Emergency Medicine)
Source: BMC Emergency Medicine - April 4, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Siri Idland, Jo Kramer-Johansen, H åkon Kvåle Bakke and Magnus Hjortdahl Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Emergency care in post-conflict settings: a systematic literature review
Emergency care systems (ECS) organize and provide access to life-saving care both during transport and at health facilities. Not enough is known about ECS in uncertain contexts such as post-conflict settings. ... (Source: BMC Emergency Medicine)
Source: BMC Emergency Medicine - April 1, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Kalin Werner, Mohini Kak, Christopher H. Herbst and Tracy Kuo Lin Tags: Research Source Type: research
Investigating the professional capability of triage nurses in the emergency department and its determinants: a multicenter cross-sectional study in Iran
Planning to improve the professional capabilities of triage nurses requires determining the level of professional capabilities and its determinants. In this regard, the present study was conducted to determine... (Source: BMC Emergency Medicine)
Source: BMC Emergency Medicine - April 1, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Maryam Aghabarary, Zahra Pourghaedi, Mostafa Bijani and Nursing Research Tags: Research Source Type: research
Potential to enhance telephone cardiopulmonary resuscitation with improved instructions - findings from a simulation-based manikin study with lay rescuers
Telephone-Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (T-CPR) significantly increases rate of bystander resuscitation and improves patient outcomes after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). Nevertheless, securing correct... (Source: BMC Emergency Medicine)
Source: BMC Emergency Medicine - April 1, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Carlos Ramon H ölzing, Peter Brinkrolf, Camilla Metelmann, Bibiana Metelmann, Klaus Hahnenkamp and Mina Baumgarten Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Prolonged length of stay and its associated factors at adult emergency department in amhara region comprehensive specialized hospitals, northwest Ethiopia
Prolonged length of stay at the emergency department interferes with the main goal of emergency care and results in adverse patient outcomes like nosocomial infection, dissatisfaction, morbidity, and mortality... (Source: BMC Emergency Medicine)
Source: BMC Emergency Medicine - March 29, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Asnake Gashaw Belayneh, Yemataw Zewdu Temachu, Mengistu Abebe Messelu and Mignote Hailu Gebrie Tags: Research Source Type: research
War-related traumatic brain injuries during the Syrian armed conflict in Damascus 2014 –2017: a cohort study and a literature review
The decade-long Syrian armed conflict killed or injured more than 11% of the Syrian population. Head and neck injuries are the most frequent cause of war-related trauma, about half of which are brain injuries.... (Source: BMC Emergency Medicine)
Source: BMC Emergency Medicine - March 29, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Ibrahem Hanafi, Eskander Munder, Sulafa Ahmad, Iman Arabhamo, Suzan Alziab, Noor Badin, Ahmad Omarain, Mhd Khaled Jawish, Muhannad Saleh, Vera Nickl, Tamara Wipplinger, Christoph Wipplinger and Robert Nickl Tags: Research Source Type: research
