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The utility of the abdominal series in the emergency setting: a retrospective review
Purpose The abdominal series (AXR) remains a frequently ordered test in the emergency department (ED),
despite existing literature questioning its utility. The aim of this study was to characterize the use of the AXR in the ED
by quantifying how…
despite existing literature questioning its utility. The aim of this study was to characterize the use of the AXR in the ED
by quantifying how…
Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm discovered by pocket‐sized ultrasound in a low resource setting: a case report
Background Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a life-threatening condition characterized by the weakening
and dilation of the abdominal aorta. AAA primarily affects men, smokers, and the elderly, with rupture being a fatal
complication. While…
and dilation of the abdominal aorta. AAA primarily affects men, smokers, and the elderly, with rupture being a fatal
complication. While…
Stercoral colitis in the emergency department: a review of the literature
Background Stercoral colitis (SC) is a rare but potentially life-threatening inflammatory colitis caused by the accu-
mulation of impacted fecal material. Despite reported associations with bowel perforation and high mortality rates,
stercoral…
mulation of impacted fecal material. Despite reported associations with bowel perforation and high mortality rates,
stercoral…
Incidence and outcome of laryngeal edema and rhabdomyolysis after ingestion of black rock
Background Black rock, Kala Pathar or ParaPhenyleneDiamine (PPD), is an aromatic amine widely used as a hair dye
ingredient and is also used in textile industries. However, when ingested, PPD is highly toxic resulting in angioneurotic
edema,…
ingredient and is also used in textile industries. However, when ingested, PPD is highly toxic resulting in angioneurotic
edema,…
Latrodectus envenomation in Ethiopia
Black widows, one of the few spiders that can sting humans with poison, are members of the spider genus Latrodec-
tus and are well-known for the extraordinary potency of their neurotoxic venom. Latrodectism, a symptom marked
by excruciating…
tus and are well-known for the extraordinary potency of their neurotoxic venom. Latrodectism, a symptom marked
by excruciating…
Prediction of major adverse cardiac events in the emergency department using an artificial neural network with a systematic grid search
Background The aim of our research was to design and evaluate an Artificial Neural Network (ANN) model using
a systemic grid search for the early prediction of major adverse cardiac events (MACE) among patients presenting
to the triage of an…
a systemic grid search for the early prediction of major adverse cardiac events (MACE) among patients presenting
to the triage of an…
Emergency department contribution to HCV elimination in the Iberian Peninsula
Background Undiagnosed cases of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection result in significant morbidity and mortality,
further transmission, and increased public health costs. Testing in emergency departments (EDs) is an opportunity
to expand HCV…
further transmission, and increased public health costs. Testing in emergency departments (EDs) is an opportunity
to expand HCV…
Learning Urogenital Diseases in Oddity (LUDO)—a gamification‐based innovation for learning urogenital diseases in emergency medicine
Urogenital emergencies demand immediate attention within the field of emergency medicine, encompassing
a range of critical conditions from ectopic pregnancies to kidney stones. Timely diagnosis and treatment are vital
to prevent potential mortality…
a range of critical conditions from ectopic pregnancies to kidney stones. Timely diagnosis and treatment are vital
to prevent potential mortality…