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- Collection: VOLUME 22 ISSUE 1 MARET 2022
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Perpetrator and situational characteristics associated with security alerts in regional Australian emergency departments
Background: Workplace violence is a regular feature of emergency departments (ED) and reported to be increasing
in frequency and severity. There is a paucity of data from regional EDs in Australia. The aim of this study was to identify
the…
in frequency and severity. There is a paucity of data from regional EDs in Australia. The aim of this study was to identify
the…
Sodium and potassium disorders in patients with COPD exacerbation presenting to the emergency department
Background: Electrolyte disorders are common in the emergency department. Hyponatremia is known to be associ‑
ated with adverse outcome in community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) and acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (AECOPD).…
ated with adverse outcome in community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) and acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (AECOPD).…
Comparison of the outcomes of EMS vs. Non-EMS transport of patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) in Southern Iran: a population-based study
Background: In the medical management of acute myocardial infarction, the transport of patients and primary
care provided by emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics are efective in reducing the mortality and
disabilities. Therefore,…
care provided by emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics are efective in reducing the mortality and
disabilities. Therefore,…
Epidemiology, injury characteristics and clinical outcomes of bicycle and motorcycle accidents in the under 20 population: South Korea
Background: Bicycles and motorcycles are a main means of transportation and leisure for individuals aged under
20 years in South Korea. We aimed to identify the epidemiology of injuries and describe and compare patterns of
injury and clinical…
20 years in South Korea. We aimed to identify the epidemiology of injuries and describe and compare patterns of
injury and clinical…
Usability of novel major TraumaApp for digital data collection
Background: Delivery of major trauma care is complex and often fast paced. Clear and comprehensive documentation is paramount to support efective communication during complex clinical care episodes, and to allow collection
of data for audit,…
of data for audit,…
Implementation and fndings on a one-minute sit-stand test for prehospital triage in patients with suspected COVID-19—a pilot project
Introduction: During the initial Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic wave, sparse personal protection
equipment made telephone triage of suscpeted COVID-19 patients for ambulance transport necessary. To spare
resources, stable patients…
equipment made telephone triage of suscpeted COVID-19 patients for ambulance transport necessary. To spare
resources, stable patients…
Pain management of nalbuphine and sufentanil in patients admitted intensive care unit of diferent ages
Background: Pain relief for patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) can improve treatment outcomes and reduce the
burden on doctors and nurses. This study aims to report the clinical analgesic and sedative efects of nalbuphine and
sufentanil on…
burden on doctors and nurses. This study aims to report the clinical analgesic and sedative efects of nalbuphine and
sufentanil on…
Efect of age adjustment on two triage methods
Background: Most emergency departments rely on acuity assessment, triage, to recognize critically ill patients that
need urgent treatment, and to allocate resources according to need. The accuracy of commonly used triage instruments such as the…
need urgent treatment, and to allocate resources according to need. The accuracy of commonly used triage instruments such as the…
Trauma triage criteria as predictors of severe injury - a Swedish multicenter cohort study
Background: Adequate performance of trauma team activation (TTA) criteria is important in order to accurately
triage trauma patients. The Swedish National Trauma Triage Criteria (SNTTC) consists of 29 criteria that trigger either a
Trauma Alert,…
triage trauma patients. The Swedish National Trauma Triage Criteria (SNTTC) consists of 29 criteria that trigger either a
Trauma Alert,…
Association between post-extubation upper airway obstruction symptoms and airway size measured by computed tomography: a single-center observational study
Background: Computed tomography (CT) is often performed to assess patients; however, little is known about
how airway size measured by CT scan imaging might infuence the occurrence of post-extubation upper airway
obstruction.
Methods: This study…
how airway size measured by CT scan imaging might infuence the occurrence of post-extubation upper airway
obstruction.
Methods: This study…