An overview of emergency ultrasound in the United States
Journal Title: World Journal of Emergency Medicine - Year 2012, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
BACKGROUND: As emergency ultrasound use explodes around the world, it is important to realize the path its development has taken and learn from trials and tribulations of early practitioners in the field. METHODS: Approaches to education, scanning, documentation, and organization are also described. RESULTS: Machines have reduced in price and once purchased further material costs are low. Staffing costs in terms of training, etc have yet to be assessed, but indications from elsewhere are that these are low. Length of stay in the emergency department dramatically decreases, thus increasing patient satisfaction while maintaining an even higher standard of care. CONCLUSION: Emergency screening ultrasound is now a nationally accepted tool for the rapid assessment of the emergency patient.
Acute airway emergency caused by an organic foreign body located in the laryngeal mucosa
Organic material (e.g. nuts in children and bones or food in adults) is the most common foreign body inhaled by patients. Just one tenth of all foreign bodies in the airway are located in the larynx.[1] Laryngeal foreign...
Effect of angioembolisation versus surgical packing on mortality in traumatic pelvic haemorrhage: A systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: The management of complex pattern of bleeding associated with pelvic trauma remains a big challenge for trauma surgeons. We aimed to conduct a comprehensive meta-analysis to compare the outcomes of angioembol...
Comparison of plasma microRNA-1 and cardiac troponin T in early diagnosis of patients with acute myocardial infarction
BACKGROUND: Early reperfusion can effectively treat acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and reduce the mortality significantly. This study aimed to compare the role of plasma microRNA-1 (miR-1) and cardiac troponin T (cTnT...
Assessing adequacy of emergency provider documentation among interhospital transferred patients with acute aortic dissection
BACKGROUND: Acute aortic dissection (AoD) is a hypertensive emergency often requiring the transfer of patients to higher care hospitals; thus, clinical care documentation and compliance with the Emergency Medical Treatme...
Aeromedical evacuation of injured hikers in Hong Kong
BACKGROUND: Hiking is a very popular sport in Hong Kong. Serious injuries can sometimes occur in the remote areas not accessible to roads. Aeromedical evacuation service is run by the Government Flying Service (GFS) with...