In August 2021, Austin Hospital's emergency department (ED) saw 7, 641 patients, but surprisingly, 452 of them left before getting care. That's about 6% of all patients. These people are called "DNW" patients, short for "did not wait. " Let's dive into why they left and who they were. First, who we
Occupational stress isn't just about the tasks or demands of a job. It's also about how the work is designed. For emergency telecommunicators, the way their job is structured can pile up stress. This review dived into these "structural stressors" that are woven into the job design and policies. The
Imagine you're driving and suddenly, your phone pings. Not a text, but a warning that an emergency vehicle is nearby. That's the magic of the new "HASS Alert" system the Irmo Fire Department is rolling out. This tiny tech sends alerts to popular apps like Apple Maps and Waze. What's the big deal? It
In Texas, a young mother who gave birth to twins through an emergency C-section was deported, leaving her family in shock. The mother, 23-year-old Cristina Geraldyn Salazar-Hinojosa, missed an immigration hearing due to her medical condition. Her tiny newborns and two other children were also captur
Headaches aren't just grown-up problems—kids can get them too. In fact, many kids end up in the emergency room because of headaches. Doctors in the ER have a tricky job: they need to figure out if the headache is just a common problem like a migraine or a tension headache, or if it's something more
In emergency situations, calling an ambulance is crucial. The person who answers the call, known as a call-taker, needs to quickly understand the problem so they can send help fast. Language barriers can make this tougher, especially when callers don't speak fluent English. A study in Australia foun
Imagine a massive flood hitting a region like Romagna, Italy, and the chaos it can cause. This event, the May 2023 flood, showed how climate change is making extreme weather events more common and severe. This study looked at how emergency services were used during this disaster. It focused on emerg
On Thursday afternoon, a Ford truck crashed into a business inside a strip mall in Miller Place, New York. The Suffolk County police responded to a 911 call reporting the incident around 2:35 p. m. The driver of the truck suffered a medical emergency just before the collision, which occurred on Rout
Imagine you're in the bustling emergency room (ER), where every second counts. Who's better at deciding who needs urgent care—an advanced AI like GPT-4 or experienced ER nurses and doctors? Let's compare their skills in using the Emergency Severity Index (ESI) system. First, let's chat about the ES
Imagine a world where your health depends on the whims of the weather. This is the reality for many Indigenous communities in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala. Researchers are working with 16 communities in this region, using a mix of local involvement, national data, and advocacy to help them tackle extreme
