University of Washington

Reducing Hyperoxemia in Mechanically Ventilated Emergency Department Patients: A Before-and-After Study.

BACKGROUND: Supplemental oxygen is a common therapy for emergency department (ED) patients undergoing invasive mechanical ventilation. Both hyperoxemia and hypoxemia carry potential risks. However, little is known about ideal oxygenation targets or ED based interventions. OBJECTI...

Communication and coordination during mass casualty incidents: experiences of staff from a district-level university hospital in Ghana

Mass casualty incidents (MCI) are of significant public health concern. Most health facilities in developing countries often struggle to be fully prepared for MCI. MCI preparedness among other factors involves important processes like communication among staff on the emergency re...

County-Level Geographic Access and Cardiovascular Disease Outcomes in Washington State

BACKGROUND: Geographic access to specialized cardiac care varies widely, yet how these disparities relate to population-level cardiovascular disease (CVD) outcomes remains poorly understood. OBJECTIVES: The objective of the study was to evaluate county-level disparities in geogra...

Amputee gait performance symmetry may be affected by how prosthetic socket shape is captured: A preliminary investigation

BACKGROUND: Socket fit is a critical determinant of comfort, mobility, and long-term prosthesis use in individuals with transtibial amputation. Traditional hand-casting techniques are labor-intensive and variable, whereas digital socket shape capture may improve reproducibility a...