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/
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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 blood , TXA or scoop and run? The latest evidence discussed in 2025
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Prehospital tranexamic acid is associated with a survival benefit without an increase in complications: Results of two harmonized randomized clinical trials – PMC
A secondary analysis was performed using harmonized data from two large, double-blinded, randomized prehospital TXA trials. Prehospital TXA is safe and independently associated with a dose-dependent lower 28-day mortality risk and lower 24-hour red … — Read on pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11422517/
A Ten-Year Retrospective Cohort Study on Neck Collar Immobilization in Trauma Patients with Head and Neck Injuries – PMC
Background and Objectives: In the context of prehospital care, spinal immobilization is commonly employed to maintain cervical stability in head and neck injury patients. However, its use in cases of unclear consciousness or major trauma patients is … — Read on pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10673496/
Does a prehospital applied pelvic binder improve patient survival? – Injury
Does a prehospital applied pelvic binder improve patient survival? – Injury — Read on http://www.injuryjournal.com/article/S0020-1383(24)00079-2/fulltext
Guidelines for Prehospital Management of Traumatic Brain Injury 3rd Edition: Executive Summary – PMC
Prehospital care markedly influences outcome from traumatic brain injury, yet it remains highly variable. The Brain Trauma Foundation’s guidelines informing prehospital care, first published in 2002, have sought to identify and disseminate best … — Read on pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10627685/
Is This The End?
Do not move! Spinal immobilization or spinal motor restriction: the long-lasting debate from the Napoleonic Wars to 2024 SIMEU policy statement Is This The End?
The ETM Course Podcast is back! The Trauma Physician with Chris Bowles
We are excited to announce that after a hibernation period, the ETM Course podcast is back! In our first episode of the new podcast we talk to Dr … The ETM Course Podcast is back! The Trauma Physician with Chris Bowles
Torso hemorrhage: noncompressible? never say never – PMC
Torso hemorrhage: noncompressible? never say never – PMC — Read on http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10919054/
The burden of head trauma in rural and remote North Queensland, Australia – Injury
The burden of head trauma in rural and remote North Queensland, Australia – Injury — Read on http://www.injuryjournal.com/article/S0020-1383(23)00898-7/fulltext
Systemic hemostatic agents initiated in trauma patients in the pre-hospital setting: a systematic review – PMC
Systemic hemostatic agents initiated in trauma patients in the pre-hospital setting: a systematic review – PMC — Read on http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10229449/
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