Systemic Emergency
Mostrando 1-12 de 46 artigos, teses e dissertações.
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1. A randomized clinical trial on inhaled ciclesonide for managing acute asthma in the emergency room
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Use of inhaled corticosteroids for managing acute asthma exacerbations has been tested since the 1990s. OBJECTIVE: To compare high doses of inhaled ciclesonide with systemic hydrocortisone for managing acute asthma exacerbations in the emergency department. DESIGN AND SETTING: Double-blind, randomized clinical trial in the public heal
Sao Paulo Medical Journal. Publicado em: 2022
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2. Surgical Repair of a Ruptured Giant Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm in a 16-Year-Old with Takayasu’s Arteritis: Case Report and Etiological Review
Abstract Takayasu’s arteritis is a type of primary systemic vasculitis that affects medium and large arteries, including the aorta and its main branches, as well as the pulmonary and coronary arteries. Although rare in children, it is the third most common vasculitis in the pediatric population, often with delayed diagnosis due to the nonspecific presentat
International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences. Publicado em: 2022
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3. Multisystem inflammatory syndrome associated with COVID-19 from the pediatric emergency physician's point of view
ABSTRACT Objective: Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) associated with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a rare and challenging diagnosis requiring early treatment. The diagnostic criteria involve clinical, laboratory, and complementary tests. This review aims to draw pediatrician attention to this diagnosis, suggesting early treatment st
J. Pediatr. (Rio J.). Publicado em: 2021-04
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4. Practical Approach to Acute Coronary Syndrome in Patients with COVID-19
Abstract Acute cardiac injury is associated with higher mortality in patients with the novel coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) and the exact etiology can be challenging to diagnose in the emergency setting during the pandemic. From a pathophysiological perspective, SARS-CoV-2 infection is characterized by an overproduction of inflammatory cytokines (IL-6,
Int. J. Cardiovasc. Sci.. Publicado em: 2021-02
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5. Clinical and laboratory findings of acute Zika virus infection in patients from Salvador during the first Brazilian epidemic
Abstract Several major epidemics of Zika fever, caused by the ZIKA virus (ZIKV), have emerged in Brazil since early 2015, eventually spreading to other countries on the South American continent. The present study describes the clinical manifestations and laboratory findings of patients with confirmed acute ZIKV infection during the first epidemic that occurr
Braz J Infect Dis. Publicado em: 2020-10
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6. Complete Atrioventricular Block and Cardiopulmonary Involvement in Rapidly Progressive Systemic Sclerosis
Abstract The heart and lung are target organs in systemic sclerosis (SSc) and similar symptoms (dyspnea and cough) may make the differential diagnosis between the two lesions difficult. In addition, complete atrioventricular block (CAVB) is a rare complication of this disease. This case report is about a patient with SSc and pulmonary fibrosis who was admitt
Int. J. Cardiovasc. Sci.. Publicado em: 2020-05
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7. Evans syndrome in male lupus patient: case report
RESUMO A síndrome de Evans (SE) é uma doença autoimune rara de etiologia desconhecida; ocorre quando há combinação de anemia hemolítica autoimune (AHAI) com trombocitopenia, acompanhada ou não de neutropenia imune. Essa síndrome se enquadra em um tipo variável especial da AHAI a quente, podendo se relacionar com doenças reumatológicas, como lúpu
J. Bras. Patol. Med. Lab.. Publicado em: 02/09/2019
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8. Complete Atrioventricular Block and Cardiopulmonary Involvement in Rapidly Progressive Systemic Sclerosis
Abstract The heart and lung are target organs in systemic sclerosis (SSc) and similar symptoms (dyspnea and cough) may make the differential diagnosis between the two lesions difficult. In addition, complete atrioventricular block (CAVB) is a rare complication of this disease. This case report is about a patient with SSc and pulmonary fibrosis who was admitt
Int. J. Cardiovasc. Sci.. Publicado em: 19/08/2019
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9. Rapidly Progressive Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma of Right Atrium: a Rare Case Report
Abstract We are going to present a case of malignant fibrous histiocytoma in the right atrium, which is a very rare entity. The patient had a right atrial mass, which prolapsed through the tricuspid valve into the right ventricle, causing functional tricuspid valve stenosis. The tumor was completely resected and the patient had an uneventful postoperative pe
Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg.. Publicado em: 22/07/2019
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10. Assessment methodology for Lean Practices in healthcare organizations: case study in a Brazilian public hospital
Abstract Paper aims This article aims at proposing a methodology for assessing lean practices in healthcare organizations that are undergoing a lean implementation. Originality The proposed methodology evaluates healthcare organizations and help managers identify the relationships intensities between their problems and lean practices. This application oc
Prod.. Publicado em: 15/04/2019
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11. Acute kidney injury and pancreatitis due to scorpion sting: case report and literature review
ABSTRACT Despite the high number of accidents due to scorpion stings in Brazil, severe cases in adults are seldomly reported. In the Northeast region of Brazil, Tityus stigmurus is the most prevalent species. A 69 year-old woman who was stung by a scorpion attended the emergency room 5 hours after envenomation. She got worse due to abdominal pain. Clinical f
Rev. Inst. Med. trop. S. Paulo. Publicado em: 28/06/2018
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12. Vaginal evisceration related to genital prolapse in premenopausal woman
ABSTRACT Background Vaginal evisceration is a rare problem, usually related to a previous hysterectomy. We report a case of spontaneous rupture of the cul-de-sac in a premenopausal woman under treatment with glucocorticoids to treat Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), with uterine prolapse that occurred during evacuation. Case Report A 40-year-old woman w
Int. braz j urol.. Publicado em: 2017-08