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Prognostic significance of inferior vena cava volume defined by initial polytrauma CT- imaging: single-center experience of a level-1 trauma center
Abstract
Background The significance of computed tomography (CT)-based volume measurement of the inferior vena cava
(IVC) in the treatment and prognosis of trauma patients is not yet fully understood. The conflicting results that have
been…
Background The significance of computed tomography (CT)-based volume measurement of the inferior vena cava
(IVC) in the treatment and prognosis of trauma patients is not yet fully understood. The conflicting results that have
been…
Generalized tetanus complicated with Takotsubo-cardiomyopathy in a
septuagenarian following a laceration injury with soil contamination – a case report
Abstract
Background Tetanus is a clinical rarity due to the successful globally adopted childhood vaccination programme.
The rising elderly population in the United Kingdom creates a subset of individuals whom are prone to develop
Tetanus as they…
Background Tetanus is a clinical rarity due to the successful globally adopted childhood vaccination programme.
The rising elderly population in the United Kingdom creates a subset of individuals whom are prone to develop
Tetanus as they…
Diagnostic and therapeutic challenges in rapidly progressing cardiac amyloidosis a literature review based on case report
Abstract
Introduction Cardiac amyloidosis is a rarely reported and potentially fatal variant of the systemic disease. Its early
diagnosis could potentially lead to significantly improved clinical outcomes.
Case presentation A 56-year-old female…
Introduction Cardiac amyloidosis is a rarely reported and potentially fatal variant of the systemic disease. Its early
diagnosis could potentially lead to significantly improved clinical outcomes.
Case presentation A 56-year-old female…
Validating the GO-FAR score: predicting in- hospital cardiac arrest outcomes in the Middle East
Abstract
Introduction and aim External validations of the Good Outcome Following Attempted Resuscitation (GO-FAR) score
have been in populations where Do Not Attempt Resuscitation (DNAR) is practised. We aim to externally validate the
GO-FAR score…
Introduction and aim External validations of the Good Outcome Following Attempted Resuscitation (GO-FAR) score
have been in populations where Do Not Attempt Resuscitation (DNAR) is practised. We aim to externally validate the
GO-FAR score…
Convergence insufficiency as a predictor of poor prognosis after acute mild traumatic brain injury
Abstract
Background Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is becoming a more common emergency department (ED) presen-
tation. Towards this end, many types of testing in the acute setting are being investigated. One of these is screening
for…
Background Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is becoming a more common emergency department (ED) presen-
tation. Towards this end, many types of testing in the acute setting are being investigated. One of these is screening
for…
Rhythm conversion in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and influence on the return of spontaneous circulation at the hospital arrival: a 10-year retrospective study in Croatia
Abstract
Background While initial non-shockable (NS) rhythms are often associated with poor prognosis, the conversion
to shockable rhythms during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can significantly influence survival rates. This
retrospective…
Background While initial non-shockable (NS) rhythms are often associated with poor prognosis, the conversion
to shockable rhythms during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can significantly influence survival rates. This
retrospective…
Prehospital management and outcomes of patients calling with chest pain as the main complaint
Abstract
Background Chest pain is a frequent cause of health care contacts. We examined the prehospital management,
in-hospital discharge diagnoses, and mortality of patients calling a non-emergency and emergency medical service
with chest…
Background Chest pain is a frequent cause of health care contacts. We examined the prehospital management,
in-hospital discharge diagnoses, and mortality of patients calling a non-emergency and emergency medical service
with chest…
Minimally invasive approach to managing brachiocephalic trunk cannulation complicating central venous catheterization: a case report
Abstract
Background Central venous catheterization, crucial for device insertion, monitoring, medication, and fluid
resuscitation, commonly uses the subclavian, internal jugular, and femoral veins. Despite its general safety,
complications like…
Background Central venous catheterization, crucial for device insertion, monitoring, medication, and fluid
resuscitation, commonly uses the subclavian, internal jugular, and femoral veins. Despite its general safety,
complications like…
Risk factors of early death in heat stroke and the challenges of emergency care in Hungary - a case series study
Abstract
Background and aim The increasing frequency of heat waves is a major challenge for emergency care providers
worldwide. The aim of this study was to analyze the clinical features, treatment options, and early outcomes of heat
stroke…
Background and aim The increasing frequency of heat waves is a major challenge for emergency care providers
worldwide. The aim of this study was to analyze the clinical features, treatment options, and early outcomes of heat
stroke…
How many is enough? Measuring the number of FAST exams needed by emergency medicine trainees to reach competence
Abstract
Background For patients with blunt abdominal trauma, the Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma
(FAST) exam is the initial imaging modality employed to diagnose and risk stratify. A positive FAST exam in this
patient population…
Background For patients with blunt abdominal trauma, the Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma
(FAST) exam is the initial imaging modality employed to diagnose and risk stratify. A positive FAST exam in this
patient population…