The American journal of emergency medicine
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between 12 work-related stressors and the occurrence of adverse events in an emergency department (ED). ⋯ The study showed an association between the occurrence and impact of 12 work-related stressors and involvement in adverse events across the groups of participants. Furthermore, the study showed that most adverse events were not reported to the mandatory national reporting system.
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This study was performed to investigate the association of red cell distribution width (RDW) with 28-day mortality in patients with severe sepsis and septic shock. ⋯ Red cell distribution width is associated with 28-day mortality in patients with severe sepsis and septic shock.
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Clinical Trial
Systematic combined noncontrast CT-CT angiography in the management of unexplained nontraumatic coma.
Nontraumatic impaired consciousness is a common issue in emergency departments with a serious but widely variable prognosis. ⋯ Systematic combined NCCT/CTA imaging is an efficient tool for predicting poor neurologic prognosis in cases of unexplained nontraumatic impaired consciousness and is also essential for detecting BAO.
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Clinical Trial
Use and efficacy of nebulized naloxone in patients with suspected opioid intoxication.
To describe the use and efficacy of nebulized naloxone in patients with suspected opioid intoxication. ⋯ Nebulized naloxone was well-tolerated and led to a reduction in the need for supplemental oxygen as well as improved median GCS and RASS scores in patients with suspected opioid intoxication.