Publications by authors named "Daryelle S Varon"
Introduction: Television medical dramas (TVMDs) use cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as a mean of achieving higher viewing rates. TVMDs portrayal of CPR can be used to teach laypersons attempting to perform CPR and to form a shared professional and layperson mental model for CPR decisions. We studied the portrayal of CPR across a wide range of TVMDs to see whether newer series fulfill this promise.
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- * A retrospective analysis of 53 prisoner patients transported by helicopter revealed specific injury types, with gunshot wounds being the most common, and various vital signs indicating serious medical conditions.
- * Among the findings, the mortality rate was 16.9%, and significant variables influencing outcomes were identified, underscoring the need for tailored medical and logistical strategies during such emergency transports.
We present the case of a 61-year-old gentleman with history of stage IV esophageal cancer presented to the emergency department with the complaints of dyspnea on exertion and cough of 1-month duration. Patient had undergone resection of distal esophagus 4 years' prior this admission. Chest radiograph revealed a large right pleural effusion and, a computed tomography scan of the chest revealed a portion of the effusion herniating between the ribs in the right hemithorax.
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