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View article: International consensuses and guidelines on rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) surgery by the Asia-Pacific Vitreo-retina Society (APVRS), the Academy of Asia-Pacific Professors of Ophthalmology (AAPPO) and the Academia Retina Internationalis (ARI)
International consensuses and guidelines on rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) surgery by the Asia-Pacific Vitreo-retina Society (APVRS), the Academy of Asia-Pacific Professors of Ophthalmology (AAPPO) and the Academia Retina Internationalis (ARI) Open
This Delphi study provides structured guidance on RRD management while identifying areas of ongoing debate. Consistently, individualized surgical strategy, meticulous vitreous management, and careful postoperative care remain central to op…
View article: Intergovernmental Planning and Regulatory Compliance with NAAQS: The Effect of MPO Membership and Planning Conformity in Federal Transportation Funding
Intergovernmental Planning and Regulatory Compliance with NAAQS: The Effect of MPO Membership and Planning Conformity in Federal Transportation Funding Open
The research agenda focuses on intergovernmental collaboration in regional governance and its impact on regional outcomes. One of the well-known intergovernmental collaborations within institutionalism and federalism is Second-Order Devolu…
View article: Determining the Optimal Cutoff Value for the Reverse Shock Index Multiplied by the Glasgow Coma Scale for the Prediction of In-Hospital Mortality in Pediatric Trauma Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Determining the Optimal Cutoff Value for the Reverse Shock Index Multiplied by the Glasgow Coma Scale for the Prediction of In-Hospital Mortality in Pediatric Trauma Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study Open
Background/Objectives: Despite the growing burden caused by pediatric trauma, the accuracy of prehospital triage remains suboptimal due to the lack of reliable pediatric-specific tools. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the predictive va…
View article: C30 reversed-phase HPLC analysis and in vitro bioactivity evaluation of decursin and decursinol angelate in Angelicae Gigantis Radix
C30 reversed-phase HPLC analysis and in vitro bioactivity evaluation of decursin and decursinol angelate in Angelicae Gigantis Radix Open
The roots of Angelica gigas (Angelicae Gigantis Radix, AGR) have been used as an herbal medicine for blood stasis and inflammation in Korea. The main ingredients of AGR are decursin (D) and decursinol angelate (DA) belonging to coumarins. …
View article: A Novel Artificial Intelligence–Enhanced Digital Network for Prehospital Emergency Support: Community Intervention Study
A Novel Artificial Intelligence–Enhanced Digital Network for Prehospital Emergency Support: Community Intervention Study Open
Background Efficient emergency patient transport systems, which are crucial for delivering timely medical care to individuals in critical situations, face certain challenges. To address this, CONNECT-AI (CONnected Network for EMS Comprehen…
View article: Impact of emergency department overcrowding on the occurrence of in-hospital cardiac arrest
Impact of emergency department overcrowding on the occurrence of in-hospital cardiac arrest Open
We aimed to determine whether emergency department (ED) overcrowding affects the occurrence of in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) requiring resuscitation in the ED. This retrospective study was conducted in the ED of a single hospital. We a…
View article: Cutoff of the reverse shock index multiplied by the Glasgow coma scale for predicting in-hospital mortality in adult patients with trauma: a retrospective cohort study
Cutoff of the reverse shock index multiplied by the Glasgow coma scale for predicting in-hospital mortality in adult patients with trauma: a retrospective cohort study Open
Background Early identification of patients at risk of potential death and timely transfer to appropriate healthcare facilities are critical for reducing the number of preventable trauma deaths. This study aimed to establish a cutoff value…
View article: A Novel Artificial Intelligence–Enhanced Digital Network for Prehospital Emergency Support: Community Intervention Study (Preprint)
A Novel Artificial Intelligence–Enhanced Digital Network for Prehospital Emergency Support: Community Intervention Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Efficient emergency patient transport systems, which are crucial for delivering timely medical care to individuals in critical situations, face certain challenges. To address this, CONNECT-AI (CONnected Network for EMS Comprehe…
View article: Predictability of the emergency department triage system during the COVID-19 pandemic
Predictability of the emergency department triage system during the COVID-19 pandemic Open
Objective Emergency department (ED) triage systems are used to classify the severity and urgency of emergency patients, and Korean medical institutions use the Korean Triage and Acuity Scale (KTAS). During the COVID-19 pandemic, appropriat…
View article: Characteristics of fall-from-height patients: a retrospective comparison of jumpers and fallers using a multi-institutional registry
Characteristics of fall-from-height patients: a retrospective comparison of jumpers and fallers using a multi-institutional registry Open
Objective Fall from height (FFH) is a major public health problem that can result in severe injury, disability, and death. This study investigated how the characteristics of jumpers and fallers differ.Methods This was a retrospective study…
View article: Prediction of inappropriate pre-hospital transfer of patients with suspected cardiovascular emergency diseases using machine learning: a retrospective observational study
Prediction of inappropriate pre-hospital transfer of patients with suspected cardiovascular emergency diseases using machine learning: a retrospective observational study Open
Background This study aimed to develop a prediction model for transferring patients to an inappropriate hospital for suspected cardiovascular emergency diseases at the pre-hospital stage, using variables obtained from an integrated nationw…
View article: Severe Systemic Reactions Following Bee Sting Injuries in Korea
Severe Systemic Reactions Following Bee Sting Injuries in Korea Open
Our findings emphasize the need for implementing safety policies and education on bee sting-related incidents to protect high-risk groups.
View article: Risk factors for ground-level fall injuries during active activity in older patients
Risk factors for ground-level fall injuries during active activity in older patients Open
In older patients, ground-level falls are the most common cause of injury. Many intrinsic and extrinsic factors influence ground fall injuries. However, the characteristics and severity of ground fall injuries have not been compared accord…
View article: Development of Prediction Models for Acute Myocardial Infarction at Prehospital Stage with Machine Learning Based on a Nationwide Database
Development of Prediction Models for Acute Myocardial Infarction at Prehospital Stage with Machine Learning Based on a Nationwide Database Open
Models for predicting acute myocardial infarction (AMI) at the prehospital stage were developed and their efficacy compared, based on variables identified from a nationwide systematic emergency medical service (EMS) registry using conventi…
View article: Impact of COVID‐19 pandemic on emergency department patient volume and flow: Two countries, two hospitals
Impact of COVID‐19 pandemic on emergency department patient volume and flow: Two countries, two hospitals Open
Objectives COVID‐19 greatly disrupted the provision of emergency care across the globe. ED service delivery was urgently redesigned as human and material resources were mobilised, and patients with respiratory symptoms were isolated. This …
View article: Characteristics of frequent emergency department users in Korea: a 4-year retrospective analysis using Korea Health Panel Study data
Characteristics of frequent emergency department users in Korea: a 4-year retrospective analysis using Korea Health Panel Study data Open
Objective We aimed to investigate the characteristics of frequent emergency department (ED) users in Korea.Methods We analyzed the Korea Health Panel Study data of a sampled population from the 2005 Population Census of Korea data, and adu…
View article: Characteristics of frequent emergency department users in Korea: a 4-year retrospective analysis using Korea Health Panel Study data
Characteristics of frequent emergency department users in Korea: a 4-year retrospective analysis using Korea Health Panel Study data Open
Objective We aimed to investigate the characteristics of frequent emergency department (ED) users in Korea.Methods We analyzed the Korea Health Panel Study data of a sampled population from the 2005 Population Census of Korea data, and adu…
View article: Clinical Frailty Scale as a predictor of short‐term mortality: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of studies on diagnostic test accuracy
Clinical Frailty Scale as a predictor of short‐term mortality: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of studies on diagnostic test accuracy Open
Background The Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) is a representative frailty assessment tool in medicine. This systematic review and meta‐analysis aimed to examine whether frailty defined based on the CFS could adequately predict short‐term mor…
View article: Factors associated with the number of emergency department visitors
Factors associated with the number of emergency department visitors Open
Objective Uncontrolled emergency department (ED) visits lead to crowding and increase the time patients are in the ED. Following the 2015 Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) outbreak in Korea, EDs began to regulate visitors. The purpos…
View article: Predisposing Factors and Neurologic Outcomes of Patients with Elevated Serum Amylase and/or Lipase after Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Predisposing Factors and Neurologic Outcomes of Patients with Elevated Serum Amylase and/or Lipase after Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Retrospective Cohort Study Open
This study investigated the patient outcomes, incidence, and predisposing factors of elevated pancreatic enzyme levels after OHCA. We conducted a retrospective cohort study of patients treated with targeted temperature management (TTM) aft…
View article: Characteristics of crashes and injuries on delivery motorcycles: A retrospective cohort study
Characteristics of crashes and injuries on delivery motorcycles: A retrospective cohort study Open
Objectives: The food delivery market is growing rapidly. As most delivery riders use motorcycles, motorcycle crashes will increase along with the growing delivery market size. This study aimed at examining the proportions of motorcycle cra…
View article: Usefulness of complete blood count parameters to predict poor outcomes in cancer patients with febrile neutropenia presenting to the emergency department
Usefulness of complete blood count parameters to predict poor outcomes in cancer patients with febrile neutropenia presenting to the emergency department Open
In this study, a novel prognostic nomogram using qSOFA score and MPV to identify cancer patients with FN with high risk of 28-day mortality and serious medical complications was verified and validated. Prompt management of fatal complicati…
View article: Effect of a Boarding Restriction Protocol on Emergency Department Crowding
Effect of a Boarding Restriction Protocol on Emergency Department Crowding Open
The boarding restriction protocol was effective in alleviating ED crowding by reducing the accumulation of boarding patients in the ED during the weekdays.
View article: Predictive Model of Good Clinical Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Coronary Angiography after Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Prospective, Multicenter Observational Study Conducted by the Korean Cardiac Arrest Research Consortium
Predictive Model of Good Clinical Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Coronary Angiography after Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Prospective, Multicenter Observational Study Conducted by the Korean Cardiac Arrest Research Consortium Open
This observational study aimed to develop novel nomograms that predict the benefits of coronary angiography (CAG) after resuscitating patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) regardless of the electrocardiography findings and to…
View article: THE EFFECT OF A BOARDING RESTRICTION PROTOCOL ON EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT CROWDING
THE EFFECT OF A BOARDING RESTRICTION PROTOCOL ON EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT CROWDING Open
Background Access block due to a lack of hospital beds causes emergency department (ED) crowding. We initiated the “boarding restriction protocol” that limits ED length of stay (LOS) for patients awaiting hospitalization to 24 hours from a…
View article: Correlation between real-time heart rate and fatigue in chest compression providers during cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Correlation between real-time heart rate and fatigue in chest compression providers during cardiopulmonary resuscitation Open
Background: The American Heart Association guidelines recommend switching chest compression providers at least every 2 min depending on their fatigue during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Although the provider's heart rate is widely …
View article: The effect of overcrowding in emergency departments on the admission rate according to the emergency triage level
The effect of overcrowding in emergency departments on the admission rate according to the emergency triage level Open
Overcrowding in emergency departments is a serious public health issue. Recent studies have reported that overcrowding in emergency departments affects not only the quality of emergency care but also clinical decisions about admission. How…
View article: Factors associated with the number of emergency department visitors
Factors associated with the number of emergency department visitors Open
Objective Uncontrolled emergency department (ED) visits lead to crowding and increase the time patients are in the ED. Following the 2015 Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) outbreak in Korea, EDs began to regulate visitors. The purpos…