Helicopter Emergency Medical Services in Japan: Past, Present, and Future Perspectives [0.03%]
日本的直升机紧急医疗服务：过去、现在和未来展望
Kazuhiko Omori
Kazuhiko Omori
Helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) in Japan, known as "Doctor Heli," have revolutionized emergency medical care since their inception in 2001. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the system's evolution, current operati...
Evolving Paradigms in Emergency Medicine Residency Programs in Taiwan: A Comparative Study of 2003 and 2021 [0.03%]
台湾急诊医学住院医师项目的演变：2003年与2021年的比较研究
Chia-Hao Chou,Cheng-Jen Chen,Wei-Ting Shi et al.
Chia-Hao Chou et al.
Background: The observational study examines the evolution of emergency medicine residency programs in Taiwan, comparing key program attributes between 2003 and 2021. To identify significant changes in emergency medicine ...
Nail Gunshot Induced Hemopericardium, Detected by Point-of-care Ultrasound (POCUS) in the Emergency Department [0.03%]
急诊科即时超声(POCUS)诊断钉枪伤引起的血心包胩
Shang-Heng Yang,Li-Heng Tsai,Yu-Nong Lai
Shang-Heng Yang
Penetrating injuries to the heart often lead to pericardial effusion (PCE) that may result in cardiac tamponade which can be rapidly fatal. Thus, early detection of PCE is extremely important in initial resuscitation. A 37-year-old man with...
An-Yi Wang,Kuo-Song Chang,Yung-Lung Wu
An-Yi Wang
The mechanism of exercise-associated collapse (EAC) is multifactorial. Other diagnoses or serious causes of collapse must be excluded immediately. We report a 45-year-old male runner who collapsed during a half-marathon (21 km). The initial...
Amal Mattu,Bryan D Hayes,Joseph P Martinez et al.
Amal Mattu et al.
Hyperkalemia is an acute life-threatening metabolic imbalance that is commonly seen in emergency departments. The primary cause is renal disease, but it also results from increased potassium intake in the diet, severe volume contraction, so...
Comparing Performance Outcomes of Emergency Medicine-Trained vs. Non-Emergency Medicine-Trained Physicians in Emergency Departments [0.03%]
急诊科接受过急诊医学培训与未接受过急诊医学培训的医师绩效比较研究
Chia-Wei Hong,Chih-Jen Yang,Sy-Jou Chen et al.
Chia-Wei Hong et al.
Background: Non-emergency medicine (EM)-trained physicians comprise a notable proportion of the emergency medicine workforce in Taiwan and many other countries. The possible performance differences at the emergency depart...
Rectum Perforation Complicated Necrotizing Fasciitis Present as Lumbar Disc Herniation: Case Report [0.03%]
穿孔性直肠坏死筋膜炎被误诊为腰椎间盘突出症一例报告
Thian-Hwang Ho,Sai-Wai Ho
Thian-Hwang Ho
Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is an infection of the deep soft tissues that results in progressive destruction of the muscle fascia and overlying subcutaneous fat. These infections can be sudden, vicious, and fast-spreading. If not treated qui...
Floris Vandewoude
Floris Vandewoude
The evolution of emergency medicine education has been significantly influenced by digital platforms, including blogs, podcasts, and social media. These tools offer accessible, flexible, and interactive learning opportunities that complemen...
Impact of Receiving Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Vaccination on Work Stress of Healthcare Workers: A Cross-Sectional Study [0.03%]
接受新冠病毒病2019（COVID-19）疫苗接种对卫生保健工作者工作压力的影响：一项横断面研究
Chun-Kai Wen,Pei-Hsuan Yang,Hsin-Liang Liu et al.
Chun-Kai Wen et al.
Background: Healthcare workers are at the frontline of the fight against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The World Health Organization prioritized healthcare workers to receive COVID-19 vaccination immediately upon a...
Prognostic Accuracy of DECAF and Ottawa COPD Risk Scores in Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department With COPD Exacerbation [0.03%]
DECAF和渥太华COPD风险评分在急诊科COPD加重患者中预后预测的准确性研究
Tuğçe Ergül,Nurettin Özgür Doğan,İbrahim Ulaş Özturan et al.
Tuğçe Ergül et al.
Background: Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) constitutes an important part of emergency department (ED) admissions. Therefore, risk scores for evaluating prognosis in COPD patients are va...