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The MeSH heading “Call Center” is due for an update: why we recommend the more precise heading “Emergency Medical Communication Center”
Call centers can be found in various industries. However as a Medical Subject Heading (MeSH) the term “Call centers” does not reflect the critical...
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112 What’s your emergency? Overview of mental health and sleep disorders among emergency medical dispatchers in a French 112 call center
BackgroundEmergency medical dispatchers (EMD) experience significant occupational stress. Medical dispatching includes call-taking, triage, dispatch,...
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The current status of emergency departments in secondary emergency medical institutions in Japan: a questionnaire survey
BackgroundWhile emergency medicine (ER)-based emergency care is prevalent in many countries, in Japan, the “department-specific emergency care model”...
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Video livestreaming from medical emergency callers’ smartphones to emergency medical dispatch centres: a sco** review of current uses, opportunities, and challenges
BackgroundTimely dispatch of appropriate emergency medical services (EMS) resources to the scene of medical incidents, and/or provision of treatment...
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Effectiveness of call system implementation for postpartum hemorrhage in a tertiary emergency medical center: a retrospective cohort study
BackgroundPostpartum hemorrhage is the leading cause of maternal death and severe maternal morbidity worldwide. Previous studies have reported the...
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Impact of delayed mobile medical team dispatch for respiratory distress calls: a propensity score matched study from a French emergency communication center
BackgroundShortness of breath is a common complaint among individuals contacting emergency communication center (EMCCs). In some prehospital system,...
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Magnitude and associated factors of delirium among patients attending emergency department at Jimma medical center, Jimma, southwest Ethiopia, 2022
BackgroundDelirium is a severe neuropsychiatric condition that occurs frequently in all medical settings. It has been associated to serious...
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A scenario based approach to optimizing cost-effectiveness of physician-staffed Helicopter Emergency Medical Services compared to ground-based Emergency Medical Services in Finland
ObjectivesSince Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) is an expensive resource in terms of unit price compared to ground-based Emergency...
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Population-Based Analysis of 6534 Seizure Emergency Cases from Emergency Medical Services Data
IntroductionSeizures are common reasons to call an ambulance, and this study aims to analyze the burden of seizures in the prehospital setting based...
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Emergency Medical Management of Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage is a medical emergency that necessitates direct transfer to a tertiary referral center specialized in the...
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An analysis of the diagnoses and costs of pediatric emergency care visits: a single center study
BackgroundChildren’s emergency care visits are common, although the costs and reasons for visits vary. This register-based study examines the costs...
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The Field’s mass shooting: emergency medical services response
BackgroundMajor incidents (MI) happen infrequently in Scandinavia and mass shootings are even less frequently occurring. Case reports and research...
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Exploring stress management strategies among emergency medical service providers in Iran: a qualitative content analysis
BackgroundEmergency medical service providers are frequently exposed to a variety of stressors as a result of their work environment. These stressors...
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Epistaxis first-aid: a multi-center knowledge assessment study among medical workers
PurposeTo assess the knowledge and confidence level regarding the basic first-aid for treating epistaxis among medical staff, including nurses and...
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Perceptions of professional challenges by emergency medical services providers: a qualitative content analysis study
IntroductionEmergency medical services (EMS) providers encounter a variety of challenges due to the unpredictable, uncontrollable, and dynamic...
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Impact of the 24-hour time target policy for emergency departments in South Korea: a mixed method study in a single medical center
BackgroundIn South Korea, after the spread of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome epidemic was aggravated by long stays in crowded emergency...
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Recognition of visual symptoms in stroke: a challenge to patients, bystanders, and Emergency Medical Services
BackgroundIdentification of visual symptoms as a sign of acute stroke can be challenging for both first line healthcare professionals and lay...
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Medical needs during the Kumamoto heavy rain 2020: analysis from emergency medical teams’ responses
BackgroundRainfall-induced floods represented 70% of the disasters in Japan from 1985 to 2018 and caused various health problems. To improve...
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Factors affecting the preparedness of Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) in disasters: a systematic review
BackgroundOne of the most significant advantages of Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) in disaster relief efforts is their ability to reach...
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Injury characteristics and mortality in an emergency department in Ethiopia: a single-center observational study
IntroductionAn injury is described as any damage to the body that impairs health, and its severity can span from mild to life-threatening. On a...
