Päijät-Hämeen Keskussairaala

Prehospital whole blood transfusion versus component therapy—A scoping review

Abstract Background Whole blood has gained a foothold over component therapy in civilian emergency care, especially in emergency departments. In a prehospital setting, whole blood might be the logistically easier alternative compared to component therapy. However, most previous s...

Undergraduate point-of-care ultrasound education in Northern Europe: A cross-sectional survey

Background Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is increasingly recognized as a vital physician skill in acute care, yet its integration into undergraduate medical curricula in Europe remains inconsistent. This study aimed to assess the status of undergraduate POCUS education in Nort...

Laparoscopic approach for emergency colon resection: a retrospective propensity score-matched study

Abstract Background Despite its routine use in elective procedures, the role of laparoscopy in emergency colorectal surgery remains debated due to limited evidence. This study compared laparoscopic and open surgery regarding complications, mortality, and hospital stay following e...