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Guanfacine poisoning resulting in transient ST‐segment elevation: a case report
Background Guanfacine is an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist that decreases norepinephrine release and sympathetic
outflow. With the increased use of guanfacine for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), reports of guanfa-
cine poisoning have…
outflow. With the increased use of guanfacine for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), reports of guanfa-
cine poisoning have…
History of emergency medicine in Bhutan
Emergency medicine in Bhutan has made significant progress in the past few decades and continues to evolve. In
this article, we provide valuable insights into the history of emergency medicine at Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National
Referral Hospital…
this article, we provide valuable insights into the history of emergency medicine at Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National
Referral Hospital…
How a broken vertebra can lead to a fatal hemorrhage: a case report
Background Unintentional falls are common among the elderly and given the expected increase of the aging popu-
lation, these falls contribute to a high number of admissions to the emergency department. Relatively low-energy
trauma mechanisms can…
lation, these falls contribute to a high number of admissions to the emergency department. Relatively low-energy
trauma mechanisms can…
How many is enough? Measuring the number of FAST exams needed by emergency medicine trainees to reach competence
Abstract
Background For patients with blunt abdominal trauma, the Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma
(FAST) exam is the initial imaging modality employed to diagnose and risk stratify. A positive FAST exam in this
patient population…
Background For patients with blunt abdominal trauma, the Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma
(FAST) exam is the initial imaging modality employed to diagnose and risk stratify. A positive FAST exam in this
patient population…
Identifying trigger cues for hospital blood transfusions based on ensemble of machine learning methods
Abstract
Background Traumatic shock is the leading cause of preventable death with most patients dying within the first
six hours from arriving to the hospital. This underscores the importance of prehospital interventions, and growing
evidence…
Background Traumatic shock is the leading cause of preventable death with most patients dying within the first
six hours from arriving to the hospital. This underscores the importance of prehospital interventions, and growing
evidence…
IFEM model curriculum: emergency medicine learning outcomes for undergraduate medical education
Abstract
Background The International Federation for Emergency Medicine (IFEM) published its model curriculum for medi-
cal student education in emergency medicine in 2009. Because of the evolving principles of emergency medi-
cine and medical…
Background The International Federation for Emergency Medicine (IFEM) published its model curriculum for medi-
cal student education in emergency medicine in 2009. Because of the evolving principles of emergency medi-
cine and medical…
Impact of advanced trauma life support training on 30-day mortality in severely injured patients at a Kenyan tertiary center: a retrospective matched case-control study
Abstract
Introduction Trauma is a leading cause of mortality worldwide, particularly in low and middle-income countries
(LMICs) like Kenya. This study evaluates the impact of Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) training on 30-day
mortality…
Introduction Trauma is a leading cause of mortality worldwide, particularly in low and middle-income countries
(LMICs) like Kenya. This study evaluates the impact of Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) training on 30-day
mortality…
Impact of teaching on use of mechanical chest compression devices: a simulation- based trial
Background The use of mechanical chest compression devices on patients in cardiac arrest has not shown benefits
in previous trials. This is surprising, given that these devices can deliver consistently high-quality chest compressions
without…
in previous trials. This is surprising, given that these devices can deliver consistently high-quality chest compressions
without…
Implementation of an early attention strategy to reduce emergency room
overcrowding in an academic institution in Colombia, a pilot study
Abstract
Overcrowding is a worldwide problem, and long waiting times are associated with increased morbidity and even
mortality of patients regardless of triage classification. Although there are many tools published in the literature
that…
Overcrowding is a worldwide problem, and long waiting times are associated with increased morbidity and even
mortality of patients regardless of triage classification. Although there are many tools published in the literature
that…
Implementing enhanced extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for CPR (ECPR) in the emergency department
Abstract
Refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) has a very poor prognosis, with survival rates at around 10%. Extra-
corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for patients in refractory arrest, known as ECPR, aims to provide perfusion
to…
Refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) has a very poor prognosis, with survival rates at around 10%. Extra-
corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for patients in refractory arrest, known as ECPR, aims to provide perfusion
to…