Emergency Medicine
American Heart Association Criticizes CPR Depiction in 'Devil Wears Prada' Sequel, Warns Inaccuracies Cost Lives
The American Heart Association calls out the fictional sequel for portraying ineffective CPR, emphasizing that such inaccuracies can dangerously mislead viewers in real emergencies.
Quick Bystander CPR Within Five Minutes Nearly Doubles Pediatric Cardiac Arrest Survival
New research shows that initiating CPR within five minutes of a child's cardiac arrest can nearly double survival rates, highlighting the critical importance of immediate bystander intervention for pediatric emergencies.
Updated Pediatric and Neonatal CPR Guidelines Emphasize Unique Needs of Children
The American Heart Association and American Academy of Pediatrics have released updated CPR and emergency cardiovascular care guidelines that provide specific recommendations for infants and children, addressing the approximately 27,000 pediatric cardiac arrests occurring annually in the United States.
PointClickCare Launches AI-Powered ED Solution to Improve SNF-to-Hospital Care Transitions
PointClickCare's new AI-enhanced emergency department optimization solution provides real-time insights from skilled nursing facility stays to help ED teams reduce avoidable readmissions and make faster care decisions.
June Heat Wave Claims Lives and Strains Health Services in Maryland
A severe June heat wave in Maryland resulted in eight deaths and 472 emergency care visits, highlighting the deadly impact of extreme weather and the strain on health services.
Breakthrough Blood Test Could Revolutionize Early Stroke Treatment
A new blood test measuring brain protein levels shows promise in quickly distinguishing between bleeding and clot-based strokes before patients reach the hospital, potentially transforming emergency stroke care and improving patient outcomes.