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Abstract
Background Type C pelvic fractures (AO/OTA) are severe injuries that frequently lead to bleeding and hemodynamic
instability. Pelvic binders play a crucial role in their initial management. Placement at the correct level in…

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…

Background Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) is an alternative method for patients with
reversible causes of cardiac arrest (CA) after conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CCPR). However,
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)…

Background Emergency airway management in resource-limited settings presents multifaceted challenges due to
shortages in essential medical resources, healthcare professionals, and infrastructure.
Methods We conducted a literature search using…

Background Expertise in toxicology is essential for acute care providers, as intoxicated patients frequently present
to Emergency Departments. These patients can be challenging for care providers because they often present with
uncertain substance…

Abstract
Background The assessment of illness severity in the prehospital setting is essential for guiding appropriate medical
interventions. The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) score is a validated tool commonly used
for this…

Background Our institution has longstanding post-graduate education and training partnership programs in

Emergency Medicine (EM) across India. A programmatic challenge has been the integration and uptake of evidence-
based medicine and lifelong…

Background Empyema is uncommon owing to antibiotic use but still affects patient health if not treated. Hiccups as
the initial symptom of empyema are rare; however, empyema should be considered if a patient has persistent hiccups
with unexplained…

Catheter-related suppurative thrombophlebitis (CRST) is a complication of catheter-related bloodstream infection
(CRBSI). The microbiology of CRST is similar with the microbiology of CRBSI, but Clostridium perfringens that causes gas

gangrene is…

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…