All articles tagged with #trauma care
The article explains the individualized medical and psychological assessments that determine when hostages freed from Hamas captivity are discharged from hospitals, emphasizing the importance of physical stability, emotional readiness, and family preferences in the recovery process, which continues even after hospital release.
Following the Annunciation Catholic Church shooting in Minneapolis, trauma surgeons at Hennepin Healthcare detailed the rapid, coordinated response to treat 17 victims, highlighting the complexities of pediatric trauma care and the importance of trauma systems and emotional support for victims and staff.
Scientists have developed new bio-inspired medical adhesives, inspired by barnacles and spiders, that can quickly seal wounds, stop bleeding in seconds, and are flexible and removable, potentially transforming surgery and emergency trauma care.
A study published in JAMA Surgery reveals that hospitals across the US charge vastly different prices for trauma care, with the same care costing up to 16 times more at some hospitals compared to others. The study found that cash prices for trauma care are often significantly cheaper than the negotiated prices paid by insurance companies, highlighting the lack of transparency and consistency in hospital pricing. This poses a significant problem for uninsured and financially vulnerable patients, as they are unable to compare prices and may end up paying more than insured patients.