More articles about: Emergency & Trauma Care
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How AI is helping emergency physicians learn from their patients

How the “Tell Me What Happens Next” initiative is being used by the Department of Emergency Medicine’s new Division of Clinical Informatics using artificial intelligence.
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Emergency EEG study suggests need for faster seizure diagnosis and care options

Study finds emergency EEG study suggests need for faster seizure diagnosis and care options for patients.
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Michigan firearm data now available in near real-time

An online dashboard of firearm deaths in Michigan, which will add injury data in future, aims to improve timely response to a public health issue.
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NASCAR star’s death shows how sepsis can kill anyone if not caught

Kyle Busch's death from sepsis offers a chance to raise awareness of the importance of recognizing symptoms, and of timely care.
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U-M Emergency Medicine Helps Bring Pre-Hospital Blood Transfusions to Genesee County EMS

Emergency medical services (EMS) teams in the county are now prepared to administer blood transfusions in the field, a capability currently available in only about 1–2% of EMS agencies nationwide. The effort, led in part by University of Michigan Department of Emergency Medicine faculty and residents, launched on May 1, 2026.
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Timely treatment helps former baseball pro survive on-field stroke with no complications

Two days after his players recognized stroke symptoms at practice, a baseball and softball coach left the hospital with zero complications or lingering effects thanks to timely treatment.
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Lower firework age restrictions leads to increase in pediatric hand injuries

Loosened firework restrictions across individual states creates an opportunity for minors to suffer serious injuries.
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From Patient Art to Lifesaving Impact

This year’s annual Survival Flight t-shirt fundraiser features artwork designed by a young patient at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital—an opportunity made possible through a partnership with the Child & Family Life team. What began as a therapeutic outlet for patients has grown into a meaningful way to help the mission of emergency care.
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Barsan Day Highlights Emergency Medicine Research and Innovation

From artificial intelligence and cardiac arrest innovation to national clinical trials and education research, the University of Michigan Department of Emergency Medicine’s annual Barsan Research Day showcased the research shaping the future of emergency care.
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AI in U-M Emergency Medicine

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping medicine at a dizzying pace that is both exciting and disorienting, especially for emergency clinicians already carrying heavy cognitive loads in one of the most demanding specialties in healthcare. This is why the University of Michigan Department of Emergency Medicine devoted its recent all-faculty retreat to the subject—not as a technology trend to chase, but as one of three strategic Chair Initiatives shaping the department’s future.
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Surviving sepsis: New guidelines harness life saving evidence for treating adults

An updated clinical guideline for treating sepsis in adults emphasizes pre-hospital care and judicious use of antibiotics and antifungals
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Recharge and Reconnect: Emergency Medicine wellness event brings community together

More than 70 faculty and staff from across the U-M Department of Emergency Medicine came together on February 24 for a department-wide “Recharge and Reconnect” wellness event, where attendees were given space for reflection, connection, and meaningful conversation.
 Graphic celebrating Match Day 2026 for the University of Michigan Department of Emergency Medicine, welcoming the Intern Class of 2030. The design features a blue and maize background with the Block M logo and a city skyline. Sixteen resident headshots are arranged in a 4-by-4 grid, each labeled with the individual’s name and medical school: Brendan Casola (Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine), Catherine Connaughton (Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine), Drake Dzierwa (
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Match Day 2026: Welcoming the Emergency Medicine Intern Class of 2030

The University of Michigan Department of Emergency Medicine is proud to welcome its incoming intern class following Match Day 2026. This exceptional group of residents joins us from medical schools across the country, bringing diverse experiences, strong clinical foundations, and a shared commitment to advancing emergency care.
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1 in 3 parents fear their teen or young adult could cause a crash

Motor vehicle crashes remain a leading cause of death for teens and young adults, yet many families may underestimate the risks close to home, suggests a new national poll.
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For rural firearm owners, Store Safely program offers options to enhance secure firearm storage

Because firearm ownership is common across northern Michigan communities, Cynthia Ewell Foster, a University of Michigan clinical Professor of Psychiatry, began piloting a program to encourage secure storage of firearms several years ago in partnership with Sarah Derwin of the Marquette County Health Department.
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