A method for reviewing radio-telemetry paramedic calls.

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:We describe current alcohol screening and brief intervention practices in emergency departments (EDs) at Level I and Level II trauma centers and characterize ED directors' attitudes and perceived barriers associated with these practices among injured patients in the ED. METHODS:ED directors at Level I ...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Cunningham RM,Harrison SR,McKay MP,Mello MJ,Sochor M,Shandro JR,Walton MA,D'Onofrio G

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During a 3-month period, a 33-year-old man presented to the emergency department on 4 occasions with dyspnea, palpitations, and syncope. His initial presentation was accompanied by acute myocardial injury and ventricular fibrillation. An extensive evaluation spanned the 3 months and included echocardiography, cardiac ...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Rohr SM,Rich MW,Silver KH

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the cardiovascular effects of carbamazepine in patients presenting to the emergency department. DESIGN:A retrospective case series from February 1, 1985, to July 30, 1993. SETTING:Six urban EDs. PARTICIPANTS:Seventy-two adult and pediatric patients with serum carbamazepine concentrations ...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Apfelbaum JD,Caravati EM,Kerns WP 2nd,Bossart PJ,Larsen G

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To assess whether bystander CPR (BCPR) on collapse affects initial rhythm and outcome in patients with witnessed, unmonitored out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). DESIGN:Prospective cohort study. Student's t test, the chi 2 test, and logistic regression were used for analysis. SETTING:Suburban emerg...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Swor RA,Jackson RE,Cynar M,Sadler E,Basse E,Boji B,Rivera-Rivera EJ,Maher A,Grubb W,Jacobson R

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:While advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and advanced trauma life support (ATLS) courses have become accepted standards for physicians who care for the critically ill and injured patient, only recently have pediatric advanced life support (PALS) courses been developed. The American Academy of Pediatrics has shown re...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Thompson BM,Rice T,Jaffe J,Aprahamian C,Horwitz L,Torphy D

更新日期：1984-11-01 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：:We developed a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) message that can be given via telephone by emergency dispatchers directly to an individual reporting a cardiac arrest. The message was developed and evaluated on the basis of empirical observation of CPR performance of 203 community volunteers during simulated cardiac...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Carter WB,Eisenberg MS,Hallstrom AP,Schaeffer S

更新日期：1984-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The resuscitation of a patient with failure of a permanent artificial pacemaker is described. A mechanically inactive heart showed a variety of ineffective rhythms, and dissociation could not be overcome by drug therapy. The urgent need for artificial pacing presented problems that eventually were overcome. The time r...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： McNeil EL

更新日期：1985-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:We perform a videographic analysis of external laryngeal manipulation (ELM) by novice intubators using a direct laryngoscopic imaging system and a validated means of assessing laryngeal view (percentage of glottic opening [POGO] score). METHODS:Nine first-year emergency medicine residents performed a t...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Levitan RM,Mickler T,Hollander JE

更新日期：2002-07-01 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：:Cardiac arrest caused by massive pulmonary embolism is highly refractory to conventional resuscitation. Emergency surgical embolectomy has been considered the only effective intervention. We present the case of a 33-year-old woman who suffered a massive pulmonary embolism with circulatory arrest refractory to one half...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Langdon RW,Swicegood WR,Schwartz DA

更新日期：1989-06-01 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：STUDY OBJECTIVE:It is often taught that acetaminophen-induced liver dysfunction occurs only after a latent period of 24 to 48 hours. This study was designed to evaluate the temporal profile of transaminase levels in patients with acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity. DESIGN:Prospective data collection using standard p...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Singer AJ,Carracio TR,Mofenson HC

更新日期：1995-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the safety of lidocaine in the setting of cocaine-induced myocardial infarction (MI). DESIGN:A retrospective, multicenter study. SETTING:Twenty-nine university, university-affiliated, or community hospitals during a 6-year period (total of 117 cumulative hospital-years). PARTICIPANTS:Pati...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Shih RD,Hollander JE,Burstein JL,Nelson LS,Hoffman RS,Quick AM

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is general agreement that physical examination alone is inadequate for abdominal evaluation in the multiply injured blunt trauma patient; but controversy exists regarding the preferred method of detecting intraabdominal injuries requiring celiotomy. Both peritoneal lavage and the newer computed tomography imagin...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Kearney PA

更新日期：1989-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As the AIDS epidemic progresses, the number of ED patients with HIV-related illness will continue to increase. As reviewed in this article, much of the existing clinical research in HIV-related illness has an impact on the diagnostic and management issues that arise in the ED. Many of the patterns of disease, subtleti...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Talan DA,Kennedy CA

更新日期：1991-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:Computed tomography (CT) is frequently used in evaluating children with blunt head trauma. Routine use of CT, however, has disadvantages. Therefore, we sought to derive a decision rule for identifying children at low risk for traumatic brain injuries. METHODS:We enrolled children with blunt head trauma...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Palchak MJ,Holmes JF,Vance CW,Gelber RE,Schauer BA,Harrison MJ,Willis-Shore J,Wootton-Gorges SL,Derlet RW,Kuppermann N

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 36-year-old man developed extreme shortness of breath after injecting "freebase" cocaine intravenously. Clinical and radiographic evaluation confirmed acute pulmonary edema, and blood gas studies substantiated acute respiratory failure. Despite vigorous therapy, the patient died three hours after admission. When coc...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Allred RJ,Ewer S

更新日期：1981-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To determine the clinical efficacy and safety of IV adenosine administration in the field for the treatment of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT). DESIGN:Prospective, consecutive case series. SETTING:An urban emergency medical services system. PARTICIPANTS:Thirty-seven adult patients in w...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： McCabe JL,Adhar GC,Menegazzi JJ,Paris PM

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a patient with a long history of rheumatoid arthritis who presented in full cardiopulmonary arrest. He was given intracardiac epinephrine. Fibroptic laryngoscopy determined the cause of the arrest to be upper airway obstruction from cricoarytenoid joint ankylosis, a complication of long-standing rheumatoid...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Kandora TF,Gilmore IM,Sorber JA,Rose FB,Matta II

更新日期：1985-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To determine whether a set of published triage guidelines identifies patients who can safely be refused emergency department care. DESIGN:Historical cohort study. SETTING:A public hospital ED. TYPE OF PARTICIPANTS:All patients triaged during a one-week period who were not in the most acute triage cat...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Lowe RA,Bindman AB,Ulrich SK,Norman G,Scaletta TA,Keane D,Washington D,Grumbach K

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We conducted a retrospective chart review to determine whether the treatment of uncomplicated convulsions in emergency department patients with a history of epilepsy complied with a clinical standard and whether the degree of compliance with the standard was related to the treating physician's specialty or postgraduat...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Baraff LJ,Schriger DL,Starkman S

更新日期：1990-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 24-year-old woman had a clinically occult injury of the carotid artery from the shoulder seat belt restraint in a motor vehicle accident. Acute thromboembolism and hemiplegia occurred two hours after her admission to the emergency department. There were contusions of the neck and chest (seat belt sign) but no associ...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Ernst A,Robertson HJ,Bercier ML,Kline DG

更新日期：1988-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:We determine the incidence of serious bacterial infection in infants presenting to the emergency department (ED) with an apparent life-threatening event. METHODS:This was a prospective cohort study of infants younger than 12 months who were treated at an urban children's hospital ED during 1 year and w...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Mittal MK,Shofer FS,Baren JM

更新日期：2009-10-01 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：STUDY OBJECTIVE:Scorpion envenomation is a common life-threatening hazard in tropical and subtropical countries. Standard treatment is not clearly defined. Many therapies, such as steroids, are prescribed without experimental justification. We sought to assess the efficacy of systematic administration of intravenous hy...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Abroug F,Nouira S,Haguiga H,Elatrous S,Belghith M,Boujdaria R,Touzi N,Bouchoucha S

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epiglottitis in adults, while uncommon, is certainly not rare. Despite the increasing reports of the disorder in the literature, it continues to be misdiagnosed in emergency departments. The first step in the diagnosis of acute epiglottitis is for the emergency physician to think of it. The literature concerning the e...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Sarant G

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To determine whether N-acetylcysteine (NAC reduces methemoglobin. METHODS:We carried out an in vitro laboratory experiment in which five healthy adult volunteers donated blood. Each sample was divided equally among three test tubes. Tube 1 served as a negative control. Sodium nitrite .18 mol/L with dex...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Wright RO,Magnani B,Shannon MW,Woolf AD

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:We evaluated a strategy to increase use of the test (Dix-Hallpike's test [DHT]) and treatment (canalith repositioning maneuver [CRM]) for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo in emergency department (ED) dizziness visits. METHODS:We conducted a stepped-wedge randomized trial in 6 EDs. The population wa...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Kerber KA,Damschroder L,McLaughlin T,Brown DL,Burke JF,Telian SA,Tsodikov A,Fagerlin A,An LC,Morgenstern LB,Forman J,Vijan S,Rowell B,Meurer WJ

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00