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View article: Effect of reducing urban road speed limits on motorcyclist traffic accidents: a before-and-after study using the National Emergency Department Information System of South Korea
Effect of reducing urban road speed limits on motorcyclist traffic accidents: a before-and-after study using the National Emergency Department Information System of South Korea Open
Background: Motorcycles are widely used in various transportation sectors, but riders are directly exposed to external risks. Consequently, motorcyclists are more vulnerable to severe injuries. Road speed limits serve as key policy interve…
View article: Impact of lowering the maximum speed limit of city roads on pedestrian traffic accident patients: A nationwide before-and-after study
Impact of lowering the maximum speed limit of city roads on pedestrian traffic accident patients: A nationwide before-and-after study Open
Traffic accidents (TAs) remain the leading cause of death globally; therefore, numerous efforts have been made to improve their occurrence and outcomes. Lowering the maximum road speed limit, named Safe Speed-5030, implemented in South Kor…
View article: Enhancing KDRT’s Training and Capacity Building Programs: A Systematic Review
Enhancing KDRT’s Training and Capacity Building Programs: A Systematic Review Open
Background/Introduction: The Korean Disaster Relief Team (KDRT) plays a critical role in providing rapid and effective disaster response. However, past literature has highlighted the need for enhanced training and capacity-building program…
View article: Enhancing KDRT’s Administration and Organizational Management through SWOT Analysis: A Systematic Review
Enhancing KDRT’s Administration and Organizational Management through SWOT Analysis: A Systematic Review Open
Background/Introduction: The Korea Disaster Relief Team (KDRT) plays a crucial role in international humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. Effective administration and organizational management are vital for the success. Objectives:…
View article: Re-Evaluation of ELISA for the Detection of Bovine Tuberculosis and a New Proposal for Its Use in Eradication Efforts on Outbreak Farms
Re-Evaluation of ELISA for the Detection of Bovine Tuberculosis and a New Proposal for Its Use in Eradication Efforts on Outbreak Farms Open
Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) is a zoonotic infectious disease and a chronic wasting illness. However, detecting and eradicating bTB remains a significant challenge in South Korea. This study evalu-ated the efficacy of a modified enzyme-linked…
View article: Risk of aortic aneurysm or dissection following use of fluoroquinolones: a retrospective multinational network cohort study
Risk of aortic aneurysm or dissection following use of fluoroquinolones: a retrospective multinational network cohort study Open
View article: Comparison of HIV characteristics across 3 datasets: the Korea HIV/AIDS Cohort Study prospective, retrospective, and national reporting system
Comparison of HIV characteristics across 3 datasets: the Korea HIV/AIDS Cohort Study prospective, retrospective, and national reporting system Open
OBJECTIVES: The Korea HIV/AIDS Cohort Study has been conducted prospectively for 18 years. However, it faces limitations in representing the entire population of patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in Korea. To address these l…
View article: Prehospital factors associated with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest outcomes in a metropolitan city: a 4-year multicenter study
Prehospital factors associated with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest outcomes in a metropolitan city: a 4-year multicenter study Open
Background Prehospital factors play a vital role in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) survivability, and they vary between countries and regions. We investigated the prehospital factors associated with OHCA outcomes in a single metropo…
View article: Evaluating the Effect of Brief Disaster Education on Emergency Department Staff: Can Short, Low-cost Education Improve Disaster Readiness of Non-DMAT Healthcare Personnel?
Evaluating the Effect of Brief Disaster Education on Emergency Department Staff: Can Short, Low-cost Education Improve Disaster Readiness of Non-DMAT Healthcare Personnel? Open
Introduction: Some incidents require early deployment of emergency department personnel not designated as disaster medical assistance team (DMAT). Although not as trained as DMAT members, they should be aware of basic disaster response con…
View article: Corner osteotomy: The more efficient technique for deformity correction of adult spinal deformity in comparison to pedicle subtraction osteotomy
Corner osteotomy: The more efficient technique for deformity correction of adult spinal deformity in comparison to pedicle subtraction osteotomy Open
View article: Contrast Spread After Erector Spinae Plane Block at the Fourth Lumbar Vertebrae: A Cadaveric Study
Contrast Spread After Erector Spinae Plane Block at the Fourth Lumbar Vertebrae: A Cadaveric Study Open
View article: Ocular chemical burns following accidental instillation of tinea pedis treatment solution: A report of two cases
Ocular chemical burns following accidental instillation of tinea pedis treatment solution: A report of two cases Open
Many commonly used household chemicals and medical eye drops look alike, resulting in a worldwide increase in incidences of accidents caused by confusion between similar-looking agents. In this case report, we present two patients who visi…
View article: Pneumatosis intestinalis with delayed onset small bowel perforation: a case report
Pneumatosis intestinalis with delayed onset small bowel perforation: a case report Open
Pneumatosis intestinalis (PI) is an uncommon abdominal pathology, and its global incidence is 0.03%. The clinical course of PI ranges from benign to life-threatening and delayed onset of complicated small bowel perforation is very rare. An…
View article: Acute esophageal obstruction after ingestion of psyllium seed husk powder: A case report
Acute esophageal obstruction after ingestion of psyllium seed husk powder: A case report Open
Attention should be paid to using bulk-laxatives, and an appropriate specified regimen will be needed when marketed as a dietary supplement.
View article: Timing of Renal Replacement Therapy Initiation in Patients with Septic Acute Kidney Injury; A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Timing of Renal Replacement Therapy Initiation in Patients with Septic Acute Kidney Injury; A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Background; Acute kidney injury (AKI) is the most frequent complication seen in patients with septic shock and is an independent risk factor for death. Although renal-replacement therapy (RRT) is standard care for patients with severe sept…
View article: Pneumatosis intestinalis with delayed onset small bowel perforation: a case report
Pneumatosis intestinalis with delayed onset small bowel perforation: a case report Open
View article: Impact of an emergency department resident strike during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in Daegu, South Korea: a retrospective cross-sectional study
Impact of an emergency department resident strike during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in Daegu, South Korea: a retrospective cross-sectional study Open
Background: To prepare for future work stoppages in the medical industry, this study aimed to identify the effects of healthcare worker strikes on the mortality rate of patients visiting the emergency department (ED) at six training hospit…
View article: Impact of violence on the burnout status of paramedics in the emergency department: A multicenter survey study
Impact of violence on the burnout status of paramedics in the emergency department: A multicenter survey study Open
Paramedics of emergency departments were directly affected by violence. Violence was also related to burnout status. Efforts to prevent violence and detect predictive responses signaling an increase in burnout are required, followed by nec…
View article: Impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on adult out-of-hospital cardiac arrest outcomes in Daegu, South Korea: an observational study
Impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on adult out-of-hospital cardiac arrest outcomes in Daegu, South Korea: an observational study Open
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the response and on-scene times were longer, and good neurologic outcome was significantly lower than that in the control period.
View article: Public awareness and willingness to use automated external defibrillators in a metropolitan city
Public awareness and willingness to use automated external defibrillators in a metropolitan city Open
To increase willingness to use AEDs, education in AED use and the Good Samaritan law, along with re-education to maintain knowledge of AED use, should be considered.
View article: Delays in the Management of Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke during the COVID-19 Outbreak Period: A Multicenter Study in Daegu, Korea
Delays in the Management of Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke during the COVID-19 Outbreak Period: A Multicenter Study in Daegu, Korea Open
Background. Timely treatment is important for patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS). However, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak may have caused delays in patient management. Therefore, we analyzed the prognosis and the t…
View article: Epidemiology and risk factors for sports- and recreation-related eye injury: a multicenter prospective observational study
Epidemiology and risk factors for sports- and recreation-related eye injury: a multicenter prospective observational study Open
AIM: To identify the epidemiologic characteristics of sports- and recreation-related eye injuries in a large metropolitan city and investigate risk factors associated with visual impairment. METHODS: We performed a multicenter prospective …
View article: Prehospital Notification Using a Mobile Application Can Improve Regional Stroke Care System in a Metropolitan Area
Prehospital Notification Using a Mobile Application Can Improve Regional Stroke Care System in a Metropolitan Area Open
The FASTroke app is an easy and useful tool for prenotification as a regional stroke care system in the metropolitan area, leading to reduced transport and acute ischemic stroke management time and more reperfusion treatment. The effect wa…
View article: Long-term benefits of chest compression-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation training using real-time visual feedback manikins: a randomized simulation study
Long-term benefits of chest compression-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation training using real-time visual feedback manikins: a randomized simulation study Open
CPR training with a real-time visual feedback manikin improved skill acquisition in chest compression depth, but only until 6 months after the training. It could be a more effective educational method for basic life support training in lay…
View article: Revised Triage and Surveillance Protocols for Temporary Emergency Department Closures in Tertiary Hospitals as a Response to COVID-19 Crisis in Daegu Metropolitan City
Revised Triage and Surveillance Protocols for Temporary Emergency Department Closures in Tertiary Hospitals as a Response to COVID-19 Crisis in Daegu Metropolitan City Open
Triage screening by emergency physicians and surveillance protocols with an externally located chest imaging facility were effective in the early isolation of COVID-19 patients. In future outbreaks of emerging infectious diseases, efforts …
View article: Determining the correlation between outdoor heatstroke incidence and climate elements in Daegu metropolitan city
Determining the correlation between outdoor heatstroke incidence and climate elements in Daegu metropolitan city Open
Among the climate elements, MHI was significantly associated with OHS occurrence. The optimal MHI cutoff point for OHS prevention was 30.0°C.
View article: Late complication of the Nuss procedure: recurrent cardiac tamponade
Late complication of the Nuss procedure: recurrent cardiac tamponade Open
Pectus excavatum (PE) is known as one of the most common congenital deformities of the anterior chest wall. The Nuss procedure is an effective surgical therapy to correct PE. Here, we report a case of recurrent cardiac tamponade due to hem…
View article: SP514The effect of strict volume control assessed by serial bioimpedance spectroscopy measurement on cardiac function in peritoneal dialysis patients
SP514The effect of strict volume control assessed by serial bioimpedance spectroscopy measurement on cardiac function in peritoneal dialysis patients Open
View article: Between Ritual and Drama: Reading Baraka’s The Slave
Between Ritual and Drama: Reading Baraka’s The Slave Open
View article: A 5-year change of knowledge and willingness by sampled respondents to perform bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation in a metropolitan city
A 5-year change of knowledge and willingness by sampled respondents to perform bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation in a metropolitan city Open
Nationwide and regional interventions to promote bystander CPR and CPR education were associated with increased CPR education experience and improved correct CPR knowledge in performing bystander CPR. Willingness to perform bystander CPR o…