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Tuberous Sclerosis: Computed Tomography Diagnosis
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2012.03.001
Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a hamartomatous autosomal dominant disease, which needs to be recognized by Emergency Department (ED) staff due to potential neurological, renal, and cardiac compli...
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Richard B. Rafal,
Albert Ndzengue,
Eric A. Jaffe
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Short communication
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25 May 2012 |
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A Simple Audio-visual Prompt Device Can Improve CPR Performance
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.09.033
Abstract: Background: An adjunct to assist cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) might improve the quality of CPR performance. Study Objectives: This study was conducted to evaluate whether a simple aud...
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Sang Chul Kim,
Sung Oh Hwang,
Kyung Chul Cha,
Kang Hyun Lee,
Hyun Kim,
Yun Kwon Kim,
Ho Sung Jung,
Kyeong Ryong Lee,
Kwang Je Baek
et al.
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23 May 2012 |
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Support for a Waiting Room Time Tracker: A Survey of Patients Waiting in an Urban ED
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2012.02.053
Abstract: Background: Emergency Department (ED) crowding and inpatient boarding lead to lengthy wait times for patients, which may cause them to choose to leave without being seen. A new initiative to...
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Sanober B. Shaikh,
Michael D. Witting,
Michael E. Winters,
Michael N. Brodeur,
David A. Jerrard
et al.
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23 May 2012 |
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Alternative Treatments of Pneumothorax
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2012.02.049
Abstract: Background: Pneumothorax has traditionally been treated in the Emergency Department by tube thoracostomy. However, this is an invasive procedure with high risk of complication and prolonged ...
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Zachary D. Repanshek,
Jacob W. Ufberg,
Gary M. Vilke,
Theodore C. Chan,
Richard A. Harrigan
et al.
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23 May 2012 |
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Severe Ocular Injury after Button Battery Exposure
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2012.02.050
Abstract: Background: Button batteries can cause local tissue necrosis within 2h of exposure due to hydrolysis of tissue fluid and generation of hydroxide ions. Tissue damage resulting from battery ex...
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Maryann Mazer-Amirshahi,
Nicole Whitaker,
Lo Kayewilson,
Toby Litovitz
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21 May 2012 |
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A Case of Imported Severe Plasmodium falciparum Malaria in the Emergency Department and the Current Role of Exchange Transfusion Treatment
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2012.02.051
Abstract: Background: The role of exchange transfusion in the management of severe malaria is not well documented in Emergency Medicine literature. Objectives: The goal of this article is to review th...
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Hania Habeeb,
Jill R. Ripper,
Alice Cohen,
Patrick B. Hinfey
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21 May 2012 |
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Spontaneous Retroperitoneal Hemorrhage in a Dialysis Patient
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2012.02.048
Abstract: Background: Patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) often present to the Emergency Department with a multitude of complaints. Abnormal vital signs and a chief complaint of pain can prod...
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Geoff S. Murphy,
Scott E. Sparks,
Stephanie R. Goldberg,
Jessica R. Morton
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21 May 2012 |
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Focused Ultrasound for Traumatic Ankle Pain in the Emergency Department
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2012.02.047
A 74-year-old man was brought to the Emergency Department (ED) with right ankle pain after a motorcycle accident. Physical examination revealed swelling of the right ankle, with loss of plantar flexio...
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Wei-Jing Lee,
Wen-Shiang Tsai,
Reng-Hong Wu
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Short communication
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21 May 2012 |
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A Case of Acute Long-head Biceps Tendon Rupture
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2012.02.052
A 42-year old body builder presented to the Emergency Department with a chief complaint of left arm weakness and deformity. Two weeks before presentation, during an altercation, he experienced a sudde...
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Jeffrey D. Schoengold,
George L. Higgins
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Short communication
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21 May 2012 |
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Hemorrhagic Gastritis with Dabigatran in a Patient with Renal Insufficiency
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2012.02.042
Abstract: Background: Dabigatran etexilate is the first oral direct thrombin inhibitor approved in the United States. Unlike warfarin, dabigatran has no known antidote. Providers should be aware of pa...
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Shawn E. Fellows,
Jamie M. Rosini,
James A. Curtis,
Emilio G. Volz
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18 May 2012 |
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A Pilot Study Examining the Viability of a Prehospital Assessment with UltraSound for Emergencies (PAUSE) Protocol
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2012.02.032
Abstract: Background: Prehospital ultrasound has been shown to aid in the diagnosis of multiple conditions that do not generally change prehospital management. On the other hand, the diagnoses of card...
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Eric J. Chin,
Connie H. Chan,
Rod Mortazavi,
Craig L. Anderson,
Christopher A. Kahn,
Shane Summers,
J. Christian Fox
et al.
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18 May 2012 |
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The Utility of Wet Prep in Predicting Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2012.02.043
Abstract: Background: Diagnosing Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) cervical infections can be difficult in the Emergency Department without real-time testing, as historical and...
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Bruce M. Lo,
Christopher K. Schott,
Catherine M. Visintainer,
Heidi A. Best
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18 May 2012 |
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Would Earlier Microbe Identification Alter Antibiotic Therapy in Bacteremic Emergency Department Patients?
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2012.02.036
Abstract: Background: Although debate exists about the treatment of sepsis, few disagree about the benefits of early, appropriately targeted antibiotic administration. Study Objectives: To determine t...
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Lisa R. Stoneking,
Asad E. Patanwala,
John P. Winkler,
Albert B. Fiorello,
Elizabeth S. Lee,
Daniel P. Olson,
Donna M. Wolk
et al.
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18 May 2012 |
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Reverse Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy in the Setting of Anaphylaxis Treated with High-dose Intravenous Epinephrine
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.09.032
Abstract: Background: Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is seen, though rarely, in anaphylaxis treated with epinephrine. Stress cardiomyopathy is most likely to occur in middle-aged women. The underlying etiol...
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Georges Khoueiry,
Nidal Abi Rafeh,
Basem Azab,
Evelina Markman,
Alain Waked,
Georges AbouRjaili,
Masood Shariff,
Thomas Costantino
et al.
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18 May 2012 |
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A Novel Method for Continuous Environmental Surveillance for Carbon Monoxide Exposure to Protect Emergency Medical Service Providers and Patients
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2012.02.034
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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Brian L. Risavi,
Richard J. Wadas,
Cecil Thomas,
Douglas F. Kupas
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14 May 2012 |
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Timely Diagnosis of Perforated Jejunal Diverticulitis by Computed Tomography
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2012.02.046
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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Vijayanadh Ojili,
Mahdieh Parizi,
Gowthaman Gunabushanam
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14 May 2012 |
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Diagnosis and Endovascular Treatment of an Internal Mammary Artery Injury
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2012.02.035
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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Lucio Cagini,
Jacopo Vannucci,
Michele Scialpi,
Francesco Puma
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Short communication
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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14 May 2012 |
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Self-Reported Use of Communication Techniques in the Emergency Department
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2012.02.033
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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Danielle M. McCarthy,
Kenzie A. Cameron,
D. Mark Courtney,
John A. Vozenilek
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14 May 2012 |
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Severe Chlorate Poisoning Successfully Treated with Methylene Blue
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2012.02.040
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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Eric Lee,
Dong Haur Phua,
Beng Leong Lim,
Hsin Kai Goh
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14 May 2012 |
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The Ultrasound-guided “Peripheral IJ”: Internal Jugular Vein Catheterization using a Standard Intravenous Catheter
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2012.02.044
Abstract: Background: Obtaining vascular access is difficult in certain patients. When routine peripheral venous catheterization is not possible, several alternatives may be considered, each with its ...
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Nathan A. Teismann,
Ronesha S. Knight,
Matthew Rehrer,
Sachita Shah,
Arun Nagdev,
Michael Stone
et al.
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14 May 2012 |
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Eyelid Necrotizing Fasciitis: What Were the Early Signs?
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2012.02.041
Abstract: Background: Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare, life-threatening subcutaneous soft tissue infection that causes massive tissue destruction. Objectives: To illustrate the warning signs of this c...
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Anish N. Shah,
Alexander C. Day,
Vourneen C. Healy,
Jane M. Olver
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Full-length article
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14 May 2012 |
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Orthostatic Hypotension in Children with Acute Febrile Illness
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2012.02.045
Abstract: Background: Children presenting to the Pediatric Emergency Department (PED) with fever often describe symptoms such as lightheadedness, dizziness, fatigue, and weakness, and may appear pale....
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Tzippora Shalem,
Michael Goldman,
Rachel Breitbart,
Wendy Baram,
Eran Kozer
et al.
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14 May 2012 |
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Masked Hypoglycemia in the Presence of Icodextrin for Peritoneal Dialysis
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2012.02.037
Abstract: Background: Handheld glucose meters remain a rapid means of excluding hypoglycemia as a cause of altered mental status in the Emergency Department. However, emergency physicians must be aler...
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Michael M. Khouli
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14 May 2012 |
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Ability of Emergency Ultrasonography to Detect Pediatric Skull Fractures: A Prospective, Observational Study
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2012.02.038
Abstract: Background: Blunt head trauma is a common reason for medical evaluation in the pediatric Emergency Department (ED). The diagnostic work-up for skull fracture, as well as for traumatic brain ...
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Niccolò Parri,
Bradley J. Crosby,
Casey Glass,
Francesco Mannelli,
Idanna Sforzi,
Raffaele Schiavone,
Kevin Michael Ban
et al.
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14 May 2012 |
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Oral Magnesium Sulfate Causes Perforation during Bowel Preparation for Fiberoptic Colonoscopy in Patients with Colorectal Cancer
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.07.042
Oral administration of magnesium sulfate is commonly used for bowel preparation for fiberoptic colonoscopy due to its simplicity, low cost, and effectiveness. However, critical complications such as c...
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Da Ji
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Correspondence
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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10 May 2012 |
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Ecthyma Gangrenosum in a 67-Year-Old Man with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.09.034
Dermatological presentations are common in patients with malignancy undergoing active treatment, and range from simple dermatoses through complex reactions to disease or cytotoxic therapy to cutaneous...
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Andrew C. Walls,
Jason E. Frangos,
Eric Goralnick
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Short communication
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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07 May 2012 |
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Single-Dose Etomidate for Intubation in the Trauma Patient
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2012.02.027
Abstract: Background: Concerns over adrenal suppression caused by a single dose of etomidate for intubation led to limiting its use in trauma patients in 2006. Objective: The purpose of this study was...
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Kenny V. Banh,
Sidney James,
Gregory W. Hendey,
Brandy Snowden,
Krista Kaups
et al.
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Full-length article
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07 May 2012 |
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Cowpox: What do a Dairymaid and a Lab Technician Have in Common?
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2012.01.033
A 32-year-old woman was working in a local biotechnology laboratory and, while attempting to inoculate a mouse with a cowpox viral strain currently being developed as a live vaccine against smallpox, ...
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Davut J. Savaser,
Vaishal M. Tolia,
Peter J. Witucki
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Short communication
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07 May 2012 |
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Comparison of Sitting Face-to-Face Intubation (Two-Person Technique) with Standard Oral-tracheal Intubation in Novices: A Mannequin Study
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2012.03.019
Abstract: Background: Few studies have evaluated the impact of the upright position on the success of oral-tracheal intubation. Yet, for patients with airway difficulties (i.e, active intraoral bleedi...
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Donna Venezia,
Andrew Wackett,
Alexander Remedios,
Victor Tarsia
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Full-length article
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07 May 2012 |
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Penile Angioedema Developing After 3 Years of ACEI Therapy
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.05.102
Abstract: Background: Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor−related angioedema (ACEI-RA) is a well-described condition, yet isolated genital ACEI-RA is a little-known entity. Objective: A case of is...
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Daniel G. Miller,
Rolla T. Sweis,
Theodore S. Toerne
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Full-length article
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07 May 2012 |
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A Case of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: It is Not Always Plaque Rupture
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.08.024
Abstract: Background: Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is an extremely rare cause of acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Patients may present with a broad spectrum of clinical scenarios, rangi...
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Sohil Pothiawala,
Fatimah Lateef
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Full-length article
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07 May 2012 |
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The Impact of Two Freestanding Emergency Departments on a Tertiary Care Center
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2012.02.023
Abstract: Background: Freestanding emergency departments (FEDs) have become increasingly popular as the need for emergency care continues to grow. Objective: To analyze the impact of two FEDs on a loc...
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Erin L. Simon,
Peter L. Griffin,
Nicholas J. Jouriles
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Full-length article
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07 May 2012 |
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Management of the Child after Enema-Reduced Intussusception: Hospital or Home?
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2012.02.030
Abstract: Background: Standard practice has been to admit children for an observation period after enema-reduced intussusception. However, the utility of such routine practice has not been clearly jus...
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Ming Chien,
F. Anthony Willyerd,
Katherine Mandeville,
Mark A. Hostetler,
Blake Bulloch
et al.
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04 May 2012 |
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A Rash Case of Hiccups
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2012.01.047
Emergency physicians are challenged to maintain an appropriate level of suspicion for acute pathology in the face of a seemingly benign complaint. Many times, a benign symptom represents a harmless ai...
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Todd J. Berger
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Short communication
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03 May 2012 |
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Amatoxin Poisoning: Case Reports and Review of Current Therapies
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2012.02.020
Abstract: Background: Diagnosis and management of Amanita mushroom poisoning is a challenging problem for physicians across the United States. With 5902 mushroom exposures and two resultant deaths dir...
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Jeanine Ward,
Kishan Kapadia,
Eric Brush,
Steven D. Salhanick
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Full-length article
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03 May 2012 |
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The Effect of Gynecologic Algorithm Pathways on Emergency Department Visit Times
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2012.02.016
Abstract: Background: The use of multidisciplinary algorithmic pathways is one strategy to improve efficiency and quality of care in Emergency Departments (EDs). To this end, in the fall of 2005, we i...
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Amy S.D. Lee,
Sarah L. Cohen,
Jean R. Anderson,
Arjun Chanmugam,
Jessica L. Bienstock
et al.
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Full-length article
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03 May 2012 |
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Toxicology and Overdose of Atypical Antipsychotics
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2012.03.002
Abstract: Background: Second-generation antipsychotic medications, or “atypical antipsychotics,” are now first-line therapy in the treatment of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, and are add...
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Alicia B. Minns,
Richard F. Clark
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03 May 2012 |
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Comparison of Neurological Outcome between Tracheal Intubation and Supraglottic Airway Device Insertion of Out-of-hospital Cardiac Arrest Patients: A Nationwide, Population-based, Observational Study
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2012.02.026
Abstract: Background: The effect of prehospital use of supraglottic airway devices as an alternative to tracheal intubation on long-term outcomes of patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest is unc...
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Seizan Tanabe,
Toshio Ogawa,
Manabu Akahane,
Soichi Koike,
Hiromasa Horiguchi,
Hideo Yasunaga,
Tatsuhiro Mizoguchi,
Tetsuo Hatanaka,
Hiroyuki Yokota,
Tomoaki Imamura
et al.
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Full-length article
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30 April 2012 |
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Catatonia in the Emergency Department
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2012.02.063
Dr. Katherine Kroll: Today's case is that of a 21-year-old man with a history of psychosis and moderate mental retardation who presented to the Emergency Department (ED) with a chief complaint of “Men...
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Katherine E. Kroll,
David S. Kroll,
Jennifer V. Pope,
Carrie D. Tibbles
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Discussion
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30 April 2012 |
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Massive Human Ingestion of Orpiment (Arsenic Trisulfide)
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2012.02.019
Abstract: Background: Because the toxicity of arsenic is well known, arsenic-containing compounds have frequently been ingested for suicidal purposes. We report a case of attempted suicide by massive ...
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Jennie A. Buchanan,
Aaron Eberhardt,
Zachary D. Tebb,
Kennon Heard,
Richard F. Wendlandt,
Michael J. Kosnett
et al.
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30 April 2012 |
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Emergency Ultrasound of the Gall Bladder: Comparison of a Concentrated Elective Experience vs. Longitudinal Exposure During Residency
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2012.02.029
Abstract: Background: It is unknown how an intensive emergency ultrasound (EUS) experience compares with comparable exposure done over the course of residency training. Objective: Our objective was to...
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Timothy B. Jang,
Wendy Ruggeri,
Amy H. Kaji
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30 April 2012 |
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Seroprevalence Study Using Oral Rapid HIV Testing in a Large Urban Emergency Department
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2012.02.021
Abstract: Background: The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends universal human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing for patients aged 13–64 years in health care settings where the seroprevalen...
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Sachin Jain,
Erik S. Lowman,
Adam Kessler,
Jaime Harper,
Dino P. Rumoro,
Kimberly Y. Smith,
Yanina Purim-Shem-Tov,
Harold A. Kessler
et al.
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Full-length article
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30 April 2012 |
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Hospitalizations of Older Patients with Human Immunodeficiency Virus in the United States
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2012.02.028
Abstract: Background: Older adults represent a growing percentage of the United States (US) population living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The Emergency Department plays an integral role i...
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Allison Tadros,
Erica Shaver,
Stephen M. Davis,
Danielle M. Davidov
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30 April 2012 |
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Are Oral Medications Effective in the Management of Acute Agitation?
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2012.01.028
Abstract: Background: Current expert guidelines recommend treating agitation with oral medications instead of intramuscular medications if possible. Oral medications are sometimes believed to be inapp...
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Travis I. Gault,
Siobhan M. Gray,
Gary M. Vilke,
Michael P. Wilson
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Full-length article
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30 April 2012 |
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Amphetamine Abuse in Emergency Department Patients Undergoing Psychiatric Evaluation
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2012.01.040
Abstract: Background: Amphetamine abuse accounts for numerous Emergency Department (ED) visits and is often associated with psychiatric disease, with many patients requiring involuntary psychiatric ho...
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Adam C. Pomerleau,
Mark E. Sutter,
Kelly P. Owen,
Eleanor Loomis,
Timothy E. Albertson,
Deborah B. Diercks
et al.
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Full-length article
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27 April 2012 |
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A Novel Use of 2-Octyl-cyanoacrylate: Controlling Post-hemodialysis Site Hemorrhage
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2012.02.022
Abstract: Background: A common complication of hemodialysis is bleeding from the dialysis site. Discussion: To demonstrate the use of 2-octyl-cyanoacrylate in controlling venous bleeding associated wi...
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Tom Perera,
Ryan David,
Kathy Lin,
Siu Fai Li
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Full-length article
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27 April 2012 |
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Uncommon Clavicle Fracture that Could be Easily Overlooked
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.07.040
A 33-year-old man presented to the Emergency Department complaining of right upper chest and right shoulder pain after a motor vehicle accident. The initial physical examination showed neither deformi...
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Yu-Jang Su,
Shih-Fen Tseng,
Yen-Chun Lai
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Short communication
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23 April 2012 |
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Prostatitis or Prostatic Abscess
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2012.02.031
A 65-year-old Hispanic man with a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, and peripheral vascular disease presented to the Emergency Department (ED) complaining of fever and cons...
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Wilbur R. Dattilo,
Joseph Shiber
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Short communication
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23 April 2012 |
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Emergency Physicians' and Nurses' Attitudes towards Alcohol-Intoxicated Patients
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2012.02.018
Abstract: Background: Emergency physicians and nurses are frequently dissatisfied professionally when treating alcohol-intoxicated patients, and have negative attitudes towards this patient population...
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Otis U. Warren,
Victoria Sena,
Esther Choo,
Jason Machan
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23 April 2012 |
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Bedside Ultrasound for Hip Dislocations
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2012.02.015
Abstract: Background: Bedside ultrasound in the emergency department is being used with increasing frequency and for an increasing scope of conditions. Objectives: Demonstrate the use of bedside ultra...
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Matthew H. Zimny,
Bradford L. Walters,
Amit Bahl
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23 April 2012 |
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Pseudocholinesterase Levels Are Not Decreased in Grayanotoxin (Mad Honey) Poisoning in Most Patients
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.08.022
Abstract: Background: The symptoms of mad honey poisoning resemble those of cholinergic toxidromes; however, it is not clear whether they share a common biochemical basis. Objectives: The aim of this ...
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Abdulkadir Gunduz,
Asim Kalkan,
Suleyman Turedi,
Ismet Durmus,
Suha Turkmen,
Faik Ahmet Ayaz,
Ahmet Ayar
et al.
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23 April 2012 |
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Emergency Ultrasound Diagnosis of Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome: Case Report
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.06.148
Abstract: Background: Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is an exaggerated response to ovulation induction therapy. It is a known complication of ovarian stimulation in patients undergoing treat...
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Sarah E. Frasure,
Joshua S. Rempell,
Vicki E. Noble,
Andrew S. Liteplo
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Full-length article
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23 April 2012 |
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Severe Pasteurella Multocida Infection after a Dog Bite
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.07.041
Bite infections can contain a mixture of anaerobes and aerobes from the patient’s skin and the animal’s oral cavity, including species of Pasteurella, Streptococcus, Fusobacterium, and Capnocytophaga....
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Cristina Rodríguez-Escot,
Elena Hernández Medina,
Luciano Santana-Cabrera,
Manuel Sánchez-Palacios
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Correspondence
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23 April 2012 |
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Front Line Surgery: A Practical Approach
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2012.01.058
Hippocrates, in his “On the Surgery” stated that “War is the only proper school of the surgeon” . What was true 2500 years ago may be true today, but it seems a great price to pay for the knowledge ob...
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Edward J. Otten
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Book review
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23 April 2012 |
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Traumatic Gallbladder Rupture
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2012.02.025
A 50-year-old man presented to our Emergency Department (ED) after being involved in a single-vehicle motor vehicle collision with a tree at approximately 40 mph, which required a 10-min extrication. ...
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Benjamin C. Chastain,
Rawle A. Seupaul
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Short communication
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16 April 2012 |
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A Systematic Review of Patient Tracking Systems for Use in the Pediatric Emergency Department
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2012.02.017
Abstract: Background: Patient safety is of great importance in the pediatric emergency department (PED). The combination of acutely and critically ill patients and high patient volumes creates a need ...
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Ian Dobson,
Quynh Doan,
Geoffrey Hung
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Full-length article
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16 April 2012 |
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Regarding Suspected Brown Recluse Spider Envenomation Case Report
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.01.033
Because I live and practice in the same area, indeed the same institution, I read with great interest the recent article titled, “Suspected Brown Recluse Envenomation: A Case Report and Review of Diff...
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Jeremy D. Joslin
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Correspondence
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16 April 2012 |
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Proposed Bedside Maneuver to Facilitate Accurate Anatomic Orientation for Correct Positioning of ECG Precordial Leads V1 and V2: A Pilot Study
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2012.01.022
Abstract: Background: Misplacement of right precordial electrocardiogram (ECG) electrodes superiorly is a prevalent procedural error that may lead to false findings of T-wave inversion or QS complexes...
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Michael H. Lehmann,
Aimee M. Katona
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Full-length article
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16 April 2012 |
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Use of Cadaver Models in Point-of-care Emergency Ultrasound Education for Diagnostic Applications
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2012.01.057
Abstract: Background: As the use of bedside emergency ultrasound (US) increases, so does the need for effective US education. Objectives: To determine 1) what pathology can be reliably simulated and i...
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Brita E. Zaia,
Beau Briese,
Sarah R. Williams,
Laleh Gharahbaghian
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Full-length article
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16 April 2012 |
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A Pneumomediastinum with Diffuse Subcutaneous Emphysema
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.08.023
A 65-year-old man presented to the Emergency Department with facial angioedema. It occurred just after an intramuscular morphine injection in the shoulder for a minor chest trauma from falling off a c...
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Emilie Dehours,
Baptiste Vallé,
Vincent Bounes,
Dominique Lauque
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Short communication
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16 April 2012 |