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- Collection: Volume 17 Issue 1 2024
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Limited use of opioid prescribing guidelines in Dutch emergency departments: results of a nationwide survey
Background In recent years, the Netherlands has experienced a notable increase in opioid prescriptions and
associated fatalities. Emergency department (ED) patients exhibit relatively high rates of opioid use (15%) and misuse
(23% of patients who…
associated fatalities. Emergency department (ED) patients exhibit relatively high rates of opioid use (15%) and misuse
(23% of patients who…
Low-dose tenecteplase during cardiopulmonary resuscitation in massive
pulmonary embolism
Abstract
We report the case of an 18-year-old male who presented to the Emergency Department with sudden
onset dyspnea. The patient was intubated on arrival, but suffered a cardiac arrest soon after. Point-of-care
echocardiography during…
We report the case of an 18-year-old male who presented to the Emergency Department with sudden
onset dyspnea. The patient was intubated on arrival, but suffered a cardiac arrest soon after. Point-of-care
echocardiography during…
Management of gunshot injury to the
abdominal aorta and inferior vena cava: a case
report of a combat patient wounded in the
Russo-Ukrainian war
Abstract
Background Russo-Ukrainian war is associated with severe traumas, including injuries to the major vessels.
Penetrating aortic injury remains one of the most difficult injuries; the mortality rate is 90–100% in case of gunshot
wounds,…
Background Russo-Ukrainian war is associated with severe traumas, including injuries to the major vessels.
Penetrating aortic injury remains one of the most difficult injuries; the mortality rate is 90–100% in case of gunshot
wounds,…
Manual flagging failed to identify pseudohyperkalemia in acute myeloid
leukemia: case report
Abstract
Background Pseudohyperkalemia is well known in acute or chronic lymphocytic leukemia, but it is very rare in acute
myeloid leukemia (AML). The lab flagging system for leukocytosis to prevent pseudohyperkalemia may not work.
Case…
Background Pseudohyperkalemia is well known in acute or chronic lymphocytic leukemia, but it is very rare in acute
myeloid leukemia (AML). The lab flagging system for leukocytosis to prevent pseudohyperkalemia may not work.
Case…
Mediastinitis and septic shock complicating spontaneous esophageal rupture “Boerhaave’s syndrome”: a case report
Abstract
Boerhaave’s syndrome, also known as spontaneous esophageal rupture, is a rare but life-threatening condition char-
acterized by a tear in the esophagus. It is most commonly caused by a sudden increase in intraesophageal…
Boerhaave’s syndrome, also known as spontaneous esophageal rupture, is a rare but life-threatening condition char-
acterized by a tear in the esophagus. It is most commonly caused by a sudden increase in intraesophageal…
Minimally invasive approach to managing brachiocephalic trunk cannulation complicating central venous catheterization: a case report
Abstract
Background Central venous catheterization, crucial for device insertion, monitoring, medication, and fluid
resuscitation, commonly uses the subclavian, internal jugular, and femoral veins. Despite its general safety,
complications like…
Background Central venous catheterization, crucial for device insertion, monitoring, medication, and fluid
resuscitation, commonly uses the subclavian, internal jugular, and femoral veins. Despite its general safety,
complications like…
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…
Mortality predictors in patients with suspected sepsis in the emergency
department of a tertiary care hospital: a retrospective cohort study
Abstract
Background Sepsis remains a worldwide major cause of hospitalization, mortality, and morbidity. To enhance the
identification of patients with suspected sepsis at high risk of mortality and adverse outcomes in the emergency
department…
Background Sepsis remains a worldwide major cause of hospitalization, mortality, and morbidity. To enhance the
identification of patients with suspected sepsis at high risk of mortality and adverse outcomes in the emergency
department…
Natto (fermented soybeans)-induced anaphylaxis in a surfer with the possibility of sensitization to poly(γ-glutamic acid) from cutaneous exposure to jellyfish sting:
a case report
Abstract
Background We report a case of anaphylaxis induced by natto (fermented soybeans) allergy that occurred following
dermal sensitization from a jellyfish sting.
Case presentation A 49-year-old male presented to the emergency room complaining…
Background We report a case of anaphylaxis induced by natto (fermented soybeans) allergy that occurred following
dermal sensitization from a jellyfish sting.
Case presentation A 49-year-old male presented to the emergency room complaining…
Neuraxial anesthesia for non-neurological
emergency surgery in a patient with acute
ischemic stroke: a case report
Abstract
Background The recent guidelines recommend delaying elective non-neurological surgery after an index stroke,
but there is a lack of consensus regarding emergency surgery in patients with a recent stroke. Impaired cerebral
autoregulation…
Background The recent guidelines recommend delaying elective non-neurological surgery after an index stroke,
but there is a lack of consensus regarding emergency surgery in patients with a recent stroke. Impaired cerebral
autoregulation…