Journal of Emergency Medicine, Trauma and Acute Care - Volume 2025, Issue 1

Background: Induction of labor (IOL) is the iatrogenic stimulation of uterine contractions before the onset of spontaneous labor, and it is used as a therapeutic option when the potential maternal and/or fetal benefits outweigh the associated risks. Given that IOL as an intervention can be detrimental to both mother and child, it is crucial to ensure that the benefits of the shift in clinical practice exceed the risks. Sinc Read More

Background: The aim of this study was to present the rationale behind field interventions aimed at enhancing the functioning of emergency medicine services by analyzing field visits conducted by Emergency Medical Service (EMS) teams of Health Center Barajevo (HCB), Belgrade, Serbia. It also aims to assess the adequacy of current telephone triage in determining the need for field interventions. Other objecti Read More

Objectives: Due to high mortality rates, cardiac trauma management is a major challenge for emergency trauma teams. Patients’ clinical presentations vary according to the type and severity of injury. Despite optimal interventions, death may be unavoidable if the left heart is severely injured. Methods: Between January 2012 and January 2022, 24 patients were evaluated in the emergency department wit Read More

Background: Identifying acute ischemic stroke (AIS) risk factors is crucial in risk stratification and prevention measures. Here, we conducted a gender-based analysis of AIS in resource-limited settings. Method: This retrospective study included 80 AIS patients (40 male and 40 female) who were admitted to Al-Thora General Hospital in Ibb, Yemen, between June and September 2023. Clinical characteristics and labo Read More

Objective: This study aims to present a single-center experience in the management of “intertrochanteric fractures” using Gamma intramedullary (IM) nailing, while also assessing the outcome and complications associated with this approach. Method: In this prospective study, 72 patients diagnosed with “intertrochanteric fractures” were treated with Gamma IM nails from April 2021 to March 2023. T Read More

Background: The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) has been a prominent tool for assessing the severity of traumatic brain injury (TBI) since its inception in 1974 and continues to be regarded as the gold standard. Research indicates that ambiguous interpretations of terminology may lead to inaccurate patient’s inter-user scoring. The GCS-P (Glasgow Coma Scale-Pupils) tool was introduced in 2018, yet it has not b Read More

Snakebite envenoming is a neglected tropical disease that causes significant suffering, disability, and early death across all continents. In countries with low- and middle-income economies, there is an insufficiency of antivenins both in quantity and quality. This report aims to highlight hemotoxicity and nephrotoxicity manifestations and the rarely reported tetanus complications that may occur following a Read More

Human echinococcosis (hydatidosis or hydatid) disease is a worldwide neglected zoonotic larval infection typically caused by cestodes of the Echinococcus genus. It affects 1 million people worldwide, predominantly reported in Central Asia, the Middle East, and South America. In this paper, we report a patient who underwent a successful laparoscopic partial pericystectomy and omentoplasty with simultaneous c Read More

For multidisciplinary treatment, intrahospital transfer of seriously injured patients is considered a challenging and risky process. Here we describe the successful treatment of a 38-year-old male who was involved in a motor vehicle collision and sustained multiple severe injuries. He was admitted with hemorrhagic shock due to intra-abdominal and retroperitoneal bleeding, in addition to lung contusion, an uns Read More