Browse Items (198 total)
- Collection: Volume 17 Issue 1 2024
Sort by:
Persistent hiccups as a rare presenting symptom of empyema: a case report
Background Empyema is uncommon owing to antibiotic use but still affects patient health if not treated. Hiccups as
the initial symptom of empyema are rare; however, empyema should be considered if a patient has persistent hiccups
with unexplained…
the initial symptom of empyema are rare; however, empyema should be considered if a patient has persistent hiccups
with unexplained…
Introduction of a formative assessment tool in a post-graduate training program in India: a mixed methods evaluation
Background Our institution has longstanding post-graduate education and training partnership programs in
Emergency Medicine (EM) across India. A programmatic challenge has been the integration and uptake of evidence-
based medicine and lifelong…
Emergency Medicine (EM) across India. A programmatic challenge has been the integration and uptake of evidence-
based medicine and lifelong…
Use of bitemporal NACA score documentation in prehospital emergency medical services– a retrospective study
Abstract
Background The assessment of illness severity in the prehospital setting is essential for guiding appropriate medical
interventions. The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) score is a validated tool commonly used
for this…
Background The assessment of illness severity in the prehospital setting is essential for guiding appropriate medical
interventions. The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) score is a validated tool commonly used
for this…
The PIRATE mnemonic: providing a structured approach in the care for intoxicated patients at the emergency department
Background Expertise in toxicology is essential for acute care providers, as intoxicated patients frequently present
to Emergency Departments. These patients can be challenging for care providers because they often present with
uncertain substance…
to Emergency Departments. These patients can be challenging for care providers because they often present with
uncertain substance…
Emergency airway management in resource limited setting
Background Emergency airway management in resource-limited settings presents multifaceted challenges due to
shortages in essential medical resources, healthcare professionals, and infrastructure.
Methods We conducted a literature search using…
shortages in essential medical resources, healthcare professionals, and infrastructure.
Methods We conducted a literature search using…
What factors are effective on the CPR duration of patients under extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a single- center retrospective study
Background Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) is an alternative method for patients with
reversible causes of cardiac arrest (CA) after conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CCPR). However,
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)…
reversible causes of cardiac arrest (CA) after conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CCPR). However,
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)…
The leading role of expert safety knowledge in supporting the mission of caring for patients during man-made and natural disasters: state of emergency medicine in Ethiopia, Myanmar, and Ukraine
Abstract
Preparedness to endure extreme situations such as natural disasters or military conflicts is not commonplace in
healthcare training programs. Moreover, multidisciplinary teams in health services rarely (if ever) include experts
in…
Preparedness to endure extreme situations such as natural disasters or military conflicts is not commonplace in
healthcare training programs. Moreover, multidisciplinary teams in health services rarely (if ever) include experts
in…
Comparison of T-POD and SAM Pelvic Sling II and the influence of attachment level in the initial management of unstable pelvic type C injuries – a cadaveric study
Abstract
Background Type C pelvic fractures (AO/OTA) are severe injuries that frequently lead to bleeding and hemodynamic
instability. Pelvic binders play a crucial role in their initial management. Placement at the correct level in…
Background Type C pelvic fractures (AO/OTA) are severe injuries that frequently lead to bleeding and hemodynamic
instability. Pelvic binders play a crucial role in their initial management. Placement at the correct level in…
Impact of teaching on use of mechanical chest compression devices: a simulation- based trial
Background The use of mechanical chest compression devices on patients in cardiac arrest has not shown benefits
in previous trials. This is surprising, given that these devices can deliver consistently high-quality chest compressions
without…
in previous trials. This is surprising, given that these devices can deliver consistently high-quality chest compressions
without…
Jejunogastric intussusception associated with jejunojejunal intussusception (double telescoping) occurring 20 years after gastrojejunostomy
Abstract
Introduction Jejunogastric intussusception (JGI) is a rare but potentially lethal complication following gastrectomy
or gastrojejunostomy surgeries. Diagnosis of this condition can be challenging due to its rarity and non-specific…
Introduction Jejunogastric intussusception (JGI) is a rare but potentially lethal complication following gastrectomy
or gastrojejunostomy surgeries. Diagnosis of this condition can be challenging due to its rarity and non-specific…