A5091376329- Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Trauma, Hemostasis, Coagulopathy, Resuscitation
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Trauma Management and Diagnosis
- Abdominal Trauma and Injuries
- Disaster Response and Management
- Ultrasound in Clinical Applications
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Healthcare Technology and Patient Monitoring
- Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy
- Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Patient Safety and Medication Errors
- Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare
- Intravenous Infusion Technology and Safety
- Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Traumatic Brain Injury Research
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Hemostasis and retained surgical items
- Infection Control and Ventilation
- Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases
Alberta Health Services
2016-2024
Alberta Health
2021
University of Alberta
2018
University of Alberta Hospital
2017
Alberta Hospital Edmonton
2017
MRS Training & Rescue
2015
Queen Mary University of London
2014
Objective: To describe the use of prehospital ultrasonography (PHUS) to support interventions, when used by physician and non-physician air medical crew (AMC), in a Canadian helicopter emergency service (HEMS). Methods: A retrospective review was conducted consecutive patients who underwent ultrasound examination during HEMS care from January 1, 2009 through March 10, 2014. An priori created data form record patient demographics, type scan performed, findings, location scan, interventions...
AimTo identify and summarize the available science on prone resuscitation. To determine value of undertaking a systematic review this topic; to knowledge gaps aid future research, education guidelines.MethodsThis was guided by specific methodological framework reporting items (PRISMA-ScR). We included studies, cases grey literature regarding position CPR/cardiac arrest. The databases searched were MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, Cochrane CENTRAL, Database Systematic Reviews, Scopus Google Scholar....
In response to a facility-wide COVID-19 outbreak, our tertiary acute care hospital implemented an evidence-based bundle of infection control practices including the use audits and trained observers "dofficers" provide real-time constructive feedback.We furloughed staff perform role dofficer. They offered support corrective feedback on proper PPE completed 21-point during 4-week intervention period. Audits tracked appropriate signage, placement availability supplies (equipment), correct use,...
Abstract Introduction Prehospital ultrasound (PHUS) assessments by physicians and non-physicians are performed on medical trauma patients with increasing frequency. has been shown to be of benefit supporting interventions. Problem Which may from PHUS not clearly identified. Methods A multi-variable logistic regression analysis was a previously created retrospective dataset five years physician- non-physician-performed scans in Canadian critical care Helicopter Emergency Medical Service...
Abstract Introduction Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) is used to treat severe acute respiratory distress. Prehospital NIPPV has been associated with a reduction in both in-hospital mortality and the need for invasive ventilation. Hypothesis/Problem The authors of this study examined factors failure evaluated impact on scene times critical care helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS). was defined as airway intervention or alternative means ventilatory support. Methods A...
Introduction: Following life-threatening junctional trauma, the goal is to limit blood loss while expediting transfer operative rescue. Unfortunately, abdominal-pelvic or hemorrhage often not amenable direct compression and few temporizing strategies are available beyond hemostatic dressings, hypotensive resuscitation, balanced transfusion. Objectives: In this study, we evaluated proximal external aortic arrest flow in healthy adult men. Methods: This was a simulation trial of compression,...
Aim: Low overhead height can negatively affect chest compression performance. An adapted technique has been proposed by paramedic H. Koch (pron. "Cook"). This study compares conventional to in a height-restricted aeromedical helicopter. Methods: Eighteen clinicians were randomized 2 minutes of or compressions, then crossed-over. uses forearm/elbow instead overlapping hands. Compression quality was assessed with Skill Reporting Laerdal Resusci-Anne manikin. Quality variables were: the number...
An analysis of individual and department triage variances to identify, quantify, improve markers nurse accuracy. Rebecca Cotton, Richard Drew, Matthew Douma, Domhnall O’Dochartaigh, Candice Keddie, Karen Muncaster, Christopher Picard Background: Canadian Emergency Departments (ED) use the five-point Triage Acuity Scale (CTAS) sort prioritize patients according acuity. CTAS scores are used make decisions on patient flow, staffing complement, funding. Despite this, there is a paucity...
Background: Canadian Emergency Departments (ED) use the five-point Triage Acuity Scale (CTAS) to prioritize patients according acuity. CTAS scores are used make decisions on patient flow, staffing complement, and funding. Variations in triage can lead mis-categorization delayed care for critically ill patients. Edmonton zone quality improvement audits reduced high low-risk vital sign errors (86% 78%, respectively), increased between-nurse consistency, levelled burden individual nurses....
Prone Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation A Rapid Scoping and Expanded Grey Literature Review for the COVID-19 Pandemic Aim To rapidly identify summarize available science on prone resuscitation. determine value of undertaking a systematic review this topic; to knowledge gaps aid future research, education guidelines. Methods This was guided by specific methodological framework reporting items (PRISMA-ScR). We included studies, cases grey literature regarding position CPR/cardiac arrest. The...