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Computer Science, Information Systems
Ellen Ceklic, Stephen Ball, Judith Finn, Elizabeth Brown, Deon Brink, Paul Bailey, Austin Whiteside, Rudolph Brits, Hideo Tohira
Summary: By combining text sent to paramedics en-route and dispatch codes, it is possible to predict whether a traffic crash requires a lights and sirens ambulance response accurately. The study found that this combination can accurately predict which traffic crashes require a lights and sirens ambulance response with high accuracy.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INFORMATICS
(2022)
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Emergency Medicine
Ellen Ceklic, Hideo Tohira, Stephen Ball, Elizabeth Brown, Deon Brink, Paul Bailey, Austin Whiteside, Judith Finn
Summary: The study found that few MVC patients were deemed to be high acuity, and several crash scene characteristics were strong predictors of high acuity patients.
PREHOSPITAL EMERGENCY CARE
(2021)
Article
Ergonomics
Aimee E. Cox, Jessica B. Cicchino
Summary: Fatal crash rates have been trending downward since the mid-1990s, with greater declines for drivers ages 70 and older compared to middle-aged drivers (43% vs. 21%). While drivers ages 70-79 now have lower fatal crash rates per 100,000 licensed drivers and police-reported crash rates per mile traveled than drivers ages 35-54, their fatal crash rates per mile traveled and risk of dying in a crash remain higher due to driving fewer miles.
JOURNAL OF SAFETY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Ergonomics
Lindy Reynolds, Russell L. Griffin
Summary: Research shows that the motor vehicle collision (MVC)-related mortality rate in Alabama did not significantly change during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite decreases in vehicle miles traveled (VMT) per population and injuries per MVC, the mortality rate remained stable due to an increase in case fatality rate (CFR).
ACCIDENT ANALYSIS AND PREVENTION
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Christopher Papic, Annette Kifley, Ashley Craig, Genevieve Grant, Alex Collie, Ilaria Pozzato, Belinda Gabbe, Sarah Derrett, Trudy Rebbeck, Jagnoor Jagnoor, Ian D. Cameron
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the long-term work incapacity post-road traffic injuries (RTIs) and examine the early factors influencing work capacity and factors that can be modified through intervention. The results showed that 20% of individuals experienced long-term work incapacity after the accidents. Factors such as gender, education level, income, occupation type, pre-existing comorbidities, and injury severity were negatively associated with return-to-work. Claiming injury compensation, early post-injury pain, and psychological distress were also key factors negatively affecting return-to-work.
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Psychology, Developmental
Leon Villavicencio, Austin M. Svancara, Tara Kelley-Baker, Brian C. Tefft
Summary: This study aims to examine the risk of death among crash-involved teenage drivers. The results showed that teenage drivers carrying multiple teenage passengers were twice as likely to die compared to driving alone, and the risk increased seven times when carrying a combination of teenage and young adult passengers. The presence of adult passengers aged 35-64 years resulted in the lowest risk of death for teenage drivers.
JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Surgery
Peter F. Ehrlich, Christian D. Pulcini, Heidi G. De Souza, Matt Hall, Annie Andrews, Bonnie T. Zima, Joel A. Fein, Sofia Chaudhary, Jennifer A. Hoffmann, Eric W. Fleegler, Kristyn N. Jeffries, Monika K. Goyal, Stephen W. Hargarten, Elizabeth R. Alpern
Summary: Children have a 50% increased odds of having a new mental health diagnosis in the year following a firearm injury as compared to a motor vehicle collision. Substance-related and addictive disorders, as well as trauma and stressor-related disorders, contribute to the increased odds of mental health diagnoses.
Article
Emergency Medicine
Jeffrey L. Jarvis, Vaughn Hamilton, Mike Taigman, Lawrence H. Brown
Summary: Analysis of EMS electronic health records data from ESO in 2018 revealed that the majority of calls utilized RLS (85.8%), but only a small percentage resulted in potentially life-saving interventions (6.9%). Cardiac arrest calls had the highest frequency of PLSI (45.0%), followed by diabetic problems (37.0%). The data suggest potential strategies for crafting targeted RLS response strategies by EMS leaders.
PREHOSPITAL EMERGENCY CARE
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Mahmoud T. Alwidyan, Alaa O. Oteir, Ahmad Alrawashdeh, Ghaidaa M. Maabreh, Brett Williams
Summary: This study explores the perceptions of Jordanian road users towards the use of lights and sirens by ambulances. The majority of participants recognize the importance of lights and sirens for effective emergency medical services, but approximately half of them perceive these lights and sirens to cause stress, distraction, and unacceptable risk for road users.
INTERNATIONAL EMERGENCY NURSING
(2022)
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Critical Care Medicine
Maxwell Presser, Adaobi Nwabuo, Shamsi Soltani, Devan Morris, Megan Wier, Rebecca E. Plevin
Summary: Older drivers are more likely to be involved in motor vehicle crashes at intersections with left turns and all-way stop signs, occurring more frequently on weekdays and being less often intoxicated compared to younger drivers. They are also less frequently involved in fatal crashes but more frequently at fault, especially after the age of 75.
JOURNAL OF TRAUMA AND ACUTE CARE SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Hui Guo, Charles W. Naughton, Matthew T. Naughton
Summary: Cough-induced syncope, though rare, can potentially lead to motor vehicle crashes and should be diagnosed with caution as a last resort. It is recommended to confirm cough syncope with specific criteria.
INTERNAL MEDICINE JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Substance Abuse
Christopher N. Morrison, Muhire Kwizera, Qixuan Chen, Cheneal Puljevic, Charles C. Branas, Douglas J. Wiebe, Corinne Peek-Asa, Kirsten M. McGavin, Shellee J. Franssen, Vy K. Le, Michael Keating, Jason Ferris
Summary: This study conducted spatial ecological panel analysis using data from the Queensland Police Service in Australia and found that individual sobriety checkpoints are associated with reductions in nearby alcohol-impaired driving. However, these associations decay after approximately one week and no longer exist beyond local areas containing approximately 60,000 residents and 3,000 kilometers of roadway.
Article
Ergonomics
Jun Liu, Steven Jones, Emmanuel Kofi Adanu, Xiaobing Li
Summary: This study conducted path analysis to reveal behavioral pathways in bicycle-motor vehicle crashes, identifying significant correlations between pre-crash actions and cyclist injury severity. Factors such as young age and cycling in regular vehicle travel lanes are associated with risky behaviors and increased likelihood of severe injuries in cyclists. The findings offer insights for improving cycling safety through educational programs and highlighting contributing factors to severe injuries.
JOURNAL OF SAFETY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Ergonomics
Jacob T. Valente, Sparsh Jain, Arush Amin, Miguel A. Perez
Summary: The understanding of the risks associated with different injuries is crucial for EMS personnel in order to provide effective post-crash care. Patient triage plays a vital role in gaining a better understanding of the patient's condition and identifying appropriate care options. This study examines the effectiveness of integrating non-contact respiration rate detection technologies into a vehicle cabin, and found that the pressure sensor is the most accurate and precise in comparison to a respiration belt.
ACCIDENT ANALYSIS AND PREVENTION
(2023)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Ellen Ceklic, Hideo Tohira, Judith Finn, Deon Brink, Paul Bailey, Austin Whiteside, Elizabeth Brown, Rudolph Brits, Stephen Ball
Summary: This study retrospectively reviewed ambulance records to determine the ability of Traffic/Transportation dispatch categories to discriminate between traffic incidents that require or do not require lights and sirens response. It was found that these categories had limited discriminatory ability, suggesting a need for further investigation in optimizing dispatch protocols for emergency ambulance calls.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
(2022)
Article
Emergency Medicine
Ellen Ceklic, Hideo Tohira, Stephen Ball, Elizabeth Brown, Deon Brink, Paul Bailey, Austin Whiteside, Judith Finn
Summary: The study found that few MVC patients were deemed to be high acuity, and several crash scene characteristics were strong predictors of high acuity patients.
PREHOSPITAL EMERGENCY CARE
(2021)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Ellen Ceklic, Hideo Tohira, Judith Finn, Deon Brink, Paul Bailey, Austin Whiteside, Elizabeth Brown, Rudolph Brits, Stephen Ball
Summary: This study retrospectively reviewed ambulance records to determine the ability of Traffic/Transportation dispatch categories to discriminate between traffic incidents that require or do not require lights and sirens response. It was found that these categories had limited discriminatory ability, suggesting a need for further investigation in optimizing dispatch protocols for emergency ambulance calls.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
(2022)