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Evidence-based interactive learning tool for altered mental status: GCS + FOUR Score + 4AT + CAM-ICU + RASS + CIWA-Ar, AEIOU-TIPS differential, toxidromes, antidote table, status epilepticus, severe hyponatremia, Wernicke, sepsis bundle, ACEP medical clearance. Per AHA, SCCM PADIS 2025, NICE 2023, A
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Antidotes & Reversal Agents — Clinical Essentials
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Emergency & Triage
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Foodborne Illness & Traveler's Diarrhea
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Evidence-based interactive tool for spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage and aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage. Diagnosis, INTERACT3 bundle, BP control, anticoagulant reversal, surgical triage, ICH score, Hunt-Hess, WFNS, Modified Fisher, nimodipine, DCI surveillance.
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Evidence-based interactive learning tool for acute ischemic stroke recognition, IVT/EVT decision-making per AHA/ASA 2026, mechanism classification, secondary prevention, and stroke systems policy.
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Background and AimsPulmonary embolism (PE) is a frequent and potentially fatal diagnosis in the emergency department (ED). The Pulmonary Embolism Rule-out Criteria (PERC), an eight-item clinical decision rule used to identify patients at very low risk of pulmonary embolism, is wi
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New England Journal of Medicine, Ahead of Print.
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New England Journal of Medicine, Ahead of Print.
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New England Journal of Medicine, Ahead of Print.
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We write to urge immediate access to medical care for Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, a paediatrician and Director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza, who has been detained in Israel since December, 2024, following reports that his health has deteriorated.1 According to the Palestinian News &
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Older adults presenting to the emergency department (ED) following a fall are at high risk for recurrent falls, injuries and increased healthcare utilisation. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of interventions initiated upon ED presentation in r
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While real-time feedback devices are proven to improve skill mastery in CPR training, current options are often suboptimal due to high costs, skin irritation, and single-functionality constraints. To overcome these limitations, we engineered a novel wearable feedback device, the
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Emergency front-of-neck access may serve as a life-saving intervention when facing patients with difficult airways. Cricothyrotomy consists of needle and surgical techniques and is performed in approximately 0.2-0.5% of all airway management attempts. Our primary aim in this stud
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During endotracheal intubation, equipment setup typically includes the patient monitor fixed at the head of the bed behind the back of the operator. Inability to directly visualize the patient monitor may result in delayed recognition of desaturation. Our primary aim in this stud
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Hypoventilation and hypercapnia are the primary physiological indicators of opioid-induced respiratory depression (OIRD), while hypoxia is typically a later manifestation. However, use of pulse oximetry to measure oxygen saturation (SpO2) level remains the most widely available a
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Hypertensive emergencies require prompt blood pressure reduction to prevent acute target-organ damage. Clevidipine and nicardipine are commonly used intravenous dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers, but their comparative efficacy and safety remain uncertain. We performed a sy
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BACKGROUND: In intensive care settings, doctors face low-frequency and high-stakes events such as tracheostomy-related emergencies. Junior doctors must learn to manage these situations to ensure patient safety, yet they often lack clinical exposure to such critical events. Clinic
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In response to the frequent occurrence of public health emergencies in universities and the inadequacies in prevention and control systems, this study aims to establish a scientific and effective early warning mechanism and emergency management system to enhance universities'
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Background We aimed to evaluate the effects of yoga and guided meditation on stress, anxiety, and well-being in emergency medicine residents. Methods We randomly assigned 81 participants to yoga, guided meditation, or control using a single-level block randomization design. The y
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Ergonomic conditions during ultrasound procedures may influence both acquisition time and image quality. In transcranial Doppler, positioning at the patient's head could improve operator comfort and performance. This study aimed to evaluate whether a standardized seated posi
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Clinician misidentification is a significant issue in the Emergency Department (ED), and improving patients' understanding of care team roles is critical for clear communication and effective patient care. We aimed to measure clinician role misidentification rates in the ED
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Medical emergencies during dental procedures are not uncommon. Given the high-risk nature of dentistry and the necessity for immediate patient management, this study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a targeted educational intervention by expanding assessment parameters for
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Low-cost methods that improve physician adherence to clinical guidelines are lacking. Trauma triage exemplifies time-sensitive conditions where guideline adherence remains at 50% or less despite stakeholder efforts, particularly when treating older adults. To determine whether a
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BACKGROUND: Trauma-informed care (TIC) is increasingly recognized as an essential component of emergency medicine. Emergency departments frequently care for individuals with a history of trauma, and standard emergency care may inadvertently trigger distress or re-traumatization.
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Diagnostic errors are a major care health concern but remain difficult to study because their identification often requires resource-intensive chart reviews. We aimed to validate a previously proposed automated method for detecting discrepancies between an initial and a later, mo
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OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of VR-based training compared to traditional lecture-based training for medical trainees in managing MCIs, specifically focusing on road traffic accidents. The primary assessment was performed using an Objective Structured
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Video laryngoscopy is increasingly used in routine tracheal intubation in the operating room, but evidence regarding its clinical outcomes remains inconclusive. In particular, the role of hyperangulated video laryngoscopes as first-choice devices has not been studied sufficiently
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Peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) is used to assess asthma severity, and guidelines recommend serial PEFR measurements to guide management. However, the evidence behind this practice is limited. To compare outcomes between PEFR-guided and non-PEFR-guided emergency department (ED)
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This study aimed to construct and implement an in situ simulated emergency training (SET) course for nurses with low seniority and evaluate its effectiveness. This was an experimental study, and a purpose-sampling method was adopted. We selected 82 nurses with less than 5 years o
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved another over-the-counter intranasal naloxone product, marketed as Rextovy, for the emergency treatment of opioid overdose.
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Emergency nurses are responsible for providing and documenting immediate patient care. Documentation is a fundamental component of their professional practice; however, evidence indicates that documentation standards are often not adequately met. Therefore, innovative training ap
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Perioperative anaphylaxis is a rare but complex clinical crisis, with outcomes heavily dependent on prompt and effective management by anaesthesiologists. However, evidence supporting the efficacy of scenario-based simulation (SBS) training in perioperative anaphylaxis management
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AbstractTimeliness of drug overdose response efforts may be improved when bystanders are present to provide life-saving care. From January 2022 through December 2024, a total of 191,577 unintentional or undetermined intent overdose deaths occurred in 46 U.S. states and Washington
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Introduction Blunt chest trauma is frequently associated with rib fractures, and inadequate pain control may lead to respiratory complications and prolonged ventilatory support. In spontaneously breathing patients, pain impairs coughing and secretion clearance, promoting atelecta
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