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Implementation of autonomous decision protocols for emergency medical dispatchers: caller satisfaction survey and evolution of practices
Abstract
Background Access to emergency care is becoming increasingly challenging due to rising demand and limited
resources, such as shortage of general practitioners (GP). In France, emergency medical services (EMS) have
experienced a 23%…
Background Access to emergency care is becoming increasingly challenging due to rising demand and limited
resources, such as shortage of general practitioners (GP). In France, emergency medical services (EMS) have
experienced a 23%…
Nipah virus: a summary for clinicians
Abstract
Objectives This article is one of a series on acute, severe diseases of humans caused by emerging viruses for which
there are limited or no licensed medical countermeasures. Nipah virus (NiV) is recognized as a pathogen of concern
by…
Objectives This article is one of a series on acute, severe diseases of humans caused by emerging viruses for which
there are limited or no licensed medical countermeasures. Nipah virus (NiV) is recognized as a pathogen of concern
by…
Climate change and the global food chain: a catalyst for emerging infectious diseases?
Abstract
Background Climate change is disrupting the global food chain, affecting food production, delivery and safety.
Extreme weather events disrupt the quality of food and water, while rising temperatures accelerate the spread of
microbes.…
Background Climate change is disrupting the global food chain, affecting food production, delivery and safety.
Extreme weather events disrupt the quality of food and water, while rising temperatures accelerate the spread of
microbes.…
Evolving trends in psychiatric emergency services in Southern China: a seven-year retrospective analysis
Abstract
Background The Affiliated Brain Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University is an important provider of psychiatric
emergency services (PES) in southern China. Revealing the evolution trend of the psychiatric emergency services of
this…
Background The Affiliated Brain Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University is an important provider of psychiatric
emergency services (PES) in southern China. Revealing the evolution trend of the psychiatric emergency services of
this…
Oakland score to identify low-risk patients with lower gastrointestinal bleeding performs well among emergency department patients
Abstract
Background The Oakland Score predicts risk of 30-day adverse events among hospitalized patients with lower
gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) possibly identifying patients who may be safe for discharge. The Oakland Score has
not been…
Background The Oakland Score predicts risk of 30-day adverse events among hospitalized patients with lower
gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) possibly identifying patients who may be safe for discharge. The Oakland Score has
not been…
Oakland score to identify low-risk patients with lower gastrointestinal bleeding performs well among emergency department patients
Abstract
Background The Oakland Score predicts risk of 30-day adverse events among hospitalized patients with lower
gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) possibly identifying patients who may be safe for discharge. The Oakland Score has
not been…
Background The Oakland Score predicts risk of 30-day adverse events among hospitalized patients with lower
gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) possibly identifying patients who may be safe for discharge. The Oakland Score has
not been…
The pit crew card game: a novel gamification exercise to improve EMS performance in critical care scenarios
Abstract
Background Gamification can be defined as the use of game design elements in non-game contexts, in this case,
education. As such, gamification seeks to augment the interactive approach of adult learning theory which promotes
ongoing…
Background Gamification can be defined as the use of game design elements in non-game contexts, in this case,
education. As such, gamification seeks to augment the interactive approach of adult learning theory which promotes
ongoing…
Acute compartment syndrome following
Bitis viper envenomation: a literature review
with case reports
Abstract
Background Snakebites caused by Bitis nasicornis and Bitis gabonica are rare but can lead to severe systemic and
local complications, including acute compartment syndrome (ACS). The role of surgical intervention in snakebite
management…
Background Snakebites caused by Bitis nasicornis and Bitis gabonica are rare but can lead to severe systemic and
local complications, including acute compartment syndrome (ACS). The role of surgical intervention in snakebite
management…
Entrustable Professional Activities for Emergency Medicine specialists
Abstract
Background Various countries have developed competency frameworks for postgraduate training programs.
Identifying Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) that are core clinical activities could bridge the gap between
competencies and…
Background Various countries have developed competency frameworks for postgraduate training programs.
Identifying Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) that are core clinical activities could bridge the gap between
competencies and…
Exploring the pentraxin-3 as a prognostic biomarker in paraquat poisoning:
a systematic-narrative hybrid review
Abstract
Purpose Paraquat is a commonly used pesticide that is highly toxic to humans and leads to fatal lung fibrosis upon
consumption. Due to its rapid clearance from the bloodstream, there are no reliable biomarkers for the diagnosis
and…
Purpose Paraquat is a commonly used pesticide that is highly toxic to humans and leads to fatal lung fibrosis upon
consumption. Due to its rapid clearance from the bloodstream, there are no reliable biomarkers for the diagnosis
and…