Background Polypharmacy is increasingly prevalent among older adults, and is associated with adverse health
outcomes. However, its prognostic impact in emergency care settings remains unclear, particularly in critically ill
older patients requiring…
Background Chest pain is one of the most common reasons for emergency department (ED) visits. This study aimed
to evaluate and compare the diagnostic performance of the SVEAT score for risk stratification in patients presenting to
the ED with chest…
Background Emergency department crowding (EDC) is a global public health crisis associated with adverse patient-
and physician-related events. Currently, a reliable EDC assessment tool is lacking in China, as existing international