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18th-annual-conference-german-society-for-interdisciplinary-emergency-and-acute-medicine-dgina
2023 04 May
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16th-annual-conference-german-society-for-interdisciplinary-emergency-and-acute-medicine-dgina
2021 11 Nov
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15th-annual-conference-german-society-for-interdisciplinary-emergency-and-acute-medicine-dgina
2020 11 Nov
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Icu-management-practice-2019-subject-index
2020 15 Jan
Subject Index for Volume 19, issues 1-4, 2019. Issue Pages Link Issue 1 1-64 https://iii.hm/10cv Issue 2 65-128 https://iii.hm/10cw Issue 3 129-192 https://iii.hm/10cx Issue 4 193-256 https://iii.hm/10cy Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Use of sedation...Read more
14th-annual-conference-german-society-for-interdisciplinary-emergency-and-acute-medicine-dgina
2019 14 Nov
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Eusem-2019-13th-european-emergency-medicine-congress
2019 12 Oct
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30o-smart-2019-anaesthesia-resuscitation-intensive-care-2019
2019 08 May
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27th-smart-2016
2016 25 May
Since 1990 this three-day meeting is held every year in May in Milan, Italy. Over the years, it has become established as one of the most important and renowned scientific events in the field of Anesthesia, Intensive Care and Emergency, now attracting more than 3500 participants. Internationally oriented since its first steps, the SMART meeting is valued...Read more
New-decision-support-tool-improves-pneumonia-care
2015 13 Mar
According to a new study conducted by researchers at Intermountain Medical Center, using advanced clinical decision support tools can reduce mortality for patients who are treated for pneumonia. The findings have been published in Annals of Emergency Medicine . Approximately 1.1 million patients in the US are treated for pneumonia each year. More...Read more
Ventilators-differ-in-their-characteristics-performance
2014 27 Oct
Transportation of critically ill patients requiring mechanical ventilation requires clinical experience, an efficient device, and careful determination of gases and/or electrical resources. Emergency and transport ventilators (ETVs) should be technically accurate, and as autonomous as possible. ETVs have become increasingly sophisticated, offering...Read more
Two-studies-examine-ed-timeliness
2014 15 Sep
Two studies which examined timeliness and lengths of stay in emergency departments (ED) found potential for improvement. Furthermore, variability across EDs was found to depend on factors such as hospital size, urban vs. rural location, ownership and teaching status, as well as rates of inpatient admissions. ED Timeliness A study conducted...Read more
Specialised-ambulance-speeds-earlier-treatment-for-stroke-patients
2014 28 Apr
An ambulance designed specifically for stroke treatment improved the treatment time for ischaemic strokes, thanks to specialised onboard equipment and staffing. These are the findings of a German study published in JAMA’s neurology-themed April 23/30 issue. Stroke leads to disability or death for thousands of people each...Read more
Drager-celebrates-125th-anniversary
2014 14 Feb
Germany based company marks “125 years of heartfelt dedication” Dräger is turning 125 in 2014. The medical and safety technology company has officially kicked off the anniversary year with a ceremony on February 6 which was attended by numerous guests from business, politics and science. A grand opening at Lübeck’s Holstentor has marked...Read more
Innovative-device-makes-tracheotomies-faster-and-safer
2014 31 Jan
Researchers of the School of Industrial Engineering of the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), in collaboration with the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM), have patented an innovative device able to minimise the risks associated to emergency tracheotomies and the time needed to perform planned tracheotomies. By combining mechanical and...Read more
Carestream-s-drx-systems-used-in-er-or-icu-at-boston-medical-center
2014 09 Jan
Rapid capture and delivery of X-ray images helped save lives for patients injured during Boston Marathon bombings, says radiology department manager Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Boston, Mass.), a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, installed three Carestream DRX-Revolution Mobile X-Ray Systems, two Carestream DRX-Evolution...Read more
My-pocketguru-launches-the-first-emergency-pocket-quick-reference-guide-for-healthcare-providers
2013 17 Jul
My PocketGuru™ of El Cajon, CA, a publisher of pocket quick reference guides, announced today the launch of its first pocket quick reference guide—the Emergency Pocket Reference Guide for Healthcare Providers, NPs, PAs, & other Medical Professionals, which is the first in its medical quick reference series of pocket reference guides. Written by authors...Read more
Emergency-helicopter-airlifts-help-the-seriously-injured
2013 26 Jun
Patients transferred to hospital via helicopter ambulance tend to have a higher survival rate than those who take the more traditional road route, despite having more severe injuries. The research, published in BioMed Central’s open access journal Critical Care suggests that air ambulances are both effective and worthy of investment. Helicopters...Read more
Telemedicine-a-way-to-decrease-patient-waiting-times-in-ed-in-the-u-s
2013 12 Jun
Emergency department (ED) overcrowding has been a major issue nationally for 20 years and continues to increase in severity. To address this issue, a pilot study has been launched at UC San Diego Health System's ED to use telemedicine as a way to help address crowding and decrease patient wait times. The study is the first of its kind in California...Read more
One-in-five-americans-report-visiting-emergency-room-at-least-once-in-the-past-year
2013 06 Jun
In 2011, 20 percent of U.S. adults reported at least one emergency room visit in the past year, and 7 percent reported two or more visits, according to Health, United States, 2012, the government’s annual, comprehensive report on American’s health. The 36th annual report is now available at www.cdc.gov/nchs . The report includes a compilation...Read more