Timely recognition and initiation of basic life support (BLS) before emergency medical services arrive significantly improve survival rates and neurological outcomes. In an era where health information-seeking behaviors have shifted toward online sou...
International journal of injury control and safety promotion
40214190
Traffic injuries are a major public health concern globally. This study uses machine learning (ML) and geographic analysis to analyse road traffic fatalities and improve traffic safety in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand. Data on road traffic fat...
BACKGROUND: Matching the necessary resources and facilities to attend to the needs of trauma patients is traditionally performed by clinicians using criteria-directed triage protocols. In the present study, it was hypothesized that an artificial inte...
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the predictive performance of different data sources to forecast fatal overdose in Rhode Island neighborhoods, with the goal of providing a template for other jurisdictions interested in predictive analytics to direct overdose...
BMC medical informatics and decision making
40128718
BACKGROUND: Emergency Medical Services (EMS) response times are critical for optimizing patient outcomes, particularly in time-sensitive emergencies. This study explores the multifaceted determinants of EMS response times, leveraging machine learning...
OBJECTIVE: To develop and validate a paediatric weight estimation model adapted to the characteristics of the Spanish population as an alternative to currently extended methods.
The ambulance dispatch system plays a crucial role in emergency medical care by ensuring efficient communication, reducing response times, and ultimately saving lives. Delays in ambulance arrival can have serious consequences for patient health and s...
In the context of mass casualty incident (MCI) management, artificial intelligence (AI) represents a promising future, offering potential improvements in processes such as triage, decision support, and resource optimization. However, the effectivenes...
BACKGROUND: Critically ill patients can deteriorate rapidly; therefore, prompt prehospital interventions and seamless transition to in-hospital care upon arrival are crucial for improving survival. In Japan, helicopter emergency medical services (HEM...
Automating Electronic Health Records (EHR) documentation can significantly reduce the burden on care providers, particularly in emergency care settings where rapid and accurate record-keeping is crucial. A critical aspect of this automation involves ...