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Abstract Background Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in the emergency department (ED) involve dyspnea, cough, and chest discomfort; frequent exacerbations are associated with increased mortality and reduced quality of life. Noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NiPPV) is commonly used to help relieve symptoms but
David P. Yamane+13 more
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Abstract Background The use of a computed tomography pulmonary angiogram to diagnose pulmonary embolism (PE) has increased, leading not only to higher PE diagnoses but also to overdiagnosis and unnecessary radiation exposure, even in young patients despite a lower PE incidence.
Thibaut Jossein+10 more
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Comparative study of traditional versus nurse-assisted modified Valsalva maneuver for treating paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia in orthopedic patients with limited lower limb activity. [PDF]
Chen X, Cao Y, Li H, Fu Y.
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The problem with how we view medical (and diagnostic) error in emergency medicine
Abstract Investigating error in healthcare has long been a central focus of patient safety efforts, yet this approach oversimplifies the complexities of a deeply interconnected and dynamic system. This paper argues that framing patient harm solely as “error” has failed to yield meaningful improvements, as it overlooks the broader factors contributing ...
Meagan M. Ladell+6 more
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Abstract Objectives The objective was to compare the incidence of recovery agitation and efficacy of two different intravenous (IV) doses of ketamine (0.5 mg/kg vs. 1 mg/kg) in adult patients who presented to the emergency department (ED) requiring procedural sedation with ketamine.
Çağrı Türkücü+4 more
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Abstract Background Asthma is the most common chronic illness of childhood and a leading cause of hospitalization and health care costs for children. Intravenous magnesium sulfate (IVMg) may help severely ill children avoid hospitalization when added to standard treatment in an emergency department (ED), but this has not been adequately evaluated in a ...
Michael D. Johnson+10 more
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Ventricular Tachycardia due to an Overdose of Tibetan Drugs: A Case Report of Aconitine Poisoning. [PDF]
Liu P, Niu M, Zhang X, Han H.
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We found that, after controlling for the level of daily alcohol use and demographic variables, those with a current anxiety or depression (“internalizing”) disorder (INTD) demonstrate significantly elevated relative odds of having all 37 alcohol‐related symptoms measured (a “harm paradox”).
Justin Anker+4 more
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Abstract Aims This study tested the efficacy and safety of a 12‐week course of lisdexamfetamine in reducing methamphetamine use, an outcome which is associated with improvements in health and wellbeing, in people dependent on methamphetamine. Design, setting and participants This study was a randomised double‐blind placebo‐controlled trial conducted in
Nadine Ezard+24 more
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