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The first reported mortality from aluminum phosphide poisoning in Lebanon: a case report
Background Aluminum phosphide is a commonly used pesticide, particularly in developing countries where uncon-
trolled insecticides and pesticides are commonly prevalent. Mortalities have been reported due to accidental
and suicidal exposures to…
trolled insecticides and pesticides are commonly prevalent. Mortalities have been reported due to accidental
and suicidal exposures to…
Consideration of advance directives by emergency physicians in patients
with cardiac arrest: a clinical vignettes-based qualitative study
Abstract
Background Emergency medical services (EMS) must incorporate the patient’s physiologic state and end-of-life
wishes when determining whether to initiate and/or continue cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). This study aims to
describe and…
Background Emergency medical services (EMS) must incorporate the patient’s physiologic state and end-of-life
wishes when determining whether to initiate and/or continue cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). This study aims to
describe and…
Plasma exchange as a rescue therapy for treatment‐resistant thyroid storm with concurrent heart failure: a literature review based on a case report
Abstract
Introduction Thyroid storm or severe hyperthyroidism can present with various signs and symptoms. They are
mostly controlled by general treatment, such as anti-thyroid drugs and other medications to control clinical features.
However,…
Introduction Thyroid storm or severe hyperthyroidism can present with various signs and symptoms. They are
mostly controlled by general treatment, such as anti-thyroid drugs and other medications to control clinical features.
However,…
Fatal cerebral thrombosis after pericardiectomy
Abstract
Background Pericardiectomy due to constrictive pericarditis is usually safe procedure. There was a rare event of
thrombosis after pericardiectomy, which was mainly accounted by low-cardiac-output syndrome.
Case presentation Here, we…
Background Pericardiectomy due to constrictive pericarditis is usually safe procedure. There was a rare event of
thrombosis after pericardiectomy, which was mainly accounted by low-cardiac-output syndrome.
Case presentation Here, we…
Dabigatran accumulation in acute kidney injury: is more better than less to prevent bleeding? A case report
Abstract
Dabigatran is an oral anticoagulant that is mainly renally excreted. Despite its efficacy in preventing
thromboembolic events, concerns arise regarding bleeding complications in patients with acute kidney injury.
Idarucizumab is its…
Dabigatran is an oral anticoagulant that is mainly renally excreted. Despite its efficacy in preventing
thromboembolic events, concerns arise regarding bleeding complications in patients with acute kidney injury.
Idarucizumab is its…
The leading role of expert safety knowledge in supporting the mission of caring for patients during man-made and natural disasters: state of emergency medicine in Ethiopia, Myanmar, and Ukraine
Abstract
Preparedness to endure extreme situations such as natural disasters or military conflicts is not commonplace in
healthcare training programs. Moreover, multidisciplinary teams in health services rarely (if ever) include experts
in…
Preparedness to endure extreme situations such as natural disasters or military conflicts is not commonplace in
healthcare training programs. Moreover, multidisciplinary teams in health services rarely (if ever) include experts
in…
Stomach and duodenal ulcer as a cause of death in patients with cancer: a cohort study
Abstract
Introduction Non-cancer deaths are now becoming a significant threat to the health of cancer patients. Death from
stomach and duodenal ulcer is linked to cancer due to the side effects of treatment and its pathogenesis.…
Introduction Non-cancer deaths are now becoming a significant threat to the health of cancer patients. Death from
stomach and duodenal ulcer is linked to cancer due to the side effects of treatment and its pathogenesis.…
The need for implementing a standardized, evidence-based emergency department discharge plan for optimizing adult asthma patient outcomes in the UAE, expert meeting
report
Abstract
Background Asthma is a common chronic respiratory inflammatory disease that adversely affects patients’ quality of
life (QoL) and overall well-being. When asthma is not adequately controlled, there is a higher risk of exacerbations…
Background Asthma is a common chronic respiratory inflammatory disease that adversely affects patients’ quality of
life (QoL) and overall well-being. When asthma is not adequately controlled, there is a higher risk of exacerbations…
Creating a master training rotation schedule for emergency medicine residents and challenges in using artificial intelligence
Abstract
Background The allocation of resident physicians to clinical rotations presents a complex challenge that requires
balancing multiple objectives with the goals of providing optimal patient care, maintaining adequate departmental
staffing,…
Background The allocation of resident physicians to clinical rotations presents a complex challenge that requires
balancing multiple objectives with the goals of providing optimal patient care, maintaining adequate departmental
staffing,…
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…