More articles about: Emergency & Trauma Care
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Leverage ‘Low-Hanging Analytics’ to Make Patient Data More Powerful
Explore how the University of Michigan Center for Integrative Research in Critical Care (MCIRCC) is finding new ways to leverage and act upon data that are already available, to improve patient care.
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Car Crash-Test Dummies Move Beyond Young, Thin and Male
U-M trauma experts help create an improved crash test dummy that more accurately represent today's drivers. Learn more about obese & elderly crash test dummies
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New Michigan Law Could Save 400 Lives a Year
New Michigan law requires high schools to teach hands only CPR & AED usage. Learn about the Michigan CPR bill & how it will help people during cardiac arrest.
A patient being treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy
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How Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Helps Stubborn Wounds Heal
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy at the U-M Wound Care Clinic helps with non-healing wounds & tissue damage. Learn more about oxygen therapy & hyperbaric medicine.
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Study: Double-Digit Rise in Head Injuries After Michigan Helmet Law Repeal
Since the Michigan helmet law repeal in 2012, motorcycle head injuries are up 14% & skull fractures are up 38%. Get more information on the helmet law change.
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Let’s talk Turkey: 6 safety pitfalls to avoid on Thanksgiving
A U-M emergency physician discusses Thanksgiving safety tips like avoiding burns and food poisoning. Learn how to avoid the most common Thanksgiving injuries.
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10 Safety Tips for Fall Yardwork
It's the time of year for fall yard work & autumn yard clean up. See our list of fall safety tips like wearing eye protection, gloves, & hearing protection.
2016 Midwest MedWAR Champions from U-M
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Wilderness Medicine Race Puts Emergency Skills to the Test
U-M resident and two fellows won the 2016 Midwest MedWAR wilderness EMT course. Learn more about the U-M team, wilderness EMT training, and wilderness medicine.
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Stopped Hearts Need More Cardiac Arrest Research to Start
Cardiac arrest research is needed, specifically for post cardiac arrest care and cardiac arrest treatment. See the study that details cardiac arrest statistics.
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35% of Injury-Related ER Visits in Ghana Alcohol-Related
U-M study finds alcohol related death and injuries makeup 35% of emergency room visits in Ghana. Learn more about Ghana alcohol abuse and emergency medicine.
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Otolaryngology Residents Practice Real-Life Scenarios at ‘Boot Camp’
The annual U-M boot camp allows resident doctors to perform medical procedures on models during their residency program. Learn more about U-M's boot camp.
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Focusing on ‘Golden Hours’ of Care to Improve Traumatic Brain Injury Outcomes
Investigators are gathering to support technical developments, and translational and clinical research, for use in the critical hours just after TBIs occur.
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3 Tips for Seniors Visiting the Emergency Department
Many geriatric patients are likely to experience a medical issue that prompts a trip to the emergency room. These preparations can make the visit go smoothly.
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To Improve Response During Outbreaks, Tap the Hive Mind
A new framework called IAR from RAND helps agencies and organizations track and share activities, problems and successful responses to public health emergencies.
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6 Tips for a Safe Campout
U-M Wilderness Medicine Program Director shares camping safety advice. Some of his camping tips include how to stay connected and swim safely. Read the rest.