Emergency Care and Medicine, Volume 2, Issue 3

Introduction: Chest pain is one of the most common and high-risk presentations in the emergency department (ED), necessitating timely and accurate evaluation to prevent adverse cardiovascular outcomes. Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography (CCTA)...

Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) remains a clinical challenge, particularly in cases with normal computed tomography (CT) findings but persistent or evolving symptoms. Conventional diagnostic approaches relying solely on clinical criteria and neuro...

Background: Brain computed tomography (CT) is the primary imaging modality for patients with acute neurological complaints in emergency departments, despite having a low diagnostic yield for many conditions. This study aimed to assess the common indi...

Background: Dengue fever is a global health problem and is endemic in Singapore, with a high economic burden. Neurological manifestations of dengue fever, although rare, are being increasingly reported. Ischemic stroke as a complication of dengue fev...

Precipitous deliveries in the emergency department are one of the highest-acuity events that emergency providers manage. These deliveries can range from uncomplicated to wrought with difficulty. They require emergency care providers to manage intrapa...

Objectives: Body packing is one of the methods used to smuggle illicit drugs and items. Identifying the drug and eradicating drug packs are essential tasks to complete in the shortest possible time to reduce the risk of toxicity. Polyethylene glycol...

The ability to provide ambulatory and mobile surgery services in rural and austere environments has seen tremendous growth in recent decades due to innovations in surgical techniques and equipment. These advances have been implemented in both civilia...

Cardiogenic shock is a life-threatening, time-sensitive syndrome characterized by clinical and biochemical tissue hypoperfusion caused by circulatory failure secondary to inadequate cardiac output. Inadequate cardiac contractility secondary to acute...

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Background/Objectives: This study aims to compare the safety of tenecteplase versus alteplase for acute ischemic stroke. Methods: This was a multicenter, retrospective cohort study including 11 Memorial Hermann Health System hospitals in Houston from...

Objectives: This study evaluates the efficacy of existing and new aerosol mitigation methods during nebulization (Neb) in combination with high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) oxygen supplementation and non-invasive ventilation (NIV). Methods: We recorded...

Background/Objectives: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a global public health concern, affecting over 60 million people annually. It is associated with high rates of mortality and disability, particularly among young and economically active individua...

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Background: Several studies have suggested that laparoscopic peritoneal lavage for the treatment of diverticulitis might be associated with an increased event rate. The WSES (World Society of Emergency Surgery) guidelines recommend performing laparos...

Background/Objectives: A 2-year-old male presented to the emergency department (ED) with vomiting and abdominal discomfort following ingestion of multiple magnets from a sibling’s bracelet. This case highlights the risks associated with magnet...

Background/Objectives: The goal of educators is to leave no learner behind. Ultrasounds require dexterity and 3D image interpretation. They are technologically complex, and current medical residency programs lack a reliable means of assessing this ab...

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Background: Hip fractures are a major cause of morbidity and mortality, particularly in the elderly, and the incidence is expected to rise significantly in the coming years. One of the key challenges in managing hip fracture patients is perioperative...