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Assessing competence needs for doctors in the emergency department duty rosters: an observational study
Background The purpose of our investigation is to analyze if emergency epidemiology is randomly variable or pre-
dictable. If emergency admissions show a predictable pattern, we can use it for multiple planning purposes, especially
defining…
dictable. If emergency admissions show a predictable pattern, we can use it for multiple planning purposes, especially
defining…
Emergency departments as under‐utilized venues to provide HIV prevention services to female sex workers in Nairobi, Kenya
Background Female sex workers (FSW) in sub-Saharan Africa are disproportionately affected by HIV and remain
a key target population for efforts to reduce transmission. While HIV prevention tools such as PEP and PrEP are avail-
able through…
a key target population for efforts to reduce transmission. While HIV prevention tools such as PEP and PrEP are avail-
able through…
Rare presentation of BRASH syndrome with hypoglycemia and altered mental status
Background BRASH syndrome (bradycardia, renal failure, atrioventricular nodal blockade, shock, and hyperkalemia)
is a rare clinical condition with potentially severe outcomes. Patients with BRASH syndrome can present with diverse
signs and symptoms…
is a rare clinical condition with potentially severe outcomes. Patients with BRASH syndrome can present with diverse
signs and symptoms…
Impact of COVID‐19 on pediatric emergency fellowship training in Saudi Arabia
Objectives To assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the academic and clinical processes of pediatric
emergency medicine (PEM) fellowship training held by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCHS).
Methods A cross-sectional,…
emergency medicine (PEM) fellowship training held by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCHS).
Methods A cross-sectional,…
Physician‐staffed prehospital units: a retrospective follow‐up from an urban area in Scandinavia
Background The aim of this study was to determine when and how rapid response vehicles (RRVs) make a difference
in prehospital care by investigating the number and kinds of RRV assignment dispatches and the prehospital charac-
teristics and…
in prehospital care by investigating the number and kinds of RRV assignment dispatches and the prehospital charac-
teristics and…
Disaster day: a simulation‑based competition for educating emergency medicine residents and medical students on disaster medicine
Background Biomechanical reduction techniques for shoulder dislocations have demonstrated high reduction
success rates with a limited pain experience for the patient. We postulated that the combination of biomechanical
reduction techniques with the…
success rates with a limited pain experience for the patient. We postulated that the combination of biomechanical
reduction techniques with the…
A case report: anteroseptal ST elevation due to acute isolated right ventricular infarction
Background Biomechanical reduction techniques for shoulder dislocations have demonstrated high reduction
success rates with a limited pain experience for the patient. We postulated that the combination of biomechanical
reduction techniques with the…
success rates with a limited pain experience for the patient. We postulated that the combination of biomechanical
reduction techniques with the…
The impact on clinical outcomes after 1 year
of implementation of an artificial intelligence
solution for the detection of intracranial
hemorrhage
Background To assess the effect of a commercial artificial intelligence (AI) solution implementation in the emer‐
gency department on clinical outcomes in a single level 1 trauma center.
Methods A retrospective cohort study for two time…
gency department on clinical outcomes in a single level 1 trauma center.
Methods A retrospective cohort study for two time…
Lemierre syndrome: a hidden complication
of sore throats
Background Lemierre syndrome is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition characterized by septic thrombo-
phlebitis of the internal jugular vein, most commonly caused by Fusobacterium necrophorum.
Case presentation A 46-year-old woman…
phlebitis of the internal jugular vein, most commonly caused by Fusobacterium necrophorum.
Case presentation A 46-year-old woman…
Point of Care Ultrasonographic Life Support in Emergency (PULSE)—a quasi‐experimental study
Background Many physicians use point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS) in their clinical practice to improve their diag-
nostic capabilities, accuracy, and timeliness. Over the last two decades, the use of PoCUS in the emergency room
has dramatically…
nostic capabilities, accuracy, and timeliness. Over the last two decades, the use of PoCUS in the emergency room
has dramatically…