Articles: emergency-medicine.
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Acta Anaesthesiol Scand · Oct 2024
A survey of emergency medical service providers' perspectives regarding relatives influence on acute prehospital treatment of adult patients.
In the field of prehospital emergency medicine, specialized emergency medical service (EMS) providers interact with acutely ill patients and their relatives. The influence of family presence during in-hospital resuscitation is well described. However, no studies have previously assessed the influence of relatives' presence in the acute prehospital setting. The aim of this study was to investigate EMS providers' perspectives on relatives' impact on the acute prehospital treatment of adult patients. ⋯ All professions were equally positive towards the relatives' presence and involvement in the acute prehospital setting. Physicians were less likely to be negatively influenced by the presence of relatives compared with ambulance technicians and paramedics. In all professions, increased experience led to improved comfort with handling relatives.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Oct 2024
Identifying and addressing mentorship gaps in European trauma and emergency surgical training. Results from the Young European Society of Trauma and Emergency Surgery (yESTES) mentorship survey.
European training pathways for surgeons dedicated to treating severely injured and critically ill surgical patients lack a standardized approach and are significantly influenced by diverse organizational and cultural backgrounds. This variation extends into the realm of mentorship, a vital component for the holistic development of surgeons beyond mere technical proficiency. Currently, a comprehensive understanding of the mentorship landscape within the European trauma care (visceral or skeletal) and emergency general surgery (EGS) communities is lacking. This study aims to identify within the current mentorship environment prevalent practices, discern existing gaps, and propose structured interventions to enhance mentorship quality and accessibility led by the European Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery (ESTES). ⋯ Our survey underscores critical gaps in the current mentorship landscape for trauma and EGS in Europe, particularly for early-career and female surgeons. A clear need exists for more formalized, inclusive mentorship programs that adequately cover both technical and non-technical skills. ESTES could play a pivotal role in addressing these gaps through structured interventions, fostering a more supportive, inclusive, and well-rounded surgical community.
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Emerg Med Australas · Oct 2024
Health consumers' ethical concerns towards artificial intelligence in Australian emergency departments.
To investigate health consumers' ethical concerns towards the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in EDs. ⋯ Health consumers view AI as an emerging technology that they want to see comprehensively regulated to ensure it functions safely and securely with EDs. Without considerations made for the ethical design, implementation and use of AI technologies, health consumer trust and acceptance in the use of these tools will be limited.
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Comparative Study Observational Study
Downstream Emergency Department and Hospital Utilization Comparably Low Following In-Person Versus Telemedicine Primary Care for High-Risk Conditions.
Telemedicine use expanded greatly during the COVID-19 pandemic. More data is needed to understand how this shift may impact other venues of acute care delivery. ⋯ Among office, telephone, and video visits in primary care for potentially high-risk, time-sensitive conditions, downstream ED and hospital use were uncommon. ED utilization was lower for video visits than telephone visits, although telephone visits were timelier and may offer a safe and accessible option for acute care.
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Emerg Med Australas · Oct 2024
Observational StudyGender differences in female and male Australian football concussion injury: A prospective observational study of emergency department presentations.
To examine gender differences in Australian football (AF)-related concussion presentations to EDs in regional Australia. ⋯ Concussion rates for community-level AF presentations to regional EDs were similar between genders. Serious head injury was rare, although hospital admission for observation was common. Concurrent injuries were common, with associated neck injury most often identified. Match play accounted for the majority of head injuries.