link.springer.com/article/10.1... To reduce the risk of fire, the #ERC #resuscitation guidelines recommend removing all #oxygen-delivery devices at least 1 m away from the patient’s chest prior to defibrillation. The presented study aimed to characterise ambient oxygen concentrations during CPR

Ambient oxygen enrichment during cardiopulmonary resuscitation: an overestimated risk? - Insights from a manikin study - Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine

Background/ aim To reduce the risk of fire, the ERC resuscitation guidelines recommend removing all oxygen-delivery devices at least 1 m away from the patient’s chest prior to defibrillation. This…

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Make sure to explore our collections. “Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Pre-hospital & #Critical #Care: Innovations, Applications, & Future Directions” explores the rapidly evolving role of #AI, including predictive analytics, triage tools & more. LINK: link.springer.com/collections/...

link.springer.com/article/10.1... This narrative #review synthesises the available evidence on the mechanisms, health effects, and #emergency department management of casualties inflicted by crowd-control weapons. #free & #OpenAccess on #SJTREM

Emergency department medical care during civil unrest: a narrative review - Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine

Background Civil unrest is a critical societal challenge in many parts of the world. Crowd control weapons (including conducted energy devices, chemical irritants, kinetic impact projectiles,…

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🌍 In 2025, over half of the articles published across 600+ Springer Nature journals advanced one or more of the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals — a reflection of our dedicated SDG Programme. Explore Springer Nature's SDG Programme: spklr.io/63328EPFwp #SDGs

Born on 25 July 1920, Rosalind Franklin helped reveal the structure of life itself. #OnThisDay, we celebrate the chemist and crystallographer whose X‑ray work, especially Photo 51, was key to understanding DNA’s double helix. 🧬

link.springer.com/article/10.1... Episodes of electrostatic discharge (ESD) during hoist or underslung techniques are well-known for the personnel. Despite this, ESD frequency, causes, operational consequences are remarkably understudied. Read more on #SJTREM

Known to crews, missing from the literature - electrostatic discharge during helicopter hoist operations - Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine

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Early non-intravenous analgesia in prehospital trauma care: time to act -> link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Early non-intravenous analgesia in prehospital trauma care: time to act - Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine

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link.springer.com/article/10.1... Prognostic impact of body temperature trajectories from emergency department arrival to intensive care unit admission – insights from the TraumaRegister DGU

Prognostic impact of body temperature trajectories from emergency department arrival to intensive care unit admission – insights from the TraumaRegister DGU® - Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine

Background Hypothermia is a significant and independent predictor of mortality in patients with severe trauma and constitutes a key component of the trauma-related lethal triad, along with acidosis…

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link.springer.com/article/10.1... "Over 12 years, #EMS-transported patients presented with progressively higher #triage #acuity while constituting an increasing share of #hospital admissions..." Read on #SJTREM

The evolving prehospital care: a 12-year retrospective analysis - Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine

Background Emergency medical services (EMS) are one of the main interfaces between acutely ill patients in the prehospital environment and hospital-based care. Yet longitudinal, population-level…

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#OnThisDay in 2000, the first draft of the human genome was unveiled. This milestone in science mapped the blueprint of human life, opening new paths for research in medicine, genetics, and our understanding of what makes us human. 🧬✨

link.springer.com/article/10.1... In rural northern Sweden, the absence of conventional hospitals, combine with rural hallenges has driven the need for innovative healthcare solutions, including community hospitals supported by distributed teams. But how are roles & responsibilities negotiated?

‘We feel abandoned out here’: teamwork dilemmas among rural health professionals in distributed emergency settings - Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine

Background In rural northern Sweden, community hospitals serve as essential first-response centres. During emergencies, general practitioners remotely collaborate on-call with on-site nurses via video...

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How many of these tools do you use in your day to day work? • Parallel Progression • Cognitive offloading • Anticipatory communication • Selective resource utilisation Read more on how productive #EM physicians work on #SJTREM - #Free & #OpenAccess -> link: link.springer.com/article/10.1...

How productive emergency physicians work: a qualitative interview study of clinical workflow in the emergency department - Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine

Background Operational efficiency in the emergency department (ED) is crucial for minimizing patient wait times, preventing overcrowding, and optimizing resource utilization. Although systemic…

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Pride Month is a reminder of the power of research to better understand and address disparities faced by LGBTQ+ communities. See how science is helping drive progress toward reducing inequalities: spklr.io/63324E3Uwe 🌈 🧪

Pain first: rethinking early #analgesia in #emergency #trauma care 1. Analgesia must start on scene 2. Analgesia without intravenous access may serve as a bridge to intravenous pain management. 3. Expanding the therapeutic reach of #prehospital providers link.springer.com/article/10.1... #foamed

Pain first: rethinking early analgesia in emergency trauma care - Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine

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#OnThisDay, we mark International Biotechnology Day. Celebrated on June 16, it highlights the power of biotechnology, from advancing medicine and agriculture to shaping how we understand life itself. A field where science continues to transform our world. 🧬

#trending highlight from #SJTREM Read now: link.springer.com/article/10.1... Intra-aortic adrenaline titration during cardiac arrest "Haemodynamically guided Intra-aortic adrenaline administration during #CPR is a plausible, testable endovascular adjunct & warrants prospective evaluation..."

Intra-aortic adrenaline titration during cardiac arrest - Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine

Adrenaline has been the principal vasoactive drug in cardiac arrest for decades. It reliably increases return of spontaneous circulation but has not shown a consistent improvement in long-term…

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#OnThisDay in 1864, Alois Alzheimer was born. We celebrate the psychiatrist and researcher whose work first identified the disease that now bears his name, deepening our understanding of the human brain and neurological disorders.

Amazing start to the NAP8 Activity Survey with over 20,000 responses logged in week one 👏 Keep logging every case involving anaesthesia, sedation, or monitored care! Thank you for your support! More info 👉 https://ow.ly/RsrJ50Zbcr0 #Ansky #Medsky

There is still time to contribute to our #collection on the prevention, prehospital management, and definitive care of patients affected by #avalanches, #hypothermia, and #cold-related injuries 🥶 🧊 ❄️ 🗻🚁 link.springer.com/collections/... @springernature.com @bmc.springernature.com

Best practices on #blood & blood products for a #prehospital #hemorrhage protocol: consensus from the 2025 Canadian prehospital transfusion summit link.springer.com/article/10.1... 12 consensus statements were produced...including activation criteria, blood product prioritization & adjunct use...

Best practices on blood and blood products for a prehospital hemorrhage protocol: consensus from the 2025 Canadian prehospital transfusion summit - Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine

Background Blood transfusion is increasingly recognized as a critical component of prehospital resuscitation. However, Canada’s vast geography, environmental extremes, and regional variation in…

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#OnThisDay, we celebrate the International Day of Play. A day to recognize the importance of play in learning, creativity, and well‑being. From childhood to adulthood, play helps us connect, explore, and grow. Here’s to curiosity, imagination, and joy. 🎈✨

link.springer.com/article/10.1... "The 2022 TTA criteria improve the alignment between #triage criteria and observed #mortality risk, particularly among #elderly patients. The addition of #geriatric-specific modifiers enhances predictive accuracy and clinical applicability." #TraumaTeam #trauma

Validation of the 2022 German trauma team activation criteria: a national registry study with focus on geriatric-specific modifiers - Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine

Background The 2022 revision of the German Trauma Society’s (DGU) trauma team activation (TTA) criteria introduces geriatric-specific modifiers to enhance the sensitivity of risk stratification in…

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#OnThisDay in 1909, Virginia Apgar was born. We celebrate the anesthesiologist and pediatrician who created the APGAR score, transforming how newborns are assessed and improving care in those critical first moments of life. 🩺✨

This multicentre retrospective cohort study reviewed adult patients admitted for major #trauma in Swedish hospitals. The primary endpoint was likelihood of PRBC administration within the first 24h. Did this increase in patients on DOAC therapy? Read now on #SJTREM link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Transfusion and mortality after major trauma in patients on direct oral anticoagulants: a multicentre cohort study - Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine

Background Major trauma in patients with direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) is increasing as treatment with DOACs is becoming more prevalent. DOACs add complexity to trauma due to increased risk of…

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Call for articles for our new collection! Avalanche, Hypothermia, and Cold Injuries: Advances in Prevention, Rescue, and Care 🗻🚁❄️ Find out more link.springer.com/collections/... #Prehospital #Hypothermia #avalanche #EMS

🎬Take a look behind the scenes at #SOA26 Join us 30 June - 2 July for clinical updates, lively debates, hands-on masterclasses, and groundbreaking science. See what's waiting for you:🎥 ow.ly/MY9v50Z38oT #CriticalCare #ICU #MedEd #SOA26 #HealthcareInnovation #ICS #IntensiveCare

State of the Art Congress 2026 (SOA26)

Welcome to the Intensive Care Society's State of the Art Congress 2026 30 June - 2 July ICC, Birmingham, UK Or join us online Whether this will be your first Congress or a return visit, we are excit...

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#OnThisDay, millions around the world celebrate World Environment Day. Observed on June 5, it highlights the importance of protecting the natural systems that sustain life and reminds us of our shared responsibility to care for our planet, today and every day! 💚

link.springer.com/article/10.1... #Paediatric #emergencies in the #prehospital setting are uncommon yet challenging, revealing gaps between training expectations, clinical exposure & perceived competencies. This mixed-methods #study analysed training needs among #emergency physicians.

Challenges faced by prehospital emergency physicians providing emergency care to pediatric patients - Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine

Background Pediatric emergencies constitute a small proportion of prehospital cases yet pose unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges for emergency physicians due to age-specific physiological…

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#OnThisDay, we celebrate International Children’s Day. Highlighting the rights, well‑being, and potential of children worldwide, it is observed in many countries on June 1, alongside Global Parents Day, recognizing the care and support that help children thrive. 🎈

link.springer.com/article/10.1... The Swedish tactical police unit is a highly trained team... Each group includes a designated medic... The purpose of this study was to explore perceptions of their work in relation to training, competencies, tactics, & the provision of practical medical care.

The role of tactical police medics in the prehospital environment: results from an interview study - Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine

Background The Swedish tactical police unit is a highly trained team specialized in managing complex situations and tactically demanding operations. Each tactical police group includes a designated…

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