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Safety and accuracy of AI in triaging patients
in the emergency department
Abstract
Background Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been increasingly explored in healthcare, particularly in emergency
department (ED) triage. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the AI chatbot ChatGPT in triaging…
Background Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been increasingly explored in healthcare, particularly in emergency
department (ED) triage. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the AI chatbot ChatGPT in triaging…
Segmental spleen and left kidney infarction induced by vasoconstriction in a methamphetamine abuser patient: a case report
Abstract
Background Methamphetamine is one of the most used illicit drugs worldwide that affects different systems of the
body by an immediate and sustained increase of monoamines. Its effect on the central nervous system (CNS) and
neurotoxic…
Background Methamphetamine is one of the most used illicit drugs worldwide that affects different systems of the
body by an immediate and sustained increase of monoamines. Its effect on the central nervous system (CNS) and
neurotoxic…
Seizure aggravation by ampicillin/sulbactam in an elderly patient with status epilepticus
Abstract
Background Ampicillin/sulbactam (ABPC/ SBT) is one of the most common β-lactam antibiotics for patients with
status epilepticus complicated with aspiration pneumonia. It is known that β-lactam antibiotics such as penicillin
aggravate…
Background Ampicillin/sulbactam (ABPC/ SBT) is one of the most common β-lactam antibiotics for patients with
status epilepticus complicated with aspiration pneumonia. It is known that β-lactam antibiotics such as penicillin
aggravate…
Sepsis in patients with severe TBI: a retrospective CT scoring study
Abstract
Background Multiple organ failure (MOF) is a severe complication associated with high mortality in sepsis after
severe TBI (sTBI).
Objective To investigate the usefulness of a rapid computed tomography (CT) screening score for predicting…
Background Multiple organ failure (MOF) is a severe complication associated with high mortality in sepsis after
severe TBI (sTBI).
Objective To investigate the usefulness of a rapid computed tomography (CT) screening score for predicting…
Septic shock caused by postpartum acute pancreatitis, a case report and literature review
Abstract
Introduction Postpartum acute pancreatitis (PAP) is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition that can occur
following childbirth. The incidence of PAP is estimated to be between 1 in 1,000 and 1 in 10,000 deliveries, with a…
Introduction Postpartum acute pancreatitis (PAP) is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition that can occur
following childbirth. The incidence of PAP is estimated to be between 1 in 1,000 and 1 in 10,000 deliveries, with a…
Serial electrical cardioversion for refractory
atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular
response post ablation
Abstract
The authors present the case of a man in his 50s who arrived at the ED with palpitations and persistent tachycardia
a month after undergoing catheter ablation (CA) for atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response, and a week
after…
The authors present the case of a man in his 50s who arrived at the ED with palpitations and persistent tachycardia
a month after undergoing catheter ablation (CA) for atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response, and a week
after…
Severe hypertension after atropine administration a case report:
Abstract Atropine, a cholinergic receptor antagonist, counteracts the parasympathetic nervous system’s inhibitory
effects on the sinus node, thereby increasing heart rate. It is frequently used to manage atrioventricular block,
organophosphate and…
effects on the sinus node, thereby increasing heart rate. It is frequently used to manage atrioventricular block,
organophosphate and…
Sex-stratified patterns in geriatric patients with mild traumatic brain injury and intracranial bleeding: a retrospective cohort study
Abstract
Background Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is a common diagnosis among elderly patients treated in emergency
departments. It is often complicated by age-related physiological changes such as brain atrophy, cognitive
impairment, and…
Background Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is a common diagnosis among elderly patients treated in emergency
departments. It is often complicated by age-related physiological changes such as brain atrophy, cognitive
impairment, and…
Small cell lung cancer case report: acute tumor lysis syndrome after chemotherapy and management strategies for high-risk
patients
Abstract
Background In the treatment of small cell lung cancer (SCLC), acute tumor lysis syndrome (ATLS) is one of the
oncologic emergencies that requires particular attention. Previous studies have generally indicated that ATLS
increases…
Background In the treatment of small cell lung cancer (SCLC), acute tumor lysis syndrome (ATLS) is one of the
oncologic emergencies that requires particular attention. Previous studies have generally indicated that ATLS
increases…
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)…