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Survival after multiple in-hospital cardiac
arrests due to severe amitriptyline poisoning–
a case report
Abstract
Background Amitriptyline, a classic tricyclic antidepressant, can produce toxic effects ranging from mild
antimuscarinic symptoms to severe cardiotoxicity due to sodium channel blockade. In severe cases, toxicity may
rapidly progress to…
Background Amitriptyline, a classic tricyclic antidepressant, can produce toxic effects ranging from mild
antimuscarinic symptoms to severe cardiotoxicity due to sodium channel blockade. In severe cases, toxicity may
rapidly progress to…
A direct qualitative content analysis on the
design, implementation, and evaluation
of prehospital earthquake exercises aligned
with the HSEEP framework
Abstract
Introduction Disaster exercises are a vital strategy for enhancing Emergency Medical Services (EMS) operational
preparedness. This study aimed to extract “Golden Keys” for Design, Implementation and Evaluation of earthquake
exercises…
Introduction Disaster exercises are a vital strategy for enhancing Emergency Medical Services (EMS) operational
preparedness. This study aimed to extract “Golden Keys” for Design, Implementation and Evaluation of earthquake
exercises…
Building medical toxicology capacity in Africa:
a review and strategic perspective on the
need for fellowship training programs
Abstract
Introduction Toxic exposures and poisoning constitute a substantial but underestimated public health hazard
throughout Africa, for which pesticides, drugs, traditional medicine, snake venom, and industrial chemicals are a
disproportionate…
Introduction Toxic exposures and poisoning constitute a substantial but underestimated public health hazard
throughout Africa, for which pesticides, drugs, traditional medicine, snake venom, and industrial chemicals are a
disproportionate…
Comparison of two electronic medical record-
based frailty assessment tools and their
association with adverse outcomes in older
hospitalized patients with urgent admissions
Frailty assessment is crucial for predicting outcomes in acute care settings; however, its application
remains challenging. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate and compare two electronic medical record-based tools—
the Canadian Institute for…
remains challenging. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate and compare two electronic medical record-based tools—
the Canadian Institute for…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…