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Background Boarding of critically ill patients in the emergency department (ED) has long been known to compro-
mise patient care and affect outcomes. During the COVID-19 pandemic, multiple hospitals worldwide experienced

overcrowded emergency…

Background Traumatic cardiac arrest (TCA) is associated with poor outcomes. Helicopter emergency medical
services (HEMSs) are often used to transport critically ill patients to hospitals. However, the role of HEMS in the treat‐
ment of TCA remains…

Background Hypertension (HTN) is a major global health problem that affects approximately 1.13 billion people
worldwide, and 1–2% of this population has hypertensive crisis. Hypertensive crisis is becoming a major health issue
in low-income…

Background The use of nonionic low-osmolar contrast media has significantly reduced the risk of hypersensitivity

reactions. Despite this, severe reactions continue to occur unpredictably. An ischemic stroke in the setting of anaphy-
laxis is…

Objectives The purpose of this study was to evaluate possible factors that might be accompanied by high level
of human monkey pox (HMPX) knowledge and to explain the relationship between HMPX knowledge and Beliefs
regarding emerging viral…

Background Double sequential external defibrillation (DSED) has demonstrated increased survival with good neu-
rological outcome in a recent randomized controlled trial. DSED has not been studied in patients with extracorporeal

cardiopulmonary…

Background Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) is a potentially life-saving procedure

for bleeding trauma patients. Being a rare and complex procedure performed in extreme situations, repetitive train-
ing of REBOA…

Background Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is becoming more prevalent in recent years for evaluating patients
presenting with musculoskeletal injuries in the emergency department (ED). This imaging modality has been utilized

to diagnose soft…

Background Clinical attempts of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) in patients with out-of-
hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) have increased in recent years; however, it also has life-threatening complications.

Massive fluid and…

Background To assess differences between patients referred to emergency departments by a primary care physician
(PCP) and those presenting directly and the impact of referral on the likelihood of admission.
Design of study Retrospective cohort…