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Point of tangency between coronavirus disease and endothelial injury
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Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine - December 20, 2021 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research

A fatal case of traumatic brain injury with severe coagulopathy due to Rhabdophis tigrinus (yamakagashi) bites: a case report
ConclusionIn this case of a yamakagashi bite with active bleeding due to trauma, early administration of yamakagashi antivenom should be considered to control coagulopathy. (Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine - December 20, 2021 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research

Spontaneous globe subluxation: a case report and review of the literature
ConclusionsIn addition to causing distress and severe anxiety, SGS poses numerous immediate as well as long-term complications. Traction of the optic nerve and retinal vasculature may potentially cause retinal venous congestion and loss of visual acuity with potential vision loss. In the absence of known risk factors or disease processes, orbital imaging and serological studies for thyroid ophthalmopathy should be considered. (Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine - December 18, 2021 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research

Incidence and prevalence of violence toward health care workers in emergency departments: a multicenter cross-sectional survey
ConclusionWorkplace violence among HCW in the emergency departments are common in the Gulf area and can be serious in as far as use of weapons. Staff awareness focus on this under reported issue, and staff training to recognize and report potential aggression can predict a significant reduction of incidents. (Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine - December 14, 2021 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research

Feasibility and efficacy of text messaging to promote care among trauma patients screened for HIV at an urban emergency department in Tanzania
ConclusionAutomated text message is a feasible and effective way to increase follow-up in HIV-tested individuals in a limited income country. (Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine - December 14, 2021 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research

Pediatric tizanidine toxicity reversed with naloxone: a case report
ConclusionsThis case report provides further evidence regarding the use of naloxone as a viable antidote for centrally acting α-2 receptor agonists and presents additional epidemiologic data on childhood tizanidine poisoning. (Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine - December 14, 2021 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research

Case report: “an unexpected origin of coma in a young adult”
We report a peculiar case of acute non-traumatic coma due to neuromuscular hypoventilation syndrome caused by a non-traumatic spinal cord injury (NTSCI). A 21-year-old patient presented to the emergency room complaining of sudden onset weakness in his lower limbs and shortness of breath. While in the ER, he briefly became comatose and labs revealed an acute respiratory acidosis. Detailed neurologic examination ultimately revealed upper motor neuron signs and quadriplegia. He was ultimately diagnosed with a non-traumatic spinal cord injury, in particular, a cervical transverse myelitis which had caused acute diaphragmatic w...
Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine - November 27, 2021 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research

Frequency of alterations in qSOFA, SIRS, MEWS and NEWS scores during the emergency department stay in infectious patients: a prospective study
ConclusionAfter ED arrival, alterations in qSOFA, SIRS, MEWS and/or NEWS score are present in almost half of patients with suspected infection. The most contributing vital sign to these alterations was the respiratory rate. One in 6 –15 patients displayed an abnormal clinical rule score after a normal initial score. Clinicians should be aware of the frequency of these alterations in clinical rule scores, as clinical rules are widely used for diagnosis and/or prognosis and the optimal moment of assessing them is unknown. (Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine - November 27, 2021 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research

Urosepsis secondary to ureterosciatic hernia corrected with ureteral stent placement: a case report and literature review
ConclusionsAlthough ureterosciatic hernia is a rare disorder, it is associated with serious complications including urinary tract infection with sepsis, which may warrant urgent corrective procedure to relieve the structural obstruction. Treatment may be conservative or surgical, though treatment with ureteral stent placement may be a favorable approach in elderly patients with multiple comorbidities presenting with urosepsis. (Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine - November 6, 2021 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research

Prevalence of hepatopancreatic injury and clinical outcomes in patients with COVID-19 in USA
ConclusionCOVID-19 can cause liver injury. Mortality, disease severity, and hospital length of stay are increased in COVID-19 patients with hepatopancreatic injury.Graphical Abstract (Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine - November 6, 2021 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research

Mental health-related visits in a pediatric emergency department during the COVID-19 pandemic
AbstractWe aimed to describe the epidemiology of all pediatric emergency department visits (focusing on mental health-related visits versus total visits) at the University Children ’s Hospital of Nice (France) from 1 January to 31 December 2020 (year of the COVID-19 pandemic) and to compare it with the earlier 3-year period. The increase in mental health-related visits (44.2%) that we observed, while total visits decreased (30.0%), suggests an impact of the pandemic on child ren’s and adolescents’ mental health. (Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine - November 4, 2021 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research

Emergency department point-of-care ultrasound for upper extremity deep venous thrombosis ED POCUS for upper extremity DVT
ConclusionThe use of point-of-care ultrasonography of the upper limb venous system can prove invaluable as a rapid, non-invasive technique to facilitate expedient diagnosis of and early intervention for UEDVT in the emergency department. (Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine - November 4, 2021 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research

A peculiar case of psychosis: anti-NMDAr encephalitis
ConclusionsAnti-NMDAr encephalitis can be the culprit behind a new-onset of psychosis in pregnancy. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial. (Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine - November 4, 2021 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research

Correction to: Case report: appendicitis induced Staphylococcus aureus and Klebsiella pneumoniae bacteremia in a young healthy male
(Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine - November 1, 2021 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research

The use of a formative OSCE to prepare emergency medicine residents for summative OSCEs: a mixed-methods cohort study
ConclusionsParticipation in multiple formative OSCEs was beneficial in preparing residents for the summative OSCE. The formative OSCE was useful in familiarising residents with the examination, giving them an opportunity to perform in near-examination conditions, and providing feedback to residents and faculty about their progress. Our findings may support the implementation of formative OSCEs in other training programmes to prepare learners for high-stake summative OSCEs. (Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine - October 1, 2021 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research