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…
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 Community-based disaster risk management has emerged as a highly effective approach, emphasizing
the importance of local institutions. As integral parts of communities, schools possess valuable resources that can play
a crucial role in…
Background Most early warning scores were derived in heterogeneous acutely ill populations and are not
specifically tailored to patients with suspected sepsis in the emergency department (ED). In sepsis, respiratory rate
(RR) is frequently elevated…
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…
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 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…
Background Traumatic pneumothorax is a potentially life-threatening condition requiring timely diagnosis
and management, particularly in the prehospital setting where diagnostic tools are limited. This study aimed to
evaluate the diagnostic…
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…
Objective This study aims to develop a mathematical model to estimate the number of emergency nurses required
to ensure the continuity of healthcare services in the aftermath of an earthquake.
Background The February 6, 2023, Kahramanmaraş…