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- Collection: VOLUME 22 ISSUE 2 JULY 2022
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Challenges in abdominal re-exploration for war casualties following on-site abdominal trauma surgery and subsequent delayed arrival to defnitive medical care abroad – an unusual scenario
Background: During the Syrian civil war, patients were initially treated on-site in Syria and later transferred to medical
centers in Israel. Relevant details concerning the exact nature of injury and medical/surgical care received in Syria
were…
centers in Israel. Relevant details concerning the exact nature of injury and medical/surgical care received in Syria
were…
Predictors and outcome of cardiac arrest in paediatric patients presenting to emergency medicine department of tertiary hospitals in Tanzania
Background: The survival of children who sufer cardiac arrest is poor. This study aimed to determine the predictors
and outcome of cardiac arrest in paediatric patients presenting to an emergency department of a tertiary hospital in…
and outcome of cardiac arrest in paediatric patients presenting to an emergency department of a tertiary hospital in…
Improving the performance of a triage scale for chest pain patients admitted to emergency departments: combining cardiovascular risk factors and electrocardiogram
Background: The triage of patients presenting with chest pain on admission to the emergency department uses
scales based on patient clinical presentation or an electrocardiogram (ECG). These scales have diferent sensitivity and
specifcity.…
scales based on patient clinical presentation or an electrocardiogram (ECG). These scales have diferent sensitivity and
specifcity.…
A retrospective descriptive analysis of non-physician-performed prehospital endotracheal intubation practices and performance in South Africa
Introduction: Prehospital advanced airway management, including endotracheal intubation (ETI), is one of the most
commonly performed advanced life support skills. In South Africa, prehospital ETI is performed by non-physician
prehospital…
commonly performed advanced life support skills. In South Africa, prehospital ETI is performed by non-physician
prehospital…
The importance of elderly people knowing basic frst-aid measures
Background: In the event of a sudden illness or injury, elderly individuals are often dependent on self-help and
mutual assistance from partners. With poor access to medical services during natural and other disasters, the importance of frst aid…
mutual assistance from partners. With poor access to medical services during natural and other disasters, the importance of frst aid…
Trauma team training in Norwegian hospitals: an observational study
Background: Traumatic injuries are a leading cause of deaths in Norway, especially among younger males. Traumarelated mortality can be reduced by structural measures, such as organization of a trauma system. Many hospitals in
Norway treat few…
Norway treat few…
Characterizing people with frequent emergency department visits and substance use: a retrospective cohort study of linked administrative data in Ontario, Alberta, and B.C., Canada
Background: Substance use is common among people who visit emergency departments (EDs) frequently. We
aimed to characterize subgroups within this cohort to better understand care needs/gaps, and generalizability of
characteristics in three…
aimed to characterize subgroups within this cohort to better understand care needs/gaps, and generalizability of
characteristics in three…
Usefulness of the d-dimer to albumin ratio for risk assessment in patients with acute variceal bleeding at the emergency department: retrospective observational study
Background: Acute variceal bleeding (AVB) is a severe complication of portal hypertension that is caused by rupture
of the esophageal or gastric varix. Scoring system for risk stratifcation of AVB is difcult to use because various variables must…
of the esophageal or gastric varix. Scoring system for risk stratifcation of AVB is difcult to use because various variables must…
Time to recovery and its predictors among critically ill patients on mechanical ventilation from intensive care unit in Ethiopia: a retrospective follow up study
Introduction: For critically ill patients, mechanical ventilation is considered a pillar of respiratory life support. The
mortality of victims in intensive care units is high in resource-constrained Sub-Saharan African countries. The recovery
and…
mortality of victims in intensive care units is high in resource-constrained Sub-Saharan African countries. The recovery
and…
Compromised cardiopulmonary resuscitation quality due to regurgitation during endotracheal intubation: a randomised crossover manikin simulation study
Background: Regurgitation is a complication common during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). This manikin
study evaluated the efect of regurgitation during endotracheal intubation on CPR quality.
Methods: An airway-CPR manikin was modifed to…
study evaluated the efect of regurgitation during endotracheal intubation on CPR quality.
Methods: An airway-CPR manikin was modifed to…