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Evaluation of road infrastructure in Yerevan,
Armenia through the lens of pedestrian
and child safety: a school-based analysis
Abstract
Introduction Traffic-related injury is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally, especially among children.
In Armenia, traffic-related mortality rates are the second highest among European Union and former Soviet…
Introduction Traffic-related injury is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally, especially among children.
In Armenia, traffic-related mortality rates are the second highest among European Union and former Soviet…
Exertional heat stroke with multiorgan
dysfunction in a community sports event: case
report and one-month follow-up
Abstract
Background Exertional heat stroke (EHS) is a life-threatening emergency characterized by central nervous system
(CNS) dysfunction with hyperthermia and frequent multiorgan injury. Although outcomes have improved with rapid
on-site cooling…
Background Exertional heat stroke (EHS) is a life-threatening emergency characterized by central nervous system
(CNS) dysfunction with hyperthermia and frequent multiorgan injury. Although outcomes have improved with rapid
on-site cooling…
Fatal late cardiovascular sequelae
of previously unrecognized Kawasaki disease
in 12-year-old child
Abstract
Background Kawasaki disease (KD), previously termed mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome, is a childhood
vasculitis affecting medium-sized arteries and is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children. It primarily
affects children…
Background Kawasaki disease (KD), previously termed mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome, is a childhood
vasculitis affecting medium-sized arteries and is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children. It primarily
affects children…
Haemorrhagic stroke in the Democratic
Republic of the Congo: a neglected
neurosurgical emergency care in a health
system with critical gaps: a mini review
Abstract
Haemorrhagic stroke, caused by bleeding in the brain, is one of the most dangerous types of stroke. It kills many
people and leaves others with lifelong disabilities. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), this problem is
serious…
Haemorrhagic stroke, caused by bleeding in the brain, is one of the most dangerous types of stroke. It kills many
people and leaves others with lifelong disabilities. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), this problem is
serious…
Ileo-ileal knotting causing gangrenous small
bowel obstruction; a rare case report
Abstract
Background Ileo-ileal knotting was first described by Riverius in the 16th century and by Rokitansky in 1836. It is one
of the rare causes of acute abdominal pain which mandates urgent surgical treatment. Preoperative investigations…
Background Ileo-ileal knotting was first described by Riverius in the 16th century and by Rokitansky in 1836. It is one
of the rare causes of acute abdominal pain which mandates urgent surgical treatment. Preoperative investigations…
Injury epidemiology of inflatable amusement
devices: a level I trauma center experience
Abstract
Objectives The incidence of pediatric injuries involving inflatable amusement devices (IADs) has increased. This
study aimed to evaluate the epidemiology of these injuries treated at a level 1 trauma center. We hypothesized that
there…
Objectives The incidence of pediatric injuries involving inflatable amusement devices (IADs) has increased. This
study aimed to evaluate the epidemiology of these injuries treated at a level 1 trauma center. We hypothesized that
there…
Middle-aged woman with acute-on-
chronic generalized abdominal pain due
to phlebosclerotic colitis
Case presentation
A 48-year-old woman presented to the emergency depart-
ment (ED) due to acute-on-chronic generalized abdomi-
nal pain and nausea for 2 weeks. Her temperature was
36.6 °C, blood pressure 111/88 mmHg, sinus tachycar-
dia (152…
A 48-year-old woman presented to the emergency depart-
ment (ED) due to acute-on-chronic generalized abdomi-
nal pain and nausea for 2 weeks. Her temperature was
36.6 °C, blood pressure 111/88 mmHg, sinus tachycar-
dia (152…
Piperacillin-tazobactam caused post-
trauma patient’s postoperative leukopenia,
hypokalemia, and periodic fever: a case report
Abstract
Background Piperacillin-tazobactam (PT), a broad-spectrum β-lactam/β-lactamase inhibitor combination, is
clinically used to treat infections caused by Gram-positive and Gram-negative aerobic and anaerobic bacteria.
While gastrointestinal…
Background Piperacillin-tazobactam (PT), a broad-spectrum β-lactam/β-lactamase inhibitor combination, is
clinically used to treat infections caused by Gram-positive and Gram-negative aerobic and anaerobic bacteria.
While gastrointestinal…
Prehospital emergency services: expectations of patients and companions
Abstract
Background Prehospital emergency care is a vital pillar of the health system and serves as the first point of contact
for patients. It plays an important role in providing timely care to emergency patients. The expectations of…
Background Prehospital emergency care is a vital pillar of the health system and serves as the first point of contact
for patients. It plays an important role in providing timely care to emergency patients. The expectations of…
Preliminary investigation of bacterial surface
contamination in emergency ambulances
in South Korea
Abstract
Background Emergency ambulances are vital in prehospital care but carry a high risk of healthcare-associated
infections due to confined spaces, high patient turnover, and brief cleaning intervals. Routine disinfection protocols
are in…
Background Emergency ambulances are vital in prehospital care but carry a high risk of healthcare-associated
infections due to confined spaces, high patient turnover, and brief cleaning intervals. Routine disinfection protocols
are in…