Publications by authors named "Leila Danishgar"
Background: Patients with an alcohol use disorder (AUD) have an increased risk of developing complications during their hospital stays; however, how AUD impacts the length of stay (LOS) and the utilization of hospital resources remains inconclusive.
Aim: This study aimed to identify the associations between AUD, defined by self-reported alcohol consumption, blood alcohol content (BAC), and hospital LOS (HLOS) including intensive care unit (ICU) LOS in the trauma patient population.
Study Design: We conducted a retrospective study analyzing data obtained from 2010 to 2018 at a university-based, level-one trauma emergency department.
Article Synopsis
- The First Care Provider (FCP) model aims to train non-medical individuals on life-threatening injury recognition and interventions, emphasizing that rapid evacuation is as critical as hemorrhage control in disaster situations.
- A study was conducted where two demographic groups were formed—one trained in the FCP curriculum and the other untrained—who then participated in a simulated mass casualty event to assess their responses.
- The results showed that the trained group reacted significantly faster than the untrained group in both recognizing the first action needed and resolving the scenario, indicating the effectiveness of the training program.