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A 4-year-old child presented to the emergency department following an unwitnessed fall in the park, resulting in blunt trauma to
the right side of the head. Subsequent to the incident, the child experienced two episodes of vomiting, prompting…

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In the Emergency Medicine Department, a significant gap was identified in the use and training of Point of Care Ultrasound
(POCUS), which negatively impacted patient safety and diagnostic efficiency. The absence of an organized…

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Patients with Diabetes Mellitus are at increased risk of genitourinary infections due to impaired immune function and urinary
stasis. Here, we present a case of an extended genitourinary abscess in a male with type 2 diabetes mellitus…

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In the UK, between January 2023 to January 2024, the number of patients waiting 12 or more hours in emergency departments
(EDs) from the decision made to admit increased by 27%. For the women awaiting an obstetric or gynaecological…

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Wernicke’s encephalopathy is an acute neurological condition characterised by a classical triad of ataxia, ophthalmoplegia and
encephalopathy which requires urgent recognition and initiation of treatment to prevent further…

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The demanding nature of work of emergency staff including doctors and nurses often lead to irregular eating habits and poor
nutritional intake. Shift changes, in particular, can disrupt meal times and make it challenging for emergency…

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This study evaluated the usefulness of the Shock Index (SI), Modified Shock Index (MSI), and Age Shock Index (ASI) in predicting
outcomes among Emergency Severity Index (ESI) level 3 emergency department (ED) patients.
Methods
We…

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T-MACS is a computer-based decision aid that rules in and rules out ACS using a combination of six clinical features with only one
biomarker measured on arrival: hs-cardiac Troponin. T-MACS has been shown to have a 99.3% negative…

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We conducted an audit focusing on VTE risk assessment and correct dosage of thromboprophylaxis (TP) primarily in the Medical
Outlier wards of BNHH, HHFT from March 2024 to May 2024.
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Prospectively, we included approximately…

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Sepsis, a life-threatening condition resulting from the body's extreme response to infection, remains a critical global health
concern. Understanding its burden, incidence, and impact is vital for effective prevention and treatment.…