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Analysis of the Use of Resources and Features of Presentations and the Trends in Geriatric Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department: 2011-2015
(2016)
Introduction: The purpose of the present study was to evaluate presentation and resource utilization at the emergency department by patients >= 65 years of age and the associated trends over the years.
Materials and ...
Correlation of CAT Score With Peak Expiratory Flow in Acute Exacerbation of COPD Patients
(2016)
Introduction: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) leads to physical activity limitation and a significant reduction in quality of life. This study aimed to investigate the correlation between The COPD Assessment ...
Hair-Thread Tourniquet Syndrome Originating from A Haemangioma in an Adult Patient
(2016)
Hair-thread tourniquet syndrome is an emergency condition rarely encountered since its first description, and it may be potentially dangerous unless treated. The potential hazard of the condition stems from hair strands ...
Serum Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin Levels In Early Detection Of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy
(2016)
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of serum neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) levels in the early detection of contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN).
Methods: This prospective ...
Demographics, Management Strategies, and Problems in ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction from the Standpoint of Emergency Medicine Specialists: A Survey-Based Study from Seven Geographical Regions of Turkey
(2016)
Background
This study aimed to explore the ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) management practices of emergency medicine specialists working in various healthcare institutions of seven different geographical ...
Epidemiological and cost analysis of burn injuries admitted to the emergency department of a tertiary burn center
(2016)
Background: Burn injury is an emergency medical condition that rapidly develops as a result of tissue exposure to electrical, chemical or thermal energy. Therefore, its treatment usually begins at the emergency department. ...