Displaying items by tag: department of emergency medicine
The research team’s goal is to create a customizable solution that can be applied across various health care settings to reduce overcrowding in emergency departments.
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Hyperbaric medicine is a therapy that treats oxygen like a drug, delivering high-pressure oxygen to treat wounds for patients in need.
To address the critical need for more emergency medical services in Birmingham and Alabama, UAB Hospital — with support from the State of Alabama — is creating 59 new exam rooms and more than 66,000 square feet of clinical space to meet service demand.
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Heat illness can be a serious matter, say UAB emergency physicians. Be prepared, and be safe.
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UAB Medicine and Talladega have entered a three-year partnership, with UAB Medicine providing medical care for competitors and fans.
Stay safe on the road when severe weather strikes by following these tips from a UAB expert.
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Trauma patients rushed to a hospital often find that the clothes they were wearing do not survive their medical emergency. A UAB medical student is working to provide discharge with dignity.
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UAB experts offer tips on preventive steps you can take to stay healthy and avoid a visit to the emergency department.
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The volume of cases in the emergency department and the severity of the injuries seen by the staff provide a good training ground for nursing competitions.
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With the help of the Comprehensive Snakebite Program, Raela Wells is up and moving only two months after a copperhead bit her twice, causing her leg to swell and become immobile — just in time for her wedding.
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UAB’s newest members of the prestigious National Academy of Medicine were selected for their outstanding professional achievements and exceptional commitment to service.
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Injury and illness can happen to anyone. Going to the right place of care could save lives.
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Emergency department workers were the first line of defense against COVID, but their risk of infection was higher when they were not at work in their hospitals.
Mixing alcohol with the blaze of intense Southern heat can be a dangerous combo.
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Tips on staying well in the hot summer months as temperatures rise.
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A first-of-its-kind snakebite program at UAB aims to provide better long term treatment of venomous bites, as well as gain a better understanding of the medical consequences of snakebite.
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UAB Emergency Medicine physicians provides tips on dealing with bug bites and stings.
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UAB received statewide nursing awards, including two Nurse Legion of Honor medals, Outstanding Healthcare Organization and State Outstanding Nurse Educator.
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Pulmonary embolism is a life-threatening condition that accounts for approximately 100,000 deaths annually in the United States. PERT was established to ensure UAB patients receive the best possible care for their specific situation.
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