Recent Advances in Burn Care Reduce Burn-Related Deaths
Recent advances in burn care, including great progress in the field of biomaterials and tissue engineering, have reduced the number of burn-related deaths.
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Emergency Medicine
New Onset AKI Increases Mortality in Critically Ill With Severe COVID-19
The following is a summary of “Mortality and morbidity associated with new onset acute kidney...
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Sepsis Alert Systems Improve Care in EDs
Sepsis alert systems implemented in the emergency department reduced patient mortality and improved clinicians’ adherence to management protocols.
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CDC Estimates 1.4 Million ED Visits/Year for Those Experiencing Homelessness
People experiencing homelessness made approximately 1.4 million emergency department visits between 2016 and 2021, with differences between men and women.
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Ultrasound Reduces Peripheral Venipuncture Pain and Improves Patient Experience
A recent study showed that ultrasound reduces peripheral venipuncture pain and yields better patient experiences compared with the conventional method.
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Compounded Versions of Ozempic Causing Accidental Overdoses
People taking compounded versions of Ozempic have been overdosing on the drug, the U.S. Food and...
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Stroke Certification Less Likely in the Most Disadvantaged Communities
TUESDAY, July 30, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Hospitals located in the most disadvantaged...
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Clinical Practice Guideline for Burns Focuses on Acute Fluid Resuscitation Within 48 Hours
A recent Clinical Practice Guidelines focused on acute fluid resuscitation within the first 48 hours for adults with burns covering 20% or more of TBSA.
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Exploring Calcium Supplementation Benefits in Trauma Resuscitation
The following is a summary of “Calcium supplementation during trauma resuscitation: a propensity...
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Reported Symptoms Most Sensitive Indicator of Concussion
WEDNESDAY, June 26, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Reported symptoms are a more accurate indicator...
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Modified Clinical Criteria Enhances Identification of Anaphylaxis in Young Children
Newly developed modified anaphylaxis clinical criteria can improve identification of anaphylaxis...
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Machine Learning Identifies Higher Survival Profile in Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
The following is a summary of “Machine learning identifies higher survival profile in...
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Climactic Changes Increase Frequency of Seizure-Related Hospitalizations for Patients With General-Onset Epilepsy
Changes in climate are possible trigger factors for seizure-related hospitalizations in patients...
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CoFe PuC CPR Method Offers Quicker, More Effective Pulse Assessment Than CPC Method
The following is a summary of “A new method of pulse control in cardiopulmonary...
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2017 to 2022 Saw Significant Rise in Injuries From E-Bikes, E-Scooters
The number of electric scooter and bicycle injuries increased significantly from 2017 to 2022,...
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Clinical Report Addresses Management of Sickle Cell Disease in Children, Teens
MONDAY, July 22, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Management of children and adolescents with sickle...
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Cytokine Adsorber CS Effectively Removes Myoglobin in Patients With Rhabdomyolysis
The following is a summary of “Myoglobin adsorption and saturation kinetics of the cytokine...
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Transitioning From Conventional to High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin Significantly Increases ED Discharges
The following is a summary of “Effect of transitioning from conventional cardiac troponin to...
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Women More Likely to Experience Anxiety, Depression After Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) survivors could experience changes in employment and income,...
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Two Years Later, National 988 Crisis Hotline Has Answered 10 Million Requests
Just two years after the launch of the nation’s three-digit crisis hotline, more than 10...
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