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A potentially lifesaving error: unintentional high-dose adrenaline administration in anaphylaxis-induced cardiac arrest; a case
report
Abstract
Background Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is a crucial skill for emergency medical services. As high-risk-low-
frequency events pose an immense mental load to providers, concepts of crew resource management, non-technical
skills and…
Background Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is a crucial skill for emergency medical services. As high-risk-low-
frequency events pose an immense mental load to providers, concepts of crew resource management, non-technical
skills and…
A rare cause of abdominal pain in pregnancy - mesenteric artery thrombosis and miscarriage in a 34-year-old patient
Abstract
Background Mesenteric arterial thrombosis is an extremely rare thrombotic event, especially during pregnancy, that
can cause rapid fatal consequences unless the patient receives early definitive treatment.
Case presentation We report the…
Background Mesenteric arterial thrombosis is an extremely rare thrombotic event, especially during pregnancy, that
can cause rapid fatal consequences unless the patient receives early definitive treatment.
Case presentation We report the…
A review of pre‐hospital extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation and its potential application in the North East of England
Patients in the UK who suffer an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest are treated with cardiopulmonary resuscitation
in the pre-hospital environment. Current survival outcomes are low in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Extracorpor-
eal cardiopulmonary…
in the pre-hospital environment. Current survival outcomes are low in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Extracorpor-
eal cardiopulmonary…
A survivor with unexplained chest scars
Abstract
This case illustrates chest scars after piston-based chest compression device resuscitation and raises the awareness
of the potential benefits of following up survivors of critical illness.
Keywords Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Chest…
This case illustrates chest scars after piston-based chest compression device resuscitation and raises the awareness
of the potential benefits of following up survivors of critical illness.
Keywords Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Chest…
A systematic review of cost‐effectiveness of treating out of hospital cardiac arrest and the implications for resource‐limited health systems
Abstract
Background Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a prevalent condition with high mortality and poor outcomes
even in settings where extensive emergency care resources are available. Interventions to address OHCA have had
limited…
Background Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a prevalent condition with high mortality and poor outcomes
even in settings where extensive emergency care resources are available. Interventions to address OHCA have had
limited…
Airway breathing circulation dengue: a case of multifactorial shock due to major trauma and severe dengue infection
Abstract
Background Dengue is the most common arboviral illness reported globally, endemic to most tropical and sub-
tropical regions of the world. Dengue Shock Syndrome is a rare complication of severe Dengue infection resulting
in…
Background Dengue is the most common arboviral illness reported globally, endemic to most tropical and sub-
tropical regions of the world. Dengue Shock Syndrome is a rare complication of severe Dengue infection resulting
in…
Airway obstruction due to ingestion of sodium polyacrylate: a case report
Abstract
Background Super-absorbent polymers (SAPs) possess the ability to absorb large amounts of water and are widely
used in medical settings. Commonly used in vomit bags to contain fluids, reduce spillage, and enhance bedside
hygiene, SAPs are…
Background Super-absorbent polymers (SAPs) possess the ability to absorb large amounts of water and are widely
used in medical settings. Commonly used in vomit bags to contain fluids, reduce spillage, and enhance bedside
hygiene, SAPs are…
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…
Aluminum phosphide poisoning with Brugada ECG: a case report highlighting diagnostic challenges arising from patient nondisclosure
Abstract
Background Aluminum phosphide (AlP) poisoning is a major cause of mortality, often presenting with non-specific
symptoms that complicate diagnosis.
Case A 19-year-old male presented with vomiting, abdominal pain, hypotension, and ECG…
Background Aluminum phosphide (AlP) poisoning is a major cause of mortality, often presenting with non-specific
symptoms that complicate diagnosis.
Case A 19-year-old male presented with vomiting, abdominal pain, hypotension, and ECG…
An AI-based multiphase framework for improving the mechanical ventilation availability in emergency departments during respiratory disease seasons: a case study
Background Shortages of mechanical ventilation have become a constant problem in Emergency Departments
(EDs), thereby affecting the timely deployment of medical interventions that counteract the severe health
complications experienced during…
(EDs), thereby affecting the timely deployment of medical interventions that counteract the severe health
complications experienced during…