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🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Suspended doctor from the Emergency Room of Merate: was convicted in appeal for seven deaths in Trieste

A doctor who was convicted for the deaths of seven patients in Trieste resumed work in emergency services in Merate, but has been suspended by the Lombardy region following public outcry.

Feb 27 • 17:19 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Getting to see a doctor sooner with the new emergency room structure

The Landspítali University Hospital in Iceland is implementing a new emergency room structure aimed at improving patient flow and reducing wait times.

Feb 27 • 11:31 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Strengthening Standards for Emergency Room Specialists ... 1 Specialist for Every 5,000 Patients in Regional Centers

To enhance the capacity for severe and emergency patient care, new standards for staffing and facilities in regional and local emergency medical centers are being implemented.

Feb 27 • 00:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

With 20 beds, Hospital PUC-Campinas has 74 complex patients hospitalized in the SUS adult emergency room

Hospital PUC-Campinas is experiencing overcrowding with 74 complex patients in the adult emergency room, far exceeding its capacity of 20 beds.

Feb 26 • 00:11 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Finding Emergency Rooms for Severe Patients, the National Medical Center Situation Room Takes Charge... Still Lacks Fundamental Solutions

The South Korean government has launched a pilot project aimed at improving the transfer system for severe emergency patients to ensure they reach hospitals more efficiently, but critics argue that it is only a temporary fix without addressing underlying issues.

Feb 25 • 11:26 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Emergency Patient ‘Transfer Hospital Search’ Changes from 119 Ambulance to Ministry of Health and Welfare Situational Room

The responsibility of finding hospitals for severe emergency patients will shift from the 119 ambulance service to the Health and Welfare Ministry's Situational Room as part of a pilot project aimed at improving emergency room efficiency.

Feb 25 • 01:27 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Sami high school affected by leak

A sprinkler system was activated in a technical room at the Sami high school in Kautokeino, causing significant leaks in the northern part of the building.

Feb 20 • 08:44 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Nova Scotia woman claims ER failed to do 'bare minimum' before father’s death

A woman from Nova Scotia, Erika Snelgrove, alleges that inadequate care at Dartmouth General Hospital led to her father's death from septic shock after being sent home from the emergency room without proper testing.

Feb 19 • 10:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Falls lead in number of emergencies at the Trauma Hospital in João Pessoa during Carnival 2026

Falls were the leading cause of emergency room visits at the Trauma Hospital in João Pessoa during Carnival 2026, with a total of 1,329 cases recorded.

Feb 18 • 19:28 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Joanna Ćwiek-Świdecka: Does the ER Have to Be a Horror?

The article discusses the grim reality of waiting times and treatment in Polish emergency rooms, focusing on personal experiences of patients encountering long delays and inadequate care.

Feb 18 • 03:45 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

An injured bird pecked at the window of an emergency room: 'It knew exactly where to find help'

An injured cormorant pecked at the window of an emergency room in Bremen, Germany, seeking immediate help from medical staff.

Feb 17 • 23:04 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Five people died in an apartment fire near Barcelona

A fire in a five-story building's storage room in Manlleu, near Barcelona, resulted in five fatalities and four injuries.

Feb 17 • 07:35 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Sent home from the emergency room without a doctor's assessment - died

A patient with a serious illness was sent home from an emergency room without being examined by a doctor, leading to their death.

Feb 17 • 03:26 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Chaos on Karl Johan – One sent to emergency room with head injuries

Chaos erupted on Karl Johan street in Oslo, leading to three arrests and one person being hospitalized with head injuries.

Feb 16 • 20:58 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

News Quiz from February 16: Which injured animal made it to the emergency room by itself?

This article presents a news quiz asking readers about various recent events, including a question about an injured animal that sought emergency care on its own.

Feb 16 • 12:44 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Indie Pop from Munich: young hoffi: Between Emergency Room and Recording Studio

Young hoffi, a Munich-based indie pop musician, collaborates with fellow artist Lena to create new music in an intimate studio setting.

Feb 16 • 12:13 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Driver of the truck in Mastrafjord Tunnel taken to the emergency room

The driver of a burning truck in the Mastrafjord Tunnel was taken to the emergency room for examination after the incident.

Feb 16 • 09:18 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Fishhook in Beak: Injured Cormorant Pecking at Emergency Room Door

An injured cormorant in Bremen was rescued after pecking at the door of an emergency room, drawing attention to the fishhook embedded in its beak.

Feb 16 • 07:57 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Narcisa Tamborindeguy falls down the stairs of Copacabana Palace and is treated at the emergency room

Socialite Narcisa Tamborindeguy fell down the stairs at Copacabana Palace while leaving the hotel's Carnival ball and was treated at the medical station.

Feb 15 • 05:04 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Says private individuals have not received answers for many months

A parliament member from the Independence Party emphasizes the need to reassess the setup of the emergency room at Landspítali for better care and efficiency.

Feb 14 • 12:30 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

‘The Pitt’ and the Theater of Flesh

The article reflects on the author's passion for the series 'The Pitt', highlighting the emotional and dramatic portrayal of life in a hospital emergency room.

Feb 13 • 20:46 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Emergency Room Incidents During Lunar New Year: Choking, Burns... 'Eat Slowly and Be Careful While Cooking'

During the Lunar New Year holidays, incidents of choking and burns led to a significant increase in emergency room visits in South Korea.

Feb 13 • 03:00 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

It would have been closed if this were not an emergency room

The article discusses the situation in an emergency room that would have otherwise been closed under normal circumstances.

Feb 12 • 19:53 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Considering leasing a hotel to ease the load on the emergency room

The CEO of Landspítalinn is contemplating leasing hotel space temporarily to alleviate pressure on the emergency room, which has seen a significant increase in patient numbers recently.

Feb 12 • 17:57 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

"There are no infection controls in the emergency room, people are lying in the corridors with all sorts of infectious diseases"

Concerns have been raised about the lack of infection control measures in Iceland's emergency rooms, leading to potentially hazardous conditions for patients.

Feb 11 • 23:22 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Emergency calls from staff and secret phones

Staff at the Landspítali emergency room in Iceland are expressing concerns about safety due to inadequate conditions at the hospital.

Feb 11 • 18:05 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Emergency Room Staff Fear for Their Health and Safety

Emergency room staff at Landspítali are concerned for their health and safety due to inadequate infection control measures and worsening working conditions.

Feb 11 • 12:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fire hits apartment and destroys room in João Pessoa

A fire in an apartment in the Mangabeira neighborhood of João Pessoa, Brazil, caused significant damage but no injuries as no one was home at the time.

Feb 9 • 14:28 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

Man Sent to Emergency Room After Stabbing in Frogner

A man was sent to the emergency room following a violent incident involving a knife in a building on Odins Gate in Frogner, Oslo, late Friday night.

Feb 6 • 23:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

1 year and 5 months old child intubated after drowning in water tank in Acre

A 1-year and 5-month-old child was intubated after drowning in a water tank and is in critical condition at the emergency room in Rio Branco, Acre.

Feb 6 • 20:18 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Walking the dog in a Zagreb park, ended up in the emergency room: 'Protect your children, it could be drugs'

A woman reported that her dog was poisoned during a walk in a Zagreb park, prompting a warning for local residents about potential dangers.

Feb 6 • 11:53 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

City Government Wants to Cut Back Again

The Tartu city government is considering new budget cuts after a previous proposal to eliminate emergency room visit fees for children and youth was rejected by the council.

Feb 5 • 22:30 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Battery alarm – preschool department in Jönköping to the emergency room

Concerns arose when staff at a preschool in Jönköping discovered a missing button cell battery from an electric light, prompting parents to seek medical attention for their children.

Feb 5 • 15:06 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

Thom van Dooren, environmental philosopher: "We cannot combat species extinction with the mindset of an emergency room"

Thom van Dooren explores the role of humans in the world through his studies on threatened species around the globe, advocating for a more profound approach to extinction processes.

Feb 5 • 08:52 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Patient Rights Advocate: Emergency Room Doors Cannot Be Locked

The patient rights advocate announced a significant ruling against the practice of permanently locking the doors to psychiatric emergency rooms, which was justified by incidents of patient aggression.

Feb 5 • 08:42 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Work continues without a second of pause, professionally, dedicated, and very caring towards every patient

A personal account from a woman who experienced the efficiency and dedication of the staff at the Rebro hospital emergency room during a six-hour visit due to urgent health needs.

Feb 4 • 14:15 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Crime & Justice

Injured in violent incident in Oslo

One person has been sent to the emergency room following a violent incident in Majorstua, with one suspect arrested by the police.

Feb 4 • 02:19 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Killed at 22, possibly a family dispute. The brother is being sought in Naples

Ylenia Musella, 22, was stabbed in the back on the street, found with a swollen face, and left in front of the emergency room.

Feb 4 • 00:00 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
Crime & Justice

Emergency room staff exposed to tuberculosis

Emergency room staff have been exposed to tuberculosis, raising health concerns and prompting safety measures.

Feb 3 • 15:40 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Young man rushed to emergency due to pain, doctors found an incredible object in his rectum: 'It could have all blown up!'

A 24-year-old man visited the emergency room in Toulouse complaining of severe rectal pain after admitting to inserting a large object, prompting urgent surgical intervention by medical staff.

Feb 3 • 15:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Varha investigates how a man went missing from the emergency room at TYKS

The wellbeing area of Varha has initiated an investigation into how an elderly man went missing from the emergency department of Turku University Hospital last Monday.

Feb 3 • 08:41 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

Severe patients are transported by the Ministry of Health and Welfare's situation room, while mild patients are transported without a call…‘Emergency Room Bypass’ measures are coming out

The South Korean government will implement measures to streamline the transport of emergency patients, which has been criticized for not accounting for emergency room capacity.

Feb 3 • 07:34 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

He arrived at the emergency room with a World War I projectile in his rectum and triggered a bomb disposal operation

A young man in Toulouse, France, shocked medical staff when he arrived at the hospital with a World War I projectile lodged in his rectum, prompting a bomb disposal response.

Feb 2 • 19:56 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

Fight at school – several sent to emergency room with injuries

On Monday, several individuals were sent to the emergency room after a fight at Strømmen Upper Secondary School in Lillestrøm, involving teenagers aged 16 to 18, leading to four being escorted away and three boys treated for minor injuries.

Feb 2 • 17:33 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Kaunas doctors removed a steak from a patient's airway: shared a photo

Doctors shared a photo of the steak they removed from a patient's airway in the emergency room, highlighting the importance of knowing how to provide first aid for choking.

Feb 2 • 16:42 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Letter to the Editor: Provide Written Notice for Fragile Seniors to Be Admitted to the Emergency Room

A call for a clear documented policy regarding emergency care for elderly individuals in assisted living facilities to be readily available to staff at all times is proposed by nurse Åsa Magnusson.

Feb 2 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Work accident where man 'lost his hand in a baler'

A man suffered severe injuries, losing his left hand and damaging three fingers in a work accident involving a baler, and was subsequently taken to the emergency room.

Jan 21 • 06:22 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Busiest day at the emergency room in memory

The emergency room experienced an unprecedented volume of patients due to hazardous icy conditions, resulting in numerous accidents and injuries.

Jan 20 • 20:40 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

At least thirty people in the emergency room due to slip and fall accidents

The emergency room at Landspítali is anticipating a high number of patients due to slip and fall incidents caused by icy conditions on sidewalks and streets in the capital region.

Jan 20 • 10:35 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Five-car collision on Reykjanesbraut and two taken to the emergency room

A five-car collision occurred on Reykjanesbraut, resulting in at least two individuals being transported to the emergency room for examination.

Jan 16 • 23:49 UTC

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