Tag: Emergencies / First Aid
Paramedic-Led Intervention Cuts Ambulance Calls
Fewer ambulance calls, better QALYs for low-income adults living in subsidized housing
Strategy Outlined for Shooter Incident in Health Care Facility
Adhering to 'secure, preserve, fight' strategy recommended for areas with vulnerable patients
Rate of Pediatric Emergencies in Ambulatory Practices Identified
Most due to respiratory distress, psychiatric/behavioral emergencies, or seizures
Many Sexual Assault Victims Don’t Complete Evidence Kits
Even fewer sexual assault victims seen in emergency departments release evidence to police
CDC: EMS Administration of Naloxone Up From 2012 to 2016
Monitoring non-fatal overdose events from EMS data may aid in developing emergency response
July 2018 Briefing – Emergency Medicine
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Emergency Medicine for July 2018. This roundup includes the...
Inpatient Volume Greater Driver of Ambulance Diversion
10 percent increase in patient volume resulted in seven-fold greater increase in hours on diversion
Physicians and Practices Should Prepare for Emergencies
Helpful strategies include developing a plan, knowing who will implement the plan, and staying flexible
Brief Safety Plan Intervention in ER Can Cut Suicidal Behavior
ER-based intervention plus follow-up phone calls can also up outpatient mental health visits
Factors Identified That Affect Resuscitation Teams’ Success
Team design, roles, communication, training all affect in-hospital cardiac arrest outcomes
