Emergency care
Approximately 150,000 patients seek care at the Accident and emergency departments in Malmö and Lund each year.
The Accident and emergency departments primarily manage serious illnesses and accidents. Patients are typically assessed and treated by emergency doctors with broad expertise.
In addition, the team includes nurses with specialised training in emergency care, assistant nurses with expertise in areas such as plastering techniques, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and medical secretaries—all of whom are trained and experienced in working in an Accident and emergency department.
Research
We conduct extensive research activities in emergency care. Our multidisciplinary research team includes docents, doctoral students, and various levels of doctors and nurses. Areas of focus include:
- Diagnosis of myocardial infarction and unstable angina
- Prioritisation and risk assessment (triage)
- Development and implementation of checklists for the emergency room
- Decision support systems based on artificial intelligence
- Lead times, workload, and care outcomes in the Accident and emergency department