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A case of stroke as a unique sign of subclinical infective endocarditis by Abiotrophia defectiva: a case report
Abstract
Purpose Here we describe a patient admitted for a stroke that was unexpectedly correlated with subclinical infective
endocarditis attributable to a rarely opportunistic pathogen, Abiotrophia defectiva.
Case report A 75-year-old man…
Purpose Here we describe a patient admitted for a stroke that was unexpectedly correlated with subclinical infective
endocarditis attributable to a rarely opportunistic pathogen, Abiotrophia defectiva.
Case report A 75-year-old man…
A comparison of outcomes between transferred patients versus patients wh o presented directly to the emergency department with necrotizing fasciitis
Abstract
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 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
Abstract
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…
A dramatic case: fatal air embolism due to intraosseous puncture
Abstract
Background Intraosseous access is a commonly used method for establishing vascular access in preclinical
emergency care. It is often used when peripheral access cannot be established due to shock. Pressure infusions are
used to overcome…
Background Intraosseous access is a commonly used method for establishing vascular access in preclinical
emergency care. It is often used when peripheral access cannot be established due to shock. Pressure infusions are
used to overcome…
A dramatic case: fatal air embolism due to intraosseous puncture
Abstract
Background Intraosseous access is a commonly used method for establishing vascular access in preclinical
emergency care. It is often used when peripheral access cannot be established due to shock. Pressure infusions are
used to overcome…
Background Intraosseous access is a commonly used method for establishing vascular access in preclinical
emergency care. It is often used when peripheral access cannot be established due to shock. Pressure infusions are
used to overcome…
A fatal case of acute Marchiafava-Bignami disease complicated by acute abdomen– a case report
Abstract
Background Marchiafava-Bignami Disease (MBD) is a rare disorder characterized by demyelination and necrosis
of the corpus callosum, with only 300 documented cases worldwide. Chronic alcohol consumption and vitamin
B-complex deficiencies…
Background Marchiafava-Bignami Disease (MBD) is a rare disorder characterized by demyelination and necrosis
of the corpus callosum, with only 300 documented cases worldwide. Chronic alcohol consumption and vitamin
B-complex deficiencies…
A hidden danger: lung abscess following inhalation of kerosene-based pyrethroid insecticide spray
Abstract
Background Pyrethroid insecticides are widely used because of their low toxicity in humans. Spray-type pyrethroids
are often formulated with kerosene as a carrier solvent, and inhalation of kerosene-containing products can lead
to…
Background Pyrethroid insecticides are widely used because of their low toxicity in humans. Spray-type pyrethroids
are often formulated with kerosene as a carrier solvent, and inhalation of kerosene-containing products can lead
to…
A narrative review of the diabetic ketoacidosis
and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state
overlap syndrome
Abstract
Background Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS) are life-threatening acute
complications of diabetes. Up to one-third of patients present with overlapping features of both syndromes,
complicating…
Background Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS) are life-threatening acute
complications of diabetes. Up to one-third of patients present with overlapping features of both syndromes,
complicating…
A novel scoring algorithm for chest pain can
effectively support the diagnosis of acute
coronary syndrome in prehospital settings:
a cross-sectional study
Abstract
Background Early identification of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in prehospital settings is crucial for optimal
patient outcomes. However, existing risk assessment tools require laboratory data, making them unsuitable for
prehospital use.…
Background Early identification of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in prehospital settings is crucial for optimal
patient outcomes. However, existing risk assessment tools require laboratory data, making them unsuitable for
prehospital use.…
A novel tool for assessing pediatric emergency care in low- and middle-income countries: a pilot study
Abstract
Background Globally, most children seek emergency care at general rather than specialized pediatric emergency
departments. There remains significant variation in the provision of pediatric emergency care, particularly in…
Background Globally, most children seek emergency care at general rather than specialized pediatric emergency
departments. There remains significant variation in the provision of pediatric emergency care, particularly in…