Journal of Emergency Medicine, Trauma and Acute Care - Volume 2023, Issue 2

Gastroduodenal artery (GDA) aneurysm rupture is a rare cause of upper gastrointestinal bleeding, which is often associated with a high mortality rate if diagnosis or intervention is delayed. Here, we report a case of a 70-year-old man who presented with acute, severe, diffuse abdominal pain and bloody vomiting for two days. The abdominal computed tomography (CT) scan revealed a moderate hemoperi Read More

Objective: In this study, we consider the heterogeneity of the results on the prognostic role of red cell distribution width (RDW) in COVID-19, and this study aimed to determine the relationship between RDW and mortality in COVID-19 patients. Methods: This descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study was conducted on hospitalized COVID-19 patients whose disease was confirmed by PCR test positivity. Demog Read More

Background: The body of evidence on surgical intensive care unit (SICU) mortality and its predictors is still being determined. This study analyzed the significant predicting factors for mortality in SICU patients. Materials and Methods: The medical records of patients in SICUs at Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Medical Center, Srinakharinwirot University, from June 2020 to July 2021, were Read More

Introduction: Pain is the most common complaint in patients presenting to an emergency department (ED). Providing safe and effective pain management is an essential part and primary goal of initial ED management. It can be challenging, especially with a significant injury such as a humerus fracture or any long-bone injury. The movement of patients to get X-rays or transfer to a special bed can cause addition Read More

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a common metabolic emergency in diabetic patients encountered by emergency departments (EDs). Euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis (EDKA) is a rare type of DKA characterized by normal to slightly elevated blood glucose levels. Possible causes of EDKA include fasting, pregnancy, and alcohol consumption. In this report, we are presenting a case of EDKA associated Read More

Background: With the advent of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup 2022 in Qatar, all healthcare systems were gearing up for an influx of patients. The Hamad Medical Corporation Ambulance Service (HMCAS) has also refined its patient supply chain (SC) processes to improve ambulance turnaround times (ATATs) at the emergency departments (EDs). International ambulan Read More

Background and Purpose: Pre-hospital emergency healthcare workers face various problems because of the complexities of providing care during emergencies. These challenges can affect their successful performance in achieving their professional goals. To identify these challenges, the present study was conducted to explain the challenges of pre-hospital emergency workers in providing care at the s Read More

Background: This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of preoperative transperineal ultrasound (TPUS) in evaluating perianal abscesses and fistulas under a resource-limited setting and compared it with surgical findings as gold standards. Material and Methods: A retrospective study conducted between February 2017 and March 2020, involving 85 patients who were presented to the emergency department with Read More