Drones could be used to deliver automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to where a person is suffering an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, according to a study presented at the European… read more.
A treatment for pain, that is delivered via a nasal spray, offers an effective, needle-free option for children being seen in the emergency department for a range of… read more.
Emergency Medicine & Intensive Care
The risk of death for patients treated in the emergency department increases by one per cent for every ten per cent increase in occupancy, according to research that… read more.
Emergency medicine physician-researchers at the University of Cincinnati have shown that a targeted quality improvement campaign can safely reduce unnecessary head and cervical spine (neck) computed tomography (CT) scans in… read more.
Automatic crash notification (ACN) systems should become a standard safety feature in every new vehicle, like seat belts and air bags, according to a new paper by members of the American… read more.
Emergency Medicine & Intensive Care
Tens of millions of people suffer from traumatic brain injury every year worldwide, with almost 5 million deaths. Yet when it comes to improving clinical outcomes, new research… read more.
Wearable sensors coupled with AI can generate blood pressure readings nearly as well as the invasive and risky arterial lines relied on in intensive care units and operating… read more.
Emergency Medicine & Intensive Care
Airline emergency medical kits should include benzodiazepines so that cabin crew and responding clinicians can treat passengers who have a seizure mid-flight, according to a Viewpoint published in… read more.
Emergency Medicine & Intensive Care
Nearly 500 children have been injured by e-scooters since 2019, with less than 2% reportedly wearing a helmet, and their average age just 12, shows a 3-centre study… read more.
Emergency Medicine & Intensive Care
Exposure to extreme heat and cold is associated with an increased risk of emergency department (ED) visits among people living with dementia, according to data presented at the… read more.
Emergency Medicine & Intensive Care
Forty per cent of women with ovarian cancer only receive a diagnosis after an emergency hospital admission, a new study reports. Ovarian cancer detected following an emergency admission is more likely to be at an advanced stage, with… read more.
Older adults discharged from hospital with a new prescription for a sedative, especially a benzodiazepine or antipsychotic, are at increased risk of falls and other negative consequences, according… read more.
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