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The PIRATE mnemonic: providing a structured approach in the care for intoxicated patients at the emergency department
Background Expertise in toxicology is essential for acute care providers, as intoxicated patients frequently present
to Emergency Departments. These patients can be challenging for care providers because they often present with
uncertain substance…
to Emergency Departments. These patients can be challenging for care providers because they often present with
uncertain substance…
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…
Emergency department responses to nursing shortages
Abstract
Background The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the nursing shortage, which is predicted to continue to worsen
with significant numbers of nurses planning to retire within the next 5 years. There remains a lack of published infor-
mation…
Background The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the nursing shortage, which is predicted to continue to worsen
with significant numbers of nurses planning to retire within the next 5 years. There remains a lack of published infor-
mation…
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…
Fundamentals of emergency care support: a blended learning model to improve emergency and trauma care in a low-income country
Abstract
Background The burden of time-sensitive illnesses that require emergency care, such as heart diseases, respiratory
tract infections, and road traffic injuries, is the leading cause of premature deaths. The healthcare providers of…
Background The burden of time-sensitive illnesses that require emergency care, such as heart diseases, respiratory
tract infections, and road traffic injuries, is the leading cause of premature deaths. The healthcare providers of…
From compression to diagnosis: identification of superior vena cava
syndrome using point‐of‐care ultrasound in the emergency department
Background Superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome is an urgent condition arising from restricted blood flow
through the SVC, often linked to factors like malignancy, thrombosis, or infections. Typically, confirmation of the diag-
nosis involves…
through the SVC, often linked to factors like malignancy, thrombosis, or infections. Typically, confirmation of the diag-
nosis involves…
PoCUS identification of distal biceps tendon rupture: a case report
Background In the Emergency Department (ED), patients may present with various injuries that damage muscles,
tendons, ligaments, and bony structures. Fractures, joint dislocations, strains, and sprains are prevalent among them.
However, distal…
tendons, ligaments, and bony structures. Fractures, joint dislocations, strains, and sprains are prevalent among them.
However, distal…
When flank pain leads to fainting: a case of a ruptured angiomyolipoma diagnosed by point-of-care ultrasound
Abstract
Background Acute flank pain is a common presentation in the Emergency Department (ED). Point-of-care
ultrasound (PoCUS) has emerged as an invaluable tool in the evaluation of acute flank pain and provides real-time
images resulting in the…
Background Acute flank pain is a common presentation in the Emergency Department (ED). Point-of-care
ultrasound (PoCUS) has emerged as an invaluable tool in the evaluation of acute flank pain and provides real-time
images resulting in the…
Early colonic-preparation and salvage laparoscopic appendectomy (ECSLA)- innovative protocol for the management of magnets ingestion
Early colonic-preparation and salvage
laparoscopic appendectomy (ECSLA)-
innovative protocol for the management
of magnets ingestion
laparoscopic appendectomy (ECSLA)-
innovative protocol for the management
of magnets ingestion
Diagnostic utility of capnography in emergency department triage for screening acidemia: a pilot study
Abstract
Background Capnography is a quantitative and reliable method of determining the ventilatory status of patients.
We describe the test characteristics of capnography obtained during Emergency Department triage for…
Background Capnography is a quantitative and reliable method of determining the ventilatory status of patients.
We describe the test characteristics of capnography obtained during Emergency Department triage for…