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A survey of emergency medicine physicians’ knowledge, attitude, and practice towards esophagogastric variceal bleeding
Abstract
Background Esophageal-gastric variceal bleeding (EVB) is one of the leading causes of mortality in patients with
cirrhotic portal hypertension. Rapid, accurate, and effective emergency care is crucial for successful patient outcomes.
Aims…
Background Esophageal-gastric variceal bleeding (EVB) is one of the leading causes of mortality in patients with
cirrhotic portal hypertension. Rapid, accurate, and effective emergency care is crucial for successful patient outcomes.
Aims…
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.…
Critical revisits after discharge from the emergency department
Abstract
Aims Emergency department (ED) revisits within 72 h is a standard quality measure for emergency care but most
revisits are managed and discharged. However, a sub-group of revisits are due to clinical deterioration resulting in
admissions…
Aims Emergency department (ED) revisits within 72 h is a standard quality measure for emergency care but most
revisits are managed and discharged. However, a sub-group of revisits are due to clinical deterioration resulting in
admissions…
Remifentanil use in critically Ill patients requiring mechanical ventilation is associated with increased delirium‐free days: a retrospective study
Abstract
Intraoperative remifentanil reduces postoperative delirium incidence, unlike other opioids; however, its efficacy
in medical emergencies with organ failure is unknown. We hypothesized that remifentanil use in nonoperative inten-
sive…
Intraoperative remifentanil reduces postoperative delirium incidence, unlike other opioids; however, its efficacy
in medical emergencies with organ failure is unknown. We hypothesized that remifentanil use in nonoperative inten-
sive…
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…
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…
Tension pneumothorax from large bowelherniation and perforation as a late presentation of traumatic diaphragmatic hernia during pregnancy: a case report
Abstract
Background Diaphragmatic hernias can be congenital or acquired, with trauma being the primary cause of the
latter. Both types may have delayed presentations, with abdominal organs protruding into the thoracic cavity, causing
symptoms of…
Background Diaphragmatic hernias can be congenital or acquired, with trauma being the primary cause of the
latter. Both types may have delayed presentations, with abdominal organs protruding into the thoracic cavity, causing
symptoms of…
Tension pneumothorax from large bowel herniation and perforation as a late presentation of traumatic diaphragmatic hernia during pregnancy: a case report
Abstract
Background Diaphragmatic hernias can be congenital or acquired, with trauma being the primary cause of the
latter. Both types may have delayed presentations, with abdominal organs protruding into the thoracic cavity, causing
symptoms of…
Background Diaphragmatic hernias can be congenital or acquired, with trauma being the primary cause of the
latter. Both types may have delayed presentations, with abdominal organs protruding into the thoracic cavity, causing
symptoms of…
Comparison of high-flow nasal oxygen therapy and noninvasive ventilation in suspected sepsis patients with acute respiratory distress in the emergency department: a retrospective cohort study
Abstract
Introduction High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) and non-invasive ventilation (NIV) are widely utilized respiratory
support modalities for patients presenting with suspected sepsis and respiratory distress.This study aims to compare
the…
Introduction High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) and non-invasive ventilation (NIV) are widely utilized respiratory
support modalities for patients presenting with suspected sepsis and respiratory distress.This study aims to compare
the…
Prothrombin time predicting time‐dependent and risk‐stratified mortality
in polytrauma patients
Abstract
Background Polytrauma is associated with a high mortality rate and often accompanied by coagulopathy. Pro‐
thrombin time (PT) is a prognostic factor for mortality in polytrauma patients.
The aim was to analyze the time- and…
Background Polytrauma is associated with a high mortality rate and often accompanied by coagulopathy. Pro‐
thrombin time (PT) is a prognostic factor for mortality in polytrauma patients.
The aim was to analyze the time- and…