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Factors for delays in door‐to‐balloon time≤90 min in an electrocardiogram triage system among patients with ST‐segment elevation myocardial infarction: a retrospective study
Background Door to balloon time is a crucial factor of mortality in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial
infarction. However, the factors that contribute to failure of achieving door to balloon time≤90 min in an electrocar-
diogram…
infarction. However, the factors that contribute to failure of achieving door to balloon time≤90 min in an electrocar-
diogram…
Carbon monoxide intoxication with a CO‐Hb of 30% while smoking waterpipe: a case report
Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is a significant public health issue and a considerable economic burden in devel-
oped countries. While the majority of non-fire-related CO poisonings are attributed to gas heating, there are several
other less…
oped countries. While the majority of non-fire-related CO poisonings are attributed to gas heating, there are several
other less…
The HEARTS ECG workshop: a novel approach to resident and student ECG
education
Objectives ECG interpretation is a life-saving skill in emergency medicine (EM), and a core competency in under‐
graduate medical curricula; however, confidence for residents/students is low. We developed a novel educational
intervention—the HEARTS…
graduate medical curricula; however, confidence for residents/students is low. We developed a novel educational
intervention—the HEARTS…
A role of point‐of‐care ultrasound in the emergency department diagnosis
of vision loss due to traumatic cataract
Background Ocular complaints, including acute or subacute vision loss, are commonly encountered in emergency
departments (ED). These potentially time-sensitive complaints are difficult to diagnose and evaluate without ade-
quate, specialized…
departments (ED). These potentially time-sensitive complaints are difficult to diagnose and evaluate without ade-
quate, specialized…
Assessment of suicidal ideation via telemedicine: a case report and management suggestions
Background Nowadays, we find ourselves in very unexpected and challenging circumstances facing the COVID-19
pandemic. The impact of the new coronavirus pandemic probably affected everyone’s mental health, and people
with pre-existing mental…
pandemic. The impact of the new coronavirus pandemic probably affected everyone’s mental health, and people
with pre-existing mental…
Tiger attack at a Japanese safari park: a case report
Background Big cat bites are highly lethal due to the enormous bite force of these animals. This article reviews
the morphology of these types of injuries and key points of management through a survival case at a Japanese safari
park.
Case…
the morphology of these types of injuries and key points of management through a survival case at a Japanese safari
park.
Case…
Effects of Gasoline and Smoking on Lipid Profile and Liver Functions among Gasoline Exposure Workers in Iraq
The rapid and recent rise in the pandemic of cardiovascular disease im-plies that the environment plays a significant role. Numerous biological systems, such as the cardiovascular, blood-forming organs, liver, and kidneys, can be affected by…
Awareness and use of five imaging decision rules for musculoskeletal injuries: a systematic review
Background Several validated decision rules are available for clinicians to guide the appropriate use of imaging
for patients with musculoskeletal injuries, including the Canadian CT Head Rule, Canadian C-Spine Rule, National
Emergency…
for patients with musculoskeletal injuries, including the Canadian CT Head Rule, Canadian C-Spine Rule, National
Emergency…
Consequence Modeling and Analysis of Benzene leakage and explosion from a poorly sited gas station in the City of Douala, Cameroon
Benzene has long been recognized as highly carcinogenic and the most cytotoxic of all air pollutants released by gas stations. Although several studies have been conducted on accidents in the process industry, very little work has…
Emergency medicine in Nepal: are we going the right way and fast enough?
Nepal is a landlocked country with variable topography including the world’s tallest mountains, tropical forests,
and Gangetic plains. This topography leads to diverse healthcare needs, from tropical diseases in plains, to road traffic
accidents…
and Gangetic plains. This topography leads to diverse healthcare needs, from tropical diseases in plains, to road traffic
accidents…