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View article: SWOT analysis of prehospital ultrasound use and its practical implications
SWOT analysis of prehospital ultrasound use and its practical implications Open
This study aimed to assess the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) associated with prehospital ultrasound (US) use by paramedics and to explore its practical implications in emergency medical services. A structured, se…
View article: ANALYSIS OF GERIATRIC PATIENTS' READMISSIONS TO THE EMERGENCY MEDICINE SERVICES WITHIN 72 HOURS
ANALYSIS OF GERIATRIC PATIENTS' READMISSIONS TO THE EMERGENCY MEDICINE SERVICES WITHIN 72 HOURS Open
Objective: This study aimed to investigate the clinical characteristics and outcomes of patients aged 65 years and older who were readmitted to the emergency department (ED) within 72 hours of discharge. Material and Methods: This retrospe…
View article: Effect of Basic Point-of-Care Ultrasound Course on Physicians’ Use in Clinical Practice: A Survey Study
Effect of Basic Point-of-Care Ultrasound Course on Physicians’ Use in Clinical Practice: A Survey Study Open
Introduction: To evaluate the impact of a basic point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) course on physicians’ clinical use of POCUS in routine medical practice. Methods: This retrospective cross-sectional survey included physicians who attended o…
View article: Comparative Prognostic Accuracy of Clinical and Inflammation- or Nutrition-Based Scores in Older Adults with Community-Acquired Pneumonia
Comparative Prognostic Accuracy of Clinical and Inflammation- or Nutrition-Based Scores in Older Adults with Community-Acquired Pneumonia Open
The PSI and CURB-65 demonstrated superior prognostic accuracy. GPS and mGPS showed moderate performance, whereas CAR exhibited the lowest overall discriminative ability for both outcomes.
View article: Evaluation of Emergency Physicians’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Educational Needs Regarding End-of-Life Patient Management: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study
Evaluation of Emergency Physicians’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Educational Needs Regarding End-of-Life Patient Management: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study Open
Introduction: This study evaluates the self-assessed knowledge, attitudes, and educational needs of emergency physicians in Türkiye regarding End-of-Life care (EOLC) to identify barriers and guide training programs. Methods: A descriptive,…
View article: Hemoglobin, Albumin, Lymphocyte and Platelet Score as a Novel Predictor of Mortality and Rebleeding in Patients with Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Hemoglobin, Albumin, Lymphocyte and Platelet Score as a Novel Predictor of Mortality and Rebleeding in Patients with Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Open
The results of this study demonstrate that the HALP score can be used for prognosis prediction in UGIB, exhibiting comparable sensitivity and specificity to the Rockall score. Its ease of calculation using routine laboratory parameters off…
View article: Analysis of Injuries Caused by Electric Scooters Admitted to the Emergency Department: A Prospective Observational Study
Analysis of Injuries Caused by Electric Scooters Admitted to the Emergency Department: A Prospective Observational Study Open
Objective: This study aims to investigate and analyze the patterns, types, and epidemiology of E-scooter-related injuries presenting to the emergency department as well as to determine possible factors that may affect the severity of injur…
View article: A Comparative Analysis of the Impact of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Infection on the Performance of Clinical Decision-Making Algorithms for Pulmonary Embolism
A Comparative Analysis of the Impact of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Infection on the Performance of Clinical Decision-Making Algorithms for Pulmonary Embolism Open
Background/Objectives: This study aimed to compare the diagnostic accuracy of the Wells and Geneva scores using a 500 ng/mL D-dimer cutoff, as well as the age-adjusted D-dimer (AADD), YEARS, and pulmonary embolism graduated D-dimer (PEGeD)…
View article: Comparative Analysis of the Impact of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Infection on the Performance of Clinical Decision‐Making Algorithms for Pulmonary Embolism
Comparative Analysis of the Impact of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Infection on the Performance of Clinical Decision‐Making Algorithms for Pulmonary Embolism Open
Background/Objectives: This study aimed to compare the diagnostic accuracy of the Wells and Geneva scores, used with a 500 ng/mL D-dimer cutoff, along with the age-adjusted D-dimer (AADD), YEARS, and PEGeD algorithms in patients with and w…
View article: Validation of the Turkish Version of the Professional Fulfillment Index
Validation of the Turkish Version of the Professional Fulfillment Index Open
Introduction: Clinician burnout represents a significant occupational hazard among physicians, with a notably high prevalence among emergency physicians. The Stanford Professional Fulfillment Index (PFI) was developed to comprehensively asse…
View article: Second Victim Experience in Last Year Medical Students: A Cross-sectional Study
Second Victim Experience in Last Year Medical Students: A Cross-sectional Study Open
Objectives: Patient safety incidents and medical errors are inevitable components during the medical career.Recent studies have suggested that medical students may also experience patient safety incidents.The aim of this study is to invest…
View article: An Unrecognized Symptom Of Brain Tumors In The Emergency Department: Left Homonymous Hemianopsia
An Unrecognized Symptom Of Brain Tumors In The Emergency Department: Left Homonymous Hemianopsia Open
Patients with a mass or ischemic lesion on the visual pathways cannot avoid obstacles on the affected side in accordance with the localization of the lesion and may collide with approaching people and obstacles. In this case, we wanted to …
View article: Relationship Of The Procalcitonin Level On Admission With Curb-65 and Smart- Cop Scores In Hospitalized Patients With Pneumonia
Relationship Of The Procalcitonin Level On Admission With Curb-65 and Smart- Cop Scores In Hospitalized Patients With Pneumonia Open
Study ObjectivesKnow the result of disease severity and clinical results in community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) are preconditions for treatment options and management for health care resources. Various scoring systems as CURB-65 and SMART-C…
View article: The Effects of Body Mass Index on Efficacy of Intermittent Pneumatic Compression
The Effects of Body Mass Index on Efficacy of Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Open
Objectives:The aim of our study was to compare the efficacy of intermittent pneumatic compression on venous hemodynamics in individuals with different body mass indexes (BMIs).Materials and Methods:The study included a total of 48 healthy …
View article: Are Plasma Neutrophil Gelatinase Associated Lipocalin Levels Diagnostic in Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections?
Are Plasma Neutrophil Gelatinase Associated Lipocalin Levels Diagnostic in Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections? Open
Objectives:Acute uncomplicated lower urinary tract infections are among the most common causes for emergency department visits and empirical antibiotic prescriptions. The purpose of this study was to determine whether the serum levels of t…
View article: The effectiveness of BD Vacutainer® Plus Urinalysis Preservative Tubes in preservation of urine for chemical strip analysis and particle counting
The effectiveness of BD Vacutainer® Plus Urinalysis Preservative Tubes in preservation of urine for chemical strip analysis and particle counting Open
Preanalytical requirements for both urine chemical strip analyses and particle counting in a unique sample were not met in either condition. Thus, the transfer of urine samples for centralization of urinalysis is not yet feasible.