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Trends in psychiatric emergency visits: insights from France’s largest psychiatric emergency department
Abstract
Introduction Psychiatric emergency departments (EDs) in France have been under pressure from several factors,
exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic led to an increase in psychiatric disorders, particularly anxi-
ety and…
Introduction Psychiatric emergency departments (EDs) in France have been under pressure from several factors,
exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic led to an increase in psychiatric disorders, particularly anxi-
ety and…
Comprehensive management evaluation
of anaphylactic shock in dental clinics across
developing countries
Abstract
Anaphylaxis shock is defined as a sudden, severe allergic reaction that can be life-threatening and typically occurs
within minutes to a few hours following exposure to a triggering substance. While anaphylaxis shock can be a
rare side…
Anaphylaxis shock is defined as a sudden, severe allergic reaction that can be life-threatening and typically occurs
within minutes to a few hours following exposure to a triggering substance. While anaphylaxis shock can be a
rare side…
Comparing the predictive power
of the National Early Warning Score (NEWS)
and Modified Early Warning Score (MEWS)
for ICU admission in respiratory patients
during the COVID-19 pandemic: A multicenter
cross-sectional study
Abstract
Background Early identification of clinical deterioration in respiratory patients is essential for timely intervention
and ICU admission in emergency departments. The National Early Warning Score (NEWS) and the Modified Early
Warning…
Background Early identification of clinical deterioration in respiratory patients is essential for timely intervention
and ICU admission in emergency departments. The National Early Warning Score (NEWS) and the Modified Early
Warning…
Two simultaneous cases of exertional heat
stroke during a trail run in Guadeloupe
(French West Indies): exceptional
presentations or emerging trend?
Abstract
Background Exertional heat stroke is a potentially fatal condition that can affect individuals performing intensive
physical activity, particularly in hot environments. We report two simultaneous cases of EHS that occurred during
the same…
Background Exertional heat stroke is a potentially fatal condition that can affect individuals performing intensive
physical activity, particularly in hot environments. We report two simultaneous cases of EHS that occurred during
the same…
A pilot study of coughing into the shirt to disrupt respiratory pathogen transmission
Abstract
Background Scientific evidence is lacking for the respiratory etiquette maneuver of coughing into the elbow.
This pilot study introduces and evaluates a novel maneuver " coughing into the shirt” comparing effectiveness of
containing…
Background Scientific evidence is lacking for the respiratory etiquette maneuver of coughing into the elbow.
This pilot study introduces and evaluates a novel maneuver " coughing into the shirt” comparing effectiveness of
containing…
A dramatic case: fatal air embolism due to intraosseous puncture
Abstract
Background Intraosseous access is a commonly used method for establishing vascular access in preclinical
emergency care. It is often used when peripheral access cannot be established due to shock. Pressure infusions are
used to overcome…
Background Intraosseous access is a commonly used method for establishing vascular access in preclinical
emergency care. It is often used when peripheral access cannot be established due to shock. Pressure infusions are
used to overcome…
A dramatic case: fatal air embolism due to intraosseous puncture
Abstract
Background Intraosseous access is a commonly used method for establishing vascular access in preclinical
emergency care. It is often used when peripheral access cannot be established due to shock. Pressure infusions are
used to overcome…
Background Intraosseous access is a commonly used method for establishing vascular access in preclinical
emergency care. It is often used when peripheral access cannot be established due to shock. Pressure infusions are
used to overcome…
Retrospective analysis of trauma patients transported by dispatch monitored type B ambulances to Dhulikhel Hospital, Kavre,
Nepal, 2019–2023
Abstract
Background Timely emergency medical services (EMS) are particularly important among trauma patients, as
inefficient EMS systems can result in potentially avoidable death before reaching a hospital. The Dhulikhel Hospital
Dispatch Center…
Background Timely emergency medical services (EMS) are particularly important among trauma patients, as
inefficient EMS systems can result in potentially avoidable death before reaching a hospital. The Dhulikhel Hospital
Dispatch Center…
Visualizing the landscape of ocular melanoma research: a bibliometric analysis
Abstract
Introduction Ocular melanoma is a type of malignancy affecting the eye. Symptoms can include dark spots near or
around the iris or the mucous membrane of the eyes. Treatments include radiation, laser therapy, and enucleation…
Introduction Ocular melanoma is a type of malignancy affecting the eye. Symptoms can include dark spots near or
around the iris or the mucous membrane of the eyes. Treatments include radiation, laser therapy, and enucleation…
An Ogilvie’s syndrome: a rare case of large bowel pseudo-obstruction
Abstract
Introduction Ogilvie’s Syndrome (OS) is a rare but serious functional disorder characterized by dilatation of the
colon, typically affecting the cecum and right colon, in the absence of any mechanical obstruction.
Case presentation We…
Introduction Ogilvie’s Syndrome (OS) is a rare but serious functional disorder characterized by dilatation of the
colon, typically affecting the cecum and right colon, in the absence of any mechanical obstruction.
Case presentation We…