The Multinational Association for Supportive Care in cancer criteria. An Evaluation and recommendations for the management of neutropenia in the emergency department.

Objectives: We aimed to evaluate the reproducibility, accuracy, feasibility, and effect of the Multinational Association for Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC) criteria on emergency clinical decisions, treatment, and health outcomes.

Methods: A retrospective cohort design was used.

Results: The MASCC score was better at correctly detecting the high urgency (70 % of patients with a high urgency were identified as high risk) than the low urgency (only 30 % of patients with a low urgency were identified as low risk).

Impact of triage nurses' recognition of acute coronary syndrome on patients' clinical outcomes: A retrospective study.

Background: Triage nurses' pivotal role in initial assessment makes their competence crucial. However, the specific impact on Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) recognition and outcomes remains unclear in Jordanian healthcare. Understanding this relationship could enhance ACS management and patient outcomes in Jordanian Emergency Departments (EDs).

Subtle oncological emergencies: Nature of illness, clinical characteristics, and outcomes.

Objectives: The primary objective was to assess whether presentation severity at the emergency department (ED) can determine treatment and health outcomes among patients with oncological emergencies.

Methods: We conducted a three-year retrospective analysis of accessible records of adult cancer patients admitted with oncological emergencies.

Results: Patients with subtle presentations had longer wait times than patients with severe presentations in all ED timeliness indicators.

The Oncological Emergency of Intestinal Obstruction: ED Recognition and Treatment Outcomes.

Objectives: Gastrointestinal complications, like blockage, are among the most common oncological emergencies. We investigated whether individuals with cancer presenting at the emergency department (ED) with intestinal obstruction were triaged accurately, and we further evaluated the triage decisions' effect on their ED treatment outcomes.

Data Sources: A retrospective review was completed on all available records of adult cancer patients who were admitted with intestinal obstruction to a tertiary referral hospital.

Cancer related emergencies with the chief complaint of pain: Incidence, ED recognition, and quality of care.

Background: Pain is the most common reason for cancer-related emergency department (ED) visits and a precursor of the urgency of oncological emergencies.

Purpose: To identify the incidence of oncological emergencies with the chief complaint of pain and evaluate ED recognition and quality of care in managing the associated emergency.

Methods: This was a retrospective observational study of cancer patients presented to three EDs during the four-year study period.

Effect of Undertriage on the Outcomes of Cancer Patients with Febrile Neutropenia, Sepsis, and Septic Shock.

Sepsis and neutropenia are considered the primary life-threatening complications of cancer treatment and are the leading cause of hospitalization and death. The objective was to study whether patients with neutropenia, sepsis, and septic shock were identified appropriately at triage and receive timely treatment within the emergency setting. Also, we investigated the effect of undertriage on key treatment outcomes.

The impact of emergency department triage on the treatment outcomes of cancer patients with febrile neutropenia: A retrospective review.

Introduction: The emergency department (ED) is an important entry point for patients with cancer requiring acute care due to oncological emergencies. Febrile neutropenia (FN) is one of the most common oncological emergencies and carries a significant risk of morbidity and mortality. There is evidence from previous studies that FN patients wait far longer in the ED than recommended by international guidelines.

The Quality of Care in the Emergency Management of Cancer Patients With Febrile Neutropenia: A Records-Based Cohort.

Introduction: Febrile neutropenia is one of the most severe oncological emergencies associated with the treatment of cancer. Patients with febrile neutropenia are at grave risk of developing life-threatening sepsis unless there is rapid initiation of treatment. The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of ED care of patients with febrile neutropenia using the 3 quality dimensions of safety, effectiveness, and timeliness of care.