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Incidence and outcome of laryngeal edema and rhabdomyolysis after ingestion of black rock
Background Black rock, Kala Pathar or ParaPhenyleneDiamine (PPD), is an aromatic amine widely used as a hair dye
ingredient and is also used in textile industries. However, when ingested, PPD is highly toxic resulting in angioneurotic
edema,…
ingredient and is also used in textile industries. However, when ingested, PPD is highly toxic resulting in angioneurotic
edema,…
Incidence, characteristics, and prehospital outcomes of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in Qatar: a nationwide gender-based investigation
Abstract
Background Research on incidence and characteristics of Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (OHCA) in the Middle East
is limited. We assessed the incidence, prehospital characteristics, and outcomes of OHCA in Qatar, a Middle Eastern
country.…
Background Research on incidence and characteristics of Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (OHCA) in the Middle East
is limited. We assessed the incidence, prehospital characteristics, and outcomes of OHCA in Qatar, a Middle Eastern
country.…
Inserting a VA-ECMO cannula through an inferior vena cava filter during extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Abstract
Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) has been utilized to treat massive pulmonary
embolism (PE) accompanied by cardiac arrest or refractory cardiogenic shock. Our team opted for a femoral-
femoral approach for…
Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) has been utilized to treat massive pulmonary
embolism (PE) accompanied by cardiac arrest or refractory cardiogenic shock. Our team opted for a femoral-
femoral approach for…
Intentional intoxication with monkshood plant leading to atrioventricular dissociation and ventricular ectopy in a 17‐year‐old female: a case report
Background Monkshood, a toxic plant containing a potent cardio- and neurotoxin called aconitine, can lead
to a range of symptoms, including nausea, vomiting, dizziness, seizures, and cardiac arrhythmias. Mortality associated
with this intoxication…
to a range of symptoms, including nausea, vomiting, dizziness, seizures, and cardiac arrhythmias. Mortality associated
with this intoxication…
Introduction of a formative assessment tool in a post-graduate training program in India: a mixed methods evaluation
Background Our institution has longstanding post-graduate education and training partnership programs in
Emergency Medicine (EM) across India. A programmatic challenge has been the integration and uptake of evidence-
based medicine and lifelong…
Emergency Medicine (EM) across India. A programmatic challenge has been the integration and uptake of evidence-
based medicine and lifelong…
Jejunogastric intussusception associated with jejunojejunal intussusception (double telescoping) occurring 20 years after gastrojejunostomy
Abstract
Introduction Jejunogastric intussusception (JGI) is a rare but potentially lethal complication following gastrectomy
or gastrojejunostomy surgeries. Diagnosis of this condition can be challenging due to its rarity and non-specific…
Introduction Jejunogastric intussusception (JGI) is a rare but potentially lethal complication following gastrectomy
or gastrojejunostomy surgeries. Diagnosis of this condition can be challenging due to its rarity and non-specific…
Large right middle cerebral artery stroke with hemorrhagic transformation
Abstract
The authors present a case of an acute right middle cerebral artery infarct in a 65-year-old male with a history of
diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. The timeline of treatment and the evolution of the stroke…
The authors present a case of an acute right middle cerebral artery infarct in a 65-year-old male with a history of
diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. The timeline of treatment and the evolution of the stroke…
Latrodectus envenomation in Ethiopia
Black widows, one of the few spiders that can sting humans with poison, are members of the spider genus Latrodec-
tus and are well-known for the extraordinary potency of their neurotoxic venom. Latrodectism, a symptom marked
by excruciating…
tus and are well-known for the extraordinary potency of their neurotoxic venom. Latrodectism, a symptom marked
by excruciating…
Learning Urogenital Diseases in Oddity (LUDO)—a gamification‐based innovation for learning urogenital diseases in emergency medicine
Urogenital emergencies demand immediate attention within the field of emergency medicine, encompassing
a range of critical conditions from ectopic pregnancies to kidney stones. Timely diagnosis and treatment are vital
to prevent potential mortality…
a range of critical conditions from ectopic pregnancies to kidney stones. Timely diagnosis and treatment are vital
to prevent potential mortality…
Limitations and consequences of public health models centred on hospitals and lacking connections with territorial and home‐based social and health services
Abstract
Background Delayed discharge from hospital to home or other care institutions is a significant problem
and has been investigated in the international scientific literature for many years.
Behind this condition is a health care system…
Background Delayed discharge from hospital to home or other care institutions is a significant problem
and has been investigated in the international scientific literature for many years.
Behind this condition is a health care system…