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Effectiveness of using suction assisted laryngoscopy airway decontamination technique to assist endotracheal intubation with En.An‐II P Video Laryngoscopy® by paramedics in a manikin simulating massive hematemesis: A randomized, crossover, manikin study

Hong Kong Journal of Emergency Medicine
Background Endotracheal intubation (ETI) during massive hematemesis is challenging due to airway contamination. The suction‐assisted laryngoscopy and airway decontamination (SALAD) technique has shown promising results in manikin studies involving ...
Ho Ching Natalie Lau, Yu Tai Chan, Shing Ko, Oi Fung Wong, Ka Leung Mok, Chun Yam Mak, Hiu Mei Kerry Wan, Lo Wa Ng, Tsz Kit Chan   +8 more
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Development of a nomogram for triage admission prediction: A pilot study in Hong Kong

Hong Kong Journal of Emergency Medicine
Background Emergency department (ED) overcrowding can have detrimental consequences for both patients and staff. Actively predicting admissions at triage is a potential solution to alleviate ED overcrowding.
Jiacheng Weng, Chi Chung Luke Cheung, Kwong Leung Gordon Leung, Kam Leung Law   +3 more
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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
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Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block Efficacy in Resource-poor Emergency Departments

Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine, 2018
Introduction: Although the fascia iliaca compartment block (FICB) seems to be an ideal technique for femoral neck and shaft fractures occurring in resource-poor settings, it has been unclear how effective it is when used by emergency physicians (EP) with
Daniel St. Louis, Kenneth V. Iserson, Nicolas Forget   +2 more
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A baseline review of the ability of hospitals in Kenya to provide emergency and critical care services for COVID-19 patients

African Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2021
Introduction: As the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in Kenya begin to rise, the number of severe and critical COVID-19 patients has the potential to quickly overload the local healthcare system beyond its capacity to treat people.
Benjamin W. Wachira, Margarita Mwai
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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
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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
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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
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Effects of an elevated position on time to tracheal intubation by novice intubators using Macintosh laryngoscopy or videolaryngoscopy: randomized crossover trial [PDF]

Clinical and Experimental Emergency Medicine, 2015
Objective To investigate the time to tracheal intubation using Glidescope videolaryngoscopy (GVL) compared to that of standard laryngoscopy, by using a Macintosh blade (SLM) in a human patient simulator in supine and elevated (ramped) positions.
Abraham K. C. Wai, Colin A. Graham
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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
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