1/4 912Rwanda's comprehensive ambulance dispatch & destination‑decision software enters its third year of successful implementation in Kigali. It has been used for >25000 emergency calls and ambulance journeys. @RwandaBuild@RBCRwanda@NIHRresearch@RwandaHealth@RwandaGov
@KLM @AirFranceKLM @Schiphol. Passport control, Schiphol airport, letting transfers through with <= 25 mins before departure. I am fit. I ran. Got to gate as it closed. Not good. Is this service what KLM want to be known for?.
Our new WHO collaborating centre for emergency care in Birmingham shows how @NIHRglobal research funding can lead directly to impact: mailchi.mp/nihr/who-collabor…
We have developed ambulance dispatch software for use in low resourced settings. This is complex & difficult, but it has been accomplished due to excellent partnerships! @RwandaBuild presents 912Rwanda software running NOW in Rwanda Ambulance dispatch. @NIHRglobal@byiringirojc
Costs of delays to access to care after injury in LMICs and the value of additional information to refine estimates. The Health Economics team of Equi-injury @NIHRglobal present data to inform these policy questions. @bojke_laura @StellenboschUni
Thank you Ghana team, for such a nice organization. The kickoff and brief @Equi-Injury highlights are indications of our great success @NIHRglobal@ughe_org
This is an avoidable own goal. Diagnosis is usually straightforward and initial management should be protocolised. Long ED stays are a fixable problem. #resuscitateemergencycare
#November2024
Delayed admission of patients with hip fracture from the emergency department is associated with an increased mortality risk and increased length of hospital stay
Delayed disposition was independently associated with an increased mortality risk at 90 days and at final follow-up.
Delay was also associated with a longer length of hospital stay.
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🌍 Exciting News! Following the success of #AfCEM24, we’re thrilled to announce that #AfCEM2026 will be hosted by the @EMAT_info ! 🇹🇿
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