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Diagnostic laparoscopy with indocyanine green fluorescence test for the evaluation of intestinal perfusion in abdominal blunt injury: a case report
Abstract
Background The indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence test has become a standard test in surgical procedures,
facilitating the assessment of blood perfusion in real-time. While its utility in emergency surgeries for evaluating
anastomotic…
Background The indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence test has become a standard test in surgical procedures,
facilitating the assessment of blood perfusion in real-time. While its utility in emergency surgeries for evaluating
anastomotic…
Diagnostic utility of capnography in emergency department triage for screening acidemia: a pilot study
Abstract
Background Capnography is a quantitative and reliable method of determining the ventilatory status of patients.
We describe the test characteristics of capnography obtained during Emergency Department triage for…
Background Capnography is a quantitative and reliable method of determining the ventilatory status of patients.
We describe the test characteristics of capnography obtained during Emergency Department triage for…
Do-not-attempt-resuscitation decision making: physicians’ recommendations differ from the GO-FAR score predictions
Background and aim In-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) is a major cause of mortality globally, and over 50% of the
survivors will require institutional care as a result of poor neurological outcome. It is important that physicians
discuss the likely…
survivors will require institutional care as a result of poor neurological outcome. It is important that physicians
discuss the likely…
Double bad luck: pulmonary embolism and vaginal bleeding - a case report
Abstract
Background Pulmonary embolism is a common and potentially fatal condition. Exogenous estrogens in
contraceptives are associated with an increased risk of venous thrombo-embolism. However, discontinuation of a
combined oral contraceptive…
Background Pulmonary embolism is a common and potentially fatal condition. Exogenous estrogens in
contraceptives are associated with an increased risk of venous thrombo-embolism. However, discontinuation of a
combined oral contraceptive…
Early colonic-preparation and salvage laparoscopic appendectomy (ECSLA)- innovative protocol for the management of magnets ingestion
Early colonic-preparation and salvage
laparoscopic appendectomy (ECSLA)-
innovative protocol for the management
of magnets ingestion
laparoscopic appendectomy (ECSLA)-
innovative protocol for the management
of magnets ingestion
Elevated high-sensitive cardiac troponin T in emergency department patients: insights from a retrospective descriptive cohort study
Abstract
Background High-sensitive cardiac troponin T (hs-cTnT) assessments are routinely conducted in German emergency
departments (EDs). However, data describing a large number of ED patients with pathological hs-cTnT levels and
subsequent…
Background High-sensitive cardiac troponin T (hs-cTnT) assessments are routinely conducted in German emergency
departments (EDs). However, data describing a large number of ED patients with pathological hs-cTnT levels and
subsequent…
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…
Emergency care via video consultation: interviews on patient experiences from rural community hospitals in northern Sweden
Abstract
Background Delivering emergency care in rural areas can be challenging, but video consultation (VC) offers oppor‐
tunities to make healthcare more accessible. The communication and relationship between professionals and patients
have a…
Background Delivering emergency care in rural areas can be challenging, but video consultation (VC) offers oppor‐
tunities to make healthcare more accessible. The communication and relationship between professionals and patients
have a…
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…
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…