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The Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine is an open-access and official journal for The Norwegian Air Ambulance Foundation.

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European perspectives on #prehospital interagency collaboration during #terrorist incidents
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“This study revealed a significant paucity of joint #education & #training opportunities… Joint strategies & interprofessional exchange will be essential...”
European perspectives on pre-hospital interagency collaboration during terrorist incidents: a focus group study - Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
Background Recent international developments have led to increased terrorist activity and intentional violence across Europe. Interagency collaboration has repeatedly been identified as a key…
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November 19, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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"Prehospital IBP was associated with a decreased shock index at hospital admission in critically ill patients, likely due to earlier detection of hypotension & targeted hemodynamic therapy. IBP should be considered in patients receiving catecholamines..."
Prehospital invasive vs. non-invasive blood pressure monitoring: Impact on shock index at hospital admission in critically ill patients – a prospective intervention study - Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
Objectives Hypotension and shock are potential modifiable contributors to adverse outcome. Inhospital, invasive blood pressure (IBP) monitoring is standard, while prehospital care mainly uses…
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November 10, 2025 at 9:43 AM
The Gaza War has caused thousands to suffer from war-related TBI's amid the collapse of Gaza’s healthcare system. Little was known about the epidemiology & outcomes of #TBI in such severely resource-limited settings.
War-related traumatic brain injury in Gaza: a multi-center prospective analysis of patterns and outcomes - Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
Background Since October 2023, the Gaza War has caused thousands to suffer from war-related traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) amid the collapse of Gaza’s healthcare system. Little is known about the…
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November 6, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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November 4, 2025 at 9:43 AM
With over 1.3 million downloads in 2024 & an impact factor of 3.1 #SJTREM is a leading journal in the fields of #prehospital; early in-hospital diagnostic & therapeutic aspects of #emergencymedicine, #trauma, & #resuscitation.

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November 3, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Silent crisis on the frontlines: a systematic review of suicidal behaviors among disaster responders – epidemiology, risk pathways, and evidence-based interventions

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November 2, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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November 1, 2025 at 12:50 PM
This study aims to evaluate the current use of #POCUS by paramedics in Australasia including exploring the main barriers and facilitators that influence its effective integration

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Soundwaves of innovation: a qualitative exploration of POCUS in Australasian ambulance and retrieval services - Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
Objectives Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) represents an advancement in diagnostic ability and procedural success for paramedics in out-of-hospital settings. Despite its potential to rapidly…
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October 26, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Norepinephrine vs epinephrine for cardiac arrest?

"Despite the limited evidence, norepinephrine appears to offer potential advantages over epinephrine in terms of multiple haemodynamic parameters and possible survival"

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The effects of norepinephrine in shockable cardiac arrest, a scoping review - Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
Background Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest is considered a major public health issue with an incidence of 67–170 per 100.000 inhabitants in Europe. Sufficient coronary perfusion pressure is a…
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October 22, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Early transfusion in #haemorrhagic shock collection: This secondary analysis of the PATCH-trauma trial investigated the association of plasma: red cell ratio & 28-day mortality in patients with major trauma.

High ratios were associated with lower mortality
High ratio of plasma to red cells in contemporary resuscitation of haemorrhagic shock after trauma: a secondary analysis of the PATCH-trauma trial - Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
Background Plasma transfusion is recommended as an initial intervention in most major haemorrhage protocols for trauma resuscitation. With availability of newer blood components, therapeutic agents…
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October 18, 2025 at 8:43 AM
#Prehospital locoregional #anesthesia: a case series

Retrospective analysis recorded the type of block, US guidance, provider training, on site time, pain scores evolution, complementary medication before/after LRA, complications and more!
Prehospital locoregional anesthesia: a case series - Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
Background Standard prehospital pain management relies on opioids, which involved avoidable risks. Few studies have evaluated pre-hospital locoregional anesthesia (LRA), especially fascia iliaca…
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October 16, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Part of our Artificial Intelligence in #Prehospital & #CriticalCare collection.

Machine learning model to predict mortality in patients with skin & soft tissue infection in emergency departments:https://sjtrem.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13049-025-01463-7
#AI #ED #Machinelearning
Machine learning model to predict mortality in patients with skin and soft tissue infection in emergency department - Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
Background Accurately predicting mortality in patients with skin and soft-tissue infections (SSTIs) remains challenging. Machine learning models offer rapid processing, algorithmic impartiality, and…
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October 13, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Continuous vital sign monitoring for predicting hospital length of stay: a feasibility study in COPD & CHF patients

- "...we identified key patterns in HR, RR, and SpO₂ time series associated with hospitalization LOS in COPD and CHF patients "
Continuous vital sign monitoring for predicting hospital length of stay: a feasibility study in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and chronic heart failure patients - Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
Background Vital signs monitoring provides clinicians with real-time information regarding patients’ current medical condition. We hypothesize that applying comprehensive analytical methods to…
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October 11, 2025 at 12:11 PM
The role of specialized outpatient palliative care in emergency advance directives:

- Fewer hospitalizations,
- Greater alignment with patient wishes

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The role of specialized outpatient palliative care in emergency advance directives: fewer hospitalizations, greater alignment with patient wishes - Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
Specialized outpatient palliative care (SOPC) aims at relieving symptoms and providing psychosocial aid in the outpatient setting. SOPC also supports patients in setting up advance directives so that…
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October 8, 2025 at 5:12 PM
What are the differences in symptoms, bleeding site & treatment for patients on antithrombotic medication with GI bleeding?

"Patients with anticoagulant therapy more often present with a lower source of GI bleed than those on antiplatelet medications"
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Presentation of gastrointestinal bleeding in patients with antithrombotic therapy, results from a consecutive retrospective cohort - Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
Background Antithrombotic treatment might affect bleeding symptoms, identification of bleeding source and treatment for patients with acute gastrointestinal bleeding. This study aims to investigate…
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October 5, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Implementing prehospital invasive arterial blood pressure monitoring in critically ill patients—a prospective observational first year analysis

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"Prehospital IBP can be performed safely even by teams with limited exposure to critically ill patients"
Implementing prehospital invasive arterial blood pressure monitoring in critically ill patients—a prospective observational first year analysis - Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
Background Exposure to hypotension is linked to increased morbidity and mortality. Invasive blood pressure (IBP) measurement might be superior to non-invasive blood pressure measurement in detecting…
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October 3, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Could potassium be used as an independent predictor of 30-day survival in OHCA?

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#OHCA #prehospital #hyperkalaemia #hypokalaemia #ALS
October 2, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Triage of road injury casualties - the role of bystanders: a scoping review

"Bystanders have the potential to be a critical component of the Road Injury Chain of Survival...their potential role in trauma triage remains underexplored..." read more on SJTREM

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September 21, 2025 at 11:39 AM
This new #Delphi consensus #study identifies and categorises time-sensitive injuries for entrapped patients following #MVC. It also establishes foundational consensus for early intervention during entrapment. 🚗

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Prioritising time-critical injuries and interventions for trapped motor vehicle collision patients: a Delphi study - Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
Background Physically trapped patients following motor vehicle collisions are at high risk of time-critical injuries and poor outcomes. Despite this, there is limited consensus on which injuries…
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September 19, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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An observational study on patients presenting with mental illness to #EMS

“Patients with mental illness are frequently assessed, primarily for suicide threats/attempts & intoxication. However, few are admitted to the hospital, & many are not triaged..."
Description of patients presenting with mental illness in emergency medical services: a retrospective observational study - Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
Background Mental illness is prevalent worldwide, creating a demand for Emergency Medical Service (EMS) assessments in mental illness, yet research on the epidemiology of patients with mental illness…
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September 18, 2025 at 5:12 PM