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Management of acute ischemic stroke in the emergency department: optimizing the brain
Abstract
Acute ischemic stroke is a devastating condition that afflicts more than 12 million people every year. Globally, stroke
is the 2nd leading cause of death and 3rd leading cause of disability worldwide. While not all patients can avail…
Acute ischemic stroke is a devastating condition that afflicts more than 12 million people every year. Globally, stroke
is the 2nd leading cause of death and 3rd leading cause of disability worldwide. While not all patients can avail…
Mature NK-cell lymphoma presenting
with chylothorax and delirium: a rare
emergency case
Abstract
Background Extranodal natural killer (NK)/T-cell lymphomas constitute less than 1% of non-Hodgkin lymphomas,
with central nervous system involvement and chylothorax representing exceptionally rare presentations. This unique
combination…
Background Extranodal natural killer (NK)/T-cell lymphomas constitute less than 1% of non-Hodgkin lymphomas,
with central nervous system involvement and chylothorax representing exceptionally rare presentations. This unique
combination…
Minimally invasive management
of penetrating thoracic and abdominal
injuries: a case series
Abstract
Background Penetrating thoracic and abdominal trauma presents a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge in the
emergency department (ED). Traditionally managed with open laparotomy or thoracotomy, advances in minimally
invasive surgery (MIS)…
Background Penetrating thoracic and abdominal trauma presents a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge in the
emergency department (ED). Traditionally managed with open laparotomy or thoracotomy, advances in minimally
invasive surgery (MIS)…
Mortality and reproducibility of calcium
measurements in patients with hypercalcemia
reporting to the emergency department of a
tertiary German hospital
Abstract
Background Severe hypercalcemia often results in the referral of patients to the emergency department (ED), as
life-threatening consequences are feared. However, the available literature concerning the causes of hypercalcemia,
mortality…
Background Severe hypercalcemia often results in the referral of patients to the emergency department (ED), as
life-threatening consequences are feared. However, the available literature concerning the causes of hypercalcemia,
mortality…
Myocardial infarction with Paradoxical ST-
segment elevation migration: a case study
Abstract
Background ST-elevation myocardial infarction is a life-threatening condition and the electrocardiogram is an
essential tool for its prompt diagnosis. However, ST-segment elevation migration can occur due to several factors,
including…
Background ST-elevation myocardial infarction is a life-threatening condition and the electrocardiogram is an
essential tool for its prompt diagnosis. However, ST-segment elevation migration can occur due to several factors,
including…
Nipah virus: a summary for clinicians
Abstract
Objectives This article is one of a series on acute, severe diseases of humans caused by emerging viruses for which
there are limited or no licensed medical countermeasures. Nipah virus (NiV) is recognized as a pathogen of concern
by…
Objectives This article is one of a series on acute, severe diseases of humans caused by emerging viruses for which
there are limited or no licensed medical countermeasures. Nipah virus (NiV) is recognized as a pathogen of concern
by…
Oakland score to identify low-risk patients with lower gastrointestinal bleeding performs well among emergency department patients
Abstract
Background The Oakland Score predicts risk of 30-day adverse events among hospitalized patients with lower
gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) possibly identifying patients who may be safe for discharge. The Oakland Score has
not been…
Background The Oakland Score predicts risk of 30-day adverse events among hospitalized patients with lower
gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) possibly identifying patients who may be safe for discharge. The Oakland Score has
not been…
Oakland score to identify low-risk patients with lower gastrointestinal bleeding performs well among emergency department patients
Abstract
Background The Oakland Score predicts risk of 30-day adverse events among hospitalized patients with lower
gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) possibly identifying patients who may be safe for discharge. The Oakland Score has
not been…
Background The Oakland Score predicts risk of 30-day adverse events among hospitalized patients with lower
gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) possibly identifying patients who may be safe for discharge. The Oakland Score has
not been…
Outcomes and drug-related admissions
of cardiovascular patients in the emergency
department at Tikur Anbessa Specialized
Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Abstract
Introduction Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally, with a rising prevalence. The
increase in medications, recognized conditions, and polypharmacy has led to more drug-related problems and
emergency…
Introduction Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally, with a rising prevalence. The
increase in medications, recognized conditions, and polypharmacy has led to more drug-related problems and
emergency…
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…