EMERGENCIES

This study tested a portable AI device called aiTriage that analyzes heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels in just 5 minutes. It gives ER doctors a real-time risk score for chest pain patients, helping decide who needs immediate care. Over 1,100 adults with chest pain too…

This study tested whether breathing in morphine works as well as getting it through an IV for 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 placebo …

This study looked at whether using an early heart ultrasound (echocardiography) in the emergency room can help guide treatment for people with sepsis or septic shock. The goal was to see if this approach reduces organ damage compared to standard care. The study involved 312 adult…

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 these patients had, when they came in, and how much the care cost. …

This study looked at whether doctors remember a rare emergency airway procedure (FONA) equally well 3-4 months after training on a cheap homemade model versus a store-bought one. 44 resident doctors were randomly assigned to train on one of the two models. The goal was to see if …

This study aimed to find out how often people come to the emergency room because of the flu, even when the flu isn't listed as the reason. Researchers tested over 2,400 adults visiting the ER during flu season to see how many actually had the flu. The results will help hospitals …

This study looked at whether a mix of online and in-person first aid training helps adults in Rwanda learn and act better during emergencies. Over 500 adults were split into three groups: blended training, traditional face-to-face training, or no training. Researchers measured th…

This study looked at how combining non-medical practitioners (like nurses and paramedics) with doctors in English emergency departments affects patient care. Researchers analyzed data from 840 NHS trusts and six case-study sites to see if different staff mixes lead to fewer retur…

This study tested a robot named DAISY that helps patients check themselves into the emergency room. Instead of waiting for a nurse, patients answer questions on a touchscreen and use devices like a blood pressure cuff. The goal was to see if the robot could save staff time and gi…