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Abstract Introduction The Emergency Medical Service Benefit Score (EBS) was recently developed from the former Helicopter Benefit Score (HBS) to provide a standardized tool for evaluating the benefits of prehospital inte...

Abstract Background Infectious diseases are a leading cause of Paediatric Emergency Department (PED) visits worldwide, characterised by significant clinical variability in both presentation and severity. Literature highl...

Abstract Objective Acute appendicitis (AA) is one of the most common causes of acute abdomen. Its diagnosis requires the combined evaluation of clinical, laboratory, and radiological findings. This study aimed to compare...

Abstract Introduction Emergency departments (EDs) suffer from crowding due to patients with low urgency, whose treatment is often inappropriate. This study aimed to describe the proportion of avoidable, non-urgent ED vis...

Abstract Background To effectively manage seizures in emergency departments (EDs), nurses must possess adequate knowledge and skills. In Iran, however, there is limited evidence on ED nurses’ knowledge and the factors ...

Abstract Background Uncertainty is an inherent and challenging aspect of medical practice, particularly for first-year residents making the transition from theoretical education to clinical practice. We aimed to identify...

Abstract Background Phantom tumour, also known as a vanishing tumour or fissural pseudotumor, is an uncommon condition that represents a localized, transudative, loculated interlobar pleural effusion. It occurs predomina...

Abstract Background Climate change is increasingly influencing the prevalence and severity of various diseases. While previous studies have linked climate variables to emergency department (ED) admissions, few have exami...

Abstract Background Belgium’s emergency services face several public health challenges, including increasing patient numbers and a shortage of medical staff. Against this backdrop, there is a risk that current organisa...

Abstract Background Suicide attempts constitute a significant public health emergency, with Emergency Departments (EDs) serving as a primary point of contact for individuals in acute psychiatric crisis. This observationa...

Abstract Background The benefit of ultrasound (US) guidance for arterial blood gas sampling has not been shown in non-preselected emergency department patients; however, it has been shown to be useful in difficult cases....

Abstract Background Trauma is among the leading causes of death and disability in Malawi and accounts for a substantial proportion of emergency admissions at tertiary hospitals. However, injured patients presenting for t...

Abstract Background Prognostic assessment in sepsis involves evaluating the dynamic progression of organ dysfunction and the inflammatory response. This study compared the predictive value of serially measured serum HMGB...

Abstract Introduction Penile zipper injuries are relatively common in pediatric patients; however, most are successfully managed conservatively. These injuries typically occur when the foreskin or penile shaft becomes en...

Abstract Background The number of calls for ambulances in Australia has been rising faster than population growth, but it is unclear what is driving this demand. This study aims to quantify and compare the drivers of eme...

Abstract Background Sex/gender bias have been well-documented in clinical medicine. However, few studies have assessed sex/gender disparities specifically in major trauma care. This scoping review aims to explore sex and...

Abstract Background Prehospital manipulation and reduction (M&R) of traumatic limb injuries may be required before transfer to restore alignment, reduce pain and bleeding, and limit secondary neurovascular compromise. In...

Abstract Background Hospital-based simulations are vital for disaster preparedness. Anxiety and other emotions may affect hospital staff by influencing non-technical skills. We investigated self-reported emotional and or...

Abstract The Internet of Healthcare Things (IoHT) is an emerging technology that has attracted researchers’ interest due to its broad applicability in recent years. In IoHT platforms, sensors continually collect patien...

Abstract Background Recognizing symptoms and responding appropriately can reduce emergency department visits, heart failure hospitalization rates, and all-cause mortality. However, elderly patients with chronic heart fai...