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Adolescents’ emergency department (ED) presentations are multi-faceted. However, patient characteristics and chief complaints associated with severe outcomes, particularly sex differences, remain underexplored. This study aimed to identify predictors…

Long-COVID research to date focuses on outcomes in non-hospitalised vs. hospitalised survivors. However Emergency Department attendees (post-ED) presenting with acute COVID-19 may experience less supported recovery compared to people admitted and…

EMS providers are often the only emergency workers with medical knowledge at the scene of chemical hazards and are exposed to severe risks. They should always be prepared to face chemical hazards to be able to provide an effective response to them.…

Acute poisoning is a medical emergency that can be caused by exposure to significant levels of any chemical and has toxic consequences that typically manifest within hours of exposure, leading to significant morbidity and mortality.

Emergency departments (EDs) are high pressure work environments with several psychosocial job demands, e.g., violence, and job resources, e.g., colleague support. So far, the perceptions of working conditions have been compared between doctors and…

Emergency medical technicians (EMTs), positioned at the forefront of medical services, are at greater risk of contracting COVID-19 and passing it on to their families and communities than others. Recognizing the risks associated with this disease can…

Rural hospital incident command leaders’ perceptions of disaster preparedness

The mortality and disability rates among severely injured trauma patients are very high. This study aimed to investigate whether a new in-hospital trauma care model can improve emergency care efficiency and enhance the prognosis of severely injured…

Over the past few years, Iran has experienced several earthquakes. The literature has highlighted the significant role played by Iranian nurses in the Kermanshah earthquake. However, few studies have been conducted to investigate nurses’ responses to…

Workplace bullying among nurses working in emergency departments is a serious issue that can significantly impact their job stress levels. One of the most important sources of stress in every person’s life is their job. This study aimed to determine…