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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
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…
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…
Seeing beyond the numbers: capnography as
a vital tool in pediatric emergency care
Abstract
Purpose End-tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2) monitoring is a vital, noninvasive technique for assessing ventilation,
circulatory status, and predicting adverse events in pediatric emergency departments (EDs). This review aims to
synthesize…
Purpose End-tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2) monitoring is a vital, noninvasive technique for assessing ventilation,
circulatory status, and predicting adverse events in pediatric emergency departments (EDs). This review aims to
synthesize…
Anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis
with coexisting autoimmune GFAP
astrocytopathy presenting with psychiatric
symptoms leading to a suicide attempt: a case
report
Abstract
Background Distinguishing altered consciousness owing to an underlying organic disorder from a psychiatric
etiology can be challenging in patients presenting at the emergency department after a suicide attempt.
Case presentation The…
Background Distinguishing altered consciousness owing to an underlying organic disorder from a psychiatric
etiology can be challenging in patients presenting at the emergency department after a suicide attempt.
Case presentation The…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Adapting a novel emergency triage tool to a resource-limited hospital in Nepal
Abstract
Background Effective triage is critical for prioritizing emergency care. However, many low- and middle-income
countries lack standardized triage systems. Nepal has been working to introduce the WHO’s Interagency Integrated
Triage Tool…
Background Effective triage is critical for prioritizing emergency care. However, many low- and middle-income
countries lack standardized triage systems. Nepal has been working to introduce the WHO’s Interagency Integrated
Triage Tool…