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Bilateral adrenal infarction and insufficiency associated with antiphospholipid syndrome and surgery: a case report
Background Antiphospholipid syndrome causes systemic arterial and venous thromboses due to the presence
of antiphospholipid antibodies. Adrenal insufficiency is a rare complication of antiphospholipid syndrome that may
result in fatal outcomes if…
of antiphospholipid antibodies. Adrenal insufficiency is a rare complication of antiphospholipid syndrome that may
result in fatal outcomes if…
Klebsiella pneumoniae invasive syndrome with liver, lung, and brain abscesses complicated with pulmonary fungal infection: a case report and review of the literature
Background Klebsiella pneumoniae invasion syndrome (KPIS) is a severe multi-site infection that is usually caused
by hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae. The bacteria are relatively common in Asian diabetics and can cause organ
abscesses or…
by hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae. The bacteria are relatively common in Asian diabetics and can cause organ
abscesses or…
A case of emergency reconstructive surgery following facial destructive gunshot wounds: clinical and medico‐legal assessments
Background Facial gunshot wounds present a complex challenge to both medical professionals and victims
with significant physical, psychological, and economic implications for those who suffer these types of injuries. Recon-
structive surgery…
with significant physical, psychological, and economic implications for those who suffer these types of injuries. Recon-
structive surgery…
The role of point‐of‐care ultrasound in the assessment of pelvic urine leakage and diagnosis of urinoma
Background Urinoma, a rare condition resulting from urine leakage due to trauma to the kidney, bladder, or urethra,
is typically diagnosed using enhanced computed tomography urogram with delayed imaging. This report presents
two cases of urinoma…
is typically diagnosed using enhanced computed tomography urogram with delayed imaging. This report presents
two cases of urinoma…
Reverse shock index (RSI) as a predictor of post‐intubation cardiac arrest (PICA)
Background Endotracheal intubation (ETI) in critically ill patients is a high-risk procedure due to the increased risk
of cardiac arrest, and several factors may predict poor outcomes in these patients. The aim of this study was to inves-
tigate…
of cardiac arrest, and several factors may predict poor outcomes in these patients. The aim of this study was to inves-
tigate…
The impact of clinical pharmacists’ medication reconciliation upon patients’ admission to reduce medication discrepancies in the emergency department: a prospective quasi‐interventional study
Background The role of the clinical pharmacist in medication reconciliation is well established. Upon patients’ admis-
sion, the reconciliation service mainly focuses on achieving an accurate and full drug history. This will achieve the…
sion, the reconciliation service mainly focuses on achieving an accurate and full drug history. This will achieve the…
Self‐discharge during treatment for acute recreational drug toxicity: an observational study from emergency departments in seven European countries
Background Self-discharge is a risk factor for readmission and excess mortality. We assess the rate of self-discharge
from the emergency department (ED) among presentations for acute recreational drug toxicity and identify factors
associated with…
from the emergency department (ED) among presentations for acute recreational drug toxicity and identify factors
associated with…
Pediatric injury attendances in different population groups in Israel before, during, and after COVID‐19 lockdowns: a descriptive study, 2018–2022
Background Lockdowns and quarantines during the COVID-19 pandemic influenced healthcare services’ usage pat-
terns such as emergency department (ED) attendance. During the pandemic, Israel issued three lockdowns (March–
May 2020,…
terns such as emergency department (ED) attendance. During the pandemic, Israel issued three lockdowns (March–
May 2020,…
Parental perceptions of the importance of pediatric out‐of‐hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation for the survival rate in Saudi Arabia: a cross sectional survey
Background Pediatric out-of-hospital cardiac arrest is associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. Car-
diopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), the practice of chest compressions combined with rescue breathing, is crucial
for the success of…
diopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), the practice of chest compressions combined with rescue breathing, is crucial
for the success of…
Volume replacement in the resuscitation of trauma patients with acute hemorrhage: an umbrella review
Background The use of intravenous fluid therapy in patients with major trauma in prehospital settings is still con-
troversial. We conducted an umbrella review to evaluate which is the best volume expansion in the resuscitation
of a hemorrhagic…
troversial. We conducted an umbrella review to evaluate which is the best volume expansion in the resuscitation
of a hemorrhagic…