This study included 120 VOC visits. The percentage of 72-hour ERV to the ED among VOC patients was 39.2%, in which 91.5% received opioids, and 31.9% were admitted during the return visit. Return visitors’ median age was 29, most of them were male.…
Given the importance of diagnosing intra-abdominal injury (IAI) in children with blunt abdominal trauma (BAT) and preventing radiation exposure to children by avoiding CT scans, this study aimed to evaluate a scoring criterion based on ultrasound…
Evidence suggests a benefit of a rhythm control approach in patients with a recent diagnosis of atrial fibrillation (AF). This study sought to evaluate clinical characteristics, treatment strategies and outcomes in patients with first diagnosed AF…
The management of pain in patients with traumatic injuries is a common task for emergency medicine providers, particularly in the prehospital setting. However, for sufficient and safe analgesia, correct pain recording and documentation is also…
Elevated cardiac troponin levels were identified in 13.4% of the study population (382/2,853). This included 19.5% of patients with clinically guided tests and 10.1% of those with non-clinical testing. The overall prevalence of type 1 myocardial…
In February 2024, the South Korean government announced a 67% increase in medical school admissions (2,000 more students), leading to the resignation of approximately 10,000 residents from major university hospitals. This study investigated the…
Patients with cancer frequently visit the emergency department (ED) and are at high risk for hospitalization due to severe illness from cancer progression or treatment side effects. With an aging population and rising cancer incidence rates…
Over the last fifty years, the frequency and intensity of disasters have escalated, highlighting the importance of healthcare practitioners (HCPs) being thoroughly prepared for disaster management. Despite this pressing need, there is a notable lack…
The emergency medical service (EMS) response is dependent on the emergency medical dispatch (EMD) and the operations response team to ensure that the patient receives the required EMS resources and treatment in the appropriate time. EMS resources…