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Current understanding of stroke and stroke mimics in adolescents and young adults: a narrative review
Abstract
Background Stroke in adolescents and young adults are uncommon, and unlike in older adults, the etiology can be
a challenging puzzle to solve. Patients often lack traditional risk factors such as hypertension or may be too young
for…
Background Stroke in adolescents and young adults are uncommon, and unlike in older adults, the etiology can be
a challenging puzzle to solve. Patients often lack traditional risk factors such as hypertension or may be too young
for…
Automatic B-lines: a tool for minimizing time to diuretic administration in pulmonary edema patients in the emergency department of a developing country
Abstract
Background Effective management of pulmonary edema in the emergency department (ED) is crucial given its
significant global impact on health. This study aimed to investigate the hypothesis: “Does the utilization of Automatic
B-lines via…
Background Effective management of pulmonary edema in the emergency department (ED) is crucial given its
significant global impact on health. This study aimed to investigate the hypothesis: “Does the utilization of Automatic
B-lines via…
Carbon monoxide poisoning: a clinical case report
Abstract
Background Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is a serious yet frequently overlooked condition with diverse and
nonspecific clinical presentations. The analysis of Lithuanian statistics reveals fluctuations in patient admissions…
Background Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is a serious yet frequently overlooked condition with diverse and
nonspecific clinical presentations. The analysis of Lithuanian statistics reveals fluctuations in patient admissions…
Awareness and knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
among the general public in West-Bank in Palestine
Abstract
Background Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is a leading cause of cardiovascular-related deaths, often occurring outside
hospitals in undiagnosed individuals. Our study aims to assess the baseline awareness and skills in performing CPR
among…
Background Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is a leading cause of cardiovascular-related deaths, often occurring outside
hospitals in undiagnosed individuals. Our study aims to assess the baseline awareness and skills in performing CPR
among…
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…
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,…
Audit of preparedness of selected military hospital in the face of biological threats: action research study
Abstract
Introduction In today’s societies, the threats caused by chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear accidents,
whether accidental or intentional, have become a great concern. Acquiring knowledge about how to respond to the
management…
Introduction In today’s societies, the threats caused by chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear accidents,
whether accidental or intentional, have become a great concern. Acquiring knowledge about how to respond to the
management…
The effect of time to neurosurgical or neuroradiological intervention therapy on outcomes and quality of care after traumatic brain injury, a registry-based observational study
Abstract
Background Evidence regarding the effect of time to neurosurgical and neuroradiological intervention on outcomes
in traumatic brain injury (TBI) across Asia-Pacific region is limited. This study evaluates the quality of care and
outcomes…
Background Evidence regarding the effect of time to neurosurgical and neuroradiological intervention on outcomes
in traumatic brain injury (TBI) across Asia-Pacific region is limited. This study evaluates the quality of care and
outcomes…
Determinants of decision-making for the initiation of resuscitation: a mixed-methods systematic review of barriers and facilitators
Abstract
Aim This study aimed to comprehensively examine the factors influencing healthcare providers’ decision-making for
initiation of resuscitation (IOR).
Background In-hospital resuscitation survival hinges on timely and effective…
Aim This study aimed to comprehensively examine the factors influencing healthcare providers’ decision-making for
initiation of resuscitation (IOR).
Background In-hospital resuscitation survival hinges on timely and effective…
Inserting a VA-ECMO cannula through an inferior vena cava filter during extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Abstract
Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) has been utilized to treat massive pulmonary
embolism (PE) accompanied by cardiac arrest or refractory cardiogenic shock. Our team opted for a femoral-
femoral approach for…
Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) has been utilized to treat massive pulmonary
embolism (PE) accompanied by cardiac arrest or refractory cardiogenic shock. Our team opted for a femoral-
femoral approach for…