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Demographics and clinical characteristics of carbon monoxide poisoning for patients attending in the emergency department at a tertiary hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Background Carbon Monoxide (CO) is one of the most common environmental causes of acute intoxication glob-
ally. It can lead to the development of Delayed Neuropsychiatric Sequelae (DNS) which may develop in 2-40days
after remission of acute CO…
ally. It can lead to the development of Delayed Neuropsychiatric Sequelae (DNS) which may develop in 2-40days
after remission of acute CO…
Physicians’ challenges when working in the prehospital environment - a qualitative study using grounded theory
Background In the rapid development in prehospital medicine the awareness of the many challenges in prehospital
care is important as it highlights which areas need improvement and where special attention during education and
training should be…
care is important as it highlights which areas need improvement and where special attention during education and
training should be…
PoCUS identification of distal biceps tendon rupture: a case report
Background In the Emergency Department (ED), patients may present with various injuries that damage muscles,
tendons, ligaments, and bony structures. Fractures, joint dislocations, strains, and sprains are prevalent among them.
However, distal…
tendons, ligaments, and bony structures. Fractures, joint dislocations, strains, and sprains are prevalent among them.
However, distal…
From compression to diagnosis: identification of superior vena cava
syndrome using point‐of‐care ultrasound in the emergency department
Background Superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome is an urgent condition arising from restricted blood flow
through the SVC, often linked to factors like malignancy, thrombosis, or infections. Typically, confirmation of the diag-
nosis involves…
through the SVC, often linked to factors like malignancy, thrombosis, or infections. Typically, confirmation of the diag-
nosis involves…
Chest tube placement in trauma patients: please use sonography
Case presentation
A 27-year-old patient with no known medical history
was admitted for polytrauma resulting from a traf-
fic accident. The initial thoraco-abdominal computed
tomography (CT) scan revealed a minimal left pneu-
mothorax, liver…
A 27-year-old patient with no known medical history
was admitted for polytrauma resulting from a traf-
fic accident. The initial thoraco-abdominal computed
tomography (CT) scan revealed a minimal left pneu-
mothorax, liver…
Diagnostic challenges between takotsubo cardiomyopathy and acute myocardial infarction—where is the emergency?: a literature review
Background Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TC) is an emergency cardiovascular disease, with clinical and paraclinical
manifestations similar to acute myocardial infarction (AMI), but it is characterized by reversible systolic dysfunction
of the left…
manifestations similar to acute myocardial infarction (AMI), but it is characterized by reversible systolic dysfunction
of the left…
How a broken vertebra can lead to a fatal hemorrhage: a case report
Background Unintentional falls are common among the elderly and given the expected increase of the aging popu-
lation, these falls contribute to a high number of admissions to the emergency department. Relatively low-energy
trauma mechanisms can…
lation, these falls contribute to a high number of admissions to the emergency department. Relatively low-energy
trauma mechanisms can…
Overview of best practices for buprenorphine initiation in the emergency department
In recent decades, opioid overdoses have increased dramatically in the United States and peer countries. Given this,
emergency medicine physicians have become adept in reversing and managing complications of acute overdose.
However, many remain…
emergency medicine physicians have become adept in reversing and managing complications of acute overdose.
However, many remain…
A case report on ultrasound‐guided pericardiocentesis with a right parasternal approach: a novel in‐plane lateral‐to‐medial technique
Introduction Emergency pericardiocentesis is a life-saving procedure that is performed to aspirate fluid
from the pericardial space in patients who have severe pericardial effusion that is causing hemodynamic compromise.
The current gold standard…
from the pericardial space in patients who have severe pericardial effusion that is causing hemodynamic compromise.
The current gold standard…
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…