Impact of Helmet Law Repeal on Motorcycle Crash Incidents Attended by EMS in Missouri

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About this Research Project Authors: Morgan K. Anderson1, Lori L. Boland1-2, Peggy Huddleston, AAS, CADS3 1Clincial and Research Services, ImageTrend Inc.2Allina Health Emergency Medical Services3Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services   Background Previous research has shown that motorcycle helmets save lives, reduce serious injuries, and lower the costs associated with healthcare, lost productivity, and […]

Injury Characterization for Wildlife-Vehicle Collisions of Motorcyclists in Wisconsin

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About this Research Project Authors: Jonathan R. Powell1, Morgan K. Anderson1, William Koehne2 1ImageTrend, Inc., Eagan, Minnesota2Wisconsin Office of Preparedness and Emergency Health Care, Madison, Wisconsin   Introduction Reports from professional rescuers have highlighted a large burden of motorcycle collisions involving animals in the state of Wisconsin. This is supported by data from the most […]

Accessing Higher Levels of Care: A Multi-State Comparison of Air and Ground Interfacility Transports

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About this Research Project Authors: Morgan K. Anderson1, Jonathan R. Powell1, Christopher B. Gage2, Hannah Yang3, Eliza Little4, Anne Vossbrink5, Peter Geissert6, Felicia Alvarez7, Amber Viitanen8, Doug Taylor9, Lance Iversen10, Jay Otsby11, Chad Pore12 1Clinical & Research Services, ImageTrend Inc; 2National Registry of EMT’s; 3EMS, Trauma Systems, and Injury Prevention, Montana Dept. of Public Health […]

Assisted Ventilation Before or During Naloxone Administration Improves Hypoxia in Opioid Toxicity Patients: Insights from EMS Records

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About this Research Project Authors: 1Alyssa Green, MS, NREMT-P; 2Stephen Harper, MD, MPH; 2David Wampler, PhD, LP, FAEMS 1ImageTrend, Inc., Eagan, Minnesota2The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio   Background Opioid deaths have risen sharply in the past 10 years. Emphasis has been placed on the timely administration of naloxone, an opioid antagonist, to […]

Analyzing the Link Between Air Quality and Respiratory Issues: A Retrospective Study of EMS Records, Air Quality, and Socioeconomic Factors

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About this Research Project Authors: Derek Kraft1, Morgan K. Anderson2, Ainsley Stoneman3, William Robertson1, John Meyer4, Heather Thiesset5 1Weber State University; 2ImageTrend Inc, Clinical & Research Services; 3Utah Valley University, Department of Emergency Services. Spanish Fork Fire and EMS; 4Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Department of Emergency Medical Sciences; 5Utah Valley University, Department of Health […]

Emergency Medical Services Resolution of Hypoxemia

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About this Research Project Authors: Ryba, C1, 2; Wilson, SM3; Brook, M4,5,6; Baker, GL3; Green, A7; Page, D8; Aufderheide TP9 1Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Utah Health, Salt Lake City, Utah; 2Salt Lake City Fire Department, Salt Lake City, Utah; 3Department of Emergency Healthcare, Dumke College of Health Professions, Weber State University, Ogden, UT; […]

National Assessment of Key Prehospital Stroke Care Practices and Their Association to Patient Characteristics

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About this Research Poster Emergency medical service (EMS) clinicians provide time-sensitive care for patients with suspected stroke. While model evidence-based guidelines (EBG) exist, there is limited research on national adoption. The objective was to describe nationwide care delivery for suspected stroke patients and measure associations between stroke care and patient characteristics. Get the PDF View […]

Impact of Overturning Roe vs. Wade on Obstetric Emergencies in the Prehospital Setting

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About this Research Poster Prior studies have suggested the overturning of Roe vs Wade (oRvW) ruling would lead to disproportionate obstetric emergencies (OE) amongst minority, younger, and impoverished women. The purpose of this study was to describe OE incidents, associated factors, and compare incidents with differing state abortion access after RvW was overturned. Get the […]

Comparison of Transported vs. Non-Transported Hypoglycemic Patients in the Prehospital Setting

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About this Research Poster The objective of this research is to compare characteristics of transported and non-transported hypoglycemic patients and identify factors associated with transport of hypoglycemia patients. Prehospital patients presenting with hypoglycemia need immediate treatment. Recommendations influencing Emergency Medical Services (EMS) treatment and use of treat-and-release protocols for hypoglycemic patients have changed in recent […]

Descriptives and Correlates of Off-Road-Vehicle Injuries Attended by EMS in Missouri

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About this Research Poster Off-Road-Vehicle (ORV) injuries requiring treatment at emergency departments have been increasing annually since 2016. Characteristics of ORV incidents attended by emergency medical services (EMS) have been minimally studied. Our objective was to describe ORV incident characteristics and identify characteristics associated with head injuries sustained from ORV incidents in the state of […]

Pediatric Pedestrians Injured in Motor Vehicle Incidents Attended by EMS

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About this Research Poster In 2022, pedestrian deaths reached a 40-year high, averaging 20 deaths per day. Evidence has shown pediatric pedestrians are at a higher risk of incident due to a lack of cognitive, perceptual, and behavioral decision making compared to adults. The purpose of this study is to describe the epidemiology of pediatric […]

A Comparison of Cardiac Arrest Recognition by Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) and Non-EMD Systems in Kansas

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About this Research Poster The timely and accurate recognition of cardiac arrest by 9-1-1 dispatchers is vital for initiating dispatcher-assisted bystander CPR and ensuring an appropriate emergency medical services (EMS) response. Despite its significance, little research exists comparing Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) and non-EMD systems in the United States. The primary objective of this study […]

Firearm Injuries Attended by Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in Kansas From 2020-2023

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About this Research Poster Firearm injuries constitute a significant public health challenge, often necessitating the activation of Emergency Medical Services (EMS). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) rank firearm injuries among the top five causes of death for individuals between the ages of 1-44 in the United States in 2022. However, there is […]

Urban Air Quality in Utah: Correlations with Emergency Medical Service Response Utilization

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About this Research Poster Exposure to poor air quality is a well-established factor for exacerbation of respiratory distress and hospital admissions. Utah consistently ranks as one of the poorest air quality states nationwide. Utah’s poor air quality is exacerbated by active wildfire seasons and its mountainous topography, causing pollution to build in the mountain’s valleys […]