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New Fresnel lens loupe for nystagmus observation suitable for use by medical staff Iin emergency departments
Abstract
Background Reduction of spontaneous nystagmus by fixation, a characteristic feature of peripheral nystagmus, is
important for differentiating between peripheral and central vestibular disorders. In the emergency room, Frenzel
goggles are…
Background Reduction of spontaneous nystagmus by fixation, a characteristic feature of peripheral nystagmus, is
important for differentiating between peripheral and central vestibular disorders. In the emergency room, Frenzel
goggles are…
Overview of best practices for buprenorphine initiation in the emergency department
In recent decades, opioid overdoses have increased dramatically in the United States and peer countries. Given this,
emergency medicine physicians have become adept in reversing and managing complications of acute overdose.
However, many remain…
emergency medicine physicians have become adept in reversing and managing complications of acute overdose.
However, many remain…
Palliative care education: a nationwide
qualitative study of emergency medicine
residency program directors in the United
Arab Emirates
Abstract
Background Emergency medicine (EM) physicians routinely care for patients with serious life-limiting illnesses.
Educating EM residents to have general skills and competencies in palliative medicine is a global priority. The purpose
of…
Background Emergency medicine (EM) physicians routinely care for patients with serious life-limiting illnesses.
Educating EM residents to have general skills and competencies in palliative medicine is a global priority. The purpose
of…
Paracetamol overdose causing acute kidney injury without hepatotoxicity: a case report
Abstract
Background Paracetamol is a widely used analgesic and antipyretic. Paracetamol-induced hepatotoxicity is well
known, but nephrotoxicity without hepatotoxicity is rarely seen.
Case presentation We present a case of acute kidney injury…
Background Paracetamol is a widely used analgesic and antipyretic. Paracetamol-induced hepatotoxicity is well
known, but nephrotoxicity without hepatotoxicity is rarely seen.
Case presentation We present a case of acute kidney injury…
Patient satisfaction using handheld ultrasound at emergency department in Jordan University Hospital
Introduction The use of portable ultrasound equipment in emergency medicine has shown the capacity to greatly
improve patient care in the swiftly changing field. This research evaluates the influence of the Butterfly POCUS device
on patient…
improve patient care in the swiftly changing field. This research evaluates the influence of the Butterfly POCUS device
on patient…
Patient-controlled analgesia morphine for the management of acute pain in the emergency department: a systematic review and meta- analysis
Abstract
Background The ideal pain control approach is typically viewed as titration of analgesia for pain reduction and
periodic pain evaluation. However, this method takes time and is not always possible in the crowded Emergency
Department.…
Background The ideal pain control approach is typically viewed as titration of analgesia for pain reduction and
periodic pain evaluation. However, this method takes time and is not always possible in the crowded Emergency
Department.…
Patients’ pathways to the emergency department: a scoping review
Abstract
Background Emergency department (ED) crowding is a common healthcare issue with multiple causes. One impor-
tant knowledge area is understanding where patients arrived from and what care they received prior to ED admission.
This…
Background Emergency department (ED) crowding is a common healthcare issue with multiple causes. One impor-
tant knowledge area is understanding where patients arrived from and what care they received prior to ED admission.
This…
Performance of A-DROP, NEWS2, and REMS in predicting in-hospital mortality and mechanical ventilation in pneumonia patients in the emergency department: a retrospective cohort study
Performance of A-DROP, NEWS2,
and REMS in predicting in-hospital mortality
and mechanical ventilation in pneumonia
patients in the emergency department:
a retrospective cohort study
and REMS in predicting in-hospital mortality
and mechanical ventilation in pneumonia
patients in the emergency department:
a retrospective cohort study
Peri-injury symptomatology as predictors of brain computed tomography (CT) scan abnormalities in mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI)
Abstract
Objective This study aimed to identify predictors of brain CT abnormalities in patients who sustained a mild
traumatic brain injury (mTBI).
Methods Retrospective observational cohort of adult patients with mTBI (Glasgow Coma Score 13–15)…
Objective This study aimed to identify predictors of brain CT abnormalities in patients who sustained a mild
traumatic brain injury (mTBI).
Methods Retrospective observational cohort of adult patients with mTBI (Glasgow Coma Score 13–15)…
Persistent hiccups as a rare presenting symptom of empyema: a case report
Background Empyema is uncommon owing to antibiotic use but still affects patient health if not treated. Hiccups as
the initial symptom of empyema are rare; however, empyema should be considered if a patient has persistent hiccups
with unexplained…
the initial symptom of empyema are rare; however, empyema should be considered if a patient has persistent hiccups
with unexplained…