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Early neurological wake‐up test in intubated patients with traumatic brain injury
Abstract
Background Daily wake-up has been implemented widely in intensive care units (ICU) and could improve
the patients’ prognosis. However, little is known about the benefit of early neurological wake-up test (ENWT)
in patients with acute…
Background Daily wake-up has been implemented widely in intensive care units (ICU) and could improve
the patients’ prognosis. However, little is known about the benefit of early neurological wake-up test (ENWT)
in patients with acute…
A comparison of outcomes between transferred patients versus patients wh o presented directly to the emergency department with necrotizing fasciitis
Abstract
Introduction Necrotizing Fasciitis (NF) is a rare life-threatening bacterial infection that necessitates emergent
resuscitation and operative intervention. Most of the literature has emphasized the need for early surgical
intervention.…
Introduction Necrotizing Fasciitis (NF) is a rare life-threatening bacterial infection that necessitates emergent
resuscitation and operative intervention. Most of the literature has emphasized the need for early surgical
intervention.…
Instantaneous rigor - the challenge of securing an airway in cardiac arrest: a case report
Abstract
Cadaveric spasm, also known as instantaneous rigor, is a rare and poorly understood phenomenon characterized
by immediate muscle rigidity at the moment of death or cardiac arrest. This can result in severe trismus, making
conventional…
Cadaveric spasm, also known as instantaneous rigor, is a rare and poorly understood phenomenon characterized
by immediate muscle rigidity at the moment of death or cardiac arrest. This can result in severe trismus, making
conventional…
Point of care ultrasound in rapid diagnosis of acute cholangitis and emphysematous cholecystitis: a case report
Abstract
Background Emphysematous cholecystitis is a rare and rapidly progressive disease that requires prompt diagnosis
and intervention. Point of care ultrasound (POCUS) is a useful diagnostic imaging tool in the emergency department
that can…
Background Emphysematous cholecystitis is a rare and rapidly progressive disease that requires prompt diagnosis
and intervention. Point of care ultrasound (POCUS) is a useful diagnostic imaging tool in the emergency department
that can…
A retrospective study to predict failure of high‐flow oxygen therapy for acute hypoxic respiratory failure
Abstract
Objective This study aimed to analyze the characteristics of patients who fail high-flow nasal cannula(HFNC) therapy
for acute hypoxemic respiratory failure(AHRF) and to identify predictors of treatment failure.
Methods This…
Objective This study aimed to analyze the characteristics of patients who fail high-flow nasal cannula(HFNC) therapy
for acute hypoxemic respiratory failure(AHRF) and to identify predictors of treatment failure.
Methods This…
Treatment of agitation in dementia - a systematic review
Abstract
Dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease (AD), affects millions worldwide, leading to cognitive decline, memory
loss, and behavioral disturbances. Agitation, a common symptom, poses significant challenges for patients and
caregivers. This…
Dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease (AD), affects millions worldwide, leading to cognitive decline, memory
loss, and behavioral disturbances. Agitation, a common symptom, poses significant challenges for patients and
caregivers. This…
Clinical presentation and management
outcome of abdominal stab wounds in a
low-resource setting: experience of a central
hospital in Sudan
Abstract
Background Abdominal stab injuries are a major public health concern worldwide, especially in African countries.
This study aimed to examine the presentation patterns and management outcomes of abdominal stab wounds.
Methods This…
Background Abdominal stab injuries are a major public health concern worldwide, especially in African countries.
This study aimed to examine the presentation patterns and management outcomes of abdominal stab wounds.
Methods This…
Coexistence of adenomyomatosis in a left- sided gallbladder: a case report
Abstract
Introduction The coexistence of gallbladder (LSG) and adenomyomatosis (ADM) is extremely uncommon
presenting a novel clinical dilemma that has not been previously documented. LSG refers to a anomaly where the
gallbladder is situated to…
Introduction The coexistence of gallbladder (LSG) and adenomyomatosis (ADM) is extremely uncommon
presenting a novel clinical dilemma that has not been previously documented. LSG refers to a anomaly where the
gallbladder is situated to…
Special care services delivery at disaster
scenes: a systematic review
Abstract
Background Disasters create strain on health systems and require significant preparedness to reduce mortality
and morbidity. Special care services; e.g. Advanced Life Support, critical care interventions (intubation; vasopressor
therapy)…
Background Disasters create strain on health systems and require significant preparedness to reduce mortality
and morbidity. Special care services; e.g. Advanced Life Support, critical care interventions (intubation; vasopressor
therapy)…
Primary diagnosis of atrioventricular pseudo‐block in a neonate with definitive diagnosis of long QT syndrome: diagnostic considerations and therapeutic approaches
Abstract
Introduction Long QT syndrome (LQTS) is a potentially lethal medical condition that might never be diagnosed
and cause sudden cardiac death. It is mainly caused by mutation in electrolyte transporter genes. Due to the sig-
nificant…
Introduction Long QT syndrome (LQTS) is a potentially lethal medical condition that might never be diagnosed
and cause sudden cardiac death. It is mainly caused by mutation in electrolyte transporter genes. Due to the sig-
nificant…