Pulse Pressure Variation - The Missing Key to Fluid Responsiveness in ED Introduction Pulse pressure variation remains a critical but underutilized method for assessing fluid responsiveness in emergency and critical care settings. Despite the widespread use of fluid bolus administration in shock and circulatory failure, approximately half
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Presyncope Patient Outcomes In Emergency Care
Presyncope Patient Outcomes In Emergency Care Overview Syncope is characterized by a transient loss of consciousness, whereas presyncope involves similar prodromal symptoms without the actual loss of consciousness. Although extensive research has examined the risk of serious outcomes in emergency department (ED) patients with syncope, the outcomes and management of patients with
When Cosmetic Procedures Go Wrong: Wounded Skin Emergencies
When Cosmetic Procedures Go Wrong: Wounded Skin Emergencies Overview This study aimed to assess the occurrence of emergency complications among dermatologists during dermatological, surgical, and cosmetic procedures, as well as their knowledge of emergency protocols and basic life support. Conducted through an online survey of 240 dermatologists, the study examined the frequency
Cardiac Troponins And Mortality Risk In Emergency Room Visits For Geriatric Falls
Cardiac Troponins And Mortality Risk In Emergency Room Visits For Geriatric Falls Overview The occurrence of emergency department (ED) visits following ground-level falls (GLF) is frequent, with potential links to myocardial infarction (MI), particularly in older adults who may experience unrecognized MIs. To explore this connection, we conducted a prospective, international, multicenter
