Strengthening care for emergencies: what is the level of awareness and utilization of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in FCT, Nigeria?
As part of the Federal Government of Nigeria ’s desire to increase medical coverage among the citizenry, the National Emergency Medical Service and Ambulance Scheme (NEMSAS) was set up and piloted in the FCT in... (Source: BMC Emergency Medicine)
Source: BMC Emergency Medicine - April 29, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Sunday Eke Nto, Toluwani Oluwatola, Olugbemisola Samuel, Hilary Okagbue, Sunday Atobatele, Andikan Ibanga, Abdullahi Adegoke, Doubra Emuren, Saidu Ahmed Dumbulwa, Sidney Sampson, Saheed Dipo Isiaka and Salamatu Sadiq Tags: Research Source Type: research
Exploring the consequences of nurses ’ involvement in disaster response: findings from a qualitative content analysis study
The presence of nurses during disasters can lead to many consequences. Understanding the nurses ’ experiences of these consequences can provide valuable insights. Therefore, this study was conducted to explore ... (Source: BMC Emergency Medicine)
Source: BMC Emergency Medicine - April 29, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Jamileh Farokhzadian, Parvin Mangolian Shahrbabaki, Hojjat Farahmandnia, G ülcan Taskiran Eskici and Faezeh Soltani Goki Tags: Research Source Type: research
Is a randomised controlled trial of take home naloxone distributed in emergency settings likely to be feasible and acceptable? Findings from a UK qualitative study exploring perspectives of people who use opioids and emergency services staff
Distribution of take-home naloxone (THN) by emergency services may increase access to THN and reduce deaths and morbidity from opioid overdose. As part of a feasibility study for a randomised controlled trial ... (Source: BMC Emergency Medicine)
Source: BMC Emergency Medicine - April 29, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: FC Sampson, J Hughes, J Long, P Buykx, SW Goodacre, H Snooks, A Edwards, Bridie Evans, Jenna Jones, Chris Moore and Sasha Johnston Tags: Research Source Type: research
Association of inflammatory biomarkers with overall survival in burn patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The inflammatory response to burn injuries can lead to organ dysfunction that ultimately results in increased mortality and morbidity. This meta-analysis was conducted to determine the efficacy of inflammatory... (Source: BMC Emergency Medicine)
Source: BMC Emergency Medicine - April 29, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Shima Nourigheimasi, Erfan Yazdani, Arshin Ghaedi, Monireh Khanzadeh, Brandon Lucke-Wold, Emma Dioso, Aida Bazrgar, Mehrnoosh Ebadi and Shokoufeh Khanzadeh Tags: Research Source Type: research
Exploring factors influencing time from dispatch to unit availability according to the transport decision in the pre-hospital setting: an exploratory study
Efficient resource distribution is important. Despite extensive research on response timings within ambulance services, nuances of time from unit dispatch to becoming available still need to be explored. This ... (Source: BMC Emergency Medicine)
Source: BMC Emergency Medicine - April 29, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Hassan Farhat, Ahmed Makhlouf, Padarath Gangaram, Kawther El Aifa, Mohamed Chaker Khenissi, Ian Howland, Cyrine Abid, Andre Jones, Ian Howard, Nicholas Castle, Loua Al Shaikh, Moncef Khadhraoui, Imed Gargouri, James Laughton and Guillaume Alinier Tags: Research Source Type: research
Identifying mitigation strategies of comprehensive health centers against dust hazard: a qualitative study in Iran
Exposure to dust can disrupt healthcare services and severely affect all activity domains of the health system. The aim of this study was to explore mitigation strategies for comprehensive health centers again... (Source: BMC Emergency Medicine)
Source: BMC Emergency Medicine - April 24, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Arezoo Sarani, Asghar Tavan, Kambiz Bahaadinbeigy, Mohsen Aminzadeh, Seyed Mobin Moradi, Gholamreza Khademipour and Hojjat Farahmandnia Tags: Research Source Type: research
Assessing unsafe behaviors and their relationship with work-related factors among EMS staff in Iran: a cross-sectional study
This study assessed unsafe behaviors and their relations... (Source: BMC Emergency Medicine)
Source: BMC Emergency Medicine - April 23, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Reza Asadi-JabehDar, Rajab Dashti-Kalantar, Saeid Mehri, Alireza Mirzaei and Aghil Habibi Soola Tags: Research Source Type: research
Predicting the need for urgent endoscopic intervention in lower gastrointestinal bleeding: a retrospective review
Lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) is a common reason for emergency department visits and subsequent hospitalizations. Recent data suggests that low-risk patients may be safely evaluated as an outpatient. ... (Source: BMC Emergency Medicine)
Source: BMC Emergency Medicine - April 23, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Barzany Ridha, Nigel Hey, Lauren Ritchie, Ryan Toews, Zachary Turcotte and Brad Jamison Tags: Research Source Type: research
Hospital preparedness assessment for road traffic accidents with mass casualties: a cross-sectional study in Kurdistan Province, Iran
Road traffic accidents (RTAs) are predicted to become the world ’s seventh leading cause of death by 2030. Given the significant impact of RTAs on public health, effective hospital preparedness plays a pivotal ... (Source: BMC Emergency Medicine)
Source: BMC Emergency Medicine - April 23, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Arezoo Yari, Hamed Hassanzadeh, Kourosh Akhbari, Mohamad Esmaeil Motlagh, Khaled Rahmani and Yadolah Zarezadeh Tags: Research Source Type: research
An important issue of burnout among pre-hospital emergency medical personnel in Chengdu: a cross-sectional study
This survey aims to comprehensively understand occupational burnout among pre-hospital emergency medical personnel and explore associated risk factors. (Source: BMC Emergency Medicine)
Source: BMC Emergency Medicine - April 23, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: ZhiJiang Liu, Li Luo, Hang Dai, Bihua Zhang, Lin Ma and Tao Xiang Tags: Research Source Type: research
A retrospective audit of adult and paediatric anaphylaxis management from two Australian metropolitan mixed emergency departments
Anaphylaxis is a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction, with presentations to emergency departments (EDs) increasing across Australia. Understanding the features of those presenting with anaphylaxis a... (Source: BMC Emergency Medicine)
Source: BMC Emergency Medicine - April 17, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: A Thomas, J Delic, P Hudson, M Batchelor, H Johannsen and LE Grzeskowiak Tags: Research Source Type: research
Is alcohol and psychoactive medication use associated with excess hospital length-of-stay and admission frequency? A cross-sectional, observational study
Hospital length-of-stay and admission frequency are commonly used indicators of disease burden and health resource expenditures. However, the impact of psychoactive prescription medication use and harmful alco... (Source: BMC Emergency Medicine)
Source: BMC Emergency Medicine - April 16, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Danil Gamboa, Saranda Kabashi, Benedicte J ørgenrud, Anners Lerdal, Gudmund Nordby and Stig Tore Bogstrand Tags: Research Source Type: research
Clinical presentation and management of methanol poisoning outbreaks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: a retrospective analysis
Acute methanol intoxication, whether unintentional or deliberate, necessitates prompt intervention to prevent severe morbidity and mortality. Homemade alcoholic beverages are a frequent source of such poisonin... (Source: BMC Emergency Medicine)
Source: BMC Emergency Medicine - April 16, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Faisal Alhusain, Mohammed Alshalhoub, Moath Bin Homaid, Laila Carolina Abu Esba, Mohammad Alghafees and Mohammad Al Deeb Tags: Research Source Type: research
Survival benefits of interventional radiology and surgical teams collaboration during primary trauma surveys: a single-centre retrospective cohort study
A team approach is essential for effective trauma management. Close collaboration between interventional radiologists and surgeons during the initial management of trauma patients is important for prompt and a... (Source: BMC Emergency Medicine)
Source: BMC Emergency Medicine - April 16, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Ichiro Okada, Toru Hifumi, Hisashi Yoneyama, Kazushige Inoue, Satoshi Seki, Ippei Jimbo, Hiroaki Takada, Koichi Nagasawa, Saiko Kohara, Tsuyoshi Hishikawa, Hiroki Shiojima, Eiju Hasegawa, Kohei Morimoto, Yoshiaki Ichinose, Fumie Sato, Nobuaki Kiriu & hell Tags: Research Source Type: research
Exploring paramedic perspectives on emergency medical service (EMS) delivery in Alberta: a qualitative study
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in Alberta are facing critical challenges. This qualitative study aims to describe and understand the frontline perspective regarding system level issues and propose provider-i... (Source: BMC Emergency Medicine)
Source: BMC Emergency Medicine - April 16, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Janna Newton, Travis Carpenter and Jennifer Zwicker Tags: Research Source Type: research
