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Revisiting Spigelian hernia with emphasis
on diagnostic challenges and outcomes
of open mesh repair: a case report of two
patients
Abstract
Background Spigelian hernia is a rare defect of the anterior abdominal wall, accounting for less than 2% of
all abdominal wall hernias. Despite its low incidence, it carries a clinically significant risk of incarceration and
strangulation…
Background Spigelian hernia is a rare defect of the anterior abdominal wall, accounting for less than 2% of
all abdominal wall hernias. Despite its low incidence, it carries a clinically significant risk of incarceration and
strangulation…
Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion
of the aorta in abdominal trauma: zone-
specific outcomes and predictors of mortality
Abstract
Background Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta (REBOA) is increasingly utilized for
hemorrhage control in trauma; however, zone-specific outcomes in abdominal trauma remain inadequately
characterized.
Methods We…
Background Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta (REBOA) is increasingly utilized for
hemorrhage control in trauma; however, zone-specific outcomes in abdominal trauma remain inadequately
characterized.
Methods We…
Development and psychometric assessment
of the household earthquake preparedness
questionnaire: an exploratory sequential
mixed-methods study
Abstract
Introduction Earthquakes may lead to fatalities and property loss often due to lack of preparedness among
individuals. This study aimed to develop and assess the psychometric properies of a Household Preparedness for
Earthquake Hazards…
Introduction Earthquakes may lead to fatalities and property loss often due to lack of preparedness among
individuals. This study aimed to develop and assess the psychometric properies of a Household Preparedness for
Earthquake Hazards…
Evaluation of immunochromatography-
based urine drug screening and blood drug
concentrations in suspected acute poisoning:
insights into negative urine drug screening
results
Abstract
Background Immunochromatography-based urine drug screening (UDS) can have false-positive or false-negative
results; thus, interpretation of results requires careful evaluation. A UDS-negative result simply indicates that target
drugs were…
Background Immunochromatography-based urine drug screening (UDS) can have false-positive or false-negative
results; thus, interpretation of results requires careful evaluation. A UDS-negative result simply indicates that target
drugs were…
Severe anaphylaxis following off-label rectal
use of injectable diazepam in a febrile seizure:
a case report and clinical implications
Abstract
Background Off-label rectal administration of intravenous diazepam is commonly practiced for acute seizure
management in children when FDA-approved rectal gels (e.g., Diastat® AcuDial) are inaccessible—particularly in
low-resource…
Background Off-label rectal administration of intravenous diazepam is commonly practiced for acute seizure
management in children when FDA-approved rectal gels (e.g., Diastat® AcuDial) are inaccessible—particularly in
low-resource…
Designing a model for hospital preparedness
against chemical weapons of mass
destruction terrorist incidents: a mixed-
method study
Abstract
Introduction Health systems play a pivotal role in managing chemical weapons of mass destruction (WMD) terrorist
incidents, particularly in reducing casualties and facilitating crisis management. The growing recognition of the need
for…
Introduction Health systems play a pivotal role in managing chemical weapons of mass destruction (WMD) terrorist
incidents, particularly in reducing casualties and facilitating crisis management. The growing recognition of the need
for…
Acute management of spontaneous
intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) in the
emergency department
Background Spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is a catastrophic form of stroke affecting more than 3.3
million individuals worldwide each year and accounting for approximately 10–20% of all strokes globally. Although
less common than acute…
million individuals worldwide each year and accounting for approximately 10–20% of all strokes globally. Although
less common than acute…
Acute management of spontaneous
intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) in the
emergency department
Background Spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is a catastrophic form of stroke affecting more than 3.3
million individuals worldwide each year and accounting for approximately 10–20% of all strokes globally. Although
less common than acute…
million individuals worldwide each year and accounting for approximately 10–20% of all strokes globally. Although
less common than acute…
Blunt trauma-induced abdominal wall hernia
with small bowel incarceration: case report
and review of the literature
Abstract
Background Traumatic abdominal wall hernia (TAWH) is a rare sequela of blunt abdominal trauma, characterized
by disruption of the abdominal musculature and fascia without skin penetration. Diagnosis may be challenging and
delayed, with…
Background Traumatic abdominal wall hernia (TAWH) is a rare sequela of blunt abdominal trauma, characterized
by disruption of the abdominal musculature and fascia without skin penetration. Diagnosis may be challenging and
delayed, with…
Effectiveness of a flipped classroom model
for enhancing emergency physicians’ skills
in diagnosing high-risk pulmonary embolism
with point-of-care ultrasound: a randomized
controlled study
Abstract
Background High-risk pulmonary embolism is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in the emergency
department. Point-of-care ultrasonography is a valuable tool for identifying high-risk pulmonary embolism at the
bedside, but many…
Background High-risk pulmonary embolism is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in the emergency
department. Point-of-care ultrasonography is a valuable tool for identifying high-risk pulmonary embolism at the
bedside, but many…