CASE DISCUSSION
Golden Hour In Emergency Department
Presented from India by Dr. Priyanka Mahale0
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Case Description
The phrase "golden hour," which is frequently used in trauma or emergency care, refers to the idea that a patient has to get life-saving care within the first sixty minutes of suffering an injury or exhibiting symptoms. It was thought that there would be a significant increase in the likelihood of...
Case Summary
- Dr. Priyanka Mahal, an emergency physician, discusses the "golden hour" in emergency medicine, highlighting its importance beyond trauma to encompass various critical conditions seen in emergency departments. The concept originated from military medicine and emphasizes the crucial window for intervention to prevent irreversible damage and improve patient outcomes.
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Dr. Priyanka Mahale
Consultant Emergency Medicine, Paras Hospital, KanpurDisclosures
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