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COVID-19 infection with extensive thrombosis: A case of phlegmasia cerulea dolens
Reports have been published from multiple countries regarding increased thrombus formation in COVID-19 patients, especially critically ill patients. These include DVT formation as well as pulmonary embolism and stroke. Currently, the exact mechanism as to why COVID-19 patients are at higher risk for thrombotic complications has not been determined. It has been thought to be due to endothelial injury, blood stasis or a hypercoagulable state [1]. To our knowledge this is the first reported case of phlegmasia cerulea dolens in a patient diagnosed with COVID-19.
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - May 14, 2020 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael H. Morales, Candace L. Leigh, Erin L. Simon Source Type: research

Management of acute ischemic stroke in patients with COVID-19 infection: Insights from an international panel
A corona virus (SARS-CoV-2) has infected 986,776 persons as of April 2nd, 2020 over a period of 4  months. There is a possibility that Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection increases the risk of stroke similar to other respiratory tract infections [1]. Approximately 5% of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 infection suffer from stroke with over 80% of them being ischemic stroke [2]. T he reported mortality is 39% in patient with stroke [2] and COVID-19 infection which is much higher than the mortality observed in patients with stroke without COVID-19 infection [3].
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - May 9, 2020 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Adnan I. Qureshi, Foad Abd-Allah, Fahmi Alsenani, Emrah Aytac, Afshin Borhani-Haghighi, Alfonso Ciccone, Camilo R. Gomez, Erdem Gurkas, Chung Y. Hsu, Vishal Jani, Liqun Jiao, Adam Kobayashi, Jun Lee, Jahanzeb Liaqat, Mikael Mazighi, Rajsrinivas Parthasara Source Type: research

The prognostic value of routine coagulation tests for patients with heat stroke
To evaluate the prognostic value of routine coagulation tests for patients with heat stroke.
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - April 21, 2020 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Ling Xing, Shu-Yuan Liu, Han-Ding Mao, Kai-Guo Zhou, Qing Song, Qiu-Mei Cao Source Type: research

Is caval index an appropriate tool for predicting hypovolemia in stroke
We have read with interest the recent article, “Challenge of Intravascular Volume Assessment in Acute Ischemic Stroke” by Miller J.B. et al. [1].
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - March 11, 2020 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Engin Ozakin, Kadir Ugur Mert Source Type: research

A change of heart: Transformation of the electrocardiogram in a patient with apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
An asymptomatic 83-year-old man with a history of hypertension, prior stroke with no residual deficits, and bilateral carotid artery stenosis, presented for evaluation prior to cataract surgery. His transthoracic echocardiogram was typical for apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (AHCM), and his electrocardiograms (ECG) showed large precordial R-waves and inverted T-waves, previously associated with AHCM, while his ECG 7  years earlier was normal. Mechanistic explanations for the developed ECG abnormalities, and their importance for the detection and monitoring of patients with AHCM are provided.
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - March 4, 2020 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Benjamin Gold, John Madias Source Type: research

The authors respond: Studying prehospital supplemental oxygen in acute stroke
We appreciate the opportunity to respond to this letter and thank you to the author for taking time to raise these important issues regarding the potential role of prehospital supplemental oxygen (sO2) for stroke. This is an area that needs additional – including prospective – studies to better understand the potential benefits and harms of sO2 for acute stroke. In this retrospective cohort study, the Get with the Guidelines-Stroke (GWTG-S) database was used to identify adult acute stroke patients who presented to an academic Comprehensive St roke Center via EMS between January 1, 2013 and December 31, 2017.
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - February 26, 2020 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research

Is prehospital supplemental oxygen effective for acute stroke?
Dr. Dylla and colleagues [1] performed a well-conducted cohort study concerning the efficacy and safety of prehospital supplemental oxygen for acute stroke. Despite the essential information provided, several issues must be resolved to draw confirmed conclusions.
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - February 23, 2020 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Kai Zhang Source Type: research

The impact of helicopter emergency medical service on acute ischemic stroke patients: A systematic review
Helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) is commonly elected transport for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) known as a time-critical illness.
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - February 14, 2020 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Shachar Tal, Saban Mor Source Type: research

Evaluating Target: Stroke guideline implementation on assessment and treatment times for patients with suspected stroke
Immediate ischemic stroke treatment improves outcomes and early alteplase administration is recommended for patients within window. We implemented stroke guidelines through a neuro-resuscitation initiative (NRI) and hypothesized that the intervention would decrease times to assessment and treatment.
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - February 12, 2020 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Danielle Albright, Robert Alunday, Eric Schaller, Huy Q. Tran, Cameron S. Crandall Source Type: research

Prehospital time intervals and management of ischemic stroke patients
Quantify prehospital time intervals, describe prehospital stroke management, and estimate potential time saved if certain procedures were performed en route to the emergency department (ED).
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - February 6, 2020 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Timmy Li, Jeremy T. Cushman, Manish N. Shah, Adam G. Kelly, David Q. Rich, Courtney M.C. Jones Source Type: research

A knack for “NAC”: treatment for heat stroke induced acute liver injury: A case report
We present a case of heat stroke resulting in acute liver injury (ALI) successfully treated with intravenous N-acetylcysteine (NAC).
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - November 27, 2019 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Brian Monzon, Kathleen Hegarty, Megan A. Rech Source Type: research

A knack for “NAC”: Treatment for heat stroke induced acute liver injury
We present a case of heat stroke resulting in acute liver injury (ALI) successfully treated with intravenous N-acetylcysteine (NAC).
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - November 27, 2019 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Brian Monzon, Kathleen Hegarty, Megan A. Rech Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Prehospital Supplemental Oxygen for Acute Stroke – a Retrospective Analysis
This study examines the effects of prehospital sO2 in stroke.
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - November 17, 2019 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Layne Dylla, David H. Adler, Beau Abar, Curtis Benesch, Courtney MC Jones, M. Kerry O'Banion, Jeremy T Cushman Source Type: research

Impact of CT scanner location on door to imaging time for emergency department stroke evaluation
Stroke is a potentially serious condition commonly diagnosed in the ED. Time to diagnosis can be crucial to maximizing outcome in a majority of ischemic stroke cases amenable to thrombolytic therapy.
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - August 13, 2019 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: William Bonadio Source Type: research

Implementation of a pilot electronic stroke outcome reporting system for emergency care providers
Emergency department (ED) providers and clinicians find that feedback on acute stroke patients is rewarding, valuable to professional development, and helpful for practice improvement. However, feedback is rarely provided, particularly for patients with stroke. Here we describe the implementation of an electronic stroke outcome reporting tool for providing feedback to ED providers.
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - July 10, 2019 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: William L. Scheving, Joseph M. Ebersole, Michael Froehler, Donald Moore, Kiersten Brown-Espaillat, James Closser, Wesley H. Self, Michael J. Ward Source Type: research