The American journal of emergency medicine
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Riding a motorcycle without a helmet represents a public health risk that can result in disabling injuries or death. We aim to provide a comprehensive analysis of the impact of helmet use on motorcycle injuries, injury types, and fatalities, to highlight areas requiring future intervention. ⋯ Prognostic and epidemiological, level III.
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Primary disasters may result in mass casualty events with serious injuries, including crush injury and crush syndrome. ⋯ Crush injury and crush syndrome are common in natural and human-made disasters. Emergency clinicians must understand the pathophysiology, evaluation, and management of these conditions to optimize patient care.
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Thyroid storm is a rare but serious condition that carries a high rate of morbidity and even mortality. ⋯ An understanding of thyroid storm can assist emergency clinicians in diagnosing and managing this potentially deadly disease.