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A 26 years old primigravida woman presented with abdominal cutaneous entrapment syndrome: a case report
Abstract
Background Abdominal cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome (ACNES) is characterized by severe, mostly
refractory, chronic pain due to the entrapment of the cutaneous branches of the lower torso intercostal nerves at
the lateral edge of the…
Background Abdominal cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome (ACNES) is characterized by severe, mostly
refractory, chronic pain due to the entrapment of the cutaneous branches of the lower torso intercostal nerves at
the lateral edge of the…
Demographics and scope of Australian emergency department physiotherapists
Abstract
Questions To provide workforce data on the status of Australian Emergency Department (ED) physiotherapy
practice, including physiotherapist demographic data, staffing levels and funding sources. Evaluate the scope of
practice currently…
Questions To provide workforce data on the status of Australian Emergency Department (ED) physiotherapy
practice, including physiotherapist demographic data, staffing levels and funding sources. Evaluate the scope of
practice currently…
Anaphylactic reaction to tranexamic acid infusion in a six‐year‐old child: a case report
Abstract
Background Tranexamic acid (TXA) is commonly considered a safe drug to mitigate bleeding during and after vari-
ous surgical settings among adults and children. In recent decades, anaphylaxis induced by TXA has been…
Background Tranexamic acid (TXA) is commonly considered a safe drug to mitigate bleeding during and after vari-
ous surgical settings among adults and children. In recent decades, anaphylaxis induced by TXA has been…
Recruitment of emergency department patients to a prospective observational study
Abstract
Background The dynamic environment of the emergency department (ED) poses unique challenges to the
execution of well-designed research. There is limited investigation into the viability of studies conducted in the ED.
This paper offers a…
Background The dynamic environment of the emergency department (ED) poses unique challenges to the
execution of well-designed research. There is limited investigation into the viability of studies conducted in the ED.
This paper offers a…
Utility of smart watch in expediting diagnosis of cold drink-triggered atrial fibrillation: a case report
Abstract
Background Patients presenting to the emergency department with recent palpitations are a diagnostic challenge
when the arrhythmia and its symptoms have resolved prior to arrival. Newer smart watch technology, adept at
detecting atrial…
Background Patients presenting to the emergency department with recent palpitations are a diagnostic challenge
when the arrhythmia and its symptoms have resolved prior to arrival. Newer smart watch technology, adept at
detecting atrial…
Characteristics and outcomes of emergency department patients across health care systems: an international multicenter cohort study
Abstract
Background A wide variation of emergency medical system configurations across countries has limited the value
of comparison of quality and performance measures in the past. Furthermore, lack of quantitative data on EDs pre-
vents…
Background A wide variation of emergency medical system configurations across countries has limited the value
of comparison of quality and performance measures in the past. Furthermore, lack of quantitative data on EDs pre-
vents…
Emergency department physiotherapists: consideration of perceived barriers and facilitators to help optimise their role in the Australian emergency department
Abstract
Questions What are the current barriers and facilitators to the role of ED physiotherapists? How do ED
physiotherapists believe their role may be optimised within the context of the ED?
Design Mixed methods study using a cross sectional…
Questions What are the current barriers and facilitators to the role of ED physiotherapists? How do ED
physiotherapists believe their role may be optimised within the context of the ED?
Design Mixed methods study using a cross sectional…
Impact of advanced trauma life support training on 30-day mortality in severely injured patients at a Kenyan tertiary center: a retrospective matched case-control study
Abstract
Introduction Trauma is a leading cause of mortality worldwide, particularly in low and middle-income countries
(LMICs) like Kenya. This study evaluates the impact of Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) training on 30-day
mortality…
Introduction Trauma is a leading cause of mortality worldwide, particularly in low and middle-income countries
(LMICs) like Kenya. This study evaluates the impact of Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) training on 30-day
mortality…
A case of convexity non‐aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage caused by cerebral sinus thrombosis
Abstract
Background Convexity subarachnoid hemorrhage (cSAH) is an uncommon presentation of subarachnoid bleeding,
referring to bleeding more localized to the convexities of the brain. The diagnosis of cerebral venous sinus thrombo-
sis (CVST)…
Background Convexity subarachnoid hemorrhage (cSAH) is an uncommon presentation of subarachnoid bleeding,
referring to bleeding more localized to the convexities of the brain. The diagnosis of cerebral venous sinus thrombo-
sis (CVST)…
Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) on the second postpartum day: learning experience from a case report and literature review
Introduction Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) represents a major public health concern and affects millions of
people worldwide every year. Diagnosis mainly relies on clinical criteria and computed tomography (CT) scans. GFAP
(glial fibrillary…
people worldwide every year. Diagnosis mainly relies on clinical criteria and computed tomography (CT) scans. GFAP
(glial fibrillary…