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Can we trust naked eye assessments of the capillary refill test in children? An experimental study
The capillary refill test is widely used in pediatric emergency medicine and critical care although its validity and reliability are debated. Naked eye estimation is the recommended method for capillary refill time (CR time) assessment. The goal of…
Comparison of Standardized Mortality Ratios in seven Dutch EDs based on presenting complaints
Comparison of emergency departments (EDs) becomes more important, but differences are difficult to interpret because of the heterogeneity of the ED population regarding reason for ED presentation. The aim of this study was two-fold: First to compare…
Acute behavioral changes as a diagnostic factor of intracranial injuries among the elderly population with mild traumatic brain injury - retrospective cross-sectional study
Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is one of the most common trauma-related diagnoses treated in emergency departments, especially among the geriatric population. Higher age alone is often an indication for a computed tomography (CT) scan, even when,…
The relationship between workplace bullying and job stress among nurses working in emergency departments: a cross-sectional study
Workplace bullying among nurses working in emergency departments is a serious issue that can significantly impact their job stress levels. One of the most important sources of stress in every person’s life is their job. This study aimed to determine…
Does heart rate variability predict and improve performance in pediatric CPR?—a simulation study
Out-of-hospital pediatric resuscitation is a severe medical condition with a low survival rate. Providing pediatric resuscitation is a significant stressor for medical teams that may impair performance. The vagal nerve is a crucial moderator of…
Development of a severity score based on the International Classification of Disease-10 for general patients visiting emergency centers
When comparing mortality, the severity of illness or injury should be considered; therefore, scoring systems that represent severity have been developed and used. Given that diagnosis codes in the International Classification of Disease (ICD) and…
The work system of prehospital medication administration: a qualitative mixed methods study with ambulance professionals
The characteristics of medication administration within the prehospital setting are underexplored. Ambulance professionals operate under varied levels of responsibility, dependent on their training and collaboration with local emergency facilities…
Empowering future nurses: a comparative study of nursing students’ disaster literacy and response self-efficacy in Türkiye and Iran
As disasters become more frequent and severe, their impact on global health systems grows, highlighting the critical need for disaster preparedness in nursing education. As future healthcare providers, nursing students must be equipped with the…
Assessment of ambulance interventions; proposal of a performance measurement framework for healthcare improvement in EMS response to patient collapse
Healthcare improvement at all levels involves systematic and continuous assessment of the system’s operations, efficiency, and effectiveness to ensure quality care. Likewise, in Emergency Medical Services; performance measurement and root cause…
Factors associated with overall and high-risk return visits to the emergency department: a vital sign trajectory approach
For patients and emergency department (ED) physicians, return visits to the ED represent a potentially detrimental issue. In this study, our goal was to examine factors associated with overall and high-risk ED revisits. Specifically, as vital signs…