One of the most effective medications to treat glaucoma is Timolol Maleate. Timolol is a non-selective beta-adrenoceptor
antagonist, available in both oral and topical preparations. Timolol eye-drops can reduce aqueous humour formation, thus…
INTRODUCTION
Maternal collapse, a critical event during pregnancy or postpartum, necessitates prompt intervention to prevent cardiac arrest,
with each minute delay reducing survival chances by 10%. Challenges, including provider unfamiliarity and…
Introduction
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, colloquially known as "broken heart syndrome," presents a transient cardiac condition triggered by
emotional stress, often mimicking acute coronary syndrome (ACS) but lacking coronary artery blockages.…
Aim
To estimate the positive rate for PE in CTPA requests in accordance to RCR guidelines and trust adherence to NICE guidelines in
the diagnosis of PE (requesting a CTPA). Estimate the proportion of those patients who had an alternative…
Introduction
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.…
Introduction
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.
Methods
Prospectively, we included approximately…
Background
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…
Introduction
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…
Introduction
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…