Toxicity from the use of niacin to beat urine drug screening.

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 OBJECTIVES:This study measures the effect of meeting emergency department (ED) patients' expectations for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions on patient satisfaction. METHODS:This was a cross-sectional study of consecutive patients during block enrollment periods surveyed at the beginning and end of their E...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Toma G,Triner W,McNutt LA

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:Peripheral intravenous cannulation is procedurally challenging and painful. We perform a systematic review to evaluate ultrasonographic guidance as an aid to peripheral intravenous cannulation. METHODS:We searched MEDLINE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, EMBASE, Cumulative Index to Nurs...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Heinrichs J,Fritze Z,Vandermeer B,Klassen T,Curtis S

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Colloid cyst of the third ventricle, although a benign lesion, carries with it high mortality and morbidity if not diagnosed in time. The most common presenting symptom is headache. A 31-year-old man with a history of intermittent, throbbing, unilateral headache and nausea was admitted because of exacerbation of his h...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Weisz RR,Fazal M

更新日期：1983-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVES:To characterize the attendance at and presenters of conferences given to emergency medicine residents and to determine the ability of emergency medicine residents to attend conferences while working in the emergency department and on off-service rotations. DESIGN:Descriptive study of an anonymous mail...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Austin PE,Brown CK,Dunn KA

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From 1995 to 2000, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) sponsored an initiative to create and operate an Automatic Collision Notification (ACN) system on a demonstration basis in a rural area to provide faster and smarter emergency medical responses and in an attempt to save lives and reduce disa...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： National Highway Safety Administration.

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:We estimate the occupational fatality rate among emergency medical services (EMS) personnel in the United States. METHODS:We undertook descriptive epidemiology of occupational fatalities among EMS providers. Analysis was conducted by using data from 3 independent fatality databases: the Census of Fatal...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Maguire BJ,Hunting KL,Smith GS,Levick NR

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a case of lethal ingestion of pyrimidifen, a new insecticide with an unclear mode of action. The primary manifestations were coma and circulatory shock, leading to irreversible multiorgan failure. Pyrimidifen was detected in the patient's blood, urine, brain tissue, and gastric content samples. Minimal stru...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Eisinger M,Almog Y

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To determine the timeliness of response of consultants called to evaluate patients in the emergency department of a community hospital. METHODS:Consultation requests from an ED located in a medium-sized community hospital were studied for a 1-month period. Data collected included name and specialty of ...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Vosk A

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We assessed the ability of 64 emergency medical technicians (EMTs) to ventilate a resuscitation manikin with a bag valve mask and with a pocket face mask to determine if their skill levels met the American Heart Association standard of 12 ventilations per minute, each with a tidal volume of 800 mL or more. All ventila...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Cummins RO,Austin D,Graves JR,Litwin PE,Pierce J

更新日期：1986-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:The study was designed to determine if open peritoneal lavage is superior to closed peritoneal lavage. DESIGN AND PARTICIPANTS:Patients who were admitted to a trauma center and needed peritoneal lavage were assigned to alternate trauma teams. Team 1 performed only open lavages one month and then switch...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Troop B,Fabian T,Alsup B,Kudsk K

更新日期：1991-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 45-year-old man ate the liver of the toxic pufferfish (Diodron hystrix) and developed mild tetrodotoxication consisting of hyperemesis, bradycardia, hypotension, generalized numbness, and a generalized paresis. He was treated with atropine, normal saline IV infusions, nasogastric suction, and oxygen, and he recovere...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Sims JK,Ostman DC

更新日期：1986-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To assess the need for cranial computed tomography (CT) in the emergency department evaluation of children with Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 15 after mild head injury with loss of consciousness. DESIGN:Retrospective case series of children aged 2 to 17 years with documented loss of consciousness a...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Davis RL,Mullen N,Makela M,Taylor JA,Cohen W,Rivara FP

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Varicella (Chicken pox) is a contagious disease common in childhood but uncommon in adulthood. Pneumonia, however, is a relatively common complication of the disease in adults. Recognition of the potential for this complication in adult patients with varicella is essential for the emergency physician. Three cases of v...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Hockberger RS,Rothstein RJ

更新日期：1986-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The cases of three patients with spinal cord compression who presented with acute urinary retention are discussed. Two patients had previously diagnosed carcinoma; in one, acute urinary retention was the first sign of metastatic renal cell carcinoma. Two patients had a history compatible with prostatic hypertrophy. Al...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Tintinalli JE

更新日期：1986-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lisfranc fracture-dislocations are rare, and their correct diagnosis is important. Misdiagnosis is common and can lead to grave, chronic disability. We present two cases of Lisfranc fracture-dislocation to highlight the mechanisms of injury, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment. Accurate diagnosis by emerge...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Englanoff G,Anglin D,Hutson HR

更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:Single-payer health care is supported by most Americans, but the effect of single payer on any particular sector of the health care market has not been well explored. We examine the effect of 2 potential single-payer designs, Medicare for All and an alternative including Medicare and Medicaid, on total ...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Pomerantz A,Burke R,Friedman A,Burke L,Wolfe R,Smulowitz P

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The efficiency of cross clamping the thoracic aorta for cases of massive hemorrhage and impending cardiac arrest is questionable. We present two cases of major intra-abdominal aortic injury in which the bleeding could not be controlled by cross clamping the thoracic aorta. Multiple collateral pathways around the clamp...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Brotman S,Oster-Granite M,Cox EF

更新日期：1982-03-01 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 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：:We examined the performance of a hospital-based mobile coronary care unit staffed by emergency physicians, coronary care nurses, and ambulance personnel in a metropolitan setting (Brisbane, Australia). Our unit attended 2,260 calls during 18 months of operation. Standard dispatched ambulances arrived first to 78% of t...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Bett JH

更新日期：1989-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A study was undertaken to assess the efficacy and safety of femoral venous catheterization for resuscitation of critically ill patients in the emergency department setting. From May 1982 to April 1983, 100 attempts were made at percutaneous insertion of a large-bore catheter into the femoral veins of patients presenti...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Swanson RS,Uhlig PN,Gross PL,McCabe CJ

更新日期：1984-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fentanyl is an attractive agent for analgesia in the emergency department. Its use in this setting has been limited to IV bolus administration. We report successful sedation, muscle relaxation, and analgesia of a multiple trauma patient with fentanyl IV bolus and continuous infusion in the ED. ...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Walsh M,Smith GA,Yount RA,Ferlic FJ,Wieschhaus MF

更新日期：1991-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To determine the feasibility of bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP) support for acute respiratory distress (ARD) in the emergency department. METHODS:A convenience sample of patients in ARD as a result of any nontraumatic cause was recruited for a prospective, noncontrolled clinical trial in the E...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Pollack C Jr,Torres MT,Alexander L

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:Advanced, out-of-hospital procedures such as intravenous access are commonly performed by emergency medical services (EMS) personnel, yet little evidence supports their use among noninjured patients. We evaluate the association between out-of-hospital, intravenous access and mortality among noninjured, ...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Seymour CW,Cooke CR,Hebert PL,Rea TD

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:The European Cooperative Acute Stroke Study III (ECASS III) showed that recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rtPA) administered 3 to 4.5 hours after acute ischemic stroke led to improvement in patient disability versus placebo. We evaluate the long-term incremental cost-effectiveness of rtPA admini...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Boudreau DM,Guzauskas G,Villa KF,Fagan SC,Veenstra DL

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Test strips recently have become available to measure theophylline levels. One such test strip (AccuLevel) had not been tested in an actual clinical situation with nontechnician personnel. We prospectively evaluated the test strip on consecutive emergency department patients, comparing it with the agglutination inhibi...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Hurley WT,Saglio SD,Henley CE,Gatrell CB

更新日期：1988-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:More than 1,000 patients experience sudden cardiac arrest each day. Treatment for this includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR_ and emergency medical services (EMS) that provide CPR-basic life support (BLS), BLS with defibrillation (BLS-D), or advanced life support (ALS). Our previous systematic rev...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Nichol G,Stiell IG,Laupacis A,Pham B,Maio VJ,Wells GA

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute ischemic stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States and the leading cause of adult disability. The direct and indirect costs of stroke care exceed $51 billion annually. In 1996, the US Food and Drug Administration approved the first treatment for acute ischemic stroke, intravenous tissue pla...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Lewandowski C,Barsan W

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:Recent systematic reviews have noted a lack of evidence that screening for intimate partner violence does more good than harm. We assess whether patients screened for intimate partner violence on a computer kiosk in the emergency department (ED) experienced any adverse events during or subsequent to the...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Houry D,Kaslow NJ,Kemball RS,McNutt LA,Cerulli C,Straus H,Rosenberg E,Lu C,Rhodes KV

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00