Browse Items (198 total)
- Collection: Volume 17 Issue 1 2024
Sort by:
When flank pain leads to fainting: a case of a ruptured angiomyolipoma diagnosed by point-of-care ultrasound
Abstract
Background Acute flank pain is a common presentation in the Emergency Department (ED). Point-of-care
ultrasound (PoCUS) has emerged as an invaluable tool in the evaluation of acute flank pain and provides real-time
images resulting in the…
Background Acute flank pain is a common presentation in the Emergency Department (ED). Point-of-care
ultrasound (PoCUS) has emerged as an invaluable tool in the evaluation of acute flank pain and provides real-time
images resulting in the…
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)…
Volume assessment comparing femoral vein and inferior vena cava among chest pain patients presenting to the emergency department
Abstract
Background Inferior vena cava (IVC) diameter measurement using ultrasound for volume status assessment has
shown satisfactory results and is being adopted in Emergency and critical care settings. IVC diameter can vary
depending on the…
Background Inferior vena cava (IVC) diameter measurement using ultrasound for volume status assessment has
shown satisfactory results and is being adopted in Emergency and critical care settings. IVC diameter can vary
depending on the…
Virtual reality for assessing emergency medical competencies in junior doctors – a pilot study
Abstract
Background The teaching and assessment of clinical-practical skills in medical education face challenges in
adequately preparing students for professional practice, especially in handling emergency situations. This study aimed
to evaluate…
Background The teaching and assessment of clinical-practical skills in medical education face challenges in
adequately preparing students for professional practice, especially in handling emergency situations. This study aimed
to evaluate…
Violence in the emergency department: a quantitative survey study of healthcare providers in India
Abstract
Background Workplace violence (WPV) in Emergency Departments (EDs) is an increasingly recognized challenge
healthcare providers face in low-resource settings. While studies have highlighted the increased prevalence of WPV
in healthcare,…
Background Workplace violence (WPV) in Emergency Departments (EDs) is an increasingly recognized challenge
healthcare providers face in low-resource settings. While studies have highlighted the increased prevalence of WPV
in healthcare,…
Vaping‐associated illness: a reassessment
Abstract
Background In 2019, there was widespread presentation of respiratory distress as well as other organ system
involvement in patients with a history of vaping. There continue to be reports of vaping-associated illness (VAI). This
has come…
Background In 2019, there was widespread presentation of respiratory distress as well as other organ system
involvement in patients with a history of vaping. There continue to be reports of vaping-associated illness (VAI). This
has come…
Validating the GO-FAR score: predicting in- hospital cardiac arrest outcomes in the Middle East
Abstract
Introduction and aim External validations of the Good Outcome Following Attempted Resuscitation (GO-FAR) score
have been in populations where Do Not Attempt Resuscitation (DNAR) is practised. We aim to externally validate the
GO-FAR score…
Introduction and aim External validations of the Good Outcome Following Attempted Resuscitation (GO-FAR) score
have been in populations where Do Not Attempt Resuscitation (DNAR) is practised. We aim to externally validate the
GO-FAR score…
Utilizing the National Early Warning Score 2 (NEWS2) to confirm the impact of emergency department management in sepsis patients: a cohort study from taiwan 1998–2020
Abstract
Background Most sepsis patients could potentially experience advantageous outcomes from targeted medical
intervention, such as fluid resuscitation, antibiotic administration, respiratory support, and nursing care, promptly
upon arrival at…
Background Most sepsis patients could potentially experience advantageous outcomes from targeted medical
intervention, such as fluid resuscitation, antibiotic administration, respiratory support, and nursing care, promptly
upon arrival at…
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…
Utility of pelvic examination in assessing women with bleeding in early pregnancy: a multicenter Canadian emergency department study
Abstract
Background Bleeding in early pregnancy is a common emergency department (ED) presentation. Although
variability in approaches has been demonstrated, research is relatively uncommon on practices and outcomes. This
study investigated the…
Background Bleeding in early pregnancy is a common emergency department (ED) presentation. Although
variability in approaches has been demonstrated, research is relatively uncommon on practices and outcomes. This
study investigated the…