Emergencias
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To analyze the association between atmospheric levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and the number of visits by adults to an emergency department (ED) for exacerbated asthma in an urban area with low levels of air pollution. ⋯ In an urban area with low pollution levels, an elevation in atmospheric NO2 is associated with more hospital ED visits for asthma attacks in adults.
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Cardiopulmonary ultrasound imaging can be useful for diagnosing acute heart failure (AHF). We aimed to evaluate the diagnostic performance of an algorithm based on point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in patients coming to the emergency department with acute dyspnea. ⋯ The POCUS-based algorithm for diagnosing AHF performed well in patients coming to the emergency department with acute dyspnea.
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To identify factors that affect prehospital time (PHT) for patients with stroke. ⋯ PHT is affected by factors inherent to patients and the setting for the event. Educational strategies should be developed to address relevant factors, especially regarding the importance of recognizing the onset of a stroke and calling the EMS immediately.