The American journal of emergency medicine
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Review Retraction Of Publication
Mometasone furoate for children with asthma: A meta-analysis.
This paper was withdrawn due to concerns over repetitive publication. The Publisher apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. The full Elsevier Policy on Article Withdrawal can be found at https://www.elsevier.com/about/our-business/policies/article-withdrawal.
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Review
Pseudo-pulseless electrical activity in the emergency department, an evidence based approach.
A great deal of the literature has focused specifically on true pulseless electrical activity (PEA), whereas there is a dearth of research regarding pseudo-PEA. This narrative review evaluates the diagnosis and management of patients in pseudo-PEA and discusses the impact on emerging patient outcomes. ⋯ The incidence of pseudo-PEA is increasing. Effective care of these patients begins with early diagnosis of this condition and immediate treatment to warrant the greatest chance of survival. There is a need for further prospective studies surrounding pseudo-PEA as evidenced by the lack of research in the current literature.
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Observational Study
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy and mortality from carbon monoxide poisoning: A nationwide observational study.
The effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) on mortality or morbidity in patients with carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning remain unknown. We examined the effects of HBOT on CO poisoning and further strived to delineate its inherent effects on specific subgroups of patients using a nationwide inpatient database. ⋯ Although HBOT was not significantly associated with reduced mortality, it was significantly associated with a favorable consciousness level and ADL in patients with CO poisoning. HBOT may be beneficial even for patients with non-severe CO poisoning.
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Delirium is an acute disorder of attention and cognition that is common, serious, costly, under-recognized, and potentially fatal. Delirium is particularly problematic in the emergency department (ED) care of medically complex older adults, who are being seen in greater numbers. ⋯ Older ED patients are at high risk for current or subsequent development of delirium, and a focused screening, prevention, and intervention for those who are at risk for delirium and its associated complications are the important next steps.