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Epidemiology and outcomes of critically ill
patients in the emergency department of a
tertiary teaching hospital in Rwanda
Abstract
Background The introduction of Emergency Medicine in Rwanda in 2015 has been associated with a mortality
reduction in patients presenting to Kigali University Teaching Hospital (KUTH). In the context of increasing numbers
of critically…
Background The introduction of Emergency Medicine in Rwanda in 2015 has been associated with a mortality
reduction in patients presenting to Kigali University Teaching Hospital (KUTH). In the context of increasing numbers
of critically…
Prevalence and determinants of sickness absenteeism among healthcare workers in a tertiary hospital in southwestern Nigeria
Sickness absenteeism is a global problem that affects almost all forms of workers,especially healthcare workers. This study assessed the prevalence and determinants of sickness absenteeism among healthcare workers in a tertiary hospital in…
Elevated high-sensitive cardiac troponin T in emergency department patients: insights from a retrospective descriptive cohort study
Abstract
Background High-sensitive cardiac troponin T (hs-cTnT) assessments are routinely conducted in German emergency
departments (EDs). However, data describing a large number of ED patients with pathological hs-cTnT levels and
subsequent…
Background High-sensitive cardiac troponin T (hs-cTnT) assessments are routinely conducted in German emergency
departments (EDs). However, data describing a large number of ED patients with pathological hs-cTnT levels and
subsequent…
Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practices of biomedical waste management amonghealth care workersin a tertiary care hospital, Chengalpattu, Tamilnadu, India
Bio-medical waste (BMW) means any solid and/or liquid waste including its container and any intermediate product, which is generated during the diagnosis, treatment, or immunization of human beings or animals. Inadequate and…
“VaaiGanam” -a screening program for early detection of oral potentially malignant disorders andoral cancer among truck drivers in Chennai –Across-sectional survey
Truck drivers, though forming an integral part of a vital trade link for the Indian population, lack basic life insurance and health care benefits offered by other organized sectors in Indian Industries. This paper aimsto present …
Manual flagging failed to identify pseudohyperkalemia in acute myeloid
leukemia: case report
Abstract
Background Pseudohyperkalemia is well known in acute or chronic lymphocytic leukemia, but it is very rare in acute
myeloid leukemia (AML). The lab flagging system for leukocytosis to prevent pseudohyperkalemia may not work.
Case…
Background Pseudohyperkalemia is well known in acute or chronic lymphocytic leukemia, but it is very rare in acute
myeloid leukemia (AML). The lab flagging system for leukocytosis to prevent pseudohyperkalemia may not work.
Case…
The impact of safety culture dimensions on workplace accidents: an application in the Moroccan automotive industry
There is a general accord that safety culture is multidimensional,but there is limited research and publicationsabout those dimensions. Almost one-third of the publications presenting safety culture definitions do not discuss the…
Study on causal effects of occupational stress on healthcare workers at a selected healthcare facility in Oman
Occupational stress (OS) can be described as any physical or psychological change in an individual due to immediate or long-term reactions to workplace conditions that pose perceived threats or challenges to that employee.…
Statistical Data Analysis in Emergency Management Elements of Indian State of Tamil Nadu Manufacturing Industries UtilizingLPG
Process safety is becoming more difficult as requirements increase. When balancing quality, volume, and safety on a budget, major accidents are unavoidable. The inability of organizations to absorb unwelcome …
When flank pain leads to fainting: a case of a ruptured angiomyolipoma diagnosed by point-of-care ultrasound
Abstract
Background Acute flank pain is a common presentation in the Emergency Department (ED). Point-of-care
ultrasound (PoCUS) has emerged as an invaluable tool in the evaluation of acute flank pain and provides real-time
images resulting in the…
Background Acute flank pain is a common presentation in the Emergency Department (ED). Point-of-care
ultrasound (PoCUS) has emerged as an invaluable tool in the evaluation of acute flank pain and provides real-time
images resulting in the…