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Triage tool for suspected COVID-19 patients in the emergency room: AIFELL score

Braz. j. infect. dis; 24 (5), 2020
Abstract Clinical prediction scores support the assessment of patients in the emergency setting to determine the need for further diagnostic and therapeutic steps. During the current COVID-19 pandemic, physicians in emergency rooms (ER) of many hospitals have a considerably higher patient load and need t...

Diagnostic discrepancies between emergency department admissions and hospital discharges among older adults: secondary analysis on a population-based survey

Säo Paulo med. j; 138 (5), 2020
BACKGROUND: Older adults frequently experience nonspecific clinical features. However, there is limited evidence on how often admission diagnoses for hospitalized older patients are incorrect, potentially leading to treatment delays. OBJECTIVES: To determine the consistency between hospital admission an...

Evaluation of the frequency of patients with cancer presenting to an emergency department

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: This study aims to determine the demographic characteristics of cancer patients admitted to an emergency department and determine the relationship between the frequency of admission to the emergency department and oncological emergencies and their effect on mortality. METHODS: This o...

Firearm-Related Fractures: Epidemiology and Infection Rate

Abstract Objective To investigate the incidence of infection in patients with gunshot-related fractures, and to correlate this finding with the occurrence of surgical debridement in the emergency room. Methods A retrospective, observational, descriptive study that included all cases of fractures caused...

Disnea en el servicio de urgencia

La disnea es definida como la sensación subjetiva de ahogo o falta de aire y es un motivo muy frecuente de consulta. Su presentación clínica puede variar, desde manifestaciones leves hasta insuficiencia respiratoria catastrófica, con elevada mortalidad y requerir de terapias invasivas complejas. En...

Fasceíte necrotizante cervical: relato de caso

Introdução: A Fasceíte Necrotizante Cervical é uma infecção rara, geralmente com evolução rápida e progressiva da fáscia superficial e do tecido adiposo subcutâneo. Pode se desenvolver a partir de uma infecção odontogênica que se dissemina para os planos faciais e profundos. O presente trab...

Utilização do Modified Early Warning Score na transferência intra-hospitalar de pacientes

RESUMO Objetivo: Verificar se há associação entre o Modified Early Warning Score antes da transferência da emergência para enfermaria e o óbito ou a admissão na unidade de terapia intensiva em 30 dias. Métodos: Trata-se de estudo de coorte histórica desenvolvido em hospital de alta complexidad...

Evaluation of treatment of the exacerbation of asthma and wheezing in a pediatric emergency department

SUMMARY OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the treatment of wheezing and exacerbation of asthma in a pediatric emergency unit (ED), comparing it to that recommended by the guidelines for this purpose. METHODS: Descriptive cross-sectional study through medical records survey of children and adolescents (0-15 years...

Tiger stripes sign in acute coronary syndrome

Arch. cardiol. Méx; 90 (3), 2020
Abstract The incidence of mitral regurgitation in acute myocardial syndromes is variable. Echocardiographic evaluation is fundamental in making a proper diagnosis of mechanical complications and to offer timely treatment. We present a case of a 64-year-old male who was admitted to the ER in acute pulmona...

Panorama de resistencia antimicrobiana de los aislamientos urinarios de pacientes adultos en los servicios de urgencias de Manizales, Caldas, durante el 2018

Infectio; 24 (3), 2020
Introducción: los servicios de urgencias requieren de la toma de medidas eficaces y oportunas en el manejo de los pacientes, esto incluye el uso adecuado de antibióticos. La resistencia antimicrobiana dificulta la instauración de terapias empíricas adecuadas, por lo que su vigilancia toma un papel f...