Should pre-hospital resuscitative thoracotomy be reserved only for penetrating chest trauma?
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DOI: 10.1007/s00068-018-0937-4
Abstract: PurposeThe indications for pre-hospital resuscitative thoracotomy (PHRT) remain undefined. The aim of this paper is to explore the variation in practice for PHRT in the UK, and review the published literature.MethodsMEDLINE and PUBMED search engines… read more here.
Keywords: phrt; pre hospital; hospital resuscitative; resuscitative thoracotomy ... See more keywords
[Approaches to pre-hospital bleeding management : Current overview on civilian emergency medicine].
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DOI: 10.1007/s00101-017-0350-0
Abstract: Severe bleeding is a typical result of traumatic injuries. Hemorrhage is responsible for almost 50% of deaths within the first 6 h after trauma. Appropriate bleeding control and coagulation therapy depends on an integrated concept of… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; pre hospital; hospital bleeding; approaches pre ... See more keywords
Are Pre-hospital Trauma Deaths Preventable? A Systematic Literature Review
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DOI: 10.1007/s00268-019-05056-1
Abstract: The first and largest peak of trauma mortality is encountered on the trauma site. The aim of this study was to determine whether these trauma-related deaths are preventable. We performed a systematic literature review with… read more here.
Keywords: pre hospital; literature; trauma; systematic literature ... See more keywords
A prospective study comparing two methods of pre-hospital triage for trauma
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DOI: 10.1007/s13304-022-01271-z
Abstract: We conducted a prospective study comparing two different pre-hospital triage tools for trauma: the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS-COT) field triage decision scheme and the TRENAU score. The main objective was to… read more here.
Keywords: study; triage; triage tool; trauma ... See more keywords
The Extremity/Mechanism/Shock Index/GCS (EMS-G) score: A novel pre-hospital scoring system for early and appropriate MTP activation.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2019.08.019
Abstract: BACKGROUND Numerous in-hospital scoring systems to activate massive transfusion protocols (MTP) have been proposed; however, to date, pre-hospital scoring systems have not been robustly validated. Many trauma centers do not have blood or pre-thawed plasma… read more here.
Keywords: pre hospital; hospital scoring; scoring system; hospital ... See more keywords
Pre-hospital shock index correlates with transfusion, resource utilization and mortality; The role of patient first vitals.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2019.08.028
Abstract: INTRODUCTION The aim of our study was to evaluate if pre-hospital shock index (SI) can predict transfusion requirements, resource utilization and mortality in trauma patients. METHODS We performed a 2-year analysis of all adult trauma… read more here.
Keywords: resource utilization; pre hospital; shock index;
Geo-temporal provision of pre-hospital emergency anaesthesia by UK Helicopter Emergency Medical Services: an observational cohort study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.bja.2020.01.029
Abstract: BACKGROUND Pre-hospital emergency anaesthesia (PHEA) is frequently required for injured patients. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) quality standards state that PHEA should be delivered within 45 min of an emergency call. We… read more here.
Keywords: hospital emergency; pre hospital; emergency; emergency anaesthesia ... See more keywords
Pre-hospital critical care at major incidents.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.bja.2021.10.002
Abstract: The identification, triage, and extrication of casualties followed by on-scene management and transport to an appropriate hospital after mass casualty incidents can be complicated, delivered to variable standards, and add significant delays to care. An… read more here.
Keywords: pre hospital; care major; hospital critical; major incidents ... See more keywords
Impact of pre-hospital renal function on the detection of acute kidney injury in acute decompensated heart failure.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ejim.2020.02.028
Abstract: BACKGROUND Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a serious complication in patients hospitalized for decompensated heart failure (HF). Currently, AKI definitions consider creatinine levels at admission as reference of baseline renal function (RF). However, renal impairment… read more here.
Keywords: pre hospital; detection; admission; hospital ... See more keywords
Relationship of knowledge about and attitudes towards violence with recognition of violence against women among health staff in pre-hospital emergency medical services.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2021.100975
Abstract: BACKGROUND Domestic violence, specifically, violence against women, is prevalent in all segments of society regardless of social class, ethnicity, culture or country. In other words, domestic violence is a global concern. AIM The study aims… read more here.
Keywords: violence; pre hospital; violence women; health staff ... See more keywords
Pre-hospital policies for the care of patients with acute coronary syndromes in India: A policy document analysis
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ihj.2016.06.012
Abstract: Background and objective Ischemic heart disease is the leading cause of death in India. In high-income countries, pre-hospital systems of care have been developed to manage acute manifestations of ischemic heart disease, such as acute… read more here.
Keywords: hospital acs; care; pre hospital; acute coronary ... See more keywords