It’s purple and blue and though colorful and pint-sized, it’s an ambulance. An ambulance designed just for children. The Transport Team at UPMC Children’s Hospital… Read more
Category: emergency medicine
UPMC Physicians Publish Opioid Safety Guidelines for First Responders
Amid concerns for the safety of first responders exposed to chemicals like fentanyl, UPMC emergency physicians recently published precautionary safety guidelines for emergency medical personnel… Read more
Study Aims to Improve Outcomes for Ischemic Stroke Patients
When it comes to caring for stroke patients, every minute counts. But, for ischemic stroke patients who have their blood clots surgically removed, timing can… Read more
Pitt Research Strives to Guide Sepsis Regulations
Death rates from sepsis have stalled, contrary to previous analyses that showed mortality falling, according to new research conducted in part by University of Pittsburgh… Read more
UPMC East Emergency Department Team Receives DoD Patriot Award
On Memorial Day, family and friends across the United States gather to celebrate and honor members of the armed services. UPMC East supports and recognizes the… Read more