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Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) on the second postpartum day: learning experience from a case report and literature review
Abstract
Background Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is an uncommon neurological disorder which is
characterised by variable symptoms. The transient clinical condition may be underestimated and misdiagnosed as
other conditions,…
Background Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is an uncommon neurological disorder which is
characterised by variable symptoms. The transient clinical condition may be underestimated and misdiagnosed as
other conditions,…
Aortoesophageal fistula with hemorrhagic shock successfully treated with resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta
Abstract
Background Aortoesophageal fistula (AEF) is a rare cause of upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage. Despite diagnostic
and therapeutic advances, the mortality rate in AEF patients remains high because of its fulminant course, even with
maximal…
Background Aortoesophageal fistula (AEF) is a rare cause of upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage. Despite diagnostic
and therapeutic advances, the mortality rate in AEF patients remains high because of its fulminant course, even with
maximal…
Surviving a classic heat stroke/ hyperthermia>42 °C – a case report
Abstract
Introduction Classic heat stroke is a severe trauma which can lead to multi-organ dysfunctions and is associated
with a high mortality.
Case presentation In this case report we present a 73-year-old patient with a classic heat stroke. His…
Introduction Classic heat stroke is a severe trauma which can lead to multi-organ dysfunctions and is associated
with a high mortality.
Case presentation In this case report we present a 73-year-old patient with a classic heat stroke. His…
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…
Rupture of a calcified right ventricle to pulmonary artery homograft by balloon dilation– emergency rescue by venus P-Valve
Background Percutaneous pulmonary valve implantation (PPVI) is a recognized alternative treatment to surgery for
patients with dysfunctional right ventricular outflow tracts. Patient selection is essential to avoid serious complications
from…
patients with dysfunctional right ventricular outflow tracts. Patient selection is essential to avoid serious complications
from…
Patient satisfaction using handheld ultrasound at emergency department in Jordan University Hospital
Introduction The use of portable ultrasound equipment in emergency medicine has shown the capacity to greatly
improve patient care in the swiftly changing field. This research evaluates the influence of the Butterfly POCUS device
on patient…
improve patient care in the swiftly changing field. This research evaluates the influence of the Butterfly POCUS device
on patient…
Implementation of an early attention strategy to reduce emergency room
overcrowding in an academic institution in Colombia, a pilot study
Abstract
Overcrowding is a worldwide problem, and long waiting times are associated with increased morbidity and even
mortality of patients regardless of triage classification. Although there are many tools published in the literature
that…
Overcrowding is a worldwide problem, and long waiting times are associated with increased morbidity and even
mortality of patients regardless of triage classification. Although there are many tools published in the literature
that…
Entrustable professional activities, emergency
medicine and medical education: a systematic
review
Abstract
Introduction Entrustable professional activities (EPAs) are one way to assess competencies, and are designed to
bridge the gap between theoretical competencies and real world clinical practice.
Aims This was a systematic review which aims…
Introduction Entrustable professional activities (EPAs) are one way to assess competencies, and are designed to
bridge the gap between theoretical competencies and real world clinical practice.
Aims This was a systematic review which aims…
Decrease of haemoconcentration reliably
detects hydrostatic pulmonary oedema
in dyspnoeic patients in the emergency
department – a machine learning approach
Abstract
Background Haemoglobin variation (ΔHb) induced by fluid transfer through the intestitium has been proposed as a
useful tool for detecting hydrostatic pulmonary oedema (HPO). However, its use in the emergency department (ED)
setting still…
Background Haemoglobin variation (ΔHb) induced by fluid transfer through the intestitium has been proposed as a
useful tool for detecting hydrostatic pulmonary oedema (HPO). However, its use in the emergency department (ED)
setting still…
Predictors of nursing home conveyances
to emergency department
Abstract
Background With increasing rates of patient conveyances from nursing homes to emergency departments
worldwide, we aim to examine factors causing high rates of conveyances from nursing homes to the emergency
department (ED) of an acute…
Background With increasing rates of patient conveyances from nursing homes to emergency departments
worldwide, we aim to examine factors causing high rates of conveyances from nursing homes to the emergency
department (ED) of an acute…