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Background Iliacus muscle abscess is an uncommon but potentially life-threatening condition that can present
with nonspecific symptoms, posing diagnostic challenges. This case report highlights the importance of considering
iliopsoas…

Background and aim In-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) is a major cause of mortality globally, and over 50% of the
survivors will require institutional care as a result of poor neurological outcome. It is important that physicians
discuss the likely…

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Background Blunt traumatic aortic injury (BTAI) is the second leading cause of death due to traumas in young
patients. The primary presentation might be chest or interscapular pain, difficulty in breathing, and, in severe…

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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…

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Background Red blood cell (RBC) transfusions are essential for many patients admitted to emergency departments
(ED). However, accessibility to red cell transfusions is often limited, especially in low-income countries such as Haiti.
This…

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Background Dengue is the most common arboviral illness reported globally, endemic to most tropical and sub-
tropical regions of the world. Dengue Shock Syndrome is a rare complication of severe Dengue infection resulting

in…

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Background As with many countries worldwide, Singapore is experiencing a rapidly ageing population. Presentation
of older persons for urgent but non-emergent conditions to the Emergency Department (ED) represents a growing
group of…

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Background Compartment syndrome commonly occurs in patients with forearm and lower leg fractures. Compart-
ment syndromes of the gluteal and thigh muscles are less common. It is imperative that compartment syndrome

be diagnosed and…

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Background Trauma and emergency surgery are major causes of morbidity and mortality. The objective of this study
was to determine whether serum levels of epinephrine and norepinephrine are associated with aging and mortality.
Methods This…

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Dabigatran is an oral anticoagulant that is mainly renally excreted. Despite its efficacy in preventing
thromboembolic events, concerns arise regarding bleeding complications in patients with acute kidney injury.
Idarucizumab is its…