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Under the coconut palm – a retrospective analysis of trauma incidents caused by falling coconuts presenting to emergency department at a tertiary care centre in coastal India
Background Injuries due to falling coconuts are a common yet underreported form of trauma in the tropical regions.
Although these might appear insignificant at first glance, the physical forces involved are potentially fatal. Despite
their global…
Although these might appear insignificant at first glance, the physical forces involved are potentially fatal. Despite
their global…
Continuous quality improvement for prehospital STEMI improved triage rates and achievement of gold standard<90‐min EMS‐to‐balloon time
Abstract
Background ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is a type of myocardial infarction caused by a buildup
of plaque or clot in the coronary arteries. There are approximately 750,000 STEMI cases each year in the United States.
The…
Background ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is a type of myocardial infarction caused by a buildup
of plaque or clot in the coronary arteries. There are approximately 750,000 STEMI cases each year in the United States.
The…
Patients’ attitude and information-seeking behaviour on intra-venous fluid therapy in emergency department for common cold: a cross-sectional study
Abstract
Objective This study aimed to examine patients’ attitude and information-seeking behaviour related to intra-venous
(IV) fluid use for the common cold visited in emergency department.
Methods A cross-sectional analytical study was…
Objective This study aimed to examine patients’ attitude and information-seeking behaviour related to intra-venous
(IV) fluid use for the common cold visited in emergency department.
Methods A cross-sectional analytical study was…
Epidemiology and management of urological emergencies in a tertiary care setting in Scandinavia
Abstract
Objective To develop a baseline database detailing the distribution of urological emergencies and to define their
epidemiological profile in a tertiary care setting, with the hope of providing important data for health planning.
Design,…
Objective To develop a baseline database detailing the distribution of urological emergencies and to define their
epidemiological profile in a tertiary care setting, with the hope of providing important data for health planning.
Design,…
Clinical and toxicological epidemiology
of intoxications by new psychoactive
substances in Reunion Island
Abstract
Background New psychoactive substances (NPS) represent a growing concern for emergency medicine due to their
unpredictable toxicity and limited detectability in routine screening. Reunion Island, French territories in the Indian
Ocean,…
Background New psychoactive substances (NPS) represent a growing concern for emergency medicine due to their
unpredictable toxicity and limited detectability in routine screening. Reunion Island, French territories in the Indian
Ocean,…
Characteristics and risk factors of opioid poisoning in opioid-dependent individuals using their primary opioid of dependence: a registry-based study
Abstract
Background Opioid addiction and poisoning are prevalent health issues in Iran, where various types of opioids are
easily accessible. Despite being dependent on a specific type of opioid, some opioid-dependents abuse different
types…
Background Opioid addiction and poisoning are prevalent health issues in Iran, where various types of opioids are
easily accessible. Despite being dependent on a specific type of opioid, some opioid-dependents abuse different
types…
Complicated diaphragmatic hernia post laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication: a case report
Abstract
Background The definition of gastroesophageal reflux disease is gastroesophageal reflux with associated symptoms
or complications. Because parents or guardians perceive the disease’s symptoms differently, it is difficult to determine
how…
Background The definition of gastroesophageal reflux disease is gastroesophageal reflux with associated symptoms
or complications. Because parents or guardians perceive the disease’s symptoms differently, it is difficult to determine
how…
Tension pneumothorax from large bowel herniation and perforation as a late presentation of traumatic diaphragmatic hernia during pregnancy: a case report
Abstract
Background Diaphragmatic hernias can be congenital or acquired, with trauma being the primary cause of the
latter. Both types may have delayed presentations, with abdominal organs protruding into the thoracic cavity, causing
symptoms of…
Background Diaphragmatic hernias can be congenital or acquired, with trauma being the primary cause of the
latter. Both types may have delayed presentations, with abdominal organs protruding into the thoracic cavity, causing
symptoms of…
Tension pneumothorax from large bowelherniation and perforation as a late presentation of traumatic diaphragmatic hernia during pregnancy: a case report
Abstract
Background Diaphragmatic hernias can be congenital or acquired, with trauma being the primary cause of the
latter. Both types may have delayed presentations, with abdominal organs protruding into the thoracic cavity, causing
symptoms of…
Background Diaphragmatic hernias can be congenital or acquired, with trauma being the primary cause of the
latter. Both types may have delayed presentations, with abdominal organs protruding into the thoracic cavity, causing
symptoms of…
Hepatic necrosis and dysfunction following
angioembolization in a trauma-related
mortality
Abstract
Background Angiographic embolization is a key tool in managing hemorrhage from blunt traumatic injuries,
particularly hepatic trauma, but it carries risks such as hepatic necrosis. The incidence of clinically significant hepatic
necrosis…
Background Angiographic embolization is a key tool in managing hemorrhage from blunt traumatic injuries,
particularly hepatic trauma, but it carries risks such as hepatic necrosis. The incidence of clinically significant hepatic
necrosis…