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Successful management of life-threatening spontaneous inferior thyroid artery rupture in neurofibromatosis type 1: a rare case report
Abstract
Background Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is an autosomal dominant disorder associated with cutaneous
and vascular complications. Arterial rupture, including the rare involvement of the subclavian artery, can be life-
threatening. We…
Background Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is an autosomal dominant disorder associated with cutaneous
and vascular complications. Arterial rupture, including the rare involvement of the subclavian artery, can be life-
threatening. We…
Pediatric emergency disaster preparedness:a narrative review of global disparities, challenges, and policy solutions
Abstract
Background Disasters, whether natural or man-made, pose significant challenges to healthcare systems, with
children being among the most vulnerable populations. Pediatric Emergency Departments (PEDs) require specialized
protocols to…
Background Disasters, whether natural or man-made, pose significant challenges to healthcare systems, with
children being among the most vulnerable populations. Pediatric Emergency Departments (PEDs) require specialized
protocols to…
An Ogilvie’s syndrome: a rare case of large bowel pseudo-obstruction
Abstract
Introduction Ogilvie’s Syndrome (OS) is a rare but serious functional disorder characterized by dilatation of the
colon, typically affecting the cecum and right colon, in the absence of any mechanical obstruction.
Case presentation We…
Introduction Ogilvie’s Syndrome (OS) is a rare but serious functional disorder characterized by dilatation of the
colon, typically affecting the cecum and right colon, in the absence of any mechanical obstruction.
Case presentation We…
Impact of capacity building training on emergency medical services for chardham yatra: a pre-test post-test study in a hilly region of North India
Abstract
Background The Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand, India, poses significant healthcare challenges due to high altitude,
limited medical infrastructure, and increased risk of emergencies, including high-altitude illnesses and…
Background The Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand, India, poses significant healthcare challenges due to high altitude,
limited medical infrastructure, and increased risk of emergencies, including high-altitude illnesses and…
Challenges in diagnosing and treating distal common bile duct adenocarcinoma: A case report with literature insights
Abstract
Background Adenocarcinoma of the distal common bile duct (CBD) is a rare and aggressive malignancy that is often
diagnosed at an advanced stage owing to nonspecific symptoms and delayed presentation. This case report details
the…
Background Adenocarcinoma of the distal common bile duct (CBD) is a rare and aggressive malignancy that is often
diagnosed at an advanced stage owing to nonspecific symptoms and delayed presentation. This case report details
the…
Quick to connect: a comparison of virtual and in-person speed mentoring
for emergency medicine medical students, residents by faculty at a national conference
Abstract
Background Mentorship is vital to foster personal and professional growth. Speed mentoring is a newer model of
mentorship that introduces trainees to several potential mentors. The Society for Academic Emergency Medicine
(SAEM) hosts a…
Background Mentorship is vital to foster personal and professional growth. Speed mentoring is a newer model of
mentorship that introduces trainees to several potential mentors. The Society for Academic Emergency Medicine
(SAEM) hosts a…
Predicting triage of pediatric patients in the emergency department using machine learning approach
Abstract
Background The efficient performance of an Emergency Department (ED) relies heavily on an effective triage
system that prioritizes patients based on the severity of their medical conditions. Traditional triage systems, including
those…
Background The efficient performance of an Emergency Department (ED) relies heavily on an effective triage
system that prioritizes patients based on the severity of their medical conditions. Traditional triage systems, including
those…
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…
Continuous quality improvement for prehospital STEMI improved triage rates and achievement of gold standard<90‐min EMS‐to‐balloon time
Abstract
Background ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is a type of myocardial infarction caused by a buildup
of plaque or clot in the coronary arteries. There are approximately 750,000 STEMI cases each year in the United States.
The…
Background ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is a type of myocardial infarction caused by a buildup
of plaque or clot in the coronary arteries. There are approximately 750,000 STEMI cases each year in the United States.
The…
Traumatic facial arteriovenous fistula: a rare case report and literature review
Abstract
The formation of facial arteriovenous fistula (AVF) directly between the facial artery and vein after trauma is very
rare. Compared with intracranial AVF, understanding of this condition is limited. This paper reported the case of
a…
The formation of facial arteriovenous fistula (AVF) directly between the facial artery and vein after trauma is very
rare. Compared with intracranial AVF, understanding of this condition is limited. This paper reported the case of
a…