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A Novel Method for Continuous Environmental Surveillance for Carbon Monoxide Exposure to Protect Emergency Medical Service Providers and Patients
14 May 2012
Brian L. Risavi, Richard J. Wadas, Cecil Thomas, Douglas F. Kupas
Abstract: Background: Carbon monoxide exposure is an important, but frequently undiagnosed, cause for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) response. Its elusive characteristics and non-specific symptoms m...
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Timely Diagnosis of Perforated Jejunal Diverticulitis by Computed Tomography
14 May 2012
Vijayanadh Ojili, Mahdieh Parizi, Gowthaman Gunabushanam
Abstract: Background: Perforated jejunal diverticulitis is an unusual entity that can present with acute abdominal pain. Due to the non-specific clinical findings, this condition is rarely diagnosed c...
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Diagnosis and Endovascular Treatment of an Internal Mammary Artery Injury
14 May 2012
Lucio Cagini, Jacopo Vannucci, Michele Scialpi, Francesco Puma
Internal mammary artery (IMA) disruption after blunt chest trauma is rare. In some instances, it may occur after mild chest trauma with minor external physical findings. However, prompt diagnosis and ...
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Self-Reported Use of Communication Techniques in the Emergency Department
14 May 2012
Danielle M. McCarthy, Kenzie A. Cameron, D. Mark Courtney, John A. Vozenilek
Abstract: Background: Communication is considered a core competency for physicians. However, the Emergency Department setting poses significant and unique communication challenges. Objective: The obje...
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Severe Chlorate Poisoning Successfully Treated with Methylene Blue
14 May 2012
Eric Lee, Dong Haur Phua, Beng Leong Lim, Hsin Kai Goh
Abstract: Background: Chlorate poisoning as a cause of methemoglobinemia is regarded in current literature to be resistant to treatment by methylene blue due to the oxidizing and denaturing properties...
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