Emergency Medicine Research Group

News


January 26, 2012- Ottawa Hospital researchers help launch two new clinical trials to evaluate CPR and drugs after sudden cardiac arrest
August 31, 2011- World’s largest cardiac arrest trial shows longer period of initial CPR by paramedics and firefighters provides no benefit
November 18, 2009- Improving care for people with neck injuries: Ottawa hospital-led study paves the way for worldwide adoption of Canadian C-Spine Rule
March 26, 2009- The NHLBI halts study of concentrated saline for patients with shock due to lack of survival benefit
April 21, 2008- Massive Ontario paramedic study shows Basic Life Support as good as Advanced Life Support for patients with major trauma
May 24, 2007- Respiratory treatment by paramedics crucial, study says (external link)
May 23, 2007- Advanced paramedic care for respiratory distress saves lives, according to world’s largest study
March 27, 2007- More energy better when multiple shocks required to restart the heart
September 6, 2006- University of Ottawa supports health research through creation of three new Chairs:
University Health Research Chairs will support research in emergency medicine, neuromuscular disorders, and gene regulation
August 1, 2006- Focus on emergency medicine research
May 18, 2006- Ottawa cardiac arrest and brain hemorrhage studies to be presented at international conference
March 24, 2006- Improving survival from cardiac arrest and severe trauma is at the heart of "ROC": The new launched Canada-U.S. Resuscitation Outcomes Consortium
September 22, 2005- Teach CPR to spouses, neighbours of likely heart attack victims: expert: Chance of survival increases four-fold with immediate action, conference hears