Following the implementation of a transdisciplinary perioperative care pathway, a significant decrease in major morbidity and intra-abdominal complications was observed, along with reduced need for unplanned interventions post emergency laparotomy. The pathway also led to increased assessments by geriatric medicine. These results indicate sustained improved postoperative outcomes over 3 years, showcasing the efficacy of the […]

Robotic surgery’s role in emergency interventions remains underexplored. The ROEM study, involving 500 patients from 50 centers, aims to assess the feasibility, safety, and cost-effectiveness of using robotic platforms in treating acute pathologies like diverticulitis and cholecystitis. With a focus on specific pathologies, the study addresses challenges like staff training and increased costs, aiming to […]

Opening in 2018, the University of Chicago Medicine trauma center has significantly reduced patient transport time on the south side by up to 8.9 minutes, with a 40% penetrating trauma rate. The violence intervention program, engaging over 8000 patients, has strengthened community partnerships. This system change, driven by community efforts, has greatly enhanced trauma care […]

Emergency medical services impact evaluations in low and middle-income countries must prioritize community-led approaches, moving beyond mortality outcomes to consider factors like response times, economic impacts, and inclusion of underprivileged minorities. By co-creating context-tailored measures of success with local stakeholders, a decolonial holistic approach can shift focus towards long-term wellbeing and sustainability, challenging neocolonial hegemony […]