The American journal of emergency medicine
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Airway management including endotracheal intubation (ETI) is a key skill for emergency clinicians. Therefore, it is important for emergency clinicians to be aware of the current evidence regarding the identification and management of patients requiring ETI. ⋯ An understanding of literature updates can improve the ED care of patients requiring emergent intubation.
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Review
Grand theft ambulance: Media reports of stolen ambulances in the United States, 1980 to 2020.
Ambulance thefts are frequently reported in the media, particularly over the past decade, with increasing numbers of news stories on these events. Despite these media reports, there is a paucity of peer-reviewed literature describing details and themes of these events. ⋯ Media reports of ambulance thefts in the US have increased in recent years, highlighting the opportunity for improved education, standard policies and procedures, and increased security countermeasures to prevent the potential injuries and economic losses associated with these events.
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The COVID-19 epidemic has become a major international health emergency. Millions of people have died as a result of this phenomenon since it began. Has there been any successful pharmacological treatment for COVID-19 since the initial report on the virus? How many searches are undertaken to address the impact of the infection? What is the number of drugs that have undergone investigation? What are the mechanisms of action and adverse effects associated with the investigated pharmaceuticals used to treat COVID-19? Has the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved any medication to treat COVID-19? To date, our understanding is based on a restricted corpus of published investigations into the treatment of COVID-19. ⋯ Our insights suggest a multifaceted approach incorporating these therapies can significantly improve patient outcomes. Repurposing drugs has been critical in rapidly responding to COVID-19, allowing existing medications to be used in new ways to combat the virus. Combination therapies and further research are essential to optimize treatment strategies.
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Review Meta Analysis
Association between helicopter medical services for pediatric trauma patients and mortality: Systematic review and meta-analysis.
Helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) have become widespread around the world. However, previous studies of the influence of HEMS on mortality were limited to adult patients only and showed inconsistent and heterogeneous results. This study aimed to examine the association between HEMS and mortality among pediatric emergencies compared to ground emergency medical service (GEMS). ⋯ Our systematic review and meta-analysis, which was limited to trauma pediatric trauma patients, revealed that HEMS deployment correlated with decreased mortality. Further research is necessary to more effectively measure the potential influence and applicability of HEMS for pediatric emergencies.
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Review Meta Analysis
Association between helicopter medical services for pediatric trauma patients and mortality: Systematic review and meta-analysis.
Helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) have become widespread around the world. However, previous studies of the influence of HEMS on mortality were limited to adult patients only and showed inconsistent and heterogeneous results. This study aimed to examine the association between HEMS and mortality among pediatric emergencies compared to ground emergency medical service (GEMS). ⋯ Our systematic review and meta-analysis, which was limited to trauma pediatric trauma patients, revealed that HEMS deployment correlated with decreased mortality. Further research is necessary to more effectively measure the potential influence and applicability of HEMS for pediatric emergencies.