Nurse Practitioners in Critical Care Transport.

The inclusion of nurse practitioners (NPs) in critical care transport teams has the potential to enhance patient care and improve team operations. NPs can manage complex clinical situations during transport and excel in various roles such as leadership, education, mentoring, research, quality improvement, and clinical expertise. As we navigate the evolving landscape of critical care transport, it is crucial to explore the potential benefits offered by NPs.

A Runway Safety System Based on Vertically Oriented Stereovision.

In 2020, over 10,000 bird strikes were reported in the USA, with average repair costs exceeding $200 million annually, rising to $1.2 billion worldwide. These collisions of avifauna with airplanes pose a significant threat to human safety and wildlife.

Comprehensive Bird Preservation at Wind Farms.

Wind as a clean and renewable energy source has been used by humans for centuries. However, in recent years with the increase in the number and size of wind turbines, their impact on avifauna has become worrisome. Researchers estimated that in the U.

Usefulness of a Simulated Helicopter Transport Experience for Medical Resident Training.

Objective: This study evaluated the usefulness of a medical transport simulation to increase residents' understanding of medical transport.

Methods: Twenty-four medical residents participated in an intensive half-day medical transport simulation experience. Two questionnaires were administered, a pre/postsimulation questionnaire containing 11 questions that assessed the impact of the simulation training and a questionnaire that assessed realism of the flight simulator.

Pericardiocentesis in an Ambulance: A Case Report and Lessons Learned.

There are few procedures performed in the prehospital setting as intimidating as pericardiocentesis. We report a case in which lifesaving pericardiocentesis was performed in the back of an ambulance after temporizing measures of volume resuscitation and vasopressor therapy failed. Fluid accumulation within the pericardial sac can increase pressures around the heart and lead to cardiac tamponade.