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Treatment strategy for compartment syndrome at multiple regions due to injuries caused by a tree fall: a case report
Abstract
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…
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…
Emergency department service utilisation of older patients with urgent conditions: a cross-sectional observational study
Abstract
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…
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…
Airway breathing circulation dengue: a case of multifactorial shock due to major trauma and severe dengue infection
Abstract
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…
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…
Red blood cell transfusion in a tertiary Haitian hospital’s emergency department: patient characteristics and availability challenges
Abstract
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…
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…
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…
Successful management of a delayed presentation of traumatic descending thoracic aorta pseudoaneurysm: a literature review based on a case report
Abstract
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…
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…
Do-not-attempt-resuscitation decision making: physicians’ recommendations differ from the GO-FAR score predictions
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…
survivors will require institutional care as a result of poor neurological outcome. It is important that physicians
discuss the likely…
“Iliacus muscle abscess as an unexpected cause of posterior hip pain in a healthy young adult female”: a case report
Abstract
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 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…
Comparing online and onsite simulation modules for improving knowledge and confidence in disaster preparedness among undergraduate medical students
Abstract
Background Disaster preparedness is one of the critical strategies for effectively managing disasters and has been
an area of high focus in the healthcare sector over the past few decades. The current Indian medical…
Background Disaster preparedness is one of the critical strategies for effectively managing disasters and has been
an area of high focus in the healthcare sector over the past few decades. The current Indian medical…
Mortality and morbidity associated with new onset acute kidney injury in critically ill COVID-19 infection patients
Background The recent global pandemic due to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 resulted in a high
rate of multi-organ failure and mortality in a large patient population across the world. As such, a possible correlation
between acute…
rate of multi-organ failure and mortality in a large patient population across the world. As such, a possible correlation
between acute…