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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,…

Background Patients discharged with nonspecific diagnoses after acute hospital care are frequent and represent
potential diagnostic uncertainty at discharge. Adverse outcomes indicate missed diagnoses with a potential for
improving patient safety.…

Introduction Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a critical medical emergency where rapid access to automated

external defibrillators (AED) can significantly improve survival rates. However, there is currently a lack of well-
established…

Background Helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) are an imperative life-saving strategy globally. This
study aimed to identify patients transported by HEMS using the International Classification of Diseases 11th version
(ICD-11).
Methods A…

Background Intimate partner violence (IPV) is prevalent among patients visiting the emergency department (ED).
Studies show that patients experiencing IPV continue to have negative care experiences in the ED, leading to an
increased risk of adverse…

Background Disposition decisions in the emergency department (ED) are expected to rely primarily on clinical need,
yet in practice, non-clinical factors frequently shape outcomes. These influences are poorly documented and rarely

prioritized…

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;…

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…

Background Despite the recognized importance of hospital disaster preparedness (HDP), efforts to improve it
have been limited. Improvement in HDP will need an in-depth comprehension of the prevailing gaps in addition to
evidence of the best…

Purpose Traumatic brain injury (TBI) represents a major contributor to global morbidity and mortality, and the

optimization of diagnostic approaches continues to be a matter of considerable scientific debate. The S100 calcium-
binding protein B…