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Manual flagging failed to identify pseudohyperkalemia in acute myeloid
leukemia: case report
Abstract
Background Pseudohyperkalemia is well known in acute or chronic lymphocytic leukemia, but it is very rare in acute
myeloid leukemia (AML). The lab flagging system for leukocytosis to prevent pseudohyperkalemia may not work.
Case…
Background Pseudohyperkalemia is well known in acute or chronic lymphocytic leukemia, but it is very rare in acute
myeloid leukemia (AML). The lab flagging system for leukocytosis to prevent pseudohyperkalemia may not work.
Case…
Elevated high-sensitive cardiac troponin T in emergency department patients: insights from a retrospective descriptive cohort study
Abstract
Background High-sensitive cardiac troponin T (hs-cTnT) assessments are routinely conducted in German emergency
departments (EDs). However, data describing a large number of ED patients with pathological hs-cTnT levels and
subsequent…
Background High-sensitive cardiac troponin T (hs-cTnT) assessments are routinely conducted in German emergency
departments (EDs). However, data describing a large number of ED patients with pathological hs-cTnT levels and
subsequent…
Epidemiology and outcomes of critically ill
patients in the emergency department of a
tertiary teaching hospital in Rwanda
Abstract
Background The introduction of Emergency Medicine in Rwanda in 2015 has been associated with a mortality
reduction in patients presenting to Kigali University Teaching Hospital (KUTH). In the context of increasing numbers
of critically…
Background The introduction of Emergency Medicine in Rwanda in 2015 has been associated with a mortality
reduction in patients presenting to Kigali University Teaching Hospital (KUTH). In the context of increasing numbers
of critically…
Bibliometric analysis of the usage of tenecteplase for stroke
Abstract
Introduction In recent years, tenecteplase has been competing with alteplase as a treatment for acute ischemic
stroke given its ease of administration, lower dosage, cost-effectiveness, and better safety data. This paper seeks to
analyze…
Introduction In recent years, tenecteplase has been competing with alteplase as a treatment for acute ischemic
stroke given its ease of administration, lower dosage, cost-effectiveness, and better safety data. This paper seeks to
analyze…
Large right middle cerebral artery stroke with hemorrhagic transformation
Abstract
The authors present a case of an acute right middle cerebral artery infarct in a 65-year-old male with a history of
diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. The timeline of treatment and the evolution of the stroke…
The authors present a case of an acute right middle cerebral artery infarct in a 65-year-old male with a history of
diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. The timeline of treatment and the evolution of the stroke…
A novel nurse-inteRN mentorship program to improve nurse-physician communication and teamwork in the emergency department
Abstract
Background Communication between nurses and physicians is essential to providing patient care in the emergency
department. The American College of Graduate Medical Education includes interpersonal and communication
skills as one of six…
Background Communication between nurses and physicians is essential to providing patient care in the emergency
department. The American College of Graduate Medical Education includes interpersonal and communication
skills as one of six…
A novel nurse-inteRN mentorship program to improve nurse-physician communication and teamwork in the emergency department
Abstract
Background Communication between nurses and physicians is essential to providing patient care in the emergency
department. The American College of Graduate Medical Education includes interpersonal and communication
skills as one of six…
Background Communication between nurses and physicians is essential to providing patient care in the emergency
department. The American College of Graduate Medical Education includes interpersonal and communication
skills as one of six…
Clinical challenges and management of late presenting congenital diaphragmatic hernia mimicking tension pneumothorax in a child:
a case report and review of literatures
Abstract
Background Congenital diaphragmatic hernia(CDH) is a rare congenital anomaly characterized by herniation of
abdominal contents into thoracic cavity through a defect in diaphragm. While commonly diagnosed prenatally
or in neonatal period,…
Background Congenital diaphragmatic hernia(CDH) is a rare congenital anomaly characterized by herniation of
abdominal contents into thoracic cavity through a defect in diaphragm. While commonly diagnosed prenatally
or in neonatal period,…
How many is enough? Measuring the number of FAST exams needed by emergency medicine trainees to reach competence
Abstract
Background For patients with blunt abdominal trauma, the Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma
(FAST) exam is the initial imaging modality employed to diagnose and risk stratify. A positive FAST exam in this
patient population…
Background For patients with blunt abdominal trauma, the Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma
(FAST) exam is the initial imaging modality employed to diagnose and risk stratify. A positive FAST exam in this
patient population…
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…