Volume 18 Issue 1 2025
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Volume 18 Issue 1 2025
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The pit crew card game: a novel gamification exercise to improve EMS performance in critical care scenarios
Abstract
Background Gamification can be defined as the use of game design elements in non-game contexts, in this case,
education. As such, gamification seeks to augment the interactive approach of adult learning theory which promotes
ongoing…
Background Gamification can be defined as the use of game design elements in non-game contexts, in this case,
education. As such, gamification seeks to augment the interactive approach of adult learning theory which promotes
ongoing…
Adjusting EWS scores for altitude above sea level: is it necessary to predict sepsis mortality in the emergency room?
Abstract
Background Sepsis mortality can be significantly reduced with early diagnosis and appropriate treatment. It
is crucial to have tools that enable the early identification of patients at high risk of sepsis mortality from the triage
stage.…
Background Sepsis mortality can be significantly reduced with early diagnosis and appropriate treatment. It
is crucial to have tools that enable the early identification of patients at high risk of sepsis mortality from the triage
stage.…
Disposition of emergency department patients presenting with angiotensin- converting enzyme inhibitor-induced
angioedema
Abstract
Background Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI) are the most common cause of drug-induced
angioedema in the United States. Our primary objective was to provide descriptive evidence regarding emergency
department (ED)…
Background Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI) are the most common cause of drug-induced
angioedema in the United States. Our primary objective was to provide descriptive evidence regarding emergency
department (ED)…
Retrospective analysis of trauma patients transported by dispatch monitored type B ambulances to Dhulikhel Hospital, Kavre,
Nepal, 2019–2023
Abstract
Background Timely emergency medical services (EMS) are particularly important among trauma patients, as
inefficient EMS systems can result in potentially avoidable death before reaching a hospital. The Dhulikhel Hospital
Dispatch Center…
Background Timely emergency medical services (EMS) are particularly important among trauma patients, as
inefficient EMS systems can result in potentially avoidable death before reaching a hospital. The Dhulikhel Hospital
Dispatch Center…
Unmasking cerebral infarction: hemianopia and heavy menstrual bleeding in a patient with adenomyosis and vascular abnormalities
Abstract
Background Adenomyosis, typically associated with heavy menstrual bleeding and pelvic pain, is rarely linked to
neurological complications. This case presents a rare instance of ischemic stroke in a young patient with adenomyosis
and…
Background Adenomyosis, typically associated with heavy menstrual bleeding and pelvic pain, is rarely linked to
neurological complications. This case presents a rare instance of ischemic stroke in a young patient with adenomyosis
and…
Management of acute ischemic stroke in the emergency department: optimizing the brain
Abstract
Acute ischemic stroke is a devastating condition that afflicts more than 12 million people every year. Globally, stroke
is the 2nd leading cause of death and 3rd leading cause of disability worldwide. While not all patients can avail…
Acute ischemic stroke is a devastating condition that afflicts more than 12 million people every year. Globally, stroke
is the 2nd leading cause of death and 3rd leading cause of disability worldwide. While not all patients can avail…
Emergency department crowding in the Netherlands; evaluation of a real-time ambulance diversion dashboard
Abstract
Background Emergency department (ED) crowding is a growing concern worldwide and associated with negative
effects. In 2013, 68% of Dutch ED-managers experienced crowding on several days of the week. This resulted into the
introduction in…
Background Emergency department (ED) crowding is a growing concern worldwide and associated with negative
effects. In 2013, 68% of Dutch ED-managers experienced crowding on several days of the week. This resulted into the
introduction in…
Coexistence of adenomyomatosis in a left- sided gallbladder: a case report
Abstract
Introduction The coexistence of gallbladder (LSG) and adenomyomatosis (ADM) is extremely uncommon
presenting a novel clinical dilemma that has not been previously documented. LSG refers to a anomaly where the
gallbladder is situated to…
Introduction The coexistence of gallbladder (LSG) and adenomyomatosis (ADM) is extremely uncommon
presenting a novel clinical dilemma that has not been previously documented. LSG refers to a anomaly where the
gallbladder is situated to…
Seizure aggravation by ampicillin/sulbactam in an elderly patient with status epilepticus
Abstract
Background Ampicillin/sulbactam (ABPC/ SBT) is one of the most common β-lactam antibiotics for patients with
status epilepticus complicated with aspiration pneumonia. It is known that β-lactam antibiotics such as penicillin
aggravate…
Background Ampicillin/sulbactam (ABPC/ SBT) is one of the most common β-lactam antibiotics for patients with
status epilepticus complicated with aspiration pneumonia. It is known that β-lactam antibiotics such as penicillin
aggravate…
From thrombosis to tamponade: unveiling
severe pericardial effusion in a misdiagnosis
case
Abstract
Background Anticoagulants increase the risk of cardiac tamponade in patients with pericardial effusion (PE).
Therefore, inappropriate administration of them in the presence of PE can lead to a catastrophic outcome. This study
presents a…
Background Anticoagulants increase the risk of cardiac tamponade in patients with pericardial effusion (PE).
Therefore, inappropriate administration of them in the presence of PE can lead to a catastrophic outcome. This study
presents a…