Editorial comment: Findings regarding non-sexual penile fracture in a referral emergency hospital
Int. braz. j. urol; 47 (2), 2021
Results: 602
Manejo de medidas de bioseguridad en el personal de enfermería que labora en el área de emergencia del hospital general norte de Guayaquil IESS los ceibos
Management of biosecurity measures for nursing personnel working in the emergency area of the Hospital General Norte de Guayaquil IESS Los Ceibos
Más Vita; 3 (1), 2021
Las medidas de Bioseguridad son un conjunto de normas preventivas que debe aplicar el personal de salud y de enfermería para evitar el contagio por la exposición de agentes infecciosos, sean físicos, químicos o biológicos. Objetivo: Determinar el manejo de las medidas de bioseguridad del personal de...
Incidence, characteristics and long-term outcomes of patients with diabetic ketoacidosis: a prospective prognosis cohort study in an emergency department
Säo Paulo med. j; 139 (1), 2021
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Diabetic ketoacidosis is the most frequent hyperglycemic complication in the evolution of diabetes mellitus. Common precipitating factors include newly diagnosed diabetes mellitus, noncompliance with therapy and infections. However, few studies have been conducted in Brazil and non...
Brasil/epidemiología, Estudios de Cohortes, Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2/complicaciones, Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2/epidemiología, Cetoacidosis Diabética/complicaciones, Cetoacidosis Diabética/epidemiología, Servicio de Urgencia en Hospital, Incidencia, Pronóstico, Estudios Prospectivos, Estudios Retrospectivos
Transmediastinal gunshot wound in a pregnant patient with stable hemodynamics
Rev. bras. ginecol. obstet; 43 (2), 2021
Abstract Transmediastinal gunshot wounds (TGWs) may lead to life-threatening injuries of vital organs such as large vessels, the esophagus, and lungs. Although they are not commonly encountered in pregnant women, additional caution should be given to these patients. Physical examination for the diagnosis...
Diagnóstico Diferencial, Servicio de Urgencia en Hospital, Hemodinámica, Complicaciones del Embarazo/diagnóstico, Complicaciones del Embarazo/terapia, Segundo Trimestre del Embarazo, Resucitación, Traumatismos Torácicos/diagnóstico, Traumatismos Torácicos/terapia, Heridas por Arma de Fuego/diagnóstico, Heridas por Arma de Fuego/terapia
Sgarbossa Criteria in Left Bundle Branch Block in a Hypertensive Emergency, a Case Report
Int. j. cardiovasc. sci. (Impr.); 34 (1), 2021
Abstract Left bundle branch block and hypertensive emergency are very common conditions in clinical cardiovascular and emergency practice. Hypertensive emergency encompasses a spectrum of clinical presentations in which uncontrolled blood pressure leads to progressive end-organ dysfunction. Suspected acu...
Bloqueo de Rama/complicaciones, Oclusión Coronaria/complicaciones, Servicio de Urgencia en Hospital, Infarto del Miocardio con Elevación del ST/complicaciones, Hipertensión/complicaciones, Infarto del Miocardio con Elevación del ST/diagnóstico, Bloqueo de Rama/diagnóstico, Terapia Trombolítica, Estreptoquinasa/uso terapéutico, Hipertensión/tratamiento farmacológico
Risk Stratification in Chest Pain: Impact on the Diagnosis of Acute Coronary Syndrome
Int. j. cardiovasc. sci. (Impr.); 34 (1), 2021
Abstract Background The implementation of institutional protocols in the emergency department (ED) for risk stratification in patients with chest pain has been recommended. Objective To assess the sensitivity, specificity and predictive value of an institutional risk stratification protocol for chest...
Door-to-balloon Time in Cardiovascular Emergency Care in a Hospital of Northern Brazil
Int. j. cardiovasc. sci. (Impr.); 34 (1), 2021
Abstract Background The use of an adequate door-to-balloon time (≤ 90 minutes) is crucial in improving the quality of care provided to patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Objective To determine the door-to-balloon time in the management of STEMI patients in a cardi...
Tiempo de Tratamiento/estadística & datos numéricos, Infarto del Miocardio con Elevación del ST/mortalidad, Infarto del Miocardio con Elevación del ST/cirugía, Angioplastia Coronaria con Balón, Indicadores de Calidad de la Atención de Salud, Estudios Transversales, Servicio de Urgencia en Hospital, Tiempo de Internación, Estudios de Cohortes
Utilidad pronóstica de la escala qSOFA en pacientes ingresados en un servicio de Medicina Interna por enfermedades infecciosas
Rev. chil. infectol; 38 (1), 2021
INTRODUCCIÓN: La sepsis es una entidad grave siendo su sospecha y tratamiento precoces claves para el pronóstico. OBJETIVO: Analizar la utilidad pronóstica de la escala qSOFA en pacientes que ingresan por infección en un servicio de Medicina Interna. PACIENTES Y MÉTODOS: Estudio descriptivo, tranver...
Changing the view: impact of simulation-based mastery learning in pediatric tracheal intubation with videolaryngoscopy
J. pediatr. (Rio J.); 97 (1), 2021
Abstract Objective: To determine the effect of a training program using simulation-based mastery learning on the performance of residents in pediatric intubations with videolaryngoscopy. Method: Retrospective cohort study carried out in a tertiary pediatric hospital between July 2016 and June 2018 eval...
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on emergency general surgery: a retrospective study
Säo Paulo med. j; 139 (1), 2021
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected healthcare systems worldwide. The effect of the pandemic on emergency general surgery patients remains unknown. OBJECTIVE: To reveal the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on mortality and morbidity among emergency general surgery cases. DESIGN A...