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Preventable diagnostic errors of lower gastrointestinal perforation: a secondary analysis of a large-scale multicenter retrospective study
Abstract
Background Lower gastrointestinal perforation (LGP) is an acute abdominal condition associated with a high
mortality rate. Timely and accurate diagnosis is crucial. Nevertheless, a diagnostic delay has been estimated to occur
in…
Background Lower gastrointestinal perforation (LGP) is an acute abdominal condition associated with a high
mortality rate. Timely and accurate diagnosis is crucial. Nevertheless, a diagnostic delay has been estimated to occur
in…
Prognostic significance of inferior vena cava volume defined by initial polytrauma CT- imaging: single-center experience of a level-1 trauma center
Abstract
Background The significance of computed tomography (CT)-based volume measurement of the inferior vena cava
(IVC) in the treatment and prognosis of trauma patients is not yet fully understood. The conflicting results that have
been…
Background The significance of computed tomography (CT)-based volume measurement of the inferior vena cava
(IVC) in the treatment and prognosis of trauma patients is not yet fully understood. The conflicting results that have
been…
Provider perception of presentations
with nonspecific back pain in the emergency
department and primary care practices:
a semi-structured interview study
Abstract
Background Increasing numbers of patients treated in the emergency departments pose challenges to delivering
timely and high-quality care. Particularly, the presentation of patients with low-urgency complaints consumes
resources needed…
Background Increasing numbers of patients treated in the emergency departments pose challenges to delivering
timely and high-quality care. Particularly, the presentation of patients with low-urgency complaints consumes
resources needed…
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’…
Recruitment of emergency department patients to a prospective observational study
Abstract
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…
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…
Recurrent transitory attacks with cytotoxic edema could benefit from thrombolysis
We read with interest the article by Tan et al. about a
65-year-old male with ten transitory ischemic attacks
(TIAs) within three hours, clinically manifesting as dys-
arthria and right-sided hemiparesis, each lasting approxi-
mately 10 min…
65-year-old male with ten transitory ischemic attacks
(TIAs) within three hours, clinically manifesting as dys-
arthria and right-sided hemiparesis, each lasting approxi-
mately 10 min…
Red blood cell transfusion in a tertiary Haitian hospital’s emergency department: patient characteristics and availability challenges
Abstract
Background Red blood cell (RBC) transfusions are essential for many patients admitted to emergency departments
(ED). However, accessibility to red cell transfusions is often limited, especially in low-income countries such as Haiti.
This…
Background Red blood cell (RBC) transfusions are essential for many patients admitted to emergency departments
(ED). However, accessibility to red cell transfusions is often limited, especially in low-income countries such as Haiti.
This…
Rhythm conversion in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and influence on the return of spontaneous circulation at the hospital arrival: a 10-year retrospective study in Croatia
Abstract
Background While initial non-shockable (NS) rhythms are often associated with poor prognosis, the conversion
to shockable rhythms during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can significantly influence survival rates. This
retrospective…
Background While initial non-shockable (NS) rhythms are often associated with poor prognosis, the conversion
to shockable rhythms during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can significantly influence survival rates. This
retrospective…
Right iliac deep vein thrombosis
and pulmonary embolism associated
with recreational nitrous oxide: a case report
Abstract
Background The recreational use of nitrous oxide is becoming increasingly common among teenagers and young
adults. Since 2018, the use of nitrous oxide has increased exponentially and has become a public health problem.
Case presentation…
Background The recreational use of nitrous oxide is becoming increasingly common among teenagers and young
adults. Since 2018, the use of nitrous oxide has increased exponentially and has become a public health problem.
Case presentation…
Risk factors of early death in heat stroke and the challenges of emergency care in Hungary - a case series study
Abstract
Background and aim The increasing frequency of heat waves is a major challenge for emergency care providers
worldwide. The aim of this study was to analyze the clinical features, treatment options, and early outcomes of heat
stroke…
Background and aim The increasing frequency of heat waves is a major challenge for emergency care providers
worldwide. The aim of this study was to analyze the clinical features, treatment options, and early outcomes of heat
stroke…