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Key indicators contributing to prolonged emergency department stays in Saudi Arabia: a modified Delphi study
Background A prolonged length of stay (LoS) in emergency departments (EDs) is a growing issue that affects patient
prognosis, resource allocation, and operational efficiency. In Saudi Arabia, an ED stay exceeding 8 h is considered
prolonged;…
prognosis, resource allocation, and operational efficiency. In Saudi Arabia, an ED stay exceeding 8 h is considered
prolonged;…
Emotional distress of callers requesting
emergency medical communication
center assistance and patient outcomes:
a prospective observational study
Background Telephone triage, performed in Emergency Medical Communication Centers is the complex task
of gathering key medical information in order to identify life-threatening emergencies and ensure timely and
appropriate service deployment. This…
of gathering key medical information in order to identify life-threatening emergencies and ensure timely and
appropriate service deployment. This…
Helicopter emergency medical services for elderly patients: clinical outcomes and disease patterns
Background The rapid aging of global populations necessitates evidence-based optimization of emergency medical
services for elderly patients. This study evaluates helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) utilization patterns,
clinical outcomes,…
services for elderly patients. This study evaluates helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) utilization patterns,
clinical outcomes,…
Optimal timing of antibiotics administration for sepsis or septic shock in the emergency department
Objectives Early antibiotic administration is considered an important component of sepsis management, yet
the optimal time-to-antibiotics (T2A) remains uncertain. This study examined the association between T2A and
in-hospital mortality among…
the optimal time-to-antibiotics (T2A) remains uncertain. This study examined the association between T2A and
in-hospital mortality among…
Psychosocial risk factors in primary care workers of the health organizations of Áraba and Basurto (Spain)
Psychosocial factors are one of the main determinants of health in our environment and are considered an emerging risk in this new millennium.The objectivewas to know the psychosocial risk factors with the greatest impact on primary care…
Predicting ICU transfer for high-risk patients upon medical admission via the medical intensive care prediction score (MICAPS)
Background Early identification of patients at risk for admission to the medical intensive care unit (MICU) at the time
of medical admission is crucial for optimizing resource utilization and improving patient outcomes. No standardized,
unified…
of medical admission is crucial for optimizing resource utilization and improving patient outcomes. No standardized,
unified…
Prevalence and types of violence against emergency department workers in Kuwait: a cross-sectional study
Background Workplace violence (WPV) in the emergency department (ED) is a global phenomenon that has
negative consequences on healthcare workers and the healthcare system as a whole. In Kuwait, limited research has
been conducted to assess WPV in…
negative consequences on healthcare workers and the healthcare system as a whole. In Kuwait, limited research has
been conducted to assess WPV in…
Performance of a multistate teleradiology service in emergency pediatric and adolescent neuroimaging: a two-year retrospective study
Introduction Pediatric neuroradiology expertise is limited in many healthcare facilities, especially in the emergency
setting. Teleradiology offers a promising solution by providing remote access to subspecialty interpretation. Our study
aimed to…
setting. Teleradiology offers a promising solution by providing remote access to subspecialty interpretation. Our study
aimed to…
Analysis of factors affecting organizational engagement between pre-hospital and hospital emergency departments: a qualitative study
Introduction The provision of efficient and integrated emergency services constitutes a vital cornerstone for
reducing mortality rates and improving clinical outcomes for patients and casualties within complex healthcare
systems. Effective…
reducing mortality rates and improving clinical outcomes for patients and casualties within complex healthcare
systems. Effective…
Knowledge and first aid management of choking children among parents in a
tertiary care hospital, Sri Lanka
Background Choking is a critical medical emergency caused by the obstruction of airway due to foreign objects.
Timely and appropriate first aid is essential to prevent further complications and save the lives of choking victims,
especially…
Timely and appropriate first aid is essential to prevent further complications and save the lives of choking victims,
especially…