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Clinical challenges and management of late presenting congenital diaphragmatic hernia mimicking tension pneumothorax in a child:
a case report and review of literatures
Abstract
Background Congenital diaphragmatic hernia(CDH) is a rare congenital anomaly characterized by herniation of
abdominal contents into thoracic cavity through a defect in diaphragm. While commonly diagnosed prenatally
or in neonatal period,…
Background Congenital diaphragmatic hernia(CDH) is a rare congenital anomaly characterized by herniation of
abdominal contents into thoracic cavity through a defect in diaphragm. While commonly diagnosed prenatally
or in neonatal period,…
Clinical significance of elevated D-dimer in emergency department patients:
a retrospective single-center analysis
Abstract
Introduction D-dimer is a marker of coagulation and fibrinolysis widely used in clinical practice for assessing
thrombotic activity. While it is commonly ordered in the Emergency Department (ED) for suspected venous
thromboembolism (VTE),…
Introduction D-dimer is a marker of coagulation and fibrinolysis widely used in clinical practice for assessing
thrombotic activity. While it is commonly ordered in the Emergency Department (ED) for suspected venous
thromboembolism (VTE),…
Comparing online and onsite simulation modules for improving knowledge and confidence in disaster preparedness among undergraduate medical students
Abstract
Background Disaster preparedness is one of the critical strategies for effectively managing disasters and has been
an area of high focus in the healthcare sector over the past few decades. The current Indian medical…
Background Disaster preparedness is one of the critical strategies for effectively managing disasters and has been
an area of high focus in the healthcare sector over the past few decades. The current Indian medical…
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…
Consideration of advance directives by emergency physicians in patients
with cardiac arrest: a clinical vignettes-based qualitative study
Abstract
Background Emergency medical services (EMS) must incorporate the patient’s physiologic state and end-of-life
wishes when determining whether to initiate and/or continue cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). This study aims to
describe and…
Background Emergency medical services (EMS) must incorporate the patient’s physiologic state and end-of-life
wishes when determining whether to initiate and/or continue cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). This study aims to
describe and…
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…
Correction: Patient-controlled analgesia morphine for the management of acute pain in the emergency department: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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Creating a master training rotation schedule for emergency medicine residents and challenges in using artificial intelligence
Abstract
Background The allocation of resident physicians to clinical rotations presents a complex challenge that requires
balancing multiple objectives with the goals of providing optimal patient care, maintaining adequate departmental
staffing,…
Background The allocation of resident physicians to clinical rotations presents a complex challenge that requires
balancing multiple objectives with the goals of providing optimal patient care, maintaining adequate departmental
staffing,…
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…
Cytokine release syndrome
following COVID‐19 infection during treatment
with nivolumab for cancer of esophagogastric
junction carcinoma: a case report and review
Abstract
Background Cytokine release syndrome (CRS) is an acute systemic inflammatory syndrome characterized by fever
and multiple organ failure, which is triggered by immunotherapy or certain infections. Immune checkpoint inhibitors
rarely cause…
Background Cytokine release syndrome (CRS) is an acute systemic inflammatory syndrome characterized by fever
and multiple organ failure, which is triggered by immunotherapy or certain infections. Immune checkpoint inhibitors
rarely cause…