Articles: emergency-medicine.
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Emerg Med Australas · Aug 2023
Final year medical students as Assistants in Medicine in the emergency department: A pilot study.
To evaluate the Assistant in Medicine (AiM) programme and its impact on physician burden and productivity in the ED. ⋯ The present study demonstrates the strong potential the AiM programme has to improve productivity, workflow and efficiency in the ED.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Aug 2023
Acid Peptic Disease among Patients with Acute Abdomen Visiting the Department of Emergency Medicine in a Tertiary Care Centre.
Acid peptic disease is caused by excessive acid secretion or weakened mucosal defense. Symptoms include epigastric pain, bloating, and nausea. Factors like gastric acid, Helicobacter pylori infection, alcohol consumption, smoking, and stress contribute to peptic ulcers. Imbalances between offensive and defensive factors can lead to ulcers. Acid-related disorders impact the quality of life and mortality. Accurate diagnosis and prompt treatment are vital. This study aimed to find out the prevalence of acid peptic disease among patients with acute abdomen in the Department of Emergency Medicine in a tertiary care centre. ⋯ acute abdomen; gastroenteritis; Helicobacter pylori; peptic ulcer.