Foodborne botulism in a six-month-old infant caused by home-canned baby food.

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVES:The syndrome of rhabdomyolysis associated with cocaine use has been recently described, but the incidence, severity, risk factors, and complications are unknown. This study sought to describe the spectrum of the syndrome and identify clinical features of patients at risk. DESIGN:Retrospective case ser...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Brody SL,Wrenn KD,Wilber MM,Slovis CM

更新日期：1990-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We followed serial plasma baclofen concentrations in a woman who ingested more than 2 g of baclofen in a suicide attempt, the largest ingestion of baclofen reported to date. The plasma clearance of baclofen was characterized by first-order elimination kinetics with a half-life of 8.6 hours. The persistent central nerv...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Gerkin R,Curry SC,Vance MV,Sankowski PW,Meinhart RD

更新日期：1986-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A prospective study was conducted to test the reliability of at-home observation of head trauma victims in the rural South among a population of low educational level. During a four-month period, 99 patients entered and 90 patients finished the study. In all cases, an individual was identified as willing to accept the...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Cline DM,Whitley TW

更新日期：1988-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:Video capsule endoscopy has been used to diagnose gastrointestinal hemorrhage and other small bowel diseases but has not been tested in an emergency department (ED) setting. The objectives in this pilot study are to demonstrate the ability of emergency physicians to detect blood in the upper gastrointes...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Meltzer AC,Ali MA,Kresiberg RB,Patel G,Smith JP,Pines JM,Fleischer DE

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:The Quick Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (qSOFA) score (composed of respiratory rate ≥22 breaths/min, systolic blood pressure ≤100 mm Hg, and altered mental status) may identify patients with infection who are at risk of complications. We determined the association between qSOFA scores and outcomes...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Singer AJ,Ng J,Thode HC Jr,Spiegel R,Weingart S

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Survival after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest is intimately related to the time from cardiovascular collapse to the initiation of CPR, or downtime. Furthermore, the reperfusion technique that optimizes coronary and cerebral blood flow after cardiac arrest may also be dependent on downtime. Peak blood lactate levels ha...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Carden DL,Martin GB,Nowak RM,Foreback CC,Tomlanovich MC

更新日期：1987-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:The presence of leukocyte esterase by urine dipstick and microscopic pyuria are both indicators of possible urinary tract infection. The effect of urine concentration on the diagnostic performance of the urinalysis for pediatric urinary tract infection has not been studied. Our objective is to determine...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Chaudhari PP,Monuteaux MC,Shah P,Bachur RG

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:Previous studies have suggested that the initial emergency department (ED) lactate concentration may be an important prognostic indicator for inhospital mortality from acute drug poisoning. We conduct this cohort study to formally validate the prognostic utility of the initial lactate concentration in a...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Cheung R,Hoffman RS,Vlahov D,Manini AF

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Systemic toxicity after significant dermal exposure to hydrofluoric acid includes rapid development of hypocalcemia and hyperkalemia, leading to ventricular fibrillation. Similar dysrhythmias have occurred in patients after ingestion of sodium fluoride-containing compounds. Ingestion of hydrofluoric acid could induce ...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Stremski ES,Grande GA,Ling LJ

更新日期：1992-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:We measure the rate of emergency department (ED) specimen processing error reduction after implementation of an electronic physician order entry system paired with a bar-coded specimen labeling process. METHODS:A cohort pre- and postintervention study was conducted in the ED during a 61-month period en...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Hill PM,Mareiniss D,Murphy P,Gardner H,Hsieh YH,Levy F,Kelen GD

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:Cost concerns may inhibit emergency medical services (EMS) use. Novel tax-based and subscription prepayment programs indemnify patients against the cost of EMS treatment and transport. We determine whether the presence of (or enrollment in) prepayment plans increase EMS use among patients with acute che...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Siepmann DB,Mann NC,Hedges JR,Daya MR

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neurologic injury is a significant source of morbidity and mortality in pediatric patients. In order to clarify the factors influencing outcome in pediatric patients with severe head injury, we studied 200 consecutive patients with Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) scores of 8 or less. The following data were collected: age, G...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Mayer TA,Walker ML

更新日期：1985-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:While remaining prominent in paramedic care and beneficial to some patients, out-of-hospital endotracheal intubation has not clearly improved survival or reduced morbidity from critical illness or injury when studied more broadly. Recent studies identify equivocal or unfavorable clinical effects, adverse events and er...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Wang HE,Yealy DM

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:The prevalence of agitation among emergency department (ED) patients is increasing. Physical restraints are routinely used to prevent self-harm and to protect staff, but are associated with serious safety risks. To date, characterization of physical restraint use in the emergency setting has been limite...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Wong AH,Taylor RA,Ray JM,Bernstein SL

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:We evaluate associations between pairs of discordant cardiac biomarkers (positive MB band of creatine kinase [CKMB] with negative creatine kinase, positive CKMB with negative cardiac troponin, and positive troponin with negative CKMB) and the presence of acute coronary syndromes in emergency department ...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Storrow AB,Lindsell CJ,Han JH,Slovis CM,Miller KF,Gibler WB,Hoekstra JW,Peacock WF,Hollander JE,Pollack CV Jr,EMCREG-i*trACS Investigators.

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:We evaluate the effectiveness and safety of an outpatient clinical care pathway for the initial treatment of acute proximal lower-extremity deep venous thrombosis (DVT) with low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) managed by the emergency department of 2 affiliated community hospitals. METHODS:This observa...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Vinson DR,Berman DA

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An important aspect in the effective management of an emergency medical services system is the ability to monitor system performance. To provide this information on a timely basis, a comprehensive data collection system is required. We describe the design, implementation, use, and effect of a comprehensive, computeriz...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Valenzuela TD,Keeley KT,Criss EA,Spaite DW,Meislin HW

更新日期：1989-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To examine the spectrum of electrical injuries and develop guidelines for management. DESIGN:Retrospective review of charts compiled during a 6-year period (1988 through 1993). SETTING:Pediatric emergency department. PARTICIPANTS:Seventy-eight patients seen for electrical injuries. RESULTS:Fifty-fou...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Garcia CT,Smith GA,Cohen DM,Fernandez K

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:In patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) with an initial diagnostic impression of noncardiac chest pain, we determine the 30-day incidence of adverse cardiac events and characteristics associated with those events. METHODS:The multicenter, prospectively collected Internet Tracking Regist...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Miller CD,Lindsell CJ,Khandelwal S,Chandra A,Pollack CV,Tiffany BR,Hollander JE,Gibler WB,Hoekstra JW

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We compared the abilities of the Trauma Score (TS), the Revised Trauma Score (RTS), and the Pediatric Trauma Score (PTS) to retrospectively identify severely injured children. TS, RTS, and PTS were computed on admission for 1,334 consecutive blunt and penetrating trauma victims 0 to 14 years old. Injury Severity Score...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Eichelberger MR,Gotschall CS,Sacco WJ,Bowman LM,Mangubat EA,Lowenstein AD

更新日期：1989-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:We determine whether children with immediate posttraumatic seizures require hospitalization for observation of possible neurologic complications. METHODS:This was a prospective observational cohort study of children younger than 18 years with blunt head trauma resulting in immediate posttraumatic seizu...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Holmes JF,Palchak MJ,Conklin MJ,Kuppermann N

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To determine whether physicians blinded to the serum potassium level can predict hyperkalemia (potassium concentration of more than 5.0 mmol/L) from the ECG. DESIGN:ECGs of patients at high risk for hyperkalemia were interpreted retrospectively by two physicians blinded not only to the specific clinica...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Wrenn KD,Slovis CM,Slovis BS

更新日期：1991-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVES:The health care needs of the elderly population are significantly different from those of younger patients and require special knowledge and skills on the part of emergency physicians. The purpose of this study was to identify the nature and extent of geriatric training currently provided to emergency ...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Jones JS,Rousseau EW,Schropp MA,Sanders AB

更新日期：1992-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A major earthquake devastated the Armenian Republic of the Soviet Union on December 7, 1988, resulting in thousands of deaths and injuries. In a postearthquake investigation of three towns seriously affected by the earthquake, we studied earthquake-related injury patterns, made observations on rescue and medical effor...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Noji EK,Kelen GD,Armenian HK,Oganessian A,Jones NP,Sivertson KT

更新日期：1990-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Barium is a divalent alkaline earth metal used as the insoluble sulfate salt in contrast radiography and soluble acid salts in industry. Barium poisoning results from ingestion or inhalation of the acid salts; the most common poisoning occurs after ingestion of the rodenticide barium carbonate (BaCO3). We report seven...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Johnson CH,VanTassell VJ

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Presented is the case of a motor vehicle accident (MVA) victim with hypotension and evisceration of small intestine. Vigorous resuscitation in the emergency department was required, after which a portion of small bowel was resected at laparotomy. Evisceration secondary to trauma in an MVA is a rare injury. Significant...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Majernick TG,West JC,Snover W,Brotman S

更新日期：1984-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To evaluate the hypothesis that all victims of severe blunt trauma require a pelvic radiograph, we prospectively studied all such patients admitted to the Southern New Jersey Regional Trauma Center during a seven-month period. All patients were classified as unconscious; impaired; awake, alert, and symptomatic; or ale...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Civil ID,Ross SE,Botehlo G,Schwab CW

更新日期：1988-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A preverbal toddler who presents with a distended abdomen can pose a difficult clinical problem. The differential diagnosis is extremely broad and consists of etiologies ranging from the benign to the life threatening. In this case report, we present 2 unusual life-threatening cases of abdominal distention in well-app...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Ota FS,Maxson RT,Abramo TJ

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A prospective study of emergency physician whole body and extremity exposure to ionizing radiation during trauma resuscitation over a three-month period was conducted. Radiation film badges and thermoluminescent dosimeter finger rings were permanently attached to leaded aprons worn by emergency medicine residents duri...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Weiss EL,Singer CM,Benedict SH,Baraff LJ

更新日期：1990-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The case of a 28-year-old multiparous woman with an incarcerated gravid uterus is presented. This largely unknown entity invariably results in spontaneous abortion if untreated. Patients present with a characteristic and readily recognizable sign and symptom complex and ultrasonographic findings. Early diagnosis is em...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Edminster SC,Raabe RD,Kates RB

更新日期：1987-08-01 00:00:00