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Original research
Although many hemodynamically unstable trauma patients undergo computed tomography (CT) to identify a source of bleeding, this practice is currently only recommended by a few guidelines. To clarify whether CT ...
Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine 2017 25:74
Published on: 19 July 2017
Case report
Accidental hypothermia with cardiac arrest represents a challenge for pre-hospital rescuers as well as in-hospital staff. For pre-hospital personnel, the main focus is to get the patient to the correct destina...
Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine 2017 25:73
Published on: 17 July 2017
Original research
In 2002, the World Congress on Drowning developed a uniform definition for drowning. The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of “non-uniform drowning terminology” (NUDT) and “non-uniform drowning ...
Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine 2017 25:72
Published on: 17 July 2017
Review
This systematic review aimed to describe non-conveyance in ambulance care from patient-safety and ambulance professional perspectives. The review specifically focussed at describing (1) ambulance non-conveyanc...
Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine 2017 25:71
Published on: 17 July 2017
Original research
Elevated lactate has been found to be associated with a higher mortality in a diverse patient population. The aim of the study is to investigate if initial serum lactate level is independently associated with ...
Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine 2017 25:69
Published on: 14 July 2017
Original research
Carbon monoxide poisoning (COP) is not uncommon, but nationwide epidemiological data are limited. We conducted a study in Taiwan to fill the data gaps.
Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine 2017 25:70
Published on: 14 July 2017
Original research
The effects of target temperature management (TTM) on the heart aren’t thoroughly studied yet. Several studies showed the prolongation of various ECG parameters including Tpeak-Tend-time under TTM. Our study’s...
Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine 2017 25:68
Published on: 11 July 2017
Original research
In the Netherlands prehospital trauma care is provided by emergency medical services (EMS) nurses. This care is extended by Physician staffed Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (P-HEMS) for the more severel...
Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine 2017 25:67
Published on: 11 July 2017
Case report
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is associated with a high mortality rate. Furthermore, the few survivors often have severe, persistent cerebral dysfunction. A potential cause for this unsatisfactory outcom...
Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine 2017 25:66
Published on: 10 July 2017
Original research
Albumin may be beneficial in patients with septic shock but availability is limited and cost is high. The objective of the present study was to investigate if the use of dextran-70 in addition to albumin and c...
Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine 2017 25:65
Published on: 6 July 2017
Original research
Traumatic spinal cord injuries (TSCI) pose a significant burden globally, while existing epidemiological data–especially on population mortality–are limited. The aim of this study was to calculate the age-stan...
Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine 2017 25:64
Published on: 3 July 2017
Case Report
During maternal cardiac arrest, emergency hysterotomy (EH) is recommended after four minutes of resuscitation, if no signs of spontaneous circulation are detected. This extreme procedure is believed to be pote...
Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine 2017 25:62
Published on: 3 July 2017
Original research
Resuscitative balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) can maintain hemodynamic stability during hemorrhagic shock after a following torso injury, although inappropriate balloon placement may induce brain or vis...
Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine 2017 25:63
Published on: 3 July 2017
Original research
The best treatment approach for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is prompt primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). However, some patients show ST elevation on electrocardiography (E...
Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine 2017 25:61
Published on: 30 June 2017
Letter to the Editor
Ultrasonography – assisted lumbar puncture helps physicians identify traditional anatomical landmarks. However, it could help to overcome the anatomical dogmas and thus identify the best interspinous space und...
Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine 2017 25:60
Published on: 27 June 2017
Original research
Trauma-induced coagulopathy (TIC) is a common feature after severe trauma. Detection of TIC is based upon classic coagulation tests including international normalized ratio (INR) value. Point-of-care (POC) dev...
Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine 2017 25:59
Published on: 21 June 2017
Original research
Community First Responder (CFR) schemes support lay people to respond to medical emergencies, working closely with ambulance services. They operate widely in the UK. There has been no previous review of UK lit...
Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine 2017 25:58
Published on: 19 June 2017
Original research
Most young people killed in road crashes are known as vulnerable road users. A combination of physical and developmental immaturity as well as inexperience increases the risk of road traffic accidents with a h...
Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine 2017 25:57
Published on: 14 June 2017
Original research
We aimed to evaluate the clinical usefulness of qSOFA as a risk stratification tool for patients admitted with infection compared to traditional SIRS criteria or our triage system; the Rapid Emergency Triage a...
Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine 2017 25:56
Published on: 9 June 2017
Original research
The Danish Regions Pediatric Triage model (DRPT) was introduced in 2012 and subsequent implemented in most Danish acute pediatric departments. The aim was to evaluate the validity of DRPT as a screening tool t...
Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine 2017 25:55
Published on: 30 May 2017
Original research
Acute Ischemic Stroke (AIS) treatment has been revolutionised in the last two decades with the increasing use of Intravenous Thrombolysis (IVT) and with the advent of Endovascular therapy (EVT). AIS treatment ...
Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine 2017 25:54
Published on: 22 May 2017
Original research
The pre-hospital triage process aims at identifying and prioritizing patients in the need of prompt intervention and/or evacuation. The objective of the present study was to evaluate triage decision skills in ...
Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine 2017 25:53
Published on: 19 May 2017
Original research
Telephone consultation and triage are used to limit the workload on emergency departments. Lack of visual cues and clinical tests put telephone consultations to a disadvantage compared to face-to-face consulta...
Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine 2017 25:52
Published on: 15 May 2017
Original research
Post-craniotomy intracranial air can be present in patients scheduled for air ambulance transport to their home hospital. We aimed to assess risk for in-flight intracranial pressure (ICP) increases related to ...
Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine 2017 25:50
Published on: 12 May 2017
Original research
In order to dispatch ambulances with the correct level of urgency, the dispatch center has to balance the perceived urgency and traffic safety considerations with the available resources. As urgency is not cle...
Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine 2017 25:51
Published on: 12 May 2017
