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Pediatric emergency disaster preparedness:a narrative review of global disparities, challenges, and policy solutions
Abstract
Background Disasters, whether natural or man-made, pose significant challenges to healthcare systems, with
children being among the most vulnerable populations. Pediatric Emergency Departments (PEDs) require specialized
protocols to…
Background Disasters, whether natural or man-made, pose significant challenges to healthcare systems, with
children being among the most vulnerable populations. Pediatric Emergency Departments (PEDs) require specialized
protocols to…
Pelvic extramedullary hematopoiesis with life‐threatening hemorrhage: a case report
Abstract
Background Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder characterized by defective hemoglobin production, leading
to chronic anemia and the necessity for lifelong blood transfusions. Extramedullary hematopoiesis is a compensa-
tory…
Background Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder characterized by defective hemoglobin production, leading
to chronic anemia and the necessity for lifelong blood transfusions. Extramedullary hematopoiesis is a compensa-
tory…
Percutaneous closure of a traumatic ventricular septal defect: a case report
and literature review
Abstract
Background Penetrating cardiac trauma is an entity with high pre and intrahospital mortality due to complications
such as cardiac tamponade and massive hemothorax. A ventricular septal defect (VSD) occurs in 1–5% of cases and
can present…
Background Penetrating cardiac trauma is an entity with high pre and intrahospital mortality due to complications
such as cardiac tamponade and massive hemothorax. A ventricular septal defect (VSD) occurs in 1–5% of cases and
can present…
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…
Posterior ischemic optic neuropathy following continuous renal replacement therapy: a case report
Abstract
Background Posterior ischemic optic neuropathy (PION) is a rare cause of acute vision loss in intensive care unit
patients. PION following continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) hemodialysis has not ever been reported.
Here, we…
Background Posterior ischemic optic neuropathy (PION) is a rare cause of acute vision loss in intensive care unit
patients. PION following continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) hemodialysis has not ever been reported.
Here, we…
Posterior STEMI presenting as painless, isolated left arm numbness and weakness: a case report
Abstract
This case describes an atypical presentation of isolated posterior ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction
(STEMI), who presented with left arm numbness and weakness, mimicking an acute stroke. Diagnosis was
confirmed with coronary…
This case describes an atypical presentation of isolated posterior ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction
(STEMI), who presented with left arm numbness and weakness, mimicking an acute stroke. Diagnosis was
confirmed with coronary…
Precision education – a call to action to transform medical education
Abstract
Background Institutions, departments, and individuals are increasingly facing challenges to determine how to
enable their learners to acquire and curate rapidly changing knowledge and to foster the creation of lifelong learners
in this…
Background Institutions, departments, and individuals are increasingly facing challenges to determine how to
enable their learners to acquire and curate rapidly changing knowledge and to foster the creation of lifelong learners
in this…
Predicting triage of pediatric patients in the emergency department using machine learning approach
Abstract
Background The efficient performance of an Emergency Department (ED) relies heavily on an effective triage
system that prioritizes patients based on the severity of their medical conditions. Traditional triage systems, including
those…
Background The efficient performance of an Emergency Department (ED) relies heavily on an effective triage
system that prioritizes patients based on the severity of their medical conditions. Traditional triage systems, including
those…
Predictive value of venous bicarbonate levels for survival to hospital discharge in out-of- hospital cardiac arrest patients
Abstract
Background Acid-base disturbances significantly impact cardiac function and prognostic outcomes in cardiac arrest.
Previous studies have highlighted the correlation between pH levels from arterial blood gas (ABG) analyses…
Background Acid-base disturbances significantly impact cardiac function and prognostic outcomes in cardiac arrest.
Previous studies have highlighted the correlation between pH levels from arterial blood gas (ABG) analyses…
Predictors of pre-hospital delay among stroke patients in Yekatit-12 hospital Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: unmatched case-control study
Abstract
Background Timely detection and early medical interventions are critical in reducing complications and mortality
related to stroke. The duration from onset to hospital presentation is an essential factor in determining the outcome
of…
Background Timely detection and early medical interventions are critical in reducing complications and mortality
related to stroke. The duration from onset to hospital presentation is an essential factor in determining the outcome
of…