Point-of-care ultrasonography for the management of shoulder dislocation in ED.

Objective: Point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS) is an easily available and noninvasive tool without radiation exposure that is also gaining a broad range of use in emergency departments. The aim of this study is to evaluate the value of POCUS in the diagnosis of shoulder dislocation by comparing with plain radiography.

Methods: This prospective observational study with a convenience sampling was conducted in emergency departments of 2 hospitals.

Inflight Emergencies During Eurasian Flights.

Background: This study evaluated the incidence and status of urgent medical conditions, the attitudes of health professionals who encounter such conditions, the adequacy of medical kits and training of cabin crew in data-received-company aircrafts suggested by Aerospace Medical Association, and the demographic data of patients.

Methods: Data were collected from medical records of a major flight company from 2011 through 2013. All patients with complete records were included in the study.