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Oral to nasal endotracheal tube exchange using tracheal tube guide and video laryngoscope in a pediatric patient with facial burns: a case report
ConclusionOral to nasal endotracheal tube exchange using a tracheal tube guide and video laryngoscope may be useful not only for pediatric burn patients but also for adult patients who need to be safely switched from oral to nasotracheal intubation. (Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine - September 5, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research

Gamification of graduate medical education in an emergency medicine residency program
ConclusionsThis study was a first-of-its-kind look into a longitudinal game in an emergency medicine residency program. Although our results are encouraging, medical educators need further research to determine if this increase in motivation, engagement, and challenge will be associated with an increase in examination scores or, more importantly, healthcare outcomes. Theory-based, broader-scale, prospective studies are needed to further explore and help establish these associations and outcomes. (Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine - August 30, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research

Impact of integrating out-of-hours services into Emergency Medical Services Copenhagen: a descriptive study of transformational years
ConclusionsThere is a population demand for a centralized telephone access point for (semi-)emergency medical services. A more integrated EMS system is promising for a sustainable healthcare provision for a growing population with complex healthcare demands and multi-morbidities. (Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine - August 25, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research

Cervical cord reperfusion injury: a rare complication of spine surgery
ConclusionCervical cord reperfusion injury is an extremely rare etiology of neurological deterioration following spinal cord decompressive surgeries. Clinicians need to maintain a high index of suspicion for this complication and should be familiar with its imaging appearance. (Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine - August 25, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research

Acute abdomen due to anaphylactic intestinal edema associated with systematic mastocytosis: a case report
ConclusionSM was diagnosed in a patient with acute abdomen who visited the emergency room. (Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine - August 24, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research

Evaluation of the use of individualized patient care plans in frequent emergency department visitors with pain complaints
ConclusionThe authors describe their experience with a quality improvement initiative that identifies frequent emergency department visitors with a chief complaint of pain and provides individualized care plans to these patients. The goals of the program are to improve patient ’s quality and consistency of care, through interventions that eliminate the prescribing of opioids while providing non-opioid alternatives. (Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine - August 22, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research

Patient-centered care in the emergency department: a systematic review and meta-ethnographic synthesis
ConclusionThe findings of this review support the evidence that PCC is of high value to the ED setting and should be standardized in practice. (Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine - August 11, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research

Abdominal pain and fever in a patient with human immunodeficiency virus: a case report
ConclusionsNeutropenic enterocolitis, typically presenting with fever, abdominal pain, and hematochezia, can be difficult to identify, particularly in patients without a history of malignancy. However, it should be considered in patients with HIV presenting with these symptoms, even with a normal ANC and CD4 count above 200 cells/mm3. Prompt diagnosis can be made with CT, and early initiation of broad-spectrum antibiotics greatly reduces the risk of morbidity/mortality. (Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine - August 8, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research

Isolated sternal fracture after low-energy trauma in a geriatric patient: a case report
ConclusionsGeriatric patients can present in the ED with a rare sternal fracture even after only a minor chest trauma. Appropriate imaging and an ECG are warranted to exclude life-threatening additional injuries. An in-depth physical examination and an understanding of the exact mechanism of injury are important to avoid missing fractures in unexpected locations. Modern ED physicians could have an important role in the secondary prevention of fall-related fractures for geriatric patients. (Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine - July 29, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research

Cardiac cephalalgia: a case series of four patients and updated literature review
ConclusionsCardiac cephalalgia resulting from AMI can present with or without chest discomfort and even mimic the classic thunderclap headache associated with SAH. It should be recognized as a neurological emergency and treated without delay. (Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine - July 29, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research

Homelessness and the use of Emergency Department as a source of healthcare: a systematic review
ConclusionsDrug-, alcohol- and injury-related presentations dominate the ED visits by PEH. Wide variations in the data were observed in regard to attendance and treatment outcomes. There is a need for prevention actions in the community, integrated discharge and referral pathways between health, housing and social care to minimise frequent usage and improve attendance outcomes. (Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine - July 28, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research

Complex poisoning mainly with benzyl alcohol complicated by paralytic ileus: a case report
ConclusionsTo the best of our knowledge, this is the first case report of paralytic ileus caused by benzyl alcohol, although multiple factors may have influenced the symptoms. After exposure to benzyl alcohol by inhalation and dermal absorption, the patient developed impaired consciousness, metabolic acidosis, and paralytic ileus, and the presence of elevated urinary hippuric acid led to a definitive diagnosis. (Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine - July 4, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research

Using social media in Kenya to quantify road safety: an analysis of novel data
ConclusionsTwitter and other digital social media platforms can provide a novel source for road traffic incident and injury data in a low- and middle-income country. The data collected allows for the potential identification of local and national trends and provides opportunities to advocate for improved roadways and health systems for the emergent care from road traffic incidents and associated traumatic injuries. (Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine - June 28, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research

Medical complications of obesity: heightened importance in a COVID era
ConclusionObesity is an important modifiable risk factor. There is the need for healthcare providers to understand the medical complications associated with obesity to optimize patient care. (Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine - June 23, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research

Abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture presenting with focal weakness and altered mental status: a case report
ConclusionAbdominal aortic aneurysm rupture can rarely present due to an acute cerebrovascular accident with altered mental status and focal neurologic deficits. (Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine - June 22, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research