Emergency
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13. Psychiatric emergency units in Brazil: a cross-sectional study
SUMMARY OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to identify the infrastructure (e.g., availability, resources, and staff), basic metrics, and problems (e.g., network, overcrowding, resources, and infrastructure) of the psychiatric emergency services in Brazil. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional study assessing psychiatric services (n=29) listed by the Brazilian Psych
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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14. A case report of “pearl necklace” in the abdomen: magnetic beads ingestion resulting in an anesthetic emergency
Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology. Publicado em: 2022
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15. Futility of end-of-life and emergency surgery in extreme high-risk patients: anesthetists’ versus surgeons’ perspective
Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology. Publicado em: 2022
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16. Unplanned Hospital Readmission and Visit to the Emergency Room in the First Thirty Days after Head and Neck Surgery: A Prospective, Single-center Study
Abstract Introduction Head and neck surgery remains a complex field; the patients can suffer important functional or life-threating complications after treatment that need unplanned readmissions, increasing the cost related to the treatment. Objective To evaluate the incidence risk factors and causes associated with 30-day unplanned hospital readmission an
International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022
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17. The effect of the shock index and scoring systems for predicting mortality among geriatric patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding: a prospective cohort study
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is an important cause of mortality and morbidity among geriatric patients. OBJECTIVE: To investigate whether the shock index and other scoring systems are effective predictors of mortality and prognosis among geriatric patients presenting to the emergency department with complaints of upper GI bleeding.
Sao Paulo Medical Journal. Publicado em: 2022
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18. Validity of the computerized version of the pediatric triage system CLARIPED for emergency care
Abstract Objective: To evaluate the validity of the computerized version of the pediatric triage system CLARIPED. Methods: Prospective, observational study in a tertiary emergency department (ED) from Jan-2018 to Jan-2019. A convenience sample of patients aged 0-18 years who had computerized triage and outcome variables registered. Construct validity was a
Jornal de Pediatria. Publicado em: 2022
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19. Awareness towards stroke among high school students in Brazil: a cross-sectional study
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Stroke is one of the main causes of death worldwide. Educational interventions on stroke are potentially effective in reducing the period between the onset of symptoms and the initial emergency medical assistance. OBJECTIVES: To assess high school students’ knowledge of stroke. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional study conducted in
Sao Paulo Medical Journal. Publicado em: 2022
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20. Management of Iatrogenic Aortic Dissections During Percutaneous Right Coronary Artery Interventions
ABSTRACT Iatrogenic acute aortic dissections during percutaneous coronary interventions are an extremely rare but potentially life-threatening complication, occurring in less than 0.02% of transcatheter procedures. We report three patients with different characteristics suffering from iatrogenic aortic dissection during percutaneous coronary intervention suc
Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery. Publicado em: 2022
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21. Do biomarkers have predictive value in the treatment modality of the patients diagnosed with bowel obstruction?
SUMMARY OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to investigate the ability of the biomarkers to predict the surgery treatment and mortality in patients above 18 years of age who were hospitalized with the diagnosis of bowel obstruction from the emergency department. METHODS: This is a 2-year retrospective study. The patients’ demographic data, laboratory paramete
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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22. Comparison of C-reactive protein and C-reactive protein-to-albumin ratio in predicting mortality among geriatric coronavirus disease 2019 patients
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare C-reactive protein and C-reactive protein-to-albumin ratio performances in predicting mortality of geriatric patients who visited the emergency department. METHODS: The data of patients with COVID-19 and aged 65 years and above, who visited emergency department during the study period,
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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23. A Surgical Technique to Preserve the Subvalvular Apparatus in Patients Undergoing Mitral Valve Replacement for Severe Ischemic Regurgitation
ABSTRACT Severe functional mitral valve regurgitation should be treated in patients undergoing myocardial revascularization. When replacement is considered the best therapeutic option, preservation of the mitral subvalvular apparatus is crucial, especially in the emergency setting, because of its primary role in preserving geometry and function of left and r
Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery. Publicado em: 2022
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24. To Treat or Not to Treat? This Is the Question… About the Incidental Finding of Double Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm in A 91-Year-Old Woman
ABSTRACT Sinus of Valsalva aneurysm is a very uncommon clinical finding and often requires emergency surgery due to its high risk of rupture. This educational text reports the case of a 91-year-old Italian women who was incidentally discovered to have a huge double aneurysm of the sinuses of Valsalva.
Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery. Publicado em: 2022