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Emergency whole blood transfusion protocol : an example
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Tranexamic acid in trauma: A joint position statement and resource document of NAEMSP, ACEP, and ACS-COT – PMC
Prehospital use of tranexamic acid (TXA) has grown substantially over the past decade despite contradictory evidence supporting its widespread use. Since the previous guidance document on the prehospital use of TXA for injured patients was published … — Read on pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12363306/
Can heroic roadside care save lives? – PMC
Prehospital emergency care is an important part of trauma systems across the USA and the world. From a once ‘load and go’ service, the provider’s skillsets and scope of practice have evolved to include multiple procedures that can be performed in … — Read on pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12049909/
Inquest hears delays at Box Hill Hospital “sealed” the fate of dying teen Max McKenzie – TA NEA
An inquest has heard that a 19-minute delay in attempting to intubate a critically ill teenager at Box Hill Hospital may have cost him his life, with one expert telling the court the missed ten-minute window “really sealed his fate”. Max McKenzie, a beloved 15-year-old, died in August 2021, nearly two weeks after suffering aContinue reading “Inquest hears delays at Box Hill Hospital “sealed” the fate of dying teen Max McKenzie – TA NEA”
Melbourne teen who died after nut allergy ‘let down’ by health system, family says – ABC News
Four years after a 15-year-old boy died due to a nut allergy, a Victorian coroner is examining if the death was preventable and whether paramedics and doctors at the Box Hill Hospital provided appropriate care. — Read on http://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-29/max-mckenzie-nut-allergy-coronial-inquest/106022338
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation-induced consciousness in an elderly patient: a case report in the prehospital setting | International Journal of Emergency Medicine | Full Text
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) aims to limit hypoxic injury by providing oxygen to brain and heart tissues during cardiac arrest. There has been an increase in reports of patients exhibiting signs such as eye opening, limb movement, agitation, or even interference with resuscitation maneuvers while receiving CPR. These manifestations cease when chest compressions are stopped, evenContinue reading “Cardiopulmonary resuscitation-induced consciousness in an elderly patient: a case report in the prehospital setting | International Journal of Emergency Medicine | Full Text”
Emergency field amputation in a resource‑limited setting: a case report – PMC
Emergency field amputation is an exceptionally sporadic but potentially life-saving intervention in extreme trauma scenarios, particularly in resource-limited environments. We describe a 16-year-old male with a severe crush injury to the proximal … — Read on pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12487335/
Stay or go? Should we Move Patients with Refractory Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest to Hospital? The EVIDENCE Trial
St.Emlyn’s – Emergency Medicine #FOAMed The EVIDENCE trial asked if rapid transport with ongoing CPR improves survival in refractory out-of-hospital … Stay or go? Should we Move Patients with Refractory Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest to Hospital? The EVIDENCE Trial
Prehospital Resuscitative Thoracotomy for Traumatic Cardiac Arrest – PMC
This cohort study examines more than 20 years of data for patients with traumatic cardiac arrest to evaluate the association of prehospital resuscitative thoracotomy with survival outcomes. — Read on pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11866073/
The River, Part 2 | Franklin River rescue – ABC News
PREHOSPITAL AMPUTATION PERFORMED UNDERWATER DESPITE GIGLI SAW FAILURE! Australian prehospital critical care and ketamine at its best http://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-07/the-river,-part-2-franklin-river-rescue/105504920
Patient Centred Team Based Critical Care In Austere Environments : what to do when Gigli Saw fails during prehospital amputation underwater
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Underwater leg amputation with ketamine saves man’s life
When a white-water rafter fell into the Franklin River, it triggered an extraordinary rescue mission that pushed everyone to the brink. — Read on http://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-29/franklin-river-rescue-man-stuck-lithuanian-valdas-leg-amputated/105420916
Prehospital Cricothyrotomy: A Narrative Review of Technical, Educational, and Operational Considerations for Procedure Optimization – Journal of Emergency Medicine
Prehospital Cricothyrotomy: A Narrative Review of Technical, Educational, and Operational Considerations for Procedure Optimization – Journal of Emergency Medicine — Read on http://www.jem-journal.com/article/S0736-4679(24)00284-1/fulltext
Prehospital blood , TXA or scoop and run? The latest evidence discussed in 2025
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Prehospital and Retrieval Medicine - THE PHARM dedicated to the memory of Dr John Hinds 