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CRITICAL-CARE

Nonprofit offers lifeline for medical patients across Maine, especially in rural areas

A Critical Care Network in the Sky In the vast and often remote landscape of Maine, a nonprofit organization stands as a beacon of hope for those in dire need of medical care. LifeFlight of Maine, the state’s sole air ambulance service, has been providing critical care transportation for over 25 years, with a remarkable track record of over 38,000 patients served..

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Salisbury District Hospital installs helipad technology to ensure faster patient transfers

Introduction In a significant move to enhance emergency services, Salisbury District Hospital has become one of the first hospitals to install advanced helipad technology, courtesy of the HELP Appea..

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Tele-ICU rounds ineffective in shortening ICU stay for patients

The Emerging Reality: TeleICU Rounds Ineffective in Shortening ICU Stay In a significant development that is redefining the way intensive care units (ICUs) operate, new research has revealed that daily multidisciplinary rounds conducted by boardcertified intensivists through telemedicine do not reduce ICU length of stay (LOS)..