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Atypical Lemierre’s syndrome in a tuberculosis
survivor: facial abscess and brachiocephalic
thrombosis mimicking disseminated infection:
a case report
Abstract
Background Lemierre’s Syndrome (LS) is a rare but potentially fatal syndrome that usually starts with a throat and
neck infection and leads to blood clots, septicemia, and thrombosis of the internal jugular vein.…
Background Lemierre’s Syndrome (LS) is a rare but potentially fatal syndrome that usually starts with a throat and
neck infection and leads to blood clots, septicemia, and thrombosis of the internal jugular vein.…
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…
Factors contributing to bleeding
and perforated peptic ulcers in Syria: findings
from a multicenter cohort study
Abstract
Background Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is a common gastrointestinal disorder characterized by the formation of
open lesions in the stomach or duodenum, leading to potentially life-threatening complications such as bleeding,
perforation,…
Background Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is a common gastrointestinal disorder characterized by the formation of
open lesions in the stomach or duodenum, leading to potentially life-threatening complications such as bleeding,
perforation,…
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…
Incidence of and risk factors for mortality in children with mushroom poisoning
Abstract
Objective We aimed to evaluate the incidence of and risk factors for mortality in children with mushroom poisoning.
Methods Sixty-seven children with mushroom poisoning who were hospitalized at the Children’s Hospital of
Chongqing Medical…
Objective We aimed to evaluate the incidence of and risk factors for mortality in children with mushroom poisoning.
Methods Sixty-seven children with mushroom poisoning who were hospitalized at the Children’s Hospital of
Chongqing Medical…
Acute phase reactants in the diagnosis of soft tissue infections of the upper extremity
Abstract
Background Upper extremity soft tissue infections are commonly encountered in emergency department
settings and often require timely interventions. Acute phase reactants, such as C-reactive protein (CRP), erythrocyte
sedimentation rate…
Background Upper extremity soft tissue infections are commonly encountered in emergency department
settings and often require timely interventions. Acute phase reactants, such as C-reactive protein (CRP), erythrocyte
sedimentation rate…
Developing a conceptual framework
to facilitate inter-organizational partnership
in disasters and public health emergencies
Abstract
Introduction Disasters and public health emergencies can overwhelm healthcare systems, requiring rapid increase
in capacity, inter-agency collaboration, and the quick deployment of emergency medical teams. An effective
response to these…
Introduction Disasters and public health emergencies can overwhelm healthcare systems, requiring rapid increase
in capacity, inter-agency collaboration, and the quick deployment of emergency medical teams. An effective
response to these…
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation-inducedn consciousness in an elderly patient: a case report in the prehospital setting
Abstract
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) aims to limit hypoxic injury by providing oxygen to brain and heart tissues
during cardiac arrest. There has been an increase in reports of patients exhibiting signs such as eye opening, limb
movement,…
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) aims to limit hypoxic injury by providing oxygen to brain and heart tissues
during cardiac arrest. There has been an increase in reports of patients exhibiting signs such as eye opening, limb
movement,…
Characterizing stroke presenting to a regional referral hospital before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda: a retrospective analysis
Abstract
Introduction Stroke, a leading cause of global morbidity and mortality, disproportionately impacts low and middle-
income countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) which reports the highest stroke burden. The…
Introduction Stroke, a leading cause of global morbidity and mortality, disproportionately impacts low and middle-
income countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) which reports the highest stroke burden. The…
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…