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Cardiac Rupture
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.06.128
Abstract: Background: Cardiac rupture is an unusual cause of chest pain and sudden cardiovascular collapse. This diagnosis may be easily forgotten while managing a patient in extremis in the initial m...
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Betul Gulalp,
Ozlem Karagun,
Abdullah Tekin,
Sibel Benli
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Full-length article
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03 February 2012 |
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Acute Aortic Regurgitation with Myocardial Infarction: An Important Clue for Aortic Dissection
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.05.100
Abstract: Background: Aortic dissection is an important cause of acute chest pain that should be rapidly diagnosed, as mortality increases with each hour this condition is left untreated. The diagnosi...
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Tolga Sinan Güvenç,
Hatice Betül Erer,
Rengin Çetin,
Hakan Hasdemir,
Erkan İlhan,
Ceyhan Türkkan,
Mehmet Eren
et al.
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Full-length article
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03 February 2012 |
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Recurrent Spontaneous Globe Subluxation: A Case Report and Review of Manual Reduction Techniques
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.06.129
Abstract: Background: Spontaneous globe subluxation is an uncommon problem that develops acutely and can present with significant patient distress from ocular pain and vision loss. Objectives: To pres...
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Elizabeth W. Kelly,
Michael T. Fitch
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Full-length article
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03 February 2012 |
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A Physician's Got to Know His (Test's) Limitations
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.10.003
“A man’s got to know his limitations.”
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Jonathan Edlow
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Editorial
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03 February 2012 |
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Latency of Pulse Oximetry Signal with Use of Digital Probes Associated with Inappropriate Extubation during Prehospital Rapid Sequence Intubation in Head Injury Patients: Case Examples
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.06.127
Abstract: Background: Endotracheal intubation remains the definitive skill needed for airway management of both medical and surgical patients treated in the prehospital and hospital arenas. Subsequent...
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Steve A. Aguilar,
Daniel P. Davis
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Full-length article
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03 February 2012 |
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Identifying False-positive ST-elevation Myocardial Infarction in Emergency Department Patients
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.09.027
Abstract: Background: In a push to treat ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients with primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) within 90min of door-to-balloon time, emergency cardi...
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Tonga Nfor,
Louie Kostopoulos,
Hani Hashim,
M. Fuad Jan,
Anjan Gupta,
Tanvir Bajwa,
Suhail Allaqaband
et al.
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Full-length article
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30 January 2012 |
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Patient Safety in Emergency Medicine
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.10.001
When I was a Chief Resident at the University of Cincinnati, the single most influential experience I had was educating myself about patient safety. Learning to dissect events that happened in the pas...
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Michael J. Ward
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Book review
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30 January 2012 |
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Point-of-care Ultrasound Diagnosis of Peripheral Vein Septic Thrombophlebitis in the Emergency Department
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.08.014
Intravenous drug users are at high risk for developing skin or subcutaneous abscesses and septic thrombophlebitis of peripheral veins. Septic thrombophlebitis is a condition characterized by inflammat...
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Srikar Adhikari
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Short communication
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30 January 2012 |
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Diagnosis and Management of Hereditary Angioedema: An Emergency Medicine Perspective
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.06.125
Abstract: Background: Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare and often debilitating condition associated with substantial morbidity and mortality in the absence of appropriate intervention. An underlyi...
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Joseph J. Moellman,
Jonathan A. Bernstein
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Full-length article
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30 January 2012 |
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A Pain in the Neck: Non-traumatic Adult Retropharyngeal Abscess
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.09.028
Abstract: Background: We present the case of a 47-year-old man who presented to the Emergency Department (ED) with complaint of left-sided neck pain. He was thought to have a musculoskeletal sprain on...
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Christopher K. Schott,
Francis L. Counselman,
Allison R. Ashe
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Full-length article
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30 January 2012 |
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Septic Hip Arthritis: Diagnosis and Arthrocentesis Using Bedside Ultrasound
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.09.029
Abstract: Background: Septic arthritis of the hip is an infrequent disorder that is difficult to diagnose. Traditional methods of obtaining synovial fluid from the hip are not always available in most...
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Joseph J. Minardi,
Owen M. Lander
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Full-length article
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30 January 2012 |
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Ramelteon Ingestions Reported to Texas Poison Centers, 2005–2009
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.09.025
Abstract: Background: The only data that currently exist on ramelteon (Rozerem®; Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc., Deerfield, IL) ingestions is from clinical trials. To fill this gap, data o...
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Candice M. Todd,
Mathias B. Forrester
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Full-length article
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27 January 2012 |
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The Spontaneous Rupture of the Renal Fornix Caused by Obstructive Nephropathy
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.06.126
A 62-year-old woman presented to the Emergency Department with right flank pain and decreased urine output for 3 days. She had a history of advanced gastric cancer. The patient had undergone radical t...
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Je Sung You,
Yong Eun Chung,
June Young Lee,
Hye-Jeong Lee,
Tae Nyoung Chung,
Yoo Seok Park,
Incheol Park
et al.
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Short communication
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27 January 2012 |
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Developing an Organized Approach in the Food and Drug Administration to Ban Dangerous Devices that Can Injure the Patient and Health Care Worker
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.07.031
During the past 15 years, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other federal agencies received numerous requests to ban the use of glove powder . It has been suggested that numerous experimental...
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Richard F. Edlich,
Leah R. Buck,
Julie A. Garrison,
Samantha K. Rhoads,
Mary J. Cox,
Robert B. Zura
et al.
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Full-length article
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27 January 2012 |
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Management of the Post-cardiac Arrest Syndrome
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.09.026
Abstract: Background: Recent advances in resuscitation science have revolutionized care of the cardiac arrest patient. Dramatic departures from time-honored advanced cardiac life support therapies, su...
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Joshua C. Reynolds,
Benajmin J. Lawner
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Full-length article
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27 January 2012 |
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An Incidental Finding? Pneumatosis Intestinalis after Minor Trauma
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.09.009
Abstract: Background: Pneumatosis intestinalis (PI) refers to the identification of air within the wall of the gastrointestinal tract. This finding often marks serious underlying pathology, which can ...
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Nathan R. Hoot,
Camiron L. Pfennig,
Michael N. Johnston,
Ian Jones
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Full-length article
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18 January 2012 |
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Mobile Phone-assisted Basic Life Support Augmented with a Metronome
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.09.011
Abstract: Background: Basic life support (BLS) performed by lay rescuers is poor. We developed software for mobile phones augmented with a metronome to improve BLS. Study Objectives: To assess BLS in ...
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Peter Paal,
Iris Pircher,
Thomas Baur,
Elisabeth Gruber,
Alexander M. Strasak,
Holger Herff,
Hermann Brugger,
Volker Wenzel,
Thomas Mitterlechner
et al.
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Full-length article
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18 January 2012 |
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Tension Viscerothorax after Blunt Abdominal Trauma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.05.084
Abstract: Background: Tension viscerothorax is herniation of abdominal viscera into the thorax. Tension viscerothorax can simulate tension pneumothorax. Immediate decompression with a nasogastric tube...
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Shin Ahn,
Won Kim,
Chang Hwan Sohn,
Dong Woo Seo
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Full-length article
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16 January 2012 |
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Hypermagnesemia in a Constipated Female
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.09.004
Abstract: Background: Hypermagnesemia is a rare condition that is usually iatrogenic. Magnesium oxide (MgO) ingestion by constipated patients with prolonged colonic retention contributes to hypermagne...
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Yi-Ming Weng,
Shou-Yen Chen,
Hang-Cheng Chen,
Jiun-Hao Yu,
Shih-Hao Wang
et al.
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Full-length article
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16 January 2012 |
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Cleft Palate Secondary to an Ingested Foreign Body: A Learning Experience
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.09.008
Abstract: Background: Cleft palate has usually been described as a congenital anomaly. Acquired clefting of the palate is rare and is usually due to penetrating trauma. Objective: To report a case of ...
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Sohit Paul Kanotra,
Sonika Kanotra,
Jitendra Paul
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Full-length article
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16 January 2012 |
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Delay in Spinal Cord Injury Diagnosis Due to Sedation: A Case Report
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.05.081
Abstract: Background: In the United States, the incidence of traumatic spinal cord injury is estimated to be approximately 40 per one million persons per year. The most common causes of traumatic spin...
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Greg Gawor,
Kevin Biese,
Timothy F. Platts-Mills
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Full-length article
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16 January 2012 |
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Impact of Physician-assisted Triage on Timing of Antibiotic Delivery in Patients Admitted to the Hospital with Community-acquired Pneumonia (CAP)
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.08.016
Abstract: Background: Time to antibiotic delivery in patients with diagnosis of pneumonia is a publicly reported quality measure. Objective: We aim to describe the impact of emergency department (ED) ...
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Roberta Capp,
Olan A. Soremekun,
Paul D. Biddinger,
Benjamin A. White,
Linda M. Sweeney,
Yuchiao Chang,
David F.M. Brown
et al.
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Full-length article
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16 January 2012 |
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Hidden Attraction: A Menacing Meal of Magnets and Batteries
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.09.003
Abstract: Background: Magnet and button battery ingestions are increasingly common, and can result in significant morbidity. Timely identification of hazardous foreign body ingestions can be difficult...
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Julie C. Brown,
Karen F. Murray,
Patrick J. Javid
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Full-length article
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13 January 2012 |
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Thallium-201 for Cardiac Stress Tests: Residual Radioactivity Worries Patients and Security
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.05.093
Abstract: Background: A 47-year-old man presented to the Emergency Department (ED) in duress and stated he was “highly radioactive.” There were no reports of nuclear disasters, spills, or mishaps in t...
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Matthew J. Geraci,
Norman Brown,
David Murray
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Full-length article
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13 January 2012 |
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Intramural Esophageal Hematoma: An Unusual Complication of Endotracheal Intubation
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.09.007
Intramural esophageal hematoma (IEH) is an uncommon medical condition. IEH is the result of hemorrhage within the esophageal wall, and may occur spontaneously or secondary to trauma . Spontaneous IEH ...
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Hrvoje Ivekovic,
Marina Peklic Ivekovic
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Short communication
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13 January 2012 |
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Inter-rater Reliability of Sonographic Measurements of the Inferior Vena Cava
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.05.095
Abstract: Background: Bedside ultrasound is emerging as a useful tool in the assessment of intravascular volume status by examining measurements of the inferior vena cava (IVC). Many previous studies ...
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Turandot Saul,
Resa E. Lewiss,
Alexis Langsfeld,
Michael S. Radeos,
Marina Del Rios
et al.
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Full-length article
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13 January 2012 |
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Adult Intussusception: Presentation, Management, and Outcomes of 148 Patients
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.05.098
Abstract: Background: Intussusception is a predominantly pediatric diagnosis that is not well characterized among adults. Undiagnosed cases can result in significant morbidity, making early recognitio...
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Rachel A. Lindor,
M. Fernanda Bellolio,
Annie T. Sadosty,
Frank Earnest,
Daniel Cabrera
et al.
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Full-length article
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13 January 2012 |
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Implementation of Transvaginal Ultrasound in an Emergency Department Residency Program: An Analysis of Resident Interpretation
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.05.099
Abstract: Background: Emergency physicians are increasingly performing transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) to rule out ectopic pregnancy. However, little is known about appropriate educational pathways to ...
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Casey Z. MacVane,
Christine B. Irish,
Tania D. Strout,
William B. Owens
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Full-length article
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13 January 2012 |
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Indian and UNITED STATES Paramedic Students: Comparison of Examination Performance for the American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Training
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.05.096
Abstract: Background: The American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) course is taught worldwide. The ACLS course is designed for consistency, regardless of location; ...
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Tress Goodwin,
B. Elizabeth Delasobera,
Matthew Strehlow,
Jolyn Camacho,
Mary Koskovich,
Peter D’Souza,
Gregory Gilbert,
S.V. Mahadevan
et al.
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Full-length article
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13 January 2012 |
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Oral Thromboprophylaxis in Pelvic Trauma: A Standardized Protocol
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.09.006
Abstract: Background: Thromboprophylaxis for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) after lower-extremity trauma could include rivaroxaban, an oral medication that does not need laboratory monitoring. Objective: ...
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Daniel Godoy Monzon,
Kenneth V. Iserson,
Alberto Cid,
Jorge A. Vazquez
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Full-length article
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13 January 2012 |
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“Lipid Rescue” for Tricyclic Antidepressant Cardiotoxicity
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.09.010
Abstract: Background: Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) toxicity results predominantly from myocardial sodium-channel blockade. Subsequent ventricular dysrhythmias, myocardial depression, and hypotension...
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Michael Stephen Blaber,
Jamal Nasir Khan,
Judith Anne Brebner,
Rachel McColm
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Full-length article
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13 January 2012 |
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A Method for the Removal of Tungsten Carbide Rings
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.07.032
Abstract: Background: The removal of metal rings from fingers is a well-described process that often employs a toothed cutting wheel or bolt cutters to sever the ring and allow it to be pried open. Ho...
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Keith A. Allen,
Marco Rizzo,
Annie T. Sadosty
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Full-length article
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09 January 2012 |
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Irreducible Fracture of the Proximal Interphalangeal Joint of the Fifth Toe
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.09.002
Abstract: Background: Interphalangeal joint dislocations of toes are relatively rare and can generally be treated by closed reduction. Objectives: This case presentation intends to emphasize that irre...
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Mischa Veen,
Inger B. Schipper
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Full-length article
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06 January 2012 |
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A Two-Year Experience of an Integrated Simulation Residency Curriculum
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.05.086
Abstract: Background: Human Patient Simulation (HPS) is increasingly used in medical education, but its role in Emergency Medicine (EM) residency education is uncertain. Study Objectives: The objectiv...
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Kathleen A. Wittels,
James K. Takayesu,
Eric S. Nadel
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Full-length article
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06 January 2012 |
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Do Low-dose Corticosteroids Improve Mortality or Shock Reversal in Patients with Septic Shock? A Systematic Review and Position Statement Prepared for the American Academy of Emergency Medicine
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.08.015
Abstract: Background: The management of septic shock has undergone a significant evolution in the past decade. A number of trials have been published to evaluate the efficacy of low-dose corticosteroi...
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Robert Leigh Sherwin,
Audwin J. Garcia,
Robert Bilkovski
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Full-length article
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06 January 2012 |
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Esophageal Mass: The Importance of Clinical History in Foreign Body Imaging
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.08.017
A 48-year-old man with a past history significant for Prader-Willi syndrome, a syndrome characterized by insatiable appetite and decreased mental capacity, was transferred from an outside hospital aft...
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Patricia S. Mangel,
Jacob Sedgh,
Sohrab Sohrabi,
Dhave Setabutr
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Short communication
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06 January 2012 |
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Hepatic Artery Pseudoaneurysm Rupture: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.08.021
Abstract: Background: Ruptured hepatic artery pseudoaneurysm, a type of visceral artery aneurysm, is a rare condition that is life threatening if not diagnosed and treated rapidly in the emergency dep...
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Dena A. Reiter,
Aaron M. Fischman,
Bradley D. Shy
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Full-length article
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06 January 2012 |
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Complete Heart Block during Potassium Therapy in Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.05.090
Abstract: Background: Although cardiac dysrhythmia is common in patients with thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP), high-degree atrioventricular (AV) block complicated by cardiogenic shock, even under ...
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Huei-Fang Wang,
Shih-Ching Tsai,
Ming-Sung Pan,
Chih-Chung Shiao
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Full-length article
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06 January 2012 |
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Referral of Discharged Emergency Department Patients to Primary and Specialty Care Follow-up
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.05.092
Abstract: Background: Emergency department (ED) patients often need urgent primary or specialty care follow-up, but access is particularly difficult for those without insurance. Objective: To characte...
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Adit A. Ginde,
Brad E. Talley,
Stacy A. Trent,
Ali S. Raja,
Ashley F. Sullivan,
Carlos A. Camargo
et al.
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30 December 2011 |
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Man with Tongue Deviation
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.05.091
A 60-year-old man presented to the Emergency Department (ED) complaining of a 2-month history of right-sided head, neck, and shoulder pain. He also reported a 3-week history of difficulty speaking and...
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Josiah Daily,
Albert G. Sledge,
Henry E. Wang
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Short communication
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30 December 2011 |
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Emergency Department Triage: Do Experienced Nurses Agree on Triage Scores?
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.05.085
Abstract: Background: The reproducibility of the Canadian Triage & Acuity Scale (CTAS), designed and introduced in the late 1990s in all Canadian emergency departments (EDs), has been studied most...
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Clémence Dallaire,
Julien Poitras,
Karine Aubin,
André Lavoie,
Lynne Moore
et al.
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Short communication
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30 December 2011 |
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A Rare Cause of Poisoning in Childhood: Yellow Phosphorus
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.05.083
Abstract: Background: Yellow phosphorus poisoning is rare, but when it occurs, it may result in pathological changes in almost all organs of the body, especially the liver, heart, kidney, spleen, and ...
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Mustafa Taskesen,
Salih Adıguzel
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30 December 2011 |
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Complication of Acute Myocardial Infarction by Systemic Arterial Embolism in the Era of Multimodality Imaging
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.08.019
A 51-year-old man with a history of smoking was admitted to the hospital with anterolateral myocardial infarction within 3h after the onset of symptoms. Coronary angioplasty of the total occlusion of ...
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Radoslaw Piatkowski,
Agnieszka Kaplon-Cieslicka,
Piotr Scislo,
Janusz Kochanowski,
Grzegorz Karpinski,
Grzegorz Opolski
et al.
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Short communication
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30 December 2011 |
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Splenic Abscesses
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.08.020
A 26-year-old woman presented with a 3-week history of increasingly severe left upper quadrant abdominal pain. She had no significant past medical history, but social history was significant for sever...
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Michael L. Sternberg,
Nate P. Lisenbee
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Short communication
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30 December 2011 |
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A Case of Rapid Diagnosis of Boerhaave Syndrome by Thoracic Drainage
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.05.079
Abstract: Background: Boerhaave syndrome is a rare and often fatal syndrome. Delayed diagnosis and treatment is closely associated with prolonged morbidity and increased mortality. In general, esophag...
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Manabu Suzuki,
Naoki Sato,
Junya Matsuda,
Naoya Niwa,
Koji Murai,
Takeshi Yamamoto,
Shinhiro Takeda,
Kengo Shigehara,
Tsutomu Nomura,
Akihiko Gamma,
Keiji Tanaka
et al.
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26 December 2011 |
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The Dilated Vestibular Aqueduct: A Diagnosis Not to Be Missed
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.05.088
The most common anomaly associated with childhood deafness is dilated vestibular aqueduct, a bony canal located within the petrous temporal bone. We report a case of a 3-year-old girl who presented to...
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Moin M. Hoosein,
Anil R. Banerjee,
Ram Vaidhyanath
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Short communication
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26 December 2011 |
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Does a Simple Bedside Sonographic Measurement of the Inferior Vena Cava Correlate to Central Venous Pressure?
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.05.082
Abstract: Background: Bedside ultrasound has been suggested as a non-invasive modality to estimate central venous pressure (CVP). Objective: Evaluate a simple bedside ultrasound technique to measure t...
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Robert A. De Lorenzo,
Michael J. Morris,
Justin B. Williams,
Timothy F. Haley,
Timothy M. Straight,
Victoria L. Holbrook-Emmons,
Juanita S. Medina
et al.
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26 December 2011 |
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Destructive Cervical Spine Osteoblastoma at C5 in a Young Patient Initially Presenting with Quadriparesis: Case Report and Review of the Literature
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.05.089
Abstract: Background: Osteoblastomas are rare benign bone tumors that are mostly found in the posterior spinal elements; about 20% are located in the cervical spine. Objective: The case of a destructi...
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Andreas A. Argyriou,
Vasileios Panagiotopoulos,
Aristeidis Masmanidis,
Fotios Tzortzidis,
Dimitrios Konstantinou
et al.
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Full-length article
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26 December 2011 |
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Medical Reconciliation in Patients Discharged from the Emergency Department
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.05.080
Abstract: Background: Medication errors are considered to be a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. For each patient, emergency departments (EDs) are expected to compile a list of medications...
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Adhi N. Sharma,
Ronald Dvorkin,
Veronica Tucker,
Jeffrey Margulies,
David Yens,
Anthony Rosalia
et al.
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26 December 2011 |
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Penetrating Cardiac Injury from a Wooden Knitting Needle
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.07.027
I read with interest the article by Hsia et al. regarding penetrating cardiac injury . As the authors mentioned, advances in technology have provided an increasing number of diagnostic procedures for ...
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Rafael Andrade-Alegre
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Correspondence
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19 December 2011 |
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Prescription Program: A Pilot Randomized Comparator Trial
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.05.078
Abstract: Background: The American Heart Association wants to increase the number of citizens who know how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). It is unknown whether giving patients a presc...
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Marna Rayl Greenberg,
Gavin C. Barr,
Valerie A. Rupp,
Nainesh Patel,
Kevin R. Weaver,
Kimberly Hamilton,
James F. Reed
et al.
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19 December 2011 |
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Bitten by the “Flying” Tree Snake, Chrysopelea Paradisi
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.03.038
Abstract: Background: The paradise tree snake, Chrysopelea paradisi, is a rear-fanged colubrid. Like other members of the genus Chrysopelea, it is able to glide through the air, and thus, is commonly ...
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Toh Leong Tan,
Ahmad Khaldun Ismail,
Kien Woo Kong,
Nor Khatijah Ahmad
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12 December 2011 |
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Mobile Phone Use for Contacting Emergency Services in Life-threatening Circumstances
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.02.022
Abstract: Background: The potential health benefits of mobile phone use have not been widely studied, except for telemedicine-type applications. Study Objectives: This study seeks to determine whether...
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Olivia Wu,
Andrew Briggs,
Tom Kemp,
Alastair Gray,
Kate MacIntyre,
Jack Rowley,
Keith Willett
et al.
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Full-length article
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06 December 2011 |
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Usefulness of Severity Scores in Patients with Suspected Infection in the Emergency Department: A Systematic Review
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.03.033
Abstract: Background: Score systems for severity of illness and organ dysfunction have been validated and used as tools to predict the risk of death in intensive care unit (ICU) patients, but their us...
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Pilar Calle,
Leisy Cerro,
Julián Valencia,
Fabian Jaimes
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06 December 2011 |
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Computer Access and Internet Use by Urban and Suburban Emergency Department Customers
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.03.034
Abstract: Background: Patients are increasingly using the Internet (43% in 2000 vs. 70% in 2006) to obtain health information, but is there a difference in the ability of urban and suburban emergency ...
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Michael C. Bond,
Ryan Klemt,
Jennifer Merlis,
Judith E. Kopinski,
Jon Mark Hirshon
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06 December 2011 |
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Succinylcholine-induced Hyperkalemia in a Patient with Multiple Sclerosis
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.06.062
Abstract: Background: Succinylcholine administration is associated with hyperkalemia in patients with a variety of medical conditions, including many neuromuscular disorders. Nonetheless, there is a p...
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Michael Levine,
David F.M. Brown
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06 December 2011 |
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Massive Pulmonary Embolism with Acute Coronary Syndrome-like Electrocardiogram Mimicking Acute Left Main Coronary Artery Obstruction
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.03.037
Pulmonary embolism (PE) and acute coronary syndrome (ACS) share some clinical symptoms and features that may create difficulties in the differential diagnosis. Clinical decision-making may benefit fro...
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Paolo Ciliberti,
Claudio Rapezzi,
Caterina Villani,
Giuseppe Boriani
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Short communication
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06 December 2011 |
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Acute Meningitis Prognosis Using Cerebrospinal Fluid Interleukin-6 Levels
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.07.029
Abstract: Background: Improved diagnostic tests would aid in diagnosing and treating community-acquired meningitis. Objective: To analyze the diagnostic value of interleukin-6 (IL-6) in the cerebrospi...
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Vázquez Jorge Alejandro,
Adducci Maria del Carmen,
Coll Carlos,
Godoy Monzón Daniel,
Kenneth V. Iserson
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06 December 2011 |
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Simultaneous T-Wave Inversions in Anterior and Inferior Leads: An Uncommon Sign of Pulmonary Embolism
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.07.026
Abstract: Background: Pulmonary embolism (PE), a major cause of morbidity and mortality, remains an elusive diagnosis. Recently investigators have found a new electrocardiographic (ECG) finding, simul...
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Michael D. Witting,
Amal Mattu,
Robert Rogers,
Christian Halvorson
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06 December 2011 |
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IV Access Difficulty: Incidence and Delays in an Urban Emergency Department
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.07.030
Abstract: Background: Intravenous access difficulty (IVAD) has long been recognized as a problem for emergency departments (ED), but epidemiologic data are lacking. Objective: To estimate the incidenc...
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Michael D. Witting
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05 December 2011 |