Survival following extreme carboxyhemoglobin elevation Neil B. Hampson
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2016.03.035
Publication stage: In Press Corrected Proof
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine
Published online: March 16 2016
x I read with great interest the article by Kaya and co-workers, “Carboxyhemoglobin levels predict the long-term development of acute myocardial infarction in carbon monoxide poisoning” [1]. They observed that 100 of 1013 consecutive patients presenting to their emergency department in Turkey with carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning experienced acute myocardial infarction (AMI) during an average follow-up of fifty-six months after the event. While I am unable to explain their observation, I was struck by the degree of carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) elevation described in their patients.
Changing epidemiology and management of infectious diseases in US EDs Amir M. Mohareb, Andrea F. Dugas, Yu-Hsiang Hsieh
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2016.03.024
Publication stage: In Press Corrected Proof
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine
Published online: March 11 2016
x The rise of antibiotic-resistant pathogens is believed to have influenced the emergency department (ED) epidemiology and management of infectious diseases (IDs) since 2000.
Evaluation of hidden HIV infections in an urban ED with a rapid HIV screening program Yu-Hsiang Hsieh, Gabor D. Kelen, Kaylin J. Beck, Chadd K. Kraus, Judy B. Shahan, Oliver B. Laeyendecker, Thomas C. Quinn, Richard E. Rothman
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2015.10.002
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine , Vol. 34 , Issue 2 ,
Published online: October 8 2015
x To investigate the prevalence of undiagnosed HIV infections in an emergency department (ED) with an established screening program.
Mucormycosis: what emergency physicians need to know? Brit Long, Alex Koyfman
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2015.08.037
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine , Vol. 33 , Issue 12 ,
Published online: August 25 2015
x Mucormycosis is a rare presentation for patients in the emergency department (ED), primarily affecting immunocompromised patients. Multiple forms of infection are present, and with poor prognosis, ED diagnosis and treatment of this deadly condition are necessary.
Zipline-related injuries treated in US EDs, 1997-2012 Rachael M. Billock, Jonathan J. Anderegg, Tracy J. Mehan, Thiphalak Chounthirath, Gary A. Smith
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2015.08.022
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine , Vol. 33 , Issue 12 ,
Published online: August 14 2015
x To investigate the epidemiology of zipline-related injuries in the United States.
Pediatric acute osteomyelitis in the postvaccine, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus era Kristin Ratnayake, Andrew J. Davis, Lance Brown, Timothy P. Young
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2015.07.011
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine , Vol. 33 , Issue 10 ,
Published online: July 16 2015
x We sought to describe the causative organisms, bones involved, and complications in cases of pediatric osteomyelitis in the postvaccine age and in the era of increasing infection with community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
The pathophysiologies of asphyxial vs dysrhythmic cardiac arrest: implications for resuscitation and post-event management Dimitrios Varvarousis, Giolanda Varvarousi, Nicoletta Iacovidou, Ernesto D'Aloja, Anil Gulati, Theodoros Xanthos
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2015.06.066
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine , Vol. 33 , Issue 9 ,
Published online: July 6 2015
x Cardiac arrest is not a uniform condition and significant heterogeneity exists within all victims with regard to the cause of cardiac arrest. Primary cardiac (dysrhythmic) and asphyxial causes together are responsible for most cases of cardiac arrest at all age groups. The purpose of this article is to review the pathophysiologic differences between dysrhythmic and asphyxial cardiac arrest in the prearrest period, during the no-flow state, and after successful cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Traumatic brain injuries and computed tomography use in pediatric sports participants Todd Glass, Richard M. Ruddy, Elizabeth R. Alpern, Marc Gorelick, James Callahan, Lois Lee, Mike Gerardi, Kraig Melville, and others
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2015.06.069
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine , Vol. 33 , Issue 10 ,
Published online: July 6 2015
x Childhood sports-related head trauma is common, frequently leading to emergency department (ED) visits. We describe the spectrum of these injuries and trends in computed tomography (CT) use in the Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network.
Point-of-care ultrasound in pediatric urolithiasis: an ED case series Amitabh Chandra, Jessica Zerzan, Alexandar Arroyo, Marla Levine, Eitan Dickman, Mark Tessaro
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2015.05.048
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine , Vol. 33 , Issue 10 ,
Published online: June 22 2015
x Urolithiasis is relatively uncommon in the pediatric population, but its incidence is increasing [1,2]. Urinary tract calculi are associated with significant morbidity in the pediatric population: compared to adults, children have a higher need for urologic intervention, more recurrences, and a higher association with chronic kidney disease [3-5].
Analysis of risk classification for massive transfusion in severe trauma using the gray zone approach Takayuki Ogura, Minoru Nakano, Yoshimitsu Izawa, Mitsunobu Nakamura, Kenji Fujizuka, Alan T. Lefor
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2015.05.007
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine , Vol. 33 , Issue 9 ,
Published online: May 15 2015
x The Traumatic Bleeding Severity Score (TBSS) was developed to predict the need for massive transfusion (MT). The aim of this study is evaluation of clinical thresholds for activation of a MT protocol using the gray zone approach based on TBSS.
Comparison of Clinical Characteristics of Intentional vs Accidental Drowning Patients Seon Hee Woo, Jeong Ho Park, Seung Pill Choi, Jung Hee Wee
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2015.04.051
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine , Vol. 33 , Issue 8 ,
Published online: April 29 2015
x Drowning may happen by accident or as a method of committing suicide. The aim of this study was to determine some characteristics of drowning patients who committed intentionally.
The pregnant heart: cardiac emergencies during pregnancy Alyson J. McGregor, Rebecca Barron, Karen Rosene-Montella
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2015.02.046
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine , Vol. 33 , Issue 4 ,
Published online: March 6 2015
x Cardiovascular emergencies in pregnant patients are often considered a rare event; however, heart disease as a cause of maternal mortality is steadily increasing.
Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding infection prevention among emergency medical services providers Stephen Y. Liang, Paige Vantassell, Remle P. Crowe, Brian R. Froelke, Jonas Marschall, Melissa A. Bentley
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2015.02.026
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine , Vol. 33 , Issue 5 ,
Published online: February 20 2015
x Infection prevention is a significant challenge in prehospital emergency care. Hand hygiene [1-3], adherence to standard and transmission-based precautions [4], and environmental disinfection [1] by emergency medical services (EMS) providers is variable and often suboptimal. Ambulances can become contaminated during patient care with multidrug-resistant organisms (MDRO) [5-7], increasing the potential for transmission. Little is known about the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of EMS providers in relation to infection prevention and MDRO transmission.
Upper extremity fractures among hospitalized pediatric road traffic accident victims Guy Rubin, Kobi Peleg, Adi Givon, Israel Trauma Group, Nimrod Rozen
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2015.02.017
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine , Vol. 33 , Issue 5 ,
Published online: February 17 2015
x Upper extremity fractures (UEFs) associated with road traffic accidents (RTAs) may result in long-term disability. Previous studies have examined UEF profiles with small patient populations. The objective of this study was to examine the injury profiles of UEFs in all mechanisms of injury related to RTAs in the pediatric population.
Prehospital pain management of injured children: a systematic review of current evidence Nir Samuel, Ivan P. Steiner, Itai Shavit
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2014.12.012
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine , Vol. 33 , Issue 3 ,
Published online: December 18 2014
x Injury is a common cause of acute pain in children. The objective of this study was to analyze the available evidence in prehospital pain management of injured children.
Upper extremity fractures among hospitalized road traffic accident adults Guy Rubin, Kobi Peleg, Adi Givon, Israel Trauma Group, Nimrod Rozen
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2014.11.048
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine , Vol. 33 , Issue 2 ,
Published online: December 3 2014
x Upper extremity fractures (UEFs) associated with road traffic accidents (RTAs) may result in long-term disability. Previous studies have examined UEF profiles with small patient populations. The objective of this study was to examine the injury profiles of UEFs in all mechanisms of injury related to RTAs.
Dynamic ambulance reallocation for the reduction of ambulance response times using system status management Sean Shao Wei Lam, Ji Zhang, Zhong Cheng Zhang, Hong Choon Oh, Jerry Overton, Yih Yng Ng, Marcus Eng Hock Ong
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2014.10.044
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine , Vol. 33 , Issue 2 ,
Published online: November 8 2014
x Dynamically reassigning ambulance deployment locations throughout a day to balance ambulance availability and demands can be effective in reducing response times. The objectives of this study were to model dynamic ambulance allocation plans in Singapore based on the system status management (SSM) strategy and to evaluate the dynamic deployment plans using a discrete event simulation (DES) model.
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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0735-6757(14)00724-4
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine , Vol. 32 , Issue 11 ,
Published in issue: November 2014
Throw rug-related injuries treated in US EDs: are children the same as adults? Zlata Vlodaver, Henry W. Ortega, Joseph Arms, Heidi Vander Velden, Gary A. Smith
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2014.09.024
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine , Vol. 32 , Issue 12 ,
Published online: September 25 2014
x Various characteristics of floors and floor coverings are well established as injury hazards. Loose carpeting, such as rugs, is often cited as a hazard leading to injury.
Prognostic determinants of community-acquired bloodstream infection in type 2 diabetic patients in ED Chia-Hung Yo, Meng-Tse Gabriel Lee, Weng-Tein Gi, Shy-Shin Chang, Kuang-Chau Tsai, Shyr-Chyr Chen, Chien-Chang Lee
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2014.08.071
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine , Vol. 32 , Issue 12 ,
Published online: August 29 2014
x The objective of the study is to describe the epidemiology and outcome of community-acquired bloodstream infection (BSI) in type 2 diabetic patients in emergency department (ED).
