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Jurnal Internasional vol.12 issue 2 2022
African Journal of Emergency Medicine
Training and certification in first responder care among mountaineering practitioners in east Africa
Introduction: Mountaineering activities have potential risks for injuries and illnesses. Extreme weather conditions,
high altitude, limited resources and accessibility to transport and definitive medicalservices callsfor mountaineer-
ing…
high altitude, limited resources and accessibility to transport and definitive medicalservices callsfor mountaineer-
ing…
Jurnal Internasional vol.12 issue 2 2022
African Journal of Emergency Medicine
Stroke in Djibouti
Background: Stroke is a neurological emergency affecting both developed and developing countries. In Djibouti,
stroke is the fourth leading cause of death. Our objective was to describe the demographic, clinical, paraclinical
profile of stroke in…
stroke is the fourth leading cause of death. Our objective was to describe the demographic, clinical, paraclinical
profile of stroke in…
Jurnal Internasional vol.12 issue 2 2022
African Journal of Emergency Medicine
Occupational blood and body fluid exposure among emergency medical service providers in the eThekwini metropole of South Africa
Introduction: Emergency Medical Service (EMS) providers in South Africa are among health care workers (HCWs)
most at risk of contracting infectious diseases due to occupational exposure to blood and body fluids (BBF). While
the austere, dynamic,…
most at risk of contracting infectious diseases due to occupational exposure to blood and body fluids (BBF). While
the austere, dynamic,…
Jurnal Internasional vol.12 issue 2 2022
African Journal of Emergency Medicine
Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever during the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa: Efforts, recommendations and challenges at hand
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions have suffered globally and as a result, attention and
resources for other diseases, such as Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF), has declined. Despite a sig-
nificantly lower incidence…
resources for other diseases, such as Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF), has declined. Despite a sig-
nificantly lower incidence…
Jurnal Internasional vol.12 issue 2 2022
African Journal of Emergency Medicine
Awareness, attitude and perceived knowledge regarding First Aid in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo: A cross-sectional household survey
Introduction: Emergency care can potentially address half of deaths and one-third of disability in low-and-middle
income countries. First Aid (FA) is at the core of out-of-hospital emergency care and is crucial to empower
laypersons to preserve…
income countries. First Aid (FA) is at the core of out-of-hospital emergency care and is crucial to empower
laypersons to preserve…
Jurnal Internasional vol.12 issue 2 2022
African Journal of Emergency Medicine
The accuracy of nurse-led triage of adult patients in the emergency centre of urban private hospitals
Background: Triage is applied in emergency centres (ECs) to assign degrees of urgency to illnesses or injuries
to decide in which order to treat patients, especially when there are many patients or casualties, facilitating the
allocation of scarce…
to decide in which order to treat patients, especially when there are many patients or casualties, facilitating the
allocation of scarce…
Jurnal Internasional vol.12 issue 2 2022
African Journal of Emergency Medicine
Financial burden associated with attendance at a public hospital emergency department in Johannesburg
Introduction: More than half of South Africans live below the poverty line. Indirect medical costs can contribute
significantly to the financial burden of patients seeking medical care. The aim of this study was to determine the
expenses incurred…
significantly to the financial burden of patients seeking medical care. The aim of this study was to determine the
expenses incurred…
Jurnal Internasional vol.12 issue 2 2022
African Journal of Emergency Medicine
Climate change and emergency care in Africa: A scoping review
Introduction: Climate change is a global public health emergency with implications for access to care and emer-
gency care service disruptions. The African continent is particularly vulnerable to climate-related extreme weather
events due to an…
gency care service disruptions. The African continent is particularly vulnerable to climate-related extreme weather
events due to an…
Jurnal Internasional vol.12 issue 2 2022
African Journal of Emergency Medicine
Utilisation of peripheral vasopressor medications and extravasation events among critically ill patients in Rwanda: A prospective cohort study
Introduction: In high-income settings, vasopressor administration to treat haemodynamic instability through a
central venous catheter (CVC) is the preferred standard. However, due to lack of availability and potential for
complications, CVCs are…
central venous catheter (CVC) is the preferred standard. However, due to lack of availability and potential for
complications, CVCs are…