The American journal of emergency medicine
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Coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) has resulted in millions of cases worldwide. As the pandemic has progressed, the understanding of this disease has evolved. Its impact on the health and welfare of the human population is significant; its impact on the delivery of healthcare is also considerable. ⋯ This review provides a focused update of cardiac arrest in the setting of COVID-19 for emergency clinicians.
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Laryngoscope blade shape may differentially facilitate first-attempt success in patients intubated in non-supine positions in the emergency department (ED). Therefore, we analyzed first-attempt success in ramped and upright positions stratified by hyperangulated or standard geometry video laryngoscopes (VL). ⋯ Hyperangulated and standard geometry VL had similar first-attempt success in ramped and upright position intubations in the ED.
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Mental health (MH) disorders comprise a high disease burden and have long-lasting impacts. To improve MH, it is important to define public health MH surveillance. ⋯ Standardizing population-level MH indicators benefits surveillance efforts. Given its prevalence, efforts should focus on documenting MH to improve treatment and prevention.
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Case Reports
Chlorpheniramine poisoning as a potential cause of rhabdomyolysis: A case report and literature review.
Chlorpheniramine is an H1 receptor antagonist of the alkylamine class. It is a widely used anti-allergy drug due to its strong antihistamine effect and mild adverse effects. In the case of chlorpheniramine overdose or poisoning, the primary manifestation is central nervous system symptoms. ⋯ After haemoperfusion and continuous renal replacement therapy, the patient's renal function fully recovered. This paper aims to analyse the clinical data of this patient and summarize its clinical characteristics. At the same time, the mechanism of chlorpheniramine-induced rhabdomyolysis is also explored in the context of the literature review.