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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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Successful transcatheter treatment of large right pulmonary artery to left atrial fistula: a case series and literature review
Abstract
Introduction Cyanotic congenital heart diseases are among the most serious anomalies among newborns. A rare
type of this condition is direct communication between the right pulmonary artery and left atrium, which presents
mostly in…
Introduction Cyanotic congenital heart diseases are among the most serious anomalies among newborns. A rare
type of this condition is direct communication between the right pulmonary artery and left atrium, which presents
mostly in…
Airway, breathing, cellphone: a new vital sign?
Abstract
Introduction In emergency medicine, triage encompasses more than the initial prioritization of treatment; it also
includes decisions about the most suitable level of care and disposition for each patient. However, the increasing
use of…
Introduction In emergency medicine, triage encompasses more than the initial prioritization of treatment; it also
includes decisions about the most suitable level of care and disposition for each patient. However, the increasing
use of…