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Blunt Head Injury in the Elderly: Analysis of t...

Elderly patients with blunt head injuries face a high risk of serious intracranial injuries even from low-risk injury mechanisms, such as ground-level falls. Clinical evaluations often fail to detect significant...

A Novel Tool for Predicting an Abnormal Echocar...

The PEACE criteria, encompassing six variables, effectively predict abnormal TTE in PE patients. This tool may help identify patients who are candidates for safe early discharge, optimizing hospital resource utilization...

Predicting Septic Shock in Patients with Sepsis...

SI and DSI at ED triage are significant predictors of progression to septic shock in patients with sepsis. The study suggests a practical approach for stratifying sepsis patients at ED...

Utilizing Nurse Practitioners and Physician Ass...

Higher utilization of NPs and PAs in academic EDs does not diminish EM residents' exposure to complex patients or their involvement in ACGME-required procedures.

Effects of Intravenous Lipid Emulsion Administr...

ILE administration appears beneficial in managing tramadol poisoning, particularly in improving consciousness levels, reducing hospitalization duration, and lowering seizure rates. These findings support the use of ILE in emergency department...

The Medical Costs of Firearm Injuries in the Un...

The review found extensive literature on the medical costs of firearm injury, highlighting a diverse and significant economic burden. Much of the cost burden occurs post-initial hospitalization, which most studies...