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Background Traumatic pneumothorax is a potentially life-threatening condition requiring timely diagnosis
and management, particularly in the prehospital setting where diagnostic tools are limited. This study aimed to
evaluate the diagnostic…

Background The rapid aging of global populations necessitates evidence-based optimization of emergency medical
services for elderly patients. This study evaluates helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) utilization patterns,
clinical outcomes,…

Objectives Emergency departments (EDs) have been confronted with growing demand for several decades.
However, the strain on EDs is generally not evenly distributed across the year, as some days are at increased risk
of overcrowding compared to…

Background Patients discharged with nonspecific diagnoses after acute hospital care are frequent and represent
potential diagnostic uncertainty at discharge. Adverse outcomes indicate missed diagnoses with a potential for
improving patient safety.…

Background The crowding of emergency departments (ED) in Germany and many other countries has been a well-
known problem and the ageing population is posing additional and very specific challenges to EDs as older patients

may present with…

Background Most patients with non-severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) do not develop complications after 24 h
of hospital observation. Identifying low-risk patients could enable safe discharge and follow-up—potentially via
telemedicine—while…

Background The extent to which point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is currently being used in international mountain
emergency medicine has not yet been investigated. The aim of this study was to determine the use of POCUS in
mountain rescue…

Background Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is a frequent cause of emergency department (ED) admission, with
most cases being uncomplicated. However, a subset of patients presents with intracranial findings on CT, such as
cerebral hemorrhage or…

Background Community-based disaster risk management has emerged as a highly effective approach, emphasizing
the importance of local institutions. As integral parts of communities, schools possess valuable resources that can play
a crucial role in…

Introduction Acute spinal cord injury (ASCI) often leads to severe disability and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD),
yet evidence on early psychological prevention during the emergency stage is limited.
Aim This study aimed to evaluate whether…