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Background The extent to which point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is currently being used in international mountain
emergency medicine has not yet been investigated. The aim of this study was to determine the use of POCUS in
mountain rescue…

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 Most patients with non-severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) do not develop complications after 24 h
of hospital observation. Identifying low-risk patients could enable safe discharge and follow-up—potentially via
telemedicine—while…

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…

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.…

Background Pediatric septic shock is associated with high mortality and morbidity rates. Lactate levels are
monitored to determine the quality of sepsis treatment; however, some rural hospitals have restricted access
to lactate measurements because…

Background Sepsis is a critical emergency condition characterized by life-threatening organ dysfunction due to a
dysregulated response to infection. In the fast-paced emergency department (ED) setting, rapid identification and
prompt initiation of…

Introduction Acute spinal cord injury (ASCI) often leads to severe disability and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD),
yet evidence on early psychological prevention during the emergency stage is limited.
Aim This study aimed to evaluate whether…

Introduction First-pass success (FPS) in emergency tracheal intubation is a key quality metric linked to fewer
intubation-related complications, but data from low-income settings are limited. This study aimed to measure FPS
and identify…

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…