Thunderstorms Drive Increase in ED Visits for Asthma, COPD
Approximately 52,000 additional emergency department visits for asthma, COPD, or asthma-COPD overlap occurred as the result of thunderstorms in a 14-year study period.
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Air Pollution Linked to Increase in NICU Admissions
Infants born to women exposed to high levels of air pollution in the week before delivery are more...
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Flight Therapists: RTs Take to the Skies in ‘Flying ICUs’
While the vast majority of respiratory therapists do their lifesaving work in hospitals and clinics, a select few who operate as flight RTs find their workspace miles above the earth.
A Systematic Approach to Capnography Waveforms
Despite the vast number of guidelines touting capnography, some clinicians may not see its value due to a lack of knowledge and ability to correctly apply and interpret results in a meaningful manner.
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More Fuel for Discussion over Sesame Allergies, Food Labels
Sesame is the ninth most common food allergen for kids, and nearly one in three children with a...
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Zoll Launches Z Vent Portable Ventilator
Zoll Medical Corp has launched the Z Vent transport ventilator for pre- and intra-hospital use.
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There’s a Spotify Playlist Designed for CPR
A Spotify playlist features specific songs like Lady Gaga’s “Just Dance” that have a beat similar to the recommended CPR compression rate of 100 to 120 per minute.
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Flu-related Hospitalizations Hit Seniors Earlier than Children
Researchers say that hospitalization rates among older adults peaked several weeks earlier than children in the 2017-18 flu season compared with previous years.
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EMS: Laryngeal Tube Insertion Linked to Improved Survival for Out-of-hospital Cardiac Arrest
According to a study published in JAMA, initial laryngeal tube insertion improved 72-hour survival for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest compared to endotracheal tube intubation.
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Montana Wildfire Smoke Triggered Surge in ED Visits
Hospital emergency department visits have surged 131% in some Montana counties as a result of respiratory-related conditions triggered by summer wildfires.
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Extra Testing Doesn’t Improve Outcomes, Does Increase ER Stay
For patients with chest pain admitted to the ER, the use of coronary computed tomographic angiography (CCTA) or stress testing did not have a clinical benefit but did increase ER stay.
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Anitibiotics Can Increase Risk of Community-acquired Infections
Researchers report that antibiotic use and other factors such as emergency department visits can increase the risk of community-acquired C. difficile infections.
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Using Unmanned Aerial Drones to Deliver Emergency Care
Researchers are exploring the life-saving potential of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) to speed delivery of emergency medical care like defibrillators and rescue medications.
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Kids Unnecessarily Exposed to X-rays
Many children being admitted to emergency rooms for breathing or stomach problems are being exposed to x-rays unnecessarily, according to pediatricians in Australia.
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EMS Crews Converging on South Florida for Hurricane Irma
EMS and disaster management personnel from several cities and states across the country are traveling to South Florida in anticipation of Hurricane Irma’s landfall this weekend.
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