Methamphetamine-Induced Cardiomyopathy (MACM) in a Middle-Aged Man; a Case Report
The development of methamphetamine-associated cardiomyopathy (MACM) represents a severe complication of chronic methamphetamine abuse. MACM-induced irreversible structural and functional changes in the heart can eventually lead to decompensated heart ...
Zulfiqar Qutrio Baloch +4 more
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HOSPITALIZATION IN A HOSPITAL EMERGENCY UNIT: EXPERIENCES
The aim was to describe the experience of family members of patients attended in an Emergency Unit in Fortaleza-Ceará regarding their collaboration in the activities, and the difficulties experienced.
Lívia Moreira Barros +4 more
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Evaluation of Pre-School (0-6) Age Group Trauma Patients Etiology
Objective: Trauma is one of the most important reasons of death in the pediatric age group. The aim of this study is to analyze the relation between the trauma type, trauma time, and the way of arrival to the hospital and to examine the causes of ...
Bahri Atlı +4 more
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An observational study of patient characteristics associated with the mode of admission to acute stroke services in North East, England [PDF]
Objective Effective provision of urgent stroke care relies upon admission to hospital by emergency ambulance and may involve pre-hospital redirection.
Antony Bayer +37 more
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Patients’ and emergency clinicians’ perceptions of improving pre-hospital pain management: a qualitative study [PDF]
Background: The authors aimed to investigate patients' and practitioners' views and experiences of pre-hospital pain management to inform improvements in care and a patient-centred approach to treatment. Methods: This was a qualitative study involving a
Iqbal, Mohammad +2 more
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What impact did a Paediatric Early Warning system have on emergency admissions to the paediatric intensive care unit? An observational cohort study [PDF]
Summary The ideology underpinning Paediatric Early Warning systems (PEWs) is that earlier recognition of deteriorating in-patients would improve clinical outcomes.
Carrol, E.D. +5 more
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Introduction: The emergency department is of special importance due to its emergency and vital services, the high volume of referrals, and the patients' physical condition. Thus, it requires a well-designed information system with no usability problems.
Sohrab Almasi +3 more
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Espiritualidade nos serviços de urgência e emergência
Resumo É crescente o interesse sobre a relação da espiritualidade com o processo saúde-doença, devido a seu potencial de proteção em situações difíceis, como nos atendimentos de urgência e emergência, que são apontados como causadores de estresse devido ...
Chrisne Santana Biondo +3 more
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Methamphetamine-Induced Cardiomyopathy (MACM) in a Middle-Aged Man; a Case Report
The development of methamphetamine-associated cardiomyopathy (MACM) represents a severe complication of chronic methamphetamine abuse. MACM-induced irreversible structural and functional changes in the heart can eventually lead to decompensated heart ...
Zulfiqar Qutrio Baloch +4 more
doaj +1 more source
Introduction. The aim was to evaluate the outcomes of patients’ treatment classified according to the Manchester Triage System (MTS) in two large hospitals. Methods. Historical cohort study performed in two hospitals in different countries: one emergency
Helisamara Mota Guedes +4 more
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