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The utility of computed tomography-derived inferior vena cava parameters in predicting outcomes in patients with active bleeding undergoing transarterial embolization
Abstract
Background The inferior vena cava (IVC) parameters are associated with prognostic significance in emergency
patients, but there is a lack of data using this parameter in patients with active bleeding.
Objectives To investigate the…
Background The inferior vena cava (IVC) parameters are associated with prognostic significance in emergency
patients, but there is a lack of data using this parameter in patients with active bleeding.
Objectives To investigate the…
Artificial intelligence in gynecologic and obstetric emergencies
Abstract
Background Artificial intelligence (AI) uses a process by which machines perform human-like functions such as
automated clinical decisions. This may operate efficiently in gynecologic and obstetric emergencies. We aimed to
review the role…
Background Artificial intelligence (AI) uses a process by which machines perform human-like functions such as
automated clinical decisions. This may operate efficiently in gynecologic and obstetric emergencies. We aimed to
review the role…
Intra-abdominal pregnancy complicated
by uterine rupture: a case report
Abstract
Background Intra-abdominal pregnancy is a rare and life-threatening form of ectopic gestation that poses
significant diagnostic and management challenges, particularly in low-resource settings. Its occurrence alongside
uterine rupture…
Background Intra-abdominal pregnancy is a rare and life-threatening form of ectopic gestation that poses
significant diagnostic and management challenges, particularly in low-resource settings. Its occurrence alongside
uterine rupture…
Outcomes and drug-related admissions
of cardiovascular patients in the emergency
department at Tikur Anbessa Specialized
Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Abstract
Introduction Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally, with a rising prevalence. The
increase in medications, recognized conditions, and polypharmacy has led to more drug-related problems and
emergency…
Introduction Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally, with a rising prevalence. The
increase in medications, recognized conditions, and polypharmacy has led to more drug-related problems and
emergency…
Posterior ischemic optic neuropathy following continuous renal replacement therapy: a case report
Abstract
Background Posterior ischemic optic neuropathy (PION) is a rare cause of acute vision loss in intensive care unit
patients. PION following continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) hemodialysis has not ever been reported.
Here, we…
Background Posterior ischemic optic neuropathy (PION) is a rare cause of acute vision loss in intensive care unit
patients. PION following continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) hemodialysis has not ever been reported.
Here, we…
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…
Successful management with hemoperfusion
and antidotal therapy of severe combined
dichlorvos and rodenticide poisoning: a case
report
Abstract
Background This case report presents a rare instance of combined dichlorvos (organophosphate) and brodifacoum
(rodenticide) poisoning. By analyzing the clinical presentation and therapeutic course, we aim to provide insights into
the…
Background This case report presents a rare instance of combined dichlorvos (organophosphate) and brodifacoum
(rodenticide) poisoning. By analyzing the clinical presentation and therapeutic course, we aim to provide insights into
the…
Traumatic head injuries in children: demographics, injury patterns, and outcomes in Saudi Arabia
Abstract
Background Traumatic head injuries (THIs) are among the leading cause of mortality and intensive care unit (ICU)
admission in children worldwide. Most of the published literature concerning THIs arises predominantly from North
America and…
Background Traumatic head injuries (THIs) are among the leading cause of mortality and intensive care unit (ICU)
admission in children worldwide. Most of the published literature concerning THIs arises predominantly from North
America and…
Utility of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery
(VATS) and surgical magnets for management
of the patient with gunshot injury to the heart
and pericardium in Russia-Ukraine war
Abstract
Background Russia-Ukraine war is associated with various kinds of ballistic injuries because of the application of all
kinds of weapons. Gunshot injury to the heart and pericardium is rare and associated with high mortality. The…
Background Russia-Ukraine war is associated with various kinds of ballistic injuries because of the application of all
kinds of weapons. Gunshot injury to the heart and pericardium is rare and associated with high mortality. The…
Fork from camping utensils as a wounded
shell caused severe vascular injury in a
combat patient injured in the war in Ukraine:
a case report
Abstract
Background The war in Ukraine is associated with severe injuries and challenges in the management of patients.
There are various kinds of high-energy ballistic projectiles, but kitchen cutlery or camping utensils parts, such as…
Background The war in Ukraine is associated with severe injuries and challenges in the management of patients.
There are various kinds of high-energy ballistic projectiles, but kitchen cutlery or camping utensils parts, such as…