Early diagnosis and management of liver trauma with hemorrhagic shock occasionally necessitates a multidisciplinary approach, involving emergency services, radiology, and the operating room, to control significant hemorrhage. In recent years, the use of all-in-one resuscitation rooms in Japan, known as hybrid emergency rooms (ER), has been expanding for trauma care. We present a case of a 50-year-old man with penetrating liver trauma that was rapidly treated in the hybrid ER from diagnosis to definitive care from surgery to angioembolization without transferring the patient (240 minutes). The use of the hybrid ER system may improve survival rates in cases of penetrating torso trauma due to a shortened duration from patient arrival to diagnosis.

Early diagnosis and management of liver trauma with hemorrhagic shock occasionally necessitates a multidisciplinary approach, involving emergency services, radiology, and the operating room, to control significant hemorrhage. In recent years, the use of all-in-one resuscitation rooms in Japan, known as hybrid emergency rooms (ER), has been expanding for trauma care. We present a case of a 50-year-old man with penetrating liver trauma that was rapidly treated in the hybrid ER from diagnosis to definitive care from surgery to angioembolization without transferring the patient (240 minutes). The use of the hybrid ER system may improve survival rates in cases of penetrating torso trauma due to a shortened duration from patient arrival to diagnosis.

Early diagnosis and management of liver trauma with hemorrhagic shock occasionally necessitates a multidisciplinary approach, involving emergency services, radiology, and the operating room, to control significant hemorrhage. In recent years, the use of all-in-one resuscitation rooms in Japan, known as hybrid emergency rooms (ER), has been expanding for trauma care. We present a case of a 50-year-old man with penetrating liver trauma that was rapidly treated in the hybrid ER from diagnosis to definitive care from surgery to angioembolization without transferring the patient (240 minutes). The use of the hybrid ER system may improve survival rates in cases of penetrating torso trauma due to a shortened duration from patient arrival to diagnosis.

  An online lifestyle has become typical with the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the number of infected patients in Japan has decreased significantly from its peak, concern remains about the seasonality of the infection and the possibility of variant strains. In this context, 10 medical students and Dr. Shigeru Omi, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Countermeasures against Novel Coronavirus Infections, held an online panel discussion on November 6, 2021.  First, the frailty of Japan’s testing system compared to other countries was highlighted. Although weekly testing for all citizens would be ideal, implementing efficient countermeasures with limited resources was emphasized.  Second, concern exists about other diseases because people are refraining from receiving necessary medical examinations for fear of being infected with COVID-19. Strengthening mass approaches using the media and personal approaches by health care professionals is essential.  Third, much false information exists on social networking sites and is being spread. The importance of suitable individual risk communication was suggested.  Finally, medical students mentioned the loss of experience due to restrictions on school attendance and club activities. Although medical students are treated differently in each country, increasing opportunities to discuss the purpose of medical education and whether online alternatives are possible were highlighted.  This was the first opportunity for a direct discussion between medical students, who have been greatly affected by COVID-19, and Dr. Omi, a policymaker. We hope that more such discussions will be possible, and that people’s opinions will be considered toward a better environment.