Publications by authors named "D Schwarzfuchs"
Background: Mass Casualty Incidents (MCIs) pose significant challenges for healthcare systems. While policies are typically crafted based on past experiences, the lessons learned from each incident play a crucial role in enhancing emergency preparedness. On October 7th, 2023, Israel came under the largest terror attack in its history.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEarly activation of the emergency medical service (EMS) is crucial for the care of patients with STEMI. A retrospective cohort study of patients hospitalized with STEMI was conducted. Two groups of patients were compared: Bedouins and Jews.
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- - The study examined clinical features and outcomes of patients admitted for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) outside of internal medicine from 2005 to 2022, focusing on differences between internal and non-internal medicine cases.
- - Among 429 patients, those outside of internal medicine were generally older and had higher rates of diabetes complications, with poorer outcomes such as lower glucose levels and increased need for mechanical ventilation.
- - The findings suggest that patients admitted for surgical or obstetrical conditions are at a higher risk for severe DKA complications, necessitating further research to understand these unique patient characteristics better.
Delirium screening in the emergency department: evaluation and intervention.
Isr J Health Policy Res
April 2024
Background: Between 8-17% of older adults, and up to 40% of those arriving from nursing homes, present with delirium upon admission to the Emergency Department (ED). However, this condition often remains undiagnosed by ED medical staff. We investigated the prevalence of delirium among patients aged 65 and older admitted to the ED and assessed the impact of a prospective study aimed at increasing awareness.
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