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- Collection: VOLUME 22 ISSUE 3 NOVEMBER 2022
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The impact of Hydroxyurea on the rates of Vaso–occlusive crises in patients with sickle cell disease in Saudi Arabia: a single–center study
Background: Vaso–occlusive crises (VOCs) are acute and common painful complication of sickle cell disease (SCD),
and are the main reason behind the frequent emergency department visits among SCD patients. Hydroxyurea (HU) is
an old and commonly…
and are the main reason behind the frequent emergency department visits among SCD patients. Hydroxyurea (HU) is
an old and commonly…
The impact of COVID-19 on an Irish Emergency Department (ED): a cross-sectional study exploring the factors infuencing ED utilisation prior to and during the pandemic from the patient perspective
Background: The collateral damage of SARS-CoV-2 is a serious concern in the Emergency Medicine (EM) community,
specifcally in relation to delayed care increasing morbidity and mortality in attendances unrelated to COVID-19. The
objectives of this…
specifcally in relation to delayed care increasing morbidity and mortality in attendances unrelated to COVID-19. The
objectives of this…
The efect of time of measurement on the discriminant ability for mortality in trauma of a pre-hospital shock index multiplied by age and divided by the Glasgow Coma Score: a registry study
Background: The shock index (SI) and its derivatives have been shown to predict mortality in severely injured
patients, both in pre-hospital and in-hospital settings. However, the impact of the time of measurement on the
discriminative ability of…
patients, both in pre-hospital and in-hospital settings. However, the impact of the time of measurement on the
discriminative ability of…
The application of an age adjusted D-dimer threshold to rule out suspected venous thromboembolism (VTE) in an emergency department setting: a retrospective diagnostic cohort study
Background: Venous Thromboembolic disease (VTE) poses a diagnostic challenge for clinicians in acute care. Over
reliance on reference standard investigations can lead to over treatment and potential harm.
We sought to evaluate the pragmatic…
reliance on reference standard investigations can lead to over treatment and potential harm.
We sought to evaluate the pragmatic…
Role of CD8+ T cell exhaustion in the progression and prognosis of acute respiratory distress syndrome induced by sepsis: a prospective bservational study
Background: CD8+ T cells are important for protective immunity against intracellular pathogens. Excessive amounts
of antigen and/or infammatory signals often lead to the gradual deterioration of CD8+ T cell function, a state called
“exhaustion”.…
of antigen and/or infammatory signals often lead to the gradual deterioration of CD8+ T cell function, a state called
“exhaustion”.…
Predicting hypoglycemia after treatment of hyperkalemia with insulin and glucose (Glu-K60 score)
Background: Hyperkalemia can lead to fatal cardiac arrhythmias. Ten units of intravenous (IV) regular insulin
with 25 g of glucose is the mainstay for treating hyperkalemia. However, the most important complication of this
treatment is…
with 25 g of glucose is the mainstay for treating hyperkalemia. However, the most important complication of this
treatment is…
Perceived human factors from the perspective of paramedics – a qualitative
interview study
Background: The work environment in prehospital emergency medical care setting is dynamic and complex and
includes many stressors. However, little is known about the perceived human factors from the perspective of paramedics. In this study, we…
includes many stressors. However, little is known about the perceived human factors from the perspective of paramedics. In this study, we…
Patient and hospital characteristics predict prolonged emergency department length of stay and in-hospital mortality: a nationwide
analysis in Korea
Background: Prolonged emergency department length of stay (EDLOS) in critically ill patients leads to increased
mortality. This nationwide study investigated patient and hospital characteristics associated with prolonged EDLOS
and in-hospital…
mortality. This nationwide study investigated patient and hospital characteristics associated with prolonged EDLOS
and in-hospital…
Overcrowding analysis in emergency department through indexes: a single center study
Introduction: Overcrowding in the Emergency Department (ED) is one of the major issues that must be addressed
in order to improve the services provided in emergency circumstances and to optimize their quality. As a result, in
order to help the…
in order to improve the services provided in emergency circumstances and to optimize their quality. As a result, in
order to help the…
High-risk diagnosis combinations in patients undergoing interhospital transfer: a retrospective observational study
Background: There is limited research on individual patient characteristics, alone or in combination, that contribute
to the higher levels of mortality in post-transfer patients. The purpose of this work is to identify signifcant combinations of…
to the higher levels of mortality in post-transfer patients. The purpose of this work is to identify signifcant combinations of…