The American journal of emergency medicine
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Drones reduce the treatment-free interval in search and rescue operations with telemedical support - A randomized controlled trial.
Response to medical incidents in mountainous areas is delayed due to the remote and challenging terrain. Drones could assist in a quicker search for patients and can facilitate earlier treatment through delivery of medical equipment. We aim to assess the effects of using drones in search and rescue (SAR) operations in challenging terrain. We hypothesize that drones can reduce the search time and treatment-free interval of patients by delivering an emergency kit and telemedical support. ⋯ The successful use of drones in SAR operations leads to a reduction in search time and treatment-free interval of patients in challenging terrain, which could improve outcomes in patients suffering from traumatic injuries, the most commonly occurring incident requiring mountain rescue operations.
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Testicular torsion is a serious condition that carries with it a high rate of morbidity. ⋯ An understanding of testicular torsion can assist emergency clinicians in diagnosing and managing this disease.