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Prehospital characteristics of COVID-19 patients transported by emergency medical service and the predictors of a prehospital sudden deterioration in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
BackgroundSeverally ill COVID-19 patients may require urgent transport to a specialized facility for advanced care. Prehospital transport is...
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Towards improving prehospital triage for older trauma patients
BackgroundThe proportion of older adults with major trauma is increasing. High-quality care for this population requires accurate and effective...
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GFAP point-of-care measurement for prehospital diagnosis of intracranial hemorrhage in acute coma
BackgroundPrehospital triage and treatment of patients with acute coma is challenging for rescue services, as the underlying pathological conditions...
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Characteristics of traumatic major haemorrhage in a tertiary trauma center
BackgroundMajor traumatic haemorrhage is potentially preventable with rapid haemorrhage control and improved resuscitation techniques. Although...
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Pediatric trauma patients in Swedish ambulance services -a retrospective observational study of assessments, interventions, and clinical outcomes
BackgroundPediatric trauma patients constitute a significant portion of the trauma population treated by Swedish Emergency Medical Services (EMS),...
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The pelvic vascular injury score (P-VIS): a prehospital instrument to detect significant vascular injury in pelvic fractures
PurposeThe purpose of this study was to identify predictive factors for peri-pelvic vascular injury in patients with pelvic fractures and to...
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A classification system for identifying patients dead on ambulance arrival: a prehospital medical record review
BackgroundPatients dead before arrival of the ambulance or before arrival at hospital may be in- or excluded in mortality analyses, making comparison...
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A qualitative assessment of Ukraine’s trauma system during the Russian conflict: experiences of volunteer healthcare providers
BackgroundThe Russian Federation’s invasion of Ukraine is characterized by indiscriminate attacks on civilian infrastructure, including hospitals and...
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Merging of two level-1 trauma centers in Amsterdam: premerger demand in integrated acute trauma care
PurposeAvailability of adequate and appropriate trauma care is essential. A merger of two Dutch academic level-1 trauma centers is upcoming. However,...
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Severe trauma associated cardiac failure
Although significant efforts have been made to enhance trauma care, the mortality rate for traumatic cardiac arrest (TCA) remains exceedingly high....
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Penetrating Trauma A Practical Guide on Operative Technique and Peri-Operative Management
This is the third, fully revised edition of a well received book that provides clear practical guidance on all aspects of the penetrating...
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Possible effect of the early administration of tranexamic acid on myocardial injury in patients with severe trauma
Hemodynamic stabilization plays a crucial role in the treatment of patients suffering from severe trauma. Current guidelines recommend the early...
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Prehospital traumatic cardiac arrest: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundCirculatory arrest after trauma is a life-threatening situation that mandates urgent action. The aims of this systematic review and...
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Prehospital triage tools across the world: a sco** review of the published literature
BackgroundAccurate triage of the undifferentiated patient is a critical task in prehospital emergency care. However, there is a paucity of literature...
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Prehospital anesthesia in postcardiac arrest patients: a multicenter retrospective cohort study
BackgroundCurrently, the data regarding the impact of prehospital postcardiac arrest anesthesia on target hemodynamic and ventilatory parameters of...
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Physicians’ challenges when working in the prehospital environment - a qualitative study using grounded theory
BackgroundIn the rapid development in prehospital medicine the awareness of the many challenges in prehospital care is important as it highlights...
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Outcomes of prehospital traumatic cardiac arrest managed by helicopter emergency medical service personnel in Japan: a registry data analysis
BackgroundTraumatic cardiac arrest (TCA) is associated with poor outcomes. Helicopter emergency medical services (HEMSs) are often used to transport...
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Comparison of helicopter and ground transportation in pediatric trauma patients
BackgroundDecision making regarding transportation mode after a traumatic injury may have a significant impact on outcomes, due to differences in...
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Is prehospital intubation of severely injured children in accordance with guidelines?
BackgroundThe current German S3 guideline for polytrauma lists five criteria for prehospital intubation: apnea, severe traumatic brain injury (GCS...
