An Apple a Day: Modern Atrial Fibrillation Detection
Publication date: Available online 27 September 2019Source: Air Medical JournalAuthor(s): Joseph Hill, Peter Tilney (Source: Air Medical Journal)
Source: Air Medical Journal - September 27, 2019 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research

Assessment of Pain Management During Interfacility Air Medical Transport of Intubated Patients
ConclusionSeventy-three percent of intubated patients transported by Ornge received an opioid analgesic, most commonly fentanyl. We found no clinically relevant difference in the administration of analgesics based on age, sex, past medical history of chronic pain, or reason for transfer other than repatriation to the originating hospital. (Source: Air Medical Journal)
Source: Air Medical Journal - September 25, 2019 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research

Critical Care Helicopter Overtriage: A Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
Conclusion: Associated factors for interfacility HEMS OT, downstream effects, and areas for change were identified. EMP and emergency medical services practices, HEMS processes, and shared decision making may affect regional OT rates. (Source: Air Medical Journal)
Source: Air Medical Journal - September 19, 2019 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research

Resuscitation Part 2: Trauma and Burn Injury
Publication date: Available online 24 August 2019Source: Air Medical JournalAuthor(s): David J. Dries (Source: Air Medical Journal)
Source: Air Medical Journal - August 25, 2019 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research

Prove It
Publication date: Available online 17 August 2019Source: Air Medical JournalAuthor(s): John R. Clark (Source: Air Medical Journal)
Source: Air Medical Journal - August 17, 2019 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research