361 patients were analyzed in this study with a total of 1300 emergency department visits. (52%) of the patients were males and (48%) were females. Most transplants were from living donors (93%, N = 338). Patients with at least one comorbidity…
The emergency department (ED) is a demanding work environment where nurses undertake a variety of clinical and administrative tasks, including medication-related tasks. The integration of a clinical pharmacist into the ED team represents a complex…
Ketamine is one of the most used drugs in trauma patients after skiing accidents. However, the environmental conditions for these patients are often rough, with numerous unpleasant sensory impressions (e.g. noise from the helicopter, cold, wind,…
Ensuring access to safe drinking water is vital for reducing health risks and strengthening disaster resilience. In water-scarce Iran, where natural disasters further strain resources, water supply experts play a key role in crisis management. Their…
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…
Successful recruitment of study participants is a challenging component of research, and recruitment barriers are amplified in safety-net hospital (SNH) settings. However, engaging historically underrepresented groups in research is critically…
Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) presents significant challenges with low survival rates, emphasizing the need for effective bystander CPR training. In Basic Life Support (BLS) training, the role of instructors is pivotal as they assess and…
To address the complexity and time-consuming nature of the full Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), various simplified tools for assessing brain function have been proposed, such as the eye (GCSE) and motor component of the GCS (GCSM), and the Simplified Motor…
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) indications in patients with accidental hypothermia (AH) and hemodynamic instability before cardiac arrest (CA) are unclear. We aimed to identify a subgroup of these patients who would benefit from ECMO…