Search Tag: Emergency
Low-risk-treatment-for-blood-clots-empowers-patients
2015 20 Jul
According to companion studies published in Academic Emergency Medicine , a lower risk treatment with rivaroxaban for blood clots was found to be more effective, less costly and enabled patients to go home the same day. Blood clots that could potentially be fatal is a primary cause of emergency room visits each year. A large number of patients with...Read more
Understanding-hospital-weekend-death-risk
2015 12 Jul
Academic researchers from the University of Warwick Medical School believe that more research should be conducted to understand why patients are more likely to die in hospital during the weekend. Professor Richard Lilford and Dr Yen-Fu Chen started this discussion following the results of The Global Comparators project: international comparison of...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
Depth-and-rate-of-chest-compression-has-impact-on-survival
2015 08 Feb
A review of research by UT Southwestern Medical Center Emergency Medicine physicians shows that the depth of chest compressions and the rate at which they are applied can have a significant impact on the survival and recovery of patients. The findings have been published in Circulation and Critical Care Medicine . The reviews show that CPR...Read more
Electronic-wristbands-could-transmit-vital-data-from-disaster-victims
2015 08 Feb
The coloured paper tags used to classify victims of mass casualty incidents may one day be replaced by plastic electronic wristbands capable of transmitting real-time data to emergency response control centres. The new tags are being developed by an international team of researchers at Fraunhofer-Institute fuer Angewandte Informationstechnik (FIT),...Read more
Blood-sugar-levels-can-predict-risk-of-early-death
2015 09 Jan
According to new evidence, checking the blood sugar levels of people who arrive at hospital emergency departments with acute heart failure could play an important role in identifying patients who are at high risk of early death, further hospitalisations or the development of other health problems such as diabetes. The study has been published...Read more
Emergency-admissions-to-hospital-via-a-e-up-via-gps-down
2014 11 Nov
According to analysis published in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, the number of emergency admissions to hospital via A&E departments increased significantly in England from 2001/02 to 2010/11, while the number via GPs decreased. The analysis was conducted by researchers at Imperial College London and was funded by the National...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
Post-ed-care-impacts-admission-rates
2014 11 Aug
Hospital admission rates for patients with heart failure (HF) presenting for emergency department (ED) care vary, and the implications of direct discharge home from the ED are unknown. There is a substantial economic burden of HF admissions and a focus on readmissions as a quality of care measure. However, there is little appreciation of the pitfalls...Read more
Boston-marathon-bombings-emergency-radiology-response-assessment
2014 15 Jul
A review of the Brigham and Women's Hospital emergency radiology response to the Boston Marathon bombings in April 2013 underscores the vital role medical imaging plays in emergency situations. At the same time, the new study focuses on how radiology departments can improve their preparedness for mass casualty events. As a Level 1 trauma centre,...Read more
Text-message-medicine-fights-binge-drinking
2014 15 Jul
According to a study published online in 'Annals of Emergency Medicine', mobile phone text messages could be used as a means to help young adults reduce their dependence on alcohol. Researchers noted a significant reduction (over 50 percent) in alcohol use after young adult binge drinkers received cell phone texts following a visit to the emergency...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
American-heart-association-launches-online-pediatric-first-aid-cpr-course
2014 17 Apr
New course teaches child care providers and parents vital life-saving skills For parents and child care providers, the statistics about accidental injuries of children up to age 19 are daunting. More than 12,000 children die from accidental injuries each year, and more than 9.2 million are treated in the ER for nonfatal injuries, according to...Read more
Sos-ice-service-modernises-medical-alert-id
2014 14 Mar
The SOS-ICE accessories have been designed to benefit people with Diabetes, Alzheimer’s, Allergies and other medical conditions. The medical alert accessories, which include NFC chip enabled wristbands and stickers, can be pre-ordered via a crowdfunding campaign. Innovamo Oy, a startup from Finland that develops innovative mobile solutions and...Read more
Providing-specialist-emergency-care-a-new-hospital
2014 08 Mar
Interviewee Dr. Birju Rana Executive Director Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust North Shields Tyne and Wear, UK Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is building a 29,000m 2 specialist emergency care hospital, which will open in 2015. The new hospital will...Read more
The-role-of-teleradiology-in-emergency-radiology-provision
2014 08 Mar
Author Arjun Kalyanpur Chief Radiologist and Chief Executive Officer Teleradiology Solutions Bangalore, India [email protected] Key Points Teleradiology has had a major impact in decreasing report turnaround time, and in improving service levels in the emergency setting....Read more
The-role-of-interventional-radiology-in-trauma-management
2014 08 Mar
Author Ciara Madden Head of Media and Publications CIRSE – The Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe Trauma represents a major burden to hospitals and healthcare systems, affecting 135 million people worldwide every year, with 5.8 million of these dying as a result (World Health Organization 2008)....Read more
Critical-care-in-the-emergency-department-1
2014 08 Mar
Interviewee Dr. Emanuel Rivers Vice Chairman and Director of Research Department of Emergency Medicine, Senior Staff Attending, Departments of Emergency Medicine and Surgery (Surgical Critical Care) Henry Ford Hospital Detroit, Michigan, Clinical Professor of Emergency, Medicine and Surgery, Wayne State University,...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
New-treatment-for-stroke-set-to-increase-chances-of-recovery
2013 31 May
University of Leicester (UK) researchers have contributed to a landmark study which has revealed a new way to treat strokes caused by bleeding inside the brain. The study found that intensive blood pressure lowering in patients with intracerebral haemorrhage, the most serious type of stroke, reduced the risk of major disability and improved...Read more
Code-stemi-web-series-the-london-ambulance-service-story
2013 08 Mar
London Ambulance Service paramedic, Suzy Fish and EMT, Craig Birkin, with Code STEMI host, Tom Bouthillet. (Photo: Business Wire) 8.2 million people. 620 square miles. 1.6 million calls per year. The busiest EMS system in the world. A 10-fold improvement in sudden cardiac arrest survival from 1999 to today. STEMI patients transported directly...Read more