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Comprehensive Summary of the Document "Abdominal and Pelvic Trauma" from ERC

Abdominal trauma accounts for approximately 10% of all trauma-related deaths and represents the largest proportion of potentially preventable fatalities. Blunt trauma is the most common mechanism in Europe (80% of cases), often presenting with associated injuries (polytrauma).

Comprehensive Summary of "Trauma Caused by External Agents: Burns" (Advanced Trauma Life Support - SVAT):

Trauma burns require urgent ABCDE assessment, fluid resuscitation, and airway protection for inhalation injury. Rapid stabilization is key. This is a brief review of the protocols for assessment and treatment

Hypothermia

Hypothermia presents a critical challenge in emergency medicine, demanding prompt recognition and intervention to prevent severe complications. For emergency physicians and medical students alike, understanding the risks associated with hypothermia is essential to improving patient outcomes and advancing clinical proficiency in acute care settings.

Chagas Disease (American Trypanosomiasis)

Explore Chagas disease: a stealthy parasite driving cardiac and digestive complications. This is an overview of the illness, the diagnose the approach and treatment

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS): Protocols and Best Practices Sumarized

a set of guidelines and an associated training course for healthcare professionals who manage critically ill infants and children experiencing life-threatening emergencies such as respiratory failure, shock, arrhythmias, and cardiac arrest. This is a summary of the latest AHA protocols

Vasculitis and Thrombophlebitis

Vasculitis is defined as inflammation of blood vessels. Vasculitis can involve vessels of any size and can affect any organ system. This article focuses on the primary systemic vasculitides of childhood.

New report flags major increase in sexually transmitted infections, amidst challenges in HIV and hepatitis

Global HIV, viral hepatitis epidemics and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) continue to pose significant public health challenges, causing 2.5 million deaths each year, according to a new WHO report - Implementing the global health sector strategies on HIV, viral hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections, 2022–2030.