Boehler's angle: a reappraisal.

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVES:To compare diagnostic strategies for the emergency assessment of patients with suspected acute thoracic aortic dissection and to measure the effect of delays related to the availability of these tests on the selection of the most appropriate one. METHODS:We carried out a decision analysis representing...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Sarasin FP,Louis-Simonet M,Gaspoz JM,Junod AF

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A study was undertaken to compare warm gastric (Group 1) and closed thoracic cavity (Group 2) lavage for rewarming severely hypothermic dogs. Adult mongrel dogs were monitored by intra-arterial catheter, central venous catheter, and ECG, and by central venous, esophageal, and rectal temperature probes. Animals were ex...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Brunette DD,Sterner S,Robinson EP,Ruiz E

更新日期：1987-11-01 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：:Intravenous bolus adenosine was given to four pediatric patients aged 1 month to 8 years who had paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia that had not responded to conventional medical therapy. Adenosine (one to three doses) was successful in converting the arrhythmia to normal sinus rhythm in all four cases, and no si...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Reyes G,Stanton R,Galvis AG

更新日期：1992-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The case of a patient with apparent cocaine toxicity and drug-mediated hypertension and tachycardia is presented. IV propranolol was used as the initial treatment for his hyperadrenergic state, resulting in a decrease in heart rate but a paroxsymal increase in blood pressure. The patient required nitroprusside for con...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Ramoska E,Sacchetti AD

更新日期：1985-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVES:To assess the timing of key decisions and clinical events in the treatment of acute myocardial infarction with thrombolytic therapy. DESIGN:Prospective study of emergency department patients. SETTING:EDs in 11 urban and two rural hospitals. TYPES OF PARTICIPANTS:Patients with presumed acute myocardi...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Gonzalez ER,Jones LA,Ornato JP,Bleecker GC,Strauss MJ

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:In recent years, air transport of patients has been associated with disproportionate increases in crashes and deaths. We identify factors related to fatal outcome in air medical helicopter crashes and suggest preventive measures. METHODS:This was a retrospective study using National Transportation Safe...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Baker SP,Grabowski JG,Dodd RS,Shanahan DF,Lamb MW,Li GH

更新日期：2006-04-01 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：:The sudden emergence of 2009 H1N1 influenza in the spring of that year sparked a surge in visits to emergency departments in New York City and other communities. A larger, second wave of cases was anticipated the following autumn. To reduce a potential surge of health system utilization without denying needed care, we...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Kellermann AL,Isakov AP,Parker R,Handrigan MT,Foldy S

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The epidemiology of pediatric fever has changed considerably during the past 2 decades with the development of vaccines against the most common bacterial pathogens causing bacteremia and meningitis. The decreasing incidence of these 2 conditions among vaccinated children has led to an emphasis on urinary tract infecti...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Newman DH,Shreves AE,Runde DP

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:We develop a comprehensive view of aspects of care associated with parental satisfaction with pediatric emergency department (ED) visits, using both quantitative and qualitative data. METHODS:This was a retrospective observational study using data from an institution-wide system to measure patient sati...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Byczkowski TL,Fitzgerald M,Kennebeck S,Vaughn L,Myers K,Kachelmeyer A,Timm N

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are many infectious causes of fatigue, sore throat, and fever, including mononucleosis and toxoplasmosis. Toxoplasma antibody testing is rarely performed in most emergency departments; as a result, toxoplasmosis is diagnosed infrequently. We obtained Toxoplasma IgG IFA titers on ED patients who had mononucleosis...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Sayre MR,Jehle D

更新日期：1989-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report describes a case of near-fatal intoxication following accidental exposure to 1, 1, 1-trichloroethane in a child. This solvent, generally safe, is widely used to 1, 1, 1-trichloroethane in a child. This solvent, generally safe, is widely used in industrial and domestic preparations. Exposure to high levels ...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Gerace RV

更新日期：1981-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:Severe myocardial ischemia is the leading cause of arrhythmic sudden cardiac death. It is unclear, however, in which percentage of patients sudden cardiac death is triggered by ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and whether the diagnosis of STEMI can be reliably established immediately after res...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Müller D,Schnitzer L,Brandt J,Arntz HR

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:Availability of timely follow-up care is essential in emergency medicine. We describe nonprice barriers to care experienced by callers reporting to be emergency department (ED) patients in need of follow-up care. METHODS:This was a secondary analysis of data collected during a survey of ambulatory clin...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Vieth TL,Rhodes KV

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:The antivenom currently available for treatment of systemic black widow envenomation (latrodectism) is composed of equine whole immunoglobin. Although considered effective, it has been associated with anaphylaxis and 2 reported fatalities. We test the efficacy and safety of new equine antivenom composed...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Dart RC,Bush SP,Heard K,Arnold TC,Sutter M,Campagne D,Holstege CP,Seifert SA,Lo JCY,Quan D,Borron S,Meurer DA,Burnham RI,McNally J,Garcia-Ubbelohde W,Anderson VE

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article has been withdrawn at the request of the authors and editor. The Publisher apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. The full Elsevier Policy on Article Withdrawal can be found at https://www.elsevier.com/about/policies/article-withdrawal. ...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： O'Connell NC,Woodward HA,Flores-Sanchez PL,McLaren SH,Ieni M,McKinley KW,Shen ST,Dayan PS,Tsze DS

更新日期：2020-06-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Glyburide, a second-generation sulfonylurea hypoglycemic agent, is metabolized by the P-450 hepatic enzyme system. Ciprofloxacin, a widely used quinolone antibiotic, is a recognized P-450 enzyme inhibitor. Conflicting data exist in the medical literature on the ability of quinolone antibiotics to inhibit glyburide hep...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Roberge RJ,Kaplan R,Frank R,Fore C

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:We derive a clinical decision rule for ongoing investigation of patients who present to the emergency department (ED) with chest pain. The rule identifies patients who are at low risk of acute coronary syndrome and could be discharged without further cardiac testing. METHODS:This was a prospective obse...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Greenslade JH,Parsonage W,Than M,Scott A,Aldous S,Pickering JW,Hammett CJ,Cullen L

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:Pleuritic chest pain is a common presenting complaint in the emergency department (ED) and a symptom of pulmonary embolism. Patients with pleuritic chest pain would benefit from a simple and rapid way of screening for pulmonary embolism. The aim of this study is to assess the utility of Simplify D-dimer...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Hogg K,Dawson D,Mackway-Jones K

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:The use of the International Classification of Diseases system to describe emergency department (ED) case mix has disadvantages. We therefore developed computer algorithms that recognize a combination of words, word fragments, and word patterns to link free-text complaint fields to 20 reason-for-visit c...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Day FC,Schriger DL,La M

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:In 2001, less than 20% of emergency medicine residents had more than $150,000 of educational debt. Our emergency medicine residents anecdotally reported much larger debt loads. Surveys have reported that debt affects career and life choices. Qualitative approaches are well suited to explore how and why ...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Young TP,Brown MM,Reibling ET,Ghassemzadeh S,Gordon DM,Phan TH,Thomas TL,Brown L

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:Researchers from low- and middle-income countries have limited access to publishing and editing resources. This study describes a journal-initiated platform to improve publication quantity and quality in Sub-Saharan Africa emergency care research: Author Assist. METHODS:This is a descriptive report of ...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Bruijns SR,Banner M,Jacquet GA

更新日期：2017-04-01 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：: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

abstract：:Life-threatening hypothermia can be treated by active and passive rewarming techniques, the treatment of choice being partial cardiopulmonary bypass. The use of closed thoracic cavity lavage has been evaluated in animals, but no formal presentations in human beings have been reported. We report two cases in which rapi...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Hall KN,Syverud SA

更新日期：1990-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated prospectively the radiopacity of 312 pills found on a university hospital formulary by first radiographing them through 15 and 25 cm of water to duplicate the radiodensity of the human body. The pills that were radiodense through water were studied in a human cadaver model, and their densities were qua...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Savitt DL,Hawkins HH,Roberts JR

更新日期：1987-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To determine the relative importance of variables correlated with patient satisfaction with emergency department care and service. DESIGN:Retrospective telephone survey targeting all patients who visited the Panorama City Kaiser Permanente ED from April 4 to April 17, 1991. Patients were contacted with...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Bursch B,Beezy J,Shaw R

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To determine the feasibility of managing patients with acute pyelonephritis as outpatients after initial treatment with IV antibiotics in an emergency department observation unit. DESIGN:Prospective and uncontrolled. SETTING:ED observation unit. TYPE OF PARTICIPANTS:Nonpregnant female patients 14 yea...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Ward G,Jorden RC,Severance HW

更新日期：1991-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined the question of what determines the toxicity of alkaline solutions--pH, viscosity, or other factors. Our experiments have identified pH measurement as the simplest and most easily measured parameter for determining initial management of caustic ingestions. Viscosity is not a clinically useful measurement. ...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Vancura EM,Clinton JE,Ruiz E,Krenzelok EP

更新日期：1980-03-01 00:00:00