emergency-medicine

Fatal delays in administering life-saving adrenaline autoinjector (EpiPen) for food anaphylaxis, a severe and rapid allergic reaction, is highlighted in research being presented at the Royal College of Emergency Medicine Conference today [28 April].

Fatal delays in administering life-saving adrenaline autoinjector (EpiPen) for food anaphylaxis, a severe and rapid allergic reaction, is highlighted in research being presented at the Royal College of Emergency Medicine Conference today [28 April].

The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) tonight honored 51 trauma professionals and first responders who saved the life of a 16-year-old Montgomery County high school student who was on the brink of death after being shot at a party in 2024. More than 700 people attended the trauma center's "One Maryland One Shock Trauma" event at the France-Merr…

On every crewed mission, NASA packs pouches of a potentially life-saving liquid in its cargo, known as IV (or intravenous) fluid. A simple mix of sodium chloride and purified water, it can treat up to 30% of medical conditions in flight, resolving things like dehydration, burns, and more.

As a world champion freestyle kayaker, Nick Troutman was no stranger to discomfort. From fumbling through tricks when he first fell in love with the sport at age 13 to flipping his way through roaring rapids on his path to dozens of medals and a world championship, he’d endured his share of muscle strains, cuts […] The post A rare artery tear called SCAD triggered multiple heart attacks in a worl…

For coach Dan Rolfes, spring 2024 brought a familiar rush: His undefeated team from Incarnate Word Academy in St. Louis was once again among the final four teams playing for the Missouri girls’ state high school basketball championship. Dan’s wife, Lisa, a home health nurse, wasn’t planning on making the two-hour trip west to Columbia. […] The post A heart attack sent a basketball coach into card…

Using data from hospitals and emergency medical service providers to map out areas with the greatest need for trauma care and prehospital whole blood transfusions can enable hospital systems to deploy scarce blood resources quickly and minimize waste, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS).

This material doesn't just stop bleeding; it uses the blood's properties to seal wounds and can absorb 725% of its own weight in blood.

"If these materials get into the first aid kits in an ambulance as well as a soldier's backpack, they can save a lot of lives."

Associated with saving 5 more lives than expected out of every 100 seriously injured people Air ambulance pre-hospital care (HEMS) may make surviving critical injury more likely as it’s associated with saving 5 more lives than would be expected in every 100 major trauma cases, suggests an analysis of survival data for one regional service ...

And availability of advanced interventions, including provision of blood products, still variable Despite significant improvements in the availability of 24/7 emergency air ambulance services (HEMS) across the UK since 2009, persistent regional gaps remain, finds research published online in Emergency Medicine Journal. And the provision of advanced potentially life saving interventions, such as b…

DOI 10.25884/kqp9-q618 Document Type Case Report Subcategory Emergency Medicine Abstract We report the case of a healthy 24-year-old female who presented with acute-onset left leg pain and a clinical exam consistent with phlegmasia cerulea dolens. Imaging revealed extensive occlusive thrombosis of the left common iliac vein with signs of arterial compromise. She was started emergently on intraven…

When the time comes for a medical student to choose a specialty, it can feel like you’ve come to a fork in the road. Go left, and you can embark on a career path marked by long-term relationships you’ve built with your patients over time. Go right, and your career is one that requires you […] The post Choosing A Medical School Specialty: Emergency Medicine appeared first on St. George’s Universit…

Scientists have developed a radical new way to deliver oxygen—without using the lungs. Inspired by animals that breathe through their guts, this strange and controversial method could transform how we treat respiratory failure in emergencies.

Shambhavi Singh In trauma medicine, the “golden hour” is the first 60 minutes after a serious injury—the period when rapid intervention can be the difference between life and death. Countries have built emergency systems around this principle: in the…

BioSci alumnus and emergency medicine physician will be UCI Health’s medical director at its new facility opening later this year.

Expert Commentary This is a very nice summary by Dr. Becker and Dr. Bezerko of a troublesome-appearing rhythm occasionally encountered in the emergency department. Thankfully, the majority of presentations are benign. Our role as emergency providers is to risk-stratify for, or rule out, dangerous underlying etiologies of AIVR. As pointed out in this post, it is important to keep complete heart bl…

Management of Neurogenic Shock Outside of the Hospital The following essay will examine the evidence for managing a critically injured patient outside of a hospital. I’ll specifically focus on managing neurogenic shock outside of a hospital, looking at the pathophysiology, current management, and analgesia

Introduction Tracheostomy is a common procedure in the US with over 110,000 trachs placed annually (1). Complications occur at a rate of approximately 40-50%, however most complications are minor, with only 1% being catastrophic (1). Of these devastating complications, 90% occur within the first 10 days of placement. Overall approximately 15% of tracheostomies will be decannulated accidentally, a…

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving technique that's useful in many emergencies in which someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped.