EMERGENCIES

This study tested a portable AI device called aiTriage that analyzes heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels in just 5 minutes. Over 1,100 adults with chest pain in the emergency department took part. The goal was to see if the device's real-time risk score could safely red…

This study tested whether breathing in morphine works as well as getting it through an IV for quickly treating severe pain in the emergency department. 226 adults with intense pain were randomly assigned to receive either inhaled morphine plus a placebo IV, or IV morphine plus a …

This study looked at how the antibiotic metronidazole works in 171 newborns to find the best dose. Researchers used leftover blood or spinal fluid from routine tests, so no extra pokes were needed. The goal was to make sure enough babies get the right amount to fight infection wi…

This study looked back at the records of 652 patients who were seen in the emergency department of a French hospital and then referred to a special addiction liaison team. The goal was to understand the social and medical backgrounds of these patients. The findings could help hos…

This study looked at 181 elderly patients (65 and older) having emergency non-heart, non-lung surgery. Researchers measured brain oxygen levels during surgery and checked for confusion or memory problems (called postoperative cognitive dysfunction) up to 72 hours later. The goal …

This study followed 280 adults who came to the hospital with a painful hernia needing urgent care. Researchers wanted to see how doctors decide between surgery and non-surgical management, and how patients fared afterward. The goal is to gather real-world data to improve future t…

This study tested a robot named DAISY that asks patients about their health and takes their blood pressure and temperature when they arrive at the emergency department. 156 adults used the system to see if it could produce a useful report for doctors and nurses. The goal was to f…

This study looked at 611 patients who came to the dental emergency department at the University Hospital of Nancy through a special access clinic. Researchers wanted to understand what types of dental emergencies people had, when they came in, and how much the care cost. The goal…

This study looked at whether a blended learning approach (online plus in-person) for first aid training helps adults in Rwanda learn and act better than traditional face-to-face classes or no training at all. Over 500 adults were randomly assigned to one of three groups. Research…

This study looked at whether doing an early heart ultrasound (echocardiography) in the emergency department helps doctors manage sepsis or septic shock better. 312 adults with sepsis were randomly assigned to either get the ultrasound plus a treatment guide, or standard care. The…

This completed study examined how using non-medical practitioners (like nurse practitioners and physician assistants) alongside doctors in English emergency departments and urgent treatment centres affects patient outcomes. Researchers analyzed data from 840 participants across m…

This study looked at whether doctors retain an emergency airway procedure (called FONA) equally well after training on a low-cost self-made model versus a commercial one. 44 resident physicians were trained and then tested 3-4 months later. The goal is to see if cheaper models ca…

This study tracked nearly 2,500 adults who came to the emergency room during flu season to see how many actually had the flu. By testing everyone with a nasal swab, researchers aimed to find flu cases that might otherwise go unnoticed. The goal is to give hospitals a clearer pict…