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An AI-based multiphase framework for improving the mechanical ventilation availability in emergency departments during respiratory disease seasons: a case study
Background Shortages of mechanical ventilation have become a constant problem in Emergency Departments
(EDs), thereby affecting the timely deployment of medical interventions that counteract the severe health
complications experienced during…
(EDs), thereby affecting the timely deployment of medical interventions that counteract the severe health
complications experienced during…
Using design research and human‐centered design to address growing pains in a busy, urban emergency department: a faculty, clinician, and student collaboration between nursing, design, and medicine
In 2021, a large urban university-based hospital transitioned to a new two-floor emergency department. Despite
the new environment, there were usability and workflow challenges with the space. The authors of this paper created
a multidisciplinary,…
the new environment, there were usability and workflow challenges with the space. The authors of this paper created
a multidisciplinary,…
Utilizing the National Early Warning Score 2 (NEWS2) to confirm the impact of emergency department management in sepsis patients: a cohort study from taiwan 1998–2020
Abstract
Background Most sepsis patients could potentially experience advantageous outcomes from targeted medical
intervention, such as fluid resuscitation, antibiotic administration, respiratory support, and nursing care, promptly
upon arrival at…
Background Most sepsis patients could potentially experience advantageous outcomes from targeted medical
intervention, such as fluid resuscitation, antibiotic administration, respiratory support, and nursing care, promptly
upon arrival at…
Factors associated with severity and length of hospital stay in patients with acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding: insights from two Ethiopian hospitals
Abstract
Background Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is a critical emergency with substantial morbidity and mortality.
Outcomes depend on bleeding severity, patient risk factors, and comorbidities. This study evaluated clinical patterns
and…
Background Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is a critical emergency with substantial morbidity and mortality.
Outcomes depend on bleeding severity, patient risk factors, and comorbidities. This study evaluated clinical patterns
and…
An unexpected case of tetanus in a fully immunized 20‐year‐old female: a case report
Background Widespread vaccinations have significantly decreased the number of tetanus cases in developed coun-
tries. Today, most cases of tetanus affect the elderly and those with inadequate immunization in developed countries
such as Japan. As…
tries. Today, most cases of tetanus affect the elderly and those with inadequate immunization in developed countries
such as Japan. As…
Evaluating the effectiveness of the pre‐hospital trauma life support (PHTLS) program for the management of trauma patients in the pre‐hospital emergency based on Kirkpatrick’s evaluation model
Background Pre-hospital trauma life support (PHTLS) training courses have been developed and widely adopted
to enhance the proficiency of pre-hospital personnel in handling trauma patients. The objective of this study
was to assess the…
to enhance the proficiency of pre-hospital personnel in handling trauma patients. The objective of this study
was to assess the…
Single intravenous dose ondansetron induces QT prolongation in adult emergency department patients: a prospective observational study
Background Ondansetron is one of the most commonly used drugs in the emergency department (ED) for treating
nausea and vomiting, particularly in intravenous (IV) form. Nevertheless, it has been shown to prolong QT interval and
increase the risk of…
nausea and vomiting, particularly in intravenous (IV) form. Nevertheless, it has been shown to prolong QT interval and
increase the risk of…
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…
Aluminum phosphide poisoning with Brugada ECG: a case report highlighting diagnostic challenges arising from patient nondisclosure
Abstract
Background Aluminum phosphide (AlP) poisoning is a major cause of mortality, often presenting with non-specific
symptoms that complicate diagnosis.
Case A 19-year-old male presented with vomiting, abdominal pain, hypotension, and ECG…
Background Aluminum phosphide (AlP) poisoning is a major cause of mortality, often presenting with non-specific
symptoms that complicate diagnosis.
Case A 19-year-old male presented with vomiting, abdominal pain, hypotension, and ECG…
Clinical significance of elevated D-dimer in emergency department patients:
a retrospective single-center analysis
Abstract
Introduction D-dimer is a marker of coagulation and fibrinolysis widely used in clinical practice for assessing
thrombotic activity. While it is commonly ordered in the Emergency Department (ED) for suspected venous
thromboembolism (VTE),…
Introduction D-dimer is a marker of coagulation and fibrinolysis widely used in clinical practice for assessing
thrombotic activity. While it is commonly ordered in the Emergency Department (ED) for suspected venous
thromboembolism (VTE),…