Trauma
Prepare for patients who experience blunt-force or penetrating trauma with news, research, expert-written columns, podcasts and original videos in the SA国际传媒 Trauma topic.
Drs. Christine Carico and Matt Levy reveal why lifesaving blood transfusions remain rare in EMS care 鈥� and what needs to change to save more lives
9 tips to quickly find a patient鈥檚 pedal pulse for checking lower extremity circulation
The shock index calculator can identify patients at risk of deterioration, even when other vital signs seem normal
A fan is in critical condition after falling about 20 feet onto the field at PNC Park during a Pirates game, prompting an immediate pause in play as medical staff rushed to provide aid
Monongalia EMS will begin administering whole blood in the field starting May 1, becoming just the third agency in West Virginia to offer the lifesaving service
University Hospital鈥檚 transfusion program aims to boost trauma survival by treating severe blood loss before patients reach the hospital
A shooting in Myrtle Beach left 11 people injured and one person dead after a disturbance involving several people
Fort Worth EMS vehicles now carry whole blood, a major step in improving trauma care and aligning with Dallas鈥� recent efforts
A fiery crash involving about 15 motorcycles on I-35W in Fort Worth left 17 people injured, including four in critical condition, prompting a massive emergency response
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On-scene considerations for EMS assessment for evaluating lift-assistance calls and making transportation decisions for geriatric fall patients
The 20-year-old gunman was identified as the son of a Leon County Sheriff鈥檚 Office deputy
Hackensack University Medical Center鈥檚 paramedics can now administer blood transfusions in the field thanks to a new state waiver and expanded blood bank license
Ventura County paramedics performed their first in-field whole blood transfusion during a critical stabbing response in Oxnard
A shooting at a Dallas high school left three students wounded and fourth injured, prompting a major emergency response
The Kenosha Fire Department became the state鈥檚 first fire-based EMS to carry whole blood on all front-line ambulances
An Austin-Travis County EMS spokesperson said two were rescued from under the debris of the house that exploded and a third from a partially collapsed house next door
Memorization of acronyms does not necessarily translate to understanding; here鈥檚 a breakdown of what DCAP-BTLS means
Virginia becomes the 15th state to pass bleeding control legislation, joining national effort to improve trauma response before EMS arrives
Learn the key differences, signs and symptoms of compensated and decompensated shock to improve prehospital recognition and response
One patient suffered burns to 90% of his body in the early-morning apartment explosion
Identifying and treating tension pneumothorax, a life-threatening condition that can occur with chest trauma
Volcano Rescue Team EMTs and paramedics reached the patient via a side trail while technical crews set up rope systems and an artificial high directional to reach the victim
U.S. Army Reserve soldiers prepare for mass causality scenarios, medical evacuations and ambulance arrivals with simulation training
Assessment and treatment pearls to simplify three common chest trauma presentations
Cassell, reported missing days earlier, was found trapped in a ditch with severe leg injuries after falling asleep at the wheel
Being an emergency medical technician is rewarding job, and with the right EMT training, there鈥檚 plenty of room to grow
The Birmingham Crime Commission is advocating for the expansion of the fire department鈥檚 whole blood program, which has saved over 90 lives since its launch
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