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.
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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.
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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.
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How Hospitals Can Improve Crisis Management When Tragedy Strikes

University of Michigan Doctors examine the efficiency of a hospital's disaster-preparedness program. See how 499 injuries were treated after a disastrous fire.