Results 21 to 30 of about 109,104 (167)

Structured prehospital chest pain assessment and clinical diagnostic score for prehospital identification of ST‐segment elevation myocardial infarction before an electrocardiogram

Hong Kong Journal of Emergency Medicine
Background In resource‐limited settings where prehospital electrocardiogram (ECG) is not available, prehospital recognition of ST‐segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) remains challenging.
Chun Yiu Wong, Rex Pui Kin Lam, Kent Shek Cheung, Wing Man Kwok, Tat Chi Tsang, Matthew Sik Hon Tsui, Timothy Hudson Rainer   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

The use of point‐of‐care ultrasound for detection of retinal detachment in emergency department

Hong Kong Journal of Emergency Medicine
Introduction Retinal detachment (RD) is an ocular emergency commonly encountered in the emergency department (ED). Point‐of‐care ultrasound (POCUS) has been proposed to rapidly identify the diagnosis.
Kai Man Sung, Chi Li, King Yung Chiu, Ho Yin Chan, Ping Chung Gordon Lee   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Workplace violence against healthcare workers in the emergency department in Hong Kong

Hong Kong Journal of Emergency Medicine
Introduction Workplace violence affects the dignity and well‐being of healthcare workers and poses threats to the efficiency and success of the healthcare system. Healthcare workers in the emergency department (ED) are known to be vulnerable to workplace
Hiu Tung Chang, Tommy Shing Kit Lam, Manson Cheuk Man Chu   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

The effect of pursed‐lip breathing combined with number counting on blood pressure and heart rate in hypertensive urgency patients: A randomized controlled trial

The Journal of Clinical Hypertension, 2021
Hypertensive urgency (HT urgency) is an alarming sign of uncontrolled hypertension. It is aggravated by nonadherence to medication, as well as psychosocial stress.
Thapanawong Mitsungnern, Nipa Srimookda, Supap Imoun, Suntaraporn Wansupong, Praew Kotruchin   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Comparison of fiberoptic nasotracheal intubation versus video‐assisted fiberoptic nasotracheal intubation in a difficult airway: A randomized, cross‐over, and noninferiority manikin study

Hong Kong Journal of Emergency Medicine
Background Efficient and effective airway management is crucial in patients with difficult airways. This study compared video‐assisted fiberoptic intubation (VAFI) with conventional fiberoptic intubation (FOI) in terms of intubation time in a difficult ...
Chung Tin Yan, Chi Tak Pang, Ka Hing Herman Lee   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Prognostic value of hypercalcemia in COVID‐19 infection: Retrospective cohort study

Hong Kong Journal of Emergency Medicine
Purpose An increased incidence of hypercalcemia and the proposed prognostic value of calcium have been reported in patients with COVID‐19. We analyzed demographics, calcium levels, laboratory values, and clinical outcomes to determine the impact of ...
Chun Tat Lui, Hin Tat Fung, Peter Yau Tak Ng, Wing Hung Lau   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Epidemiological comparison between the Navarra Major Trauma Registry and the German Trauma Registry (TR-DGU®)

Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine, 2017
Background International benchmarking can help identify trauma system performance issues and determine the extent to which other countries also experience these.
B. Ali Ali, R. Lefering, M. Fortun Moral, T. Belzunegui Otano   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Incidence, pattern and mechanisms of injuries and fractures in children under two years of age

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2021
Background Fractures in children under 2 years of age are rare, and little has been published on their mechanisms. We aimed at examining the incidence, mechanisms, pattern and fracture characteristics in a large, population-based cohort of otherwise ...
Karen Rosendahl, Ramona Myklebust, Kjersti Foros Ulriksen, A. Nøttveit, Pernille Eide, Åsmund Djuve, Christina Brudvik   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Evaluation of immediate point‐of‐care test lactate level as a predictor of outcomes in out‐of‐hospital cardiac arrest survivors

Hong Kong Journal of Emergency Medicine
Introduction Survival rate of out‐of‐hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) remained low and admission to intensive care unit (ICU) in Hong Kong was limited by scarce resources.
Chun To Ho, Ho Yin Chan, Ping Chung Gordon Lee   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Brief compression-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator course for secondary school students: a multischool feasibility study

BMJ Open, 2020
Objectives This study assessed the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a 2-hour compression-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator (CO-CPRAED) course in secondary school students.Design Prospective pre-post ...
Anna Lee, Veronica Ka Wai Lai, Kit Ying So, Hiu Fai Ko, Cindy Sin Yui Tsui, Chi Yeung Yeung, Yee Ching Chu   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source