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Comparing HINTS Exam, TriAGe+ Score, and ABCD2 ...

HINTS is the best exclusion tool but requires clinical expertise in performing the exam reliably. TriAGe+ is highly specific and can be a practical tool in busy ED settings. ABCD2...

Can Intubate, Cannot Ventilate: A Proposed Algo...

The CICV scenario is a critical emergency that requires a structured approach. Key principles: Rule out equipment failure and airway obstruction before diagnosing medical causes of ventilatory failure. The proposed...

The Utility of Initial Lactate for the Quick Se...

LqSOFA demonstrates stronger predictive performance than qSOFA, particularly for mortality. While qSOFA remains more specific, LqSOFA's higher sensitivity makes it more useful for early identification of high-risk septic patients. Future...

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus...

A(H5N1) infections in the U.S. have primarily caused mild illness, mostly conjunctivitis, in adults exposed to infected animals. No evidence of human-to-human transmission was found. PPE use was suboptimal, highlighting...

Treatment of Headache Reduces Blood Pressure Am...

Most patients with migraine and elevated BP experience BP improvement after headache treatment, without needing additional anti-hypertensive medication. Patients without diagnosed hypertension are more likely to have BP reduction associated...

Incidence of Acute Kidney Injury After Exposure...

CKD III patients do not have a significantly increased risk of post-CTA AKI compared to those with normal renal function. CKD IV patients have an elevated AKI risk, but the...