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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…
Analysis of violent attacks on emergency medical technicians in Ghana: a structural equation modelling approach
Background Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) play a crucial role in healthcare, yet they frequently encounter
violence in the line of duty. The incidence of violence against EMTs in Ghana is still not well understood, and it is a
problem that is…
violence in the line of duty. The incidence of violence against EMTs in Ghana is still not well understood, and it is a
problem that is…
Association between emergency department bed occupancy rate and in-hospital cardiac arrest in the emergency department: a retrospective study
Background In-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) is a critical event often preceded by signs of clinical deterioration.
Emergency department (ED) overcrowding may compromise timely monitoring and intervention and may be
associated with a higher…
Emergency department (ED) overcrowding may compromise timely monitoring and intervention and may be
associated with a higher…
Association between polypharmacy at the emergency department and long-term mortality in critically ill older patients receiving mechanical ventilation: a single- center retrospective cohort study
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…
outcomes. However, its prognostic impact in emergency care settings remains unclear, particularly in critically ill
older patients requiring…
Causes and consequences of overcrowding
in emergency departments and its impact
on patients’ care at main governmental
hospitals in Gaza Strip: a cross-sectional study
Background Emergency department (ED) overcrowding is a growing challenge in many healthcare systems,
particularly in resource-limited settings such as the Gaza Strip. It negatively affects patient care quality, staff
performance, and overall…
particularly in resource-limited settings such as the Gaza Strip. It negatively affects patient care quality, staff
performance, and overall…
ChatGPT-4o assists emergency physicians in enhancing diagnostic accuracy for fever of unknown origin: retrospective analysis
Objective To evaluate ChatGPT-4o’s diagnostic accuracy for fever of unknown origin (FUO) compared to emergency
physicians and assess its utility as an adjunctive diagnostic tool.
Methods This retrospective analysis included 60 adult patients…
physicians and assess its utility as an adjunctive diagnostic tool.
Methods This retrospective analysis included 60 adult patients…
Comparison of the effects of microlearning and webinars on knowledge and self-efficacy of emergency medical technicians (EMTs) in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias
Background Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) are crucial for early diagnosis and treatment of cardiac
arrhythmias. Continuous training is needed, and innovative methods such as microlearning and webinars may offer
advantages over traditional…
arrhythmias. Continuous training is needed, and innovative methods such as microlearning and webinars may offer
advantages over traditional…
Construction of an index system for assessing emergency department overcrowding in Chinese tertiary hospitals: a Delphi study
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
models cannot…
and physician-related events. Currently, a reliable EDC assessment tool is lacking in China, as existing international
models cannot…
Development and internal validation of the goliat score to predict 48-hour complications after minor/moderate traumatic brain injury in the emergency department: a single-center cohort study
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…
of hospital observation. Identifying low-risk patients could enable safe discharge and follow-up—potentially via
telemedicine—while…
Diagnostic performance of procalcitonin and presepsin in sepsis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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…
dysregulated response to infection. In the fast-paced emergency department (ED) setting, rapid identification and
prompt initiation of…