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Impaired consciousness due to hypermagnesemia associated with stercoral
colitis: report of a rare case
Abstract
Background Hypermagnesemia is a rare electrolyte abnormality that is difficult to diagnose because its symptoms
are nonspecific. In addition to magnesium administration, renal dysfunction is often a major risk factor associated with
the…
Background Hypermagnesemia is a rare electrolyte abnormality that is difficult to diagnose because its symptoms
are nonspecific. In addition to magnesium administration, renal dysfunction is often a major risk factor associated with
the…
Epidemiological characteristics of elderly population receiving pre-hospital emergency care after road traffic injuries in Punjab, Pakistan
Abstract
Background Every year, 1.3 million lives are lost to road traffic injuries (RTIs). 90% of these deaths disproportionately
occur in Lower-Middle Income Countries (LMICs). Due to frailty and reduced physiological resilience,…
Background Every year, 1.3 million lives are lost to road traffic injuries (RTIs). 90% of these deaths disproportionately
occur in Lower-Middle Income Countries (LMICs). Due to frailty and reduced physiological resilience,…
Seizure aggravation by ampicillin/sulbactam in an elderly patient with status epilepticus
Abstract
Background Ampicillin/sulbactam (ABPC/ SBT) is one of the most common β-lactam antibiotics for patients with
status epilepticus complicated with aspiration pneumonia. It is known that β-lactam antibiotics such as penicillin
aggravate…
Background Ampicillin/sulbactam (ABPC/ SBT) is one of the most common β-lactam antibiotics for patients with
status epilepticus complicated with aspiration pneumonia. It is known that β-lactam antibiotics such as penicillin
aggravate…
Aniline-induced refractory
methemoglobinemia
in polytrauma: successful management
with erythrocytapheresis
Abstract
Background Methemoglobinemia is a life-threatening condition characterized by the inability of hemoglobin to
transport oxygen efficiently. This case report describes acquired methemoglobinemia caused by exposure to aniline
dye, which was…
Background Methemoglobinemia is a life-threatening condition characterized by the inability of hemoglobin to
transport oxygen efficiently. This case report describes acquired methemoglobinemia caused by exposure to aniline
dye, which was…
Serial electrical cardioversion for refractory
atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular
response post ablation
Abstract
The authors present the case of a man in his 50s who arrived at the ED with palpitations and persistent tachycardia
a month after undergoing catheter ablation (CA) for atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response, and a week
after…
The authors present the case of a man in his 50s who arrived at the ED with palpitations and persistent tachycardia
a month after undergoing catheter ablation (CA) for atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response, and a week
after…
A novel scoring algorithm for chest pain can
effectively support the diagnosis of acute
coronary syndrome in prehospital settings:
a cross-sectional study
Abstract
Background Early identification of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in prehospital settings is crucial for optimal
patient outcomes. However, existing risk assessment tools require laboratory data, making them unsuitable for
prehospital use.…
Background Early identification of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in prehospital settings is crucial for optimal
patient outcomes. However, existing risk assessment tools require laboratory data, making them unsuitable for
prehospital use.…
Rapid testicular salvage in the emergency department using point of care ultrasound [POCUS]
Abstract
Background Testicular torsion is a time-sensitive urological emergency characterized by twisting of the spermatic
cord, leading to ischaemia and, if untreated, necrosis. Young males under 25 are at the highest risk due to…
Background Testicular torsion is a time-sensitive urological emergency characterized by twisting of the spermatic
cord, leading to ischaemia and, if untreated, necrosis. Young males under 25 are at the highest risk due to…
A hidden danger: lung abscess following inhalation of kerosene-based pyrethroid insecticide spray
Abstract
Background Pyrethroid insecticides are widely used because of their low toxicity in humans. Spray-type pyrethroids
are often formulated with kerosene as a carrier solvent, and inhalation of kerosene-containing products can lead
to…
Background Pyrethroid insecticides are widely used because of their low toxicity in humans. Spray-type pyrethroids
are often formulated with kerosene as a carrier solvent, and inhalation of kerosene-containing products can lead
to…
Genital burns caused by cell phone combustion following a motorcycle accident: a case report
Abstract
Background Thermal injuries are common in emergency departments, but rarely involve isolated genital burns.
However, burns caused by electronic devices, particularly cell phones, represent an emerging concern.
Case presentation A…
Background Thermal injuries are common in emergency departments, but rarely involve isolated genital burns.
However, burns caused by electronic devices, particularly cell phones, represent an emerging concern.
Case presentation A…
A comparison of SIEVE, SORT, and START triage training effectiveness between immersive interactive 3D learning materials using virtual reality (VR-SSST) and traditional methods in mass casualty incidents
Abstract
Introduction Disaster triage is a crucial competency for paramedics. Traditional training methods, such as lectures
and tabletop exercises (TTx), may not provide immersive and high-pressure experience necessary for optimal
skill…
Introduction Disaster triage is a crucial competency for paramedics. Traditional training methods, such as lectures
and tabletop exercises (TTx), may not provide immersive and high-pressure experience necessary for optimal
skill…