Prehospital invasive arterial blood pressure monitoring in critically ill patients attended by a UK helicopter emergency medical service – a retrospective observational review of practice
Accurate haemodynamic monitoring in the prehospital setting is essential. Non-invasive blood pressure measurement is susceptible to vibration and motion artefact, especially at extremes of hypotension and hype... (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine - March 12, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Emma D. Butterfield, James Price, Marco Bonsano, Kate Lachowycz, Zachary Starr, Christopher Edmunds, Jon Barratt, Rob Major, Paul Rees and Ed B. G. Barnard Tags: Original research Source Type: research

The diagnostic accuracy of cardiac ultrasound for acute myocardial ischemia in the emergency department: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Chest pain is responsible for millions of visits to the emergency department (ED) annually. Cardiac ultrasound can detect ischemic changes, but varying accuracy estimates have been reported in previous studies... (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine - March 11, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Virginia Zarama, Mar ía Camila Arango-Granados, Ramiro Manzano-Nunez, James P. Sheppard, Nia Roberts and Annette Plüddemann Tags: Review Source Type: research

Therapeutic efficacy of tranexamic acid on traumatic brain injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the safety and effectiveness... (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine - March 7, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Jia-Xing Song, Jian-Xiang Wu, Hai Zhong, Wei Chen and Jian-Chun Zheng Tags: Original research Source Type: research

Characteristics and critical care interventions in drowning patients treated by the Danish Air Ambulance from 2016 to 2021: a nationwide registry-based study with 30-day follow-up
Improving oxygenation and ventilation in drowning patients early in the field is critical and may be lifesaving. The critical care interventions performed by physicians in drowning management are poorly descri... (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine - March 6, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Niklas Breindahl, Signe A. Wolthers, Thea P. M øller, Stig N. F. Blomberg, Jacob Steinmetz and Helle C. Christensen Tags: Original research Source Type: research

A randomized double-blind trial of intranasal dexmedetomidine versus intranasal esketamine for procedural sedation and analgesia in young children
Procedural sedation and analgesia are commonly used in the Emergency Departments. Despite this common need, there is still a lack of options for adequate and safe analgesia and sedation in children. The object... (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine - March 4, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Anna Nikula, Stefan Lundeberg, Malin Ryd Rinder, Mitja L ääperi, Katri Sandholm, Maaret Castrén and Lisa Kurland Tags: Original research Source Type: research

Impact of emergency physician performed ultrasound in the evaluation of adult patients with acute abdominal pain: a prospective randomized bicentric trial
Abdominal pain is common in patients visiting the emergency department (ED). The aim of this study was to assess the diagnostic contribution of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in patients presenting to the ED... (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine - February 26, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Fran çois Brau, Mathilde Papin, Eric Batard, Emeric Abet, Eric Frampas, Aurélie Le Thuaut, Emmanuel Montassier, Quentin Le Bastard and Philippe Le Conte Tags: Original research Source Type: research

Correction: The implication of a translational triage tool in mass casualty incidents: part three: a multinational study, using validated patient cards
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Source: Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine - February 19, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Amir Khorram-Manesh, Eric Carlstr öm, Frederick M. Burkle, Krzysztof Goniewicz, Lesley Gray, Amila Ratnayake, Roberto Faccincani, Dinesh Bagaria, Phatthranit Phattharapornjaroen, Mohammed A. S. Sultan, Carl Montán, Johan Nordling, Shailly Gupta and Carl Tags: Correction Source Type: research

Correction: Trauma patient transport to hospital using helicopter emergency medical services or road ambulance in Sweden: a comparison of survival and prehospital time intervals
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Source: Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine - February 19, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Oscar Lapidus, Rebecka Rubenson Wahlin and Denise B äckström Tags: Correction Source Type: research

Cardiorespiratory consequences of attenuated fentanyl and augmented rocuronium dosing during protocolised prehospital emergency anaesthesia at a regional air ambulance service: a retrospective study
Pre-Hospital Emergency Anaesthesia (PHEA) has undergone significant developments since its inception. However, optimal drug dosing remains a challenge for both medical and trauma patients. Many prehospital tea... (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine - February 12, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Sarah Morton, Zoey Spurgeon, Charlotte Ashworth, James Samouelle and Peter B Sherren Tags: Original research Source Type: research

Prolonged critical avalanche burial for nearly 23 h with severe hypothermia and severe frostbite with good recovery: a case report
Accidental hypothermia with severe frostbite is a rare combination of injuries with a high risk for long-term sequelae. There are widely accepted recommendations for the management of avalanche victims and for... (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine - February 12, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Elisabeth Gruber, Rosmarie Oberhammer, Hermann Brugger, Elisa Bresadola, Matteo Avogadri, Julia Kompatscher and Marc Kaufmann Tags: Case report Source Type: research

Clinical features and outcomes of orthopaedic injuries after the kahramanmara ş earthquake: a retrospective study from a hospital located in the affected region
The purpose of this retrospective, single-institutional study was to report the clinical features and outcomes of orthopaedic injuries after the Kahramanmara ş earthquake. (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine - January 30, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Murat G ök and Mehmet Ali Melik Tags: Original research Source Type: research

Unmanned aerial vehicles and pre-hospital emergency medicine
This article reviews the characteristics of UAVs and their current applic... (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine - January 29, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Katy Surman and David Lockey Tags: Review Source Type: research

Favourable neurological outcome following paediatric out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: authors ’ reply
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Source: Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine - January 26, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Alexander Fuchs, Roland Albrecht, Robert Greif, Martin Mueller and Urs Pietsch Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

Machine learning for risk stratification in the emergency department (MARS-ED) study protocol for a randomized controlled pilot trial on the implementation of a prediction model based on machine learning technology predicting 31-day mortality in the emergency department
Many prediction models have been developed to help identify emergency department (ED) patients at high risk of poor outcome. However, these models often underperform in clinical practice and their actual clini... (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine - January 23, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Paul M.E.L. van Dam, William P.T.M. van Doorn, Floor van Gils, Lotte Sevenich, Lars Lambriks, Steven J.R. Meex, Jochen W.L. Cals and Patricia M. Stassen Tags: Study protocol Source Type: research

Ambulance nurses ’ experiences as the sole caregiver with critical patients during long ambulance transports: an interview study
Working in rural areas involves tackling long distances and occasional lack of supportive resources. Ambulance nurses are faced with the responsibility of making immediate autonomous decisions and providing ex... (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine - January 23, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Jenny W ästerhed, Erika Ekenberg and Magnus Andersson Hagiwara Tags: Original research Source Type: research