Distribution of medico-surgical cases in the yellow zone of the Emergency Medicine Department at Institute of Emergency Medicine

Abstract

Background. The yellow zone of the Emergency Medicine Department manages patients with acute but stable conditions. This study analyzes the distribution of medico-surgical cases in this zone at the Institute of Emergency Medicine, highlighting common pathologies and the importance of efficient management. Objective(s). Evaluation of the distribution of medical-surgical cases in the yellow zone of the Emergency Medicine Department, highlighting types of pathologies, frequency, and optimization of clinical management. Materials and methods. The study is descriptive, observational, retrospective, based on clinical data collected from the yellow zone of the DMU of the Institute of Emergency Medicine. The data were analyzed for the period of one year in 2024, providing a representative picture of the distribution and typology of medical-surgical cases in this area. Results. The majority of cases in the yellow zone were cardiovascular pathologies (43%), acute abdominal conditions (26%), and moderate trauma (19%). Proper application of the triage protocol reduced the time to intervention. The implementation of checklists and standardized scales increased the efficiency of medical care and reduced errors. Most referrals were in the blue zone (43.72%), followed by green (35.66%), yellow (19.55%), and red (1.06%). The surgical, urological, and neurological profiles have increased in recent years. These results require continuous adaptation of resources and protocols to ensure efficient management. Conclusion(s). Efficient management in the yellow zone requires standardized procedures, continuous staff training, close interdisciplinary collaboration. These measures contribute to reducing errors, optimizing intervention times, and improving the quality of care for patients with complex medico-surgical.