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Introduction Trauma is a leading cause of mortality worldwide, particularly in low and middle-income countries
(LMICs) like Kenya. This study evaluates the impact of Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) training on 30-day
mortality…

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Questions What are the current barriers and facilitators to the role of ED physiotherapists? How do ED
physiotherapists believe their role may be optimised within the context of the ED?
Design Mixed methods study using a cross sectional…

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Background A wide variation of emergency medical system configurations across countries has limited the value

of comparison of quality and performance measures in the past. Furthermore, lack of quantitative data on EDs pre-
vents…

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Background Patients presenting to the emergency department with recent palpitations are a diagnostic challenge
when the arrhythmia and its symptoms have resolved prior to arrival. Newer smart watch technology, adept at
detecting atrial…

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Background The dynamic environment of the emergency department (ED) poses unique challenges to the
execution of well-designed research. There is limited investigation into the viability of studies conducted in the ED.
This paper offers a…

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Background Tranexamic acid (TXA) is commonly considered a safe drug to mitigate bleeding during and after vari-
ous surgical settings among adults and children. In recent decades, anaphylaxis induced by TXA has been…

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Questions To provide workforce data on the status of Australian Emergency Department (ED) physiotherapy
practice, including physiotherapist demographic data, staffing levels and funding sources. Evaluate the scope of
practice currently…

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Background Abdominal cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome (ACNES) is characterized by severe, mostly
refractory, chronic pain due to the entrapment of the cutaneous branches of the lower torso intercostal nerves at
the lateral edge of the…

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Background The teaching and assessment of clinical-practical skills in medical education face challenges in
adequately preparing students for professional practice, especially in handling emergency situations. This study aimed
to evaluate…

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Introduction The subarachnoid space in the brain contains crucial blood vessels and cerebrospinal fluid. Aneurysms
in these vessels can lead to subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), a serious stroke subtype with high morbidity and
mortality…