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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…
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…
From symptom onset to ED departure: understanding the acute care chain for patients with undifferentiated complaints: a prospective observational study
Background For most acute conditions, the phase prior to emergency department (ED) arrival is largely unexplored.
However, this prehospital phase has proven an important part of the acute care chain (ACC) for specific time-sensitive
conditions,…
However, this prehospital phase has proven an important part of the acute care chain (ACC) for specific time-sensitive
conditions,…
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…
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…
Correction: Patient-controlled analgesia morphine for the management of acute pain in the emergency department: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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Bibliometric analysis of ChatGPT in medicine
Abstract
Introduction The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) chat programs has opened two distinct paths, one
enhancing interaction and another potentially replacing personal understanding. Ethical and legal concerns arise
due to the rapid…
Introduction The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) chat programs has opened two distinct paths, one
enhancing interaction and another potentially replacing personal understanding. Ethical and legal concerns arise
due to the rapid…
Randomized controlled open-label trial
to evaluate prioritization software for the
secondary triage of patients in the pediatric
emergency department
Abstract
Background The continual increase in patient attendance at the emergency department (ED) is a worldwide health
issue. The aim of this study was to determine whether the use of a secondary prioritization software reduces the
patients’…
Background The continual increase in patient attendance at the emergency department (ED) is a worldwide health
issue. The aim of this study was to determine whether the use of a secondary prioritization software reduces the
patients’…
The state of emergency medicine in Greece: at critical momentum
Greece is a parliamentary republic in southeastern Europe populated by over 10 million permanent residents: 9
million reside on the mainland, with almost 4 million in the greater Athens area. The remaining 1 million populate
the over 1200 Greek…
million reside on the mainland, with almost 4 million in the greater Athens area. The remaining 1 million populate
the over 1200 Greek…
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…