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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…
Posterior STEMI presenting as painless, isolated left arm numbness and weakness: a case report
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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…
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…
Critical revisits after discharge from the emergency department
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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…
A comparison of outcomes between transferred patients versus patients wh o presented directly to the emergency department with necrotizing fasciitis
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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.…
A survey of emergency medicine physicians’ knowledge, attitude, and practice towards esophagogastric variceal bleeding
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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 SIEVE, SORT, and START triage training effectiveness between immersive interactive 3D learning materials using virtual reality (VR-SSST) and traditional methods in mass casualty incidents
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Introduction Disaster triage is a crucial competency for paramedics. Traditional training methods, such as lectures
and tabletop exercises (TTx), may not provide immersive and high-pressure experience necessary for optimal
skill…
Introduction Disaster triage is a crucial competency for paramedics. Traditional training methods, such as lectures
and tabletop exercises (TTx), may not provide immersive and high-pressure experience necessary for optimal
skill…
Predictive value of venous bicarbonate levels for survival to hospital discharge in out-of- hospital cardiac arrest patients
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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…
Patients’ attitude and information-seeking behaviour on intra-venous fluid therapy in emergency department for common cold: a cross-sectional study
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Objective This study aimed to examine patients’ attitude and information-seeking behaviour related to intra-venous
(IV) fluid use for the common cold visited in emergency department.
Methods A cross-sectional analytical study was…
Objective This study aimed to examine patients’ attitude and information-seeking behaviour related to intra-venous
(IV) fluid use for the common cold visited in emergency department.
Methods A cross-sectional analytical study was…
Reaching the right facility for emergency patients - destinations of patients transported by emergency medical services in Kigali, Rwanda
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Background Ensuring that emergency patients reach the right healthcare facility at the right time is a key
component of providing quality emergency care. Rwanda’s prehospital emergency care system, Service D’Aide
Médicale Urgente (SAMU),…
Background Ensuring that emergency patients reach the right healthcare facility at the right time is a key
component of providing quality emergency care. Rwanda’s prehospital emergency care system, Service D’Aide
Médicale Urgente (SAMU),…