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REVIEW

Review Article
Septic shock in the ER: diagnostic and management challenges
Panita Worapratya & Prasit Wuthisuthimethawee
Pages: 77-86
Published online: 11 Apr 2019
AbstractforSeptic shock in the ER: diagnostic and management challenges | Full Text | References | PDF (282.2 KB) | EPUB
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CASE SERIES

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Improving fluid resuscitation in pediatric shock with LifeFlow®: a retrospective case series and review of the literature
Mark Piehl, Cherrelle Smith-Ramsey & William A Teeter
Pages: 87-93
Published online: 24 Apr 2019
AbstractforImproving fluid resuscitation in pediatric shock with LifeFlow®: a retrospective case series and review of the literature | Full Text | References | PDF (818.7 KB) | EPUB
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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

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Predictors of survival after emergency department thoracotomy in trauma patients with predominant thoracic injuries in Southern Israel: a retrospective survey
Yael Refaely, Leonid Koyfman, Michael Friger, Leonid Ruderman, Mahmud Abu Saleh, Moti Klein & Evgeni Brotfain
Pages: 95-101
Published online: 23 Apr 2019
AbstractforPredictors of survival after emergency department thoracotomy in trauma patients with predominant thoracic injuries in Southern Israel: a retrospective survey | Full Text | References | PDF (210 KB) | EPUB
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SHORT REPORT

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A pilot study of respiratory rate derived from a wearable biosensor compared with capnography in emergency department patients
Timmy Li, Shreya Divatia, Justine McKittrick, Jeena Moss, Nicole M Hijnen & Lance B Becker
Pages: 103-108
Published online: 07 May 2019
AbstractforA pilot study of respiratory rate derived from a wearable biosensor compared with capnography in emergency department patients | Full Text | References | PDF (701.5 KB) | EPUB
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REVIEW

Review Article
Nasal high flow: physiology, efficacy and safety in the acute care setting, a narrative review
Tommaso Mauri, Yu-Mei Wang, Francesca Dalla Corte, Nadia Corcione, Elena Spinelli & Antonio Pesenti
Pages: 109-120
Published online: 29 May 2019
AbstractforNasal high flow: physiology, efficacy and safety in the acute care setting, a narrative review | Full Text | References | PDF (658.4 KB) | EPUB
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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

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Histopathological evaluation of autopsy cases with isolated pulmonary fat embolism (IPFE): is cardiopulmonary resuscitation a main cause of death in IPFE?
Emine Turkmen Samdanci, Muhammet Reha Celik, Sultan Pehlivan, Osman Celbis, Dilhan Turkkan, Dogus Ozdemir Kara & Esra Pamukcu
Pages: 121-127
Published online: 17 Nov 2022
AbstractforHistopathological evaluation of autopsy cases with isolated pulmonary fat embolism (IPFE): is cardiopulmonary resuscitation a main cause of death in IPFE? | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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CASE REPORT

Review Article
Self-administered alcohol enema causing chemical proctocolitis
Tadahiko Seki & Hidetada Fukushima
Pages: 129-132
Published online: 11 Jun 2019
AbstractforSelf-administered alcohol enema causing chemical proctocolitis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.9 MB) | EPUB
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REVIEW

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RETRACTED ARTICLE: Global Ultrasound Check for the Critically lll (GUCCI)—a new systematized protocol unifying point-of-care ultrasound in critically ill patients based on clinical presentation
João Tavares, Rita Ivo, Filipe Gonzalez, Tomás Lamas & João João Mendes
Pages: 133-145
Published online: 10 Jul 2019
AbstractforRETRACTED ARTICLE: Global Ultrasound Check for the Critically lll (GUCCI)—a new systematized protocol unifying point-of-care ultrasound in critically ill patients based on clinical presentation | PDF (7.2 MB)
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The role of the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale in the emergency department: evidence from a systematic review and meta-analysis
A De Luca, M Mariani, MT Riccardi & G Damiani
Pages: 147-159
Published online: 17 Nov 2022
AbstractforThe role of the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale in the emergency department: evidence from a systematic review and meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB) | EPUB
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CASE REPORT

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A case of near-sudden unexpected death in epilepsy due to ventricular fibrillation
Myung Ha Seo & Won Young Sung
Pages: 161-166
Published online: 19 Jul 2019
AbstractforA case of near-sudden unexpected death in epilepsy due to ventricular fibrillation | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB) | EPUB
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Awake tracheostomy in a patient with acute upper airway obstruction: an emergency application of an elective percutaneous procedure
Pierluigi Fusco, Angela Iuorio, Mirco Della Valle & Fausto Ferraro
Pages: 167-170
Published online: 24 Jul 2019
AbstractforAwake tracheostomy in a patient with acute upper airway obstruction: an emergency application of an elective percutaneous procedure | Full Text | References | PDF (628 KB) | EPUB
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REVIEW

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A review of the application of cellulose hemostatic agent on trauma injuries
Hadi Khoshmohabat, Shahram Paydar, Alireza Makarem, Mohammad Yasin Karami, Niloofar Dastgheib, Seyed Ali Hossein Zahraei, Rohallah Rezaei & Golnoush Sadat Mahmoudi Nezhad
Pages: 171-177
Published online: 01 Aug 2019
AbstractforA review of the application of cellulose hemostatic agent on trauma injuries | Full Text | References | PDF (255.3 KB) | EPUB
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Review

Article
Shock index in the emergency department: utility and limitations
Erica Koch, Shannon Lovett, Trac Nghiem, Robert A Riggs & Megan A Rech
Pages: 179-199
Published online: 14 Aug 2019
AbstractforShock index in the emergency department: utility and limitations | Full Text | References | PDF (326.6 KB) | EPUB
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Synchronous acute appendicitis and acute cholecystitis, is it a myth or reality? A literature review
Fatemah Buhamed, Maged Edward & Abdullah Shuaib
Pages: 201-203
Published online: 16 Aug 2019
AbstractforSynchronous acute appendicitis and acute cholecystitis, is it a myth or reality? A literature review | Full Text | References | PDF (194.3 KB) | EPUB
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Original Research

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Combination of liver enzymes, amylase and abdominal ultrasound tests have acceptable diagnostic values as an alternative test for abdominopelvic CT scan in blunt abdominal trauma
Reza Mosaddegh, Samane Nabi, Sogand Daei, Fatemeh Mohammadi, Gholamreza Masoumi, Samira Vaziri & Mahdi Rezai
Pages: 205-210
Published online: 17 Nov 2022
AbstractforCombination of liver enzymes, amylase and abdominal ultrasound tests have acceptable diagnostic values as an alternative test for abdominopelvic CT scan in blunt abdominal trauma | Full Text | References | PDF (429.1 KB) | EPUB
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Cocaine, ethanol, cannabis and benzodiazepines co-consumption among patients assisted at the emergency room
Aníbal A Teherán, Luis M Pombo, Vanessa Cadavid, María C Mejía, Jaime F La Rota, Juan C Hernández, Norma Montoya & Thalia S López
Pages: 211-219
Published online: 28 Aug 2019
AbstractforCocaine, ethanol, cannabis and benzodiazepines co-consumption among patients assisted at the emergency room | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB
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Can the emergency department triage category and clinical presentation predict hospitalization of H1N1 patients?
Mohammed Alshahrani, Aisha Alsubaie, Alaa Alshamsy, Bayader Alkhliwi, Hind Alshammari, Maha Alshammari, Nosibah Telmesani, Reem Alshammari & Laila Perlas Asonto
Pages: 221-228
Published online: 17 Nov 2022
AbstractforCan the emergency department triage category and clinical presentation predict hospitalization of H1N1 patients? | Full Text | References | PDF (869.8 KB) | EPUB
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Evaluation of pain relief treatment and timelines in emergency care in six European countries and Australia
Andrew D Xia, Sara L Dickerson, Andrew Watson, Mika Nokela, Sam Colman & Agota Szende
Pages: 229-240
Published online: 17 Sep 2019
AbstractforEvaluation of pain relief treatment and timelines in emergency care in six European countries and Australia | Full Text | References | PDF (611.1 KB) | EPUB
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Success Of An Expedited Emergency Department Triage Evaluation System For Geriatric Trauma Patients Not Meeting Trauma Activation Criteria
Forrest B Fernandez, Adrian Ong, Anthony P Martin, C William Schwab, Tom Wasser, Christopher A Butts, Amanda R McNicholas, Alison L Muller, Charles F Barbera, Rachael Trupp & Adam P Sigal
Pages: 241-247
Published online: 29 Oct 2019
AbstractforSuccess Of An Expedited Emergency Department Triage Evaluation System For Geriatric Trauma Patients Not Meeting Trauma Activation Criteria | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB) | EPUB
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Review

Review Article
Management Strategies Of Idiopathic Anaphylaxis In The Emergency Room: Current Perspectives
Michelle Le, Sofianne Gabrielli, Sarah De Schryver & Moshe Ben-Shoshan
Pages: 249-263
Published online: 17 Nov 2022
AbstractforManagement Strategies Of Idiopathic Anaphylaxis In The Emergency Room: Current Perspectives | Full Text | References | PDF (2.5 MB) | EPUB
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Role Of Point Of Care Ultrasound In The Diagnosis Of Retinal Detachment In The Emergency Department
Shadi Lahham, Qumber Ali, Bea Martina Palileo, Clifton Lee & John C Fox
Pages: 265-270
Published online: 13 Nov 2019
AbstractforRole Of Point Of Care Ultrasound In The Diagnosis Of Retinal Detachment In The Emergency Department | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB
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Management of the aggressive emergency department patient: non-pharmacological perspectives and evidence base
Sandra K Richardson, Michael W Ardagh, Russell Morrison & Paula C Grainger
Pages: 271-290
Published online: 12 Nov 2019
AbstractforManagement of the aggressive emergency department patient: non-pharmacological perspectives and evidence base | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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Original Research

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Perspectives On Blood-Based Point-Of-Care Diagnostics
Karalee Quig, Elizabeth G Wheatley & Matthew O'Hara
Pages: 291-296
Published online: 14 Nov 2019
AbstractforPerspectives On Blood-Based Point-Of-Care Diagnostics | Full Text | References | PDF (268 KB) | EPUB
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Emergency Medical Services Providers’ Knowledge, Practices, And Barriers To Stroke Management
Timmy Li, Sneh Preet Munder, Anisha Chaudhry, Rima Madan, Michele Gribko & Rohan Arora
Pages: 297-303
Published online: 15 Nov 2019
AbstractforEmergency Medical Services Providers’ Knowledge, Practices, And Barriers To Stroke Management | Full Text | References | PDF (219.4 KB) | EPUB
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Can Venous Blood Gas Be Used as an Alternative to Arterial Blood Gas in Intubated Patients at Admission to the Emergency Department? A Retrospective Study
Nikola Schütz, Dominik Roth, Michael Schwameis, Martin Röggla & Hans Domanovits
Pages: 305-312
Published online: 23 Dec 2019
AbstractforCan Venous Blood Gas Be Used as an Alternative to Arterial Blood Gas in Intubated Patients at Admission to the Emergency Department? A Retrospective Study | Full Text | References | PDF (2.6 MB) | EPUB
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Decision-making in cardiac arrest: physicians’ and nurses’ knowledge and views on terminating resuscitation
Camilla Hansen, Kasper G Lauridsen, Anders S Schmidt & Bo Løfgren
Pages: 1-8
Published online: 16 Apr 2023
AbstractforDecision-making in cardiac arrest: physicians’ and nurses’ knowledge and views on terminating resuscitation | Full Text | References | PDF (295.8 KB) | EPUB
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Are serial hematocrit measurements sensitive enough to predict intra-abdominal injuries in blunt abdominal trama?
Reza Mosaddegh, Neda Ashayeri, Mahdi Rezai, Gholamreza Masoumi, Samira Vaziri, Fatemeh Mohammadi, Hamed Givzadeh & Nasrin Noohi
Pages: 9-13
Published online: 16 Apr 2023
AbstractforAre serial hematocrit measurements sensitive enough to predict intra-abdominal injuries in blunt abdominal trama? | Full Text | References | PDF (127.1 KB) | EPUB
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Chronic fatigue syndrome in the emergency department
Christian R Timbol & James N Baraniuk
Pages: 15-28
Published online: 11 Jan 2019
AbstractforChronic fatigue syndrome in the emergency department | Full Text | References | PDF (307.5 KB) | EPUB
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Review

Review Article
Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta: current evidence
Lesley A Osborn, Megan L Brenner, Samuel J Prater & Laura J Moore
Pages: 29-38
Published online: 16 Apr 2023
AbstractforResuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta: current evidence | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB) | EPUB
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Case Report

Case Report
A missed traumatic atlanto-axial rotatory subluxation in an adult patient: case report
Bardia Barimani, Rayan Fairag, Fahad Abduljabbar, Ahmed Aoude, Carlo Santaguida, Jean Ouellet & Michael Weber
Pages: 39-42
Published online: 16 Apr 2023
AbstractforA missed traumatic atlanto-axial rotatory subluxation in an adult patient: case report | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB) | EPUB
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Original Research

Article
Increased mortality among acute respiratory distress patients from immigrant dense urban districts
Torgny Wessman, Rafid Tofik, Klas Gränsbo & Olle Melander
Pages: 43-49
Published online: 11 Mar 2019
AbstractforIncreased mortality among acute respiratory distress patients from immigrant dense urban districts | Full Text | References | PDF (167.8 KB) | EPUB
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Review

Review Article
Pre-hospital care of road traffic accident victims in the Niger Delta: a private initiative and experience
Abiodun Oyinpreye Jasper, Gladys Chidinma Jasper, Irene Oghenerukevwe Edah & Courage Akpesiri Edah
Pages: 51-56
Published online: 12 Mar 2019
AbstractforPre-hospital care of road traffic accident victims in the Niger Delta: a private initiative and experience | Full Text | References | PDF (2.4 MB) | EPUB
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Original Research

Article
No effect of hyperoxia on outcome following major trauma
Martin Harpsø, Asger Granfeldt, Bo Løfgren & Charles D Deakin
Pages: 57-63
Published online: 16 Apr 2023
AbstractforNo effect of hyperoxia on outcome following major trauma | Full Text | References | PDF (295.7 KB) | EPUB
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IJV collapsibility index vs IVC collapsibility index by point of care ultrasound for estimation of CVP: a comparative study with direct estimation of CVP
Haitham Mohammed Jassim, Vamanjore A Naushad, Mohamad Yahya Khatib, Prem Chandra, Mohammed Milad Abuhmaira, Sunil Hassan Koya & Mostafa Sayed Ahmed Ellitthy
Pages: 65-75
Published online: 03 Apr 2019
AbstractforIJV collapsibility index vs IVC collapsibility index by point of care ultrasound for estimation of CVP: a comparative study with direct estimation of CVP | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB) | EPUB
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