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Hemithorax white‐out due to massive pleural effusion
This is a clinical image submission depicting hemithorax white-out due to massive pleural effusion.
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…
Diagnosis and management of elevated intracranial pressure in the emergency department
Background Elevated intracranial pressure is a devastating complication of catastrophic brain injury. Intracranial
hypertension is commonly seen in neurologic injury secondary to traumatic brain injuries. Uncontrolled pressures can
lead to…
hypertension is commonly seen in neurologic injury secondary to traumatic brain injuries. Uncontrolled pressures can
lead to…
A qualitative study of people who use methamphetamine during the early COVID‐19 pandemic to inform future ED harm reduction strategies
Background Morbidity and mortality rates related to methamphetamine are on the rise. Simultaneously, social-
distancing guidelines were issued in March 2020 to decrease transmission of COVID-19. The aim of this study was to
explore concerns…
distancing guidelines were issued in March 2020 to decrease transmission of COVID-19. The aim of this study was to
explore concerns…
Out‐of‐hospital cardiac arrest treated with prehospital double sequential external defibrillation during eCPR in refractory VF- a case report
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…
rological outcome in a recent randomized controlled trial. DSED has not been studied in patients with extracorporeal
cardiopulmonary…
Right‐sided weakness in a Rwandan patient with untreated Tetralogy of Fallot
Background Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is the most common cyanotic congenital heart disease encountered in pediat-
rics with surgical repair being the definitive treatment. Long-term survival after surgical repair has improved; however,
reported…
rics with surgical repair being the definitive treatment. Long-term survival after surgical repair has improved; however,
reported…
Development and usability testing of a fully immersive VR simulation for REBOA training
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…
for bleeding trauma patients. Being a rare and complex procedure performed in extreme situations, repetitive train-
ing of REBOA…
Spinal injury with spinal ankylosing disorders as a primary cause of death: report of two cases
Background Spinal ankylosing disorders (SADs) refer to a group of conditions resulting in spontaneous or postsurgi-
cal ossification and fusion of the spinal segments. The spine becomes increasingly susceptible to injury over time such
that even…
cal ossification and fusion of the spinal segments. The spine becomes increasingly susceptible to injury over time such
that even…
An unusual case of thrombotic storm in an amateur cricketer—a case report
Background Thrombotic storm is a series of acute to subacute thrombotic events that evolve over a few days
to weeks and result in progressive thromboses at multiple sites. There is often a predisposing event to thromboses,
such as trauma or…
to weeks and result in progressive thromboses at multiple sites. There is often a predisposing event to thromboses,
such as trauma or…
Stroke in a patient of anaphylaxis—a case report and brief review
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…
reactions. Despite this, severe reactions continue to occur unpredictably. An ischemic stroke in the setting of anaphy-
laxis is…