Introduction Acute alcohol intoxication is a common toxicological emergency, and severe poisoning may cause profound neurological impairment, respiratory depression, aspiration, coma, and death (1–3). Airway assessment is particularly challenging because reduced...
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Introduction Stroke is the leading cause of disability and the second leading cause of death in the world, with ischemic stroke accounting for the majority of the cases. According to current predictions, one in four people will have a stroke during their lifetime...
Introduction Early recognition, initial stabilization, and treatment of patients with sepsis in the hectic environment of the emergency department (ED) is extremely challenging. „Sepsis is a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to...
Introduction Trismus is a clinical condition defined by a limited ability to open the mouth, arising from either functional disturbances or structural alterations within the masticatory system. While it is commonly regarded as a symptom rather than a distinct disease,...
Introduction Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus (Streptococcus pyogenes) is a Gram-positive bacterium most commonly associated with upper respiratory tract infections, particularly pharyngitis, as well as skin and soft tissue infections.Although most infections are...
Introduction Caffeine is currently regarded as the most widely used psychostimulant in the world and is available in many foods, beverages and nutritional supplements (1,2). Although generally considered safe at moderate doses, below 400 mg per day, caffeine intake...
Introduction Acute kidney injury is an abrupt decline in renal function that carries high morbidity and mortality, particularly when recognition and treatment are delayed. Clinically, acute kidney injury is defined by increases in serum creatinine and/or reduced urine...
Introduction Valproate is commonly prescribed for epilepsy, bipolar disorder, and various psychiatric conditions. While generally regarded as safe, valproate has been linked to several adverse effects, including hepatotoxicity, pancreatitis, thrombocytopenia, and...
Introduction Uncontrolled hemorrhage remains a major contributor to preventable trauma-related mortality, particularly during the early post-injury period (1–3). Conventional trauma resuscitation strategies have historically emphasized rapid transport to definitive...
Introduction The emergency department (ED) is one of the most dynamic and demanding clinical environments within the healthcare system. Clinical work is performed under conditions of time pressure, unpredictable patient inflow, varying levels of illness severity, and...