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A pilot study of coughing into the shirt to disrupt respiratory pathogen transmission
Abstract
Background Scientific evidence is lacking for the respiratory etiquette maneuver of coughing into the elbow.
This pilot study introduces and evaluates a novel maneuver " coughing into the shirt” comparing effectiveness of
containing…
Background Scientific evidence is lacking for the respiratory etiquette maneuver of coughing into the elbow.
This pilot study introduces and evaluates a novel maneuver " coughing into the shirt” comparing effectiveness of
containing…
A prospective, longitudinal, comparative analysis of the World Health Organization / International Committee of the Red Cross Basic Emergency Care Course on emergency
medicine knowledge and confidence
among recent medical school graduates
Abstract
Background The Basic Emergency Care (BEC) course was created by the World Health Organization (WHO) in col-
laboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the International Federation for Emergency
Medicine…
Background The Basic Emergency Care (BEC) course was created by the World Health Organization (WHO) in col-
laboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the International Federation for Emergency
Medicine…
A rare case of upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage due to tuberculous lymphadenitis fistulized in the duodenum
Abstract
Introduction Abdominal tuberculosis is less prevalent than pulmonary tuberculosis. Tuberculous lymphadenitis
accounts for fewer than 5% of abdominal cases. An unusual complication is the fistulization of a tuberculous lymph
node into the…
Introduction Abdominal tuberculosis is less prevalent than pulmonary tuberculosis. Tuberculous lymphadenitis
accounts for fewer than 5% of abdominal cases. An unusual complication is the fistulization of a tuberculous lymph
node into the…
A rare cause of acute upper airway obstruction: a case report
Abstract
Background Sudden collapse and fluctuating consciousness in elderly patients has a broad differential diagnosis,
yet timely diagnosis can be critical for appropriate management. This case report underscores the importance of
considering…
Background Sudden collapse and fluctuating consciousness in elderly patients has a broad differential diagnosis,
yet timely diagnosis can be critical for appropriate management. This case report underscores the importance of
considering…
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…
A stitch in time saves nine! A case report of spontaneous duodenal perforation in advanced pancreatic cancer
Acute abdomen is a common presentation in the emergency department, requiring prompt evaluation, diagnosis,
and treatment. This case report highlights how simple diagnostic tools can facilitate early detection of abdominal
pain caused by duodenal…
and treatment. This case report highlights how simple diagnostic tools can facilitate early detection of abdominal
pain caused by duodenal…
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…
Abrupt formation and spontaneous resolution of a mobile right atrial thrombus following intraoperative cardiopulmonary resuscitation during da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery:
a case report
Abstract
Right atrial thrombus is rare yet potentially life-threatening, carrying a substantial risk of pulmonary embolism
and death. Management generally includes anticoagulation, thrombolysis, surgical thrombectomy, or catheter-
based removal,…
Right atrial thrombus is rare yet potentially life-threatening, carrying a substantial risk of pulmonary embolism
and death. Management generally includes anticoagulation, thrombolysis, surgical thrombectomy, or catheter-
based removal,…
Accessory spleens, mixed hiatal hernia, and incisional hernias: a complex case of multidisciplinary surgical management
Abstract
Background Accessory spleens, arising from incomplete fusion during embryogenesis, are frequent developmental
anomalies detected incidentally in abdominal imaging studies. Despite surgical advancements, post-laparotomy
incisional hernias…
Background Accessory spleens, arising from incomplete fusion during embryogenesis, are frequent developmental
anomalies detected incidentally in abdominal imaging studies. Despite surgical advancements, post-laparotomy
incisional hernias…
Acute aortic dissection on CT: is D-dimer determination useful for a timely and correct diagnosis? A case report
Abstract
Background Chest pain is a common reason patients are admitted to the hospital. The most clinically significant
cases are those in which the pain is due to an immediate life-threatening condition, such as acute aortic dissection
(AAD). A…
Background Chest pain is a common reason patients are admitted to the hospital. The most clinically significant
cases are those in which the pain is due to an immediate life-threatening condition, such as acute aortic dissection
(AAD). A…