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Successful endoscopic retrieval of an
accidentally ingested toothbrush in a 95-year-
old male : a clinical case report
Abstract
Background Accidental foreign body ingestion in the paediatric age group is a common presentation to the
Emergency department, with most objects being small and round. Accidental ingestion of non-organic, long, and
rigid foreign bodies in…
Background Accidental foreign body ingestion in the paediatric age group is a common presentation to the
Emergency department, with most objects being small and round. Accidental ingestion of non-organic, long, and
rigid foreign bodies in…
Acute toxic encephalopathy induced
by organic solvent exposure: a case report
of diagnostic challenges and occupational
health implications
Abstract
Background Toxic encephalopathy, which results from exposure to neurotoxic substances, poses a considerable
clinical challenge, especially for occupational groups like painters and construction workers.
Case presentation This case report…
Background Toxic encephalopathy, which results from exposure to neurotoxic substances, poses a considerable
clinical challenge, especially for occupational groups like painters and construction workers.
Case presentation This case report…
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…
Biomarkers and clinical rules for the
management of mild traumatic brain injury:
a narrative review
Abstract
Background Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) accounts for 80% of TBI cases. Although only 16% show intracranial
lesions and
Background Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) accounts for 80% of TBI cases. Although only 16% show intracranial
lesions and
Abdominal computed tomography use in the
emergency department among children
with abdominal pain: a retrospective analysis
Abstract
Background Acute abdominal pain is a common cause of visits to the pediatric emergency departments (ED). In
recent years, abdominal computed tomography (CT) has emerged as an increasingly used imaging modality due
to its diagnostic value…
Background Acute abdominal pain is a common cause of visits to the pediatric emergency departments (ED). In
recent years, abdominal computed tomography (CT) has emerged as an increasingly used imaging modality due
to its diagnostic value…
Usefulness of S100β protein in patients
on antithrombotic drugs with mild traumatic
brain injury: a prospective cohort study in an
emergency department
Abstract
Background S100β protein has interesting metrological characteristics in the general population with mild
traumatic brain injury (TBI) but its value in the subpopulation of patients on antithrombotic drugs (ATD) remains
poorly…
Background S100β protein has interesting metrological characteristics in the general population with mild
traumatic brain injury (TBI) but its value in the subpopulation of patients on antithrombotic drugs (ATD) remains
poorly…
Second victims among emergency medical
dispatchers in Germany: a cross-sectional
study (SeViD-VII)
Abstract
Background Emergency Medical Dispatchers (EMDs) play a critical role in coordinating emergency responses while
being remotely exposed to distressing incidents. The Second Victim Phenomenon (SVP) refers to emotional distress
experienced by…
Background Emergency Medical Dispatchers (EMDs) play a critical role in coordinating emergency responses while
being remotely exposed to distressing incidents. The Second Victim Phenomenon (SVP) refers to emotional distress
experienced by…
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…
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…
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…