Controlling Nutritional Status Score Predicts In-Hospital Mortality in Acute Pulmonary Embolism.

Objective: The association between the nutritional status and outcomes in pulmonary embolism is unclear. This study was aimed at examining the value of the Controlling Nutritional Status (CONUT) score in assessing malnutrition among acute pulmonary embolism patients.

Subject And Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the records of adult patients with acute pulmonary embolism hospitalized through our ED.

Microalbuminuria and its Prognostic Significance in Patients with Acute Heart Failure with Preserved, Mid-Range, and Reduced Ejection Fraction.

Background: The prevalence and significance of microalbuminuria have not been well studied in patients with different heart failure subtypes.

Objective: The prevalence and significance of microalbuminuria have not been well studied in patients with different heart failure subtypes. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the frequency and prognostic value of microalbuminuria in patients hospitalized for acute heart failure (AHF) with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), mid-range ejection fraction (HFmrEF), and reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF).

In-hospital mortality of acute pulmonary embolism: Predictive value of shock index, modified shock index, and age shock index scores.

Objective: The shock index (SI), modified shock index (MSI), and age shock index (ASI) have been reported to predict adverse outcomes in patients with different acute cardiovascular conditions. This study aimed to investigate the association between these indexes and in-hospital mortality in patients with acute pulmonary embolism.

Methods: The medical records of all adult patients who were hospitalized with acute pulmonary embolism between June 2014 and June 2019, were examined.

The role of hemogram parameters and C-reactive protein in predicting mortality in COVID-19 infection.

Aim: This study aimed to investigate hemogram parameters and C-reactive protein (CRP) that can be used in clinical practice to predict mortality in hospitalized patients with a diagnosis of COVID-19.

Methods: This cohort study was conducted at University Hospital, which is a designated hospital for COVID-19 patients. Adult patients who were admitted to our hospital emergency department with suspected COVID-19 and who were hospitalized in our institution with a COVID-19 diagnosis were analysed.

External validation of the ACUTE HF score in patients hospitalized for acute decompensated heart failure.

Objective: Recently, the ACUTE HF score has been developed as a new tool for predicting short and long term mortality in patients with acute heart failure (AHF). However, this. score has not yet been validated externally.

Evaluation of the Nexus X-ray rules in blunt thorax trauma.

Background: There is still no agreed radiographic rule for the evaluation of blunt thoracic trauma. Emergency physicians want radiography according to their experience and examination findings. Various studies have been carried out on this subject and some of these studies have reached findings that can support the initial steps of the rules of radiography.

Comparison of objective nutritional indexes for the prediction of in-hospital mortality among elderly patients with acute heart failure.

Objectives: The association between objective nutritional indexes and prognosis in patients with acute heart failure have not been well studied. Therefore, we aimed to compare the prognostic value of modified Glasgow prognostic score, prognostic nutritional index, controlling nutritional status score, and geriatric nutritional risk index for the prediction of in-hospital mortality in patients with acute heart failure.

Methods: All consecutive elderly patients (aged ≥65 years) who had tests for C-reactive protein, total lymphocyte count, total cholesterol, and albumin levels at admission, and hospitalized due to acute heart failure were retrospectively included.

A carbon monoxide poisoning case due to lung diffusion test.

Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning occurs due to CO gas which is produced by the incomplete combustion of hydrocarbons. Several causes of CO poisoning have been defined in the literature. The most frequent causes are defective heaters, fires and exposure to exhaust gas in closed areas.

The Use Of Suture Anchors In Akin Osteotomy : A New Surgical Technique.

To perform an Akin osteotomy using suture anchors to achieve stability of the osteotomy line and avoid the need for a further operation to remove an implant. Akin osteotomy using suture anchors was performed on 35 feet of 30 patients (21 female, 9 male ; mean age 45 years, range 18-60 yrs) diagnosed with hallux valgus. In bilateral cases, surgery was firstly carried out on the foot in the more serious condition, followed by the second foot 2 months later.

Splenectomy proportions are still high in low-grade traumatic splenic injury.

Objective: The spleen is the most vulnerable organ in blunt abdominal trauma. Spleen-preserving treatments are non-operative management with or without splenic angioembolization, partial splenectomy, and splenorrhaphy. The aim of the present study was to determine the rate of SPTs and to evaluate the usefulness of Injury Severity Score after traumatic splenic injury.

Liver laceration related to cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is recognized as a medical procedure performed to maintain vital functions of a person whose cardiac and respiratory functions have stopped. Chest compression is the most essential component of CPR and it is performed on the lower half of the sternum. During CPR, many complications may occur because of chest compressions, especially chest injuries including sternum and rib fractures.

Laboratory markers has many valuable parameters in the discrimination between acute appendicitis and renal colic.

Background: Only one diagnostic parameter is not available for acute appendicitis. For the establishment of diagnosis, combination of medical history, clinical, laboratory tests, and radiological imaging modalities are used so as to decrease the rates of negative laparotomy and morbidity secondary to delay in diagnosis. Thepresent study aimed to determine haematological and inflammatory markers which will be used in the discrimination of acute appendicitis (AA) and renal colic which are the most frequent and indistinguishable causes of abdominal pain in patients applying to the emergency service.

Resuscitation complications encountered in forensic autopsy cases performed in Muğla province.

Background: The purpose of this study was to determine complications of resuscitation seen during autopsies and evaluate the effectiveness of basic life support training.

Methods: Autopsy case reports conducted in The Forensic Branch Manager of Muğla were retrospectively examined. Demographic data of the patients with resuscitation complications such as age, gender, manner of death, and kinds and features of the complications were recorded.

Neuron-Specific Enolase, S100 Calcium-Binding Protein B, and Heat Shock Protein 70 Levels in Patients With Intracranial Hemorrhage.

The authors evaluated neuron-specific enolase (NSE), S100 calcium-binding protein B (S100B), and heat shock protein 70 (HSP 70) levels and their relationships with in-hospital mortality, Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) scores, and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) scores. In total, 35 patients older than 18 years were presented to our emergency department and were diagnosed with non-traumatic intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) and 32 healthy controls were included. Blood samples were drawn on days 0 and 5.

Serum pentraxin-3 levels in acute stroke: No association with stroke prognosis.

Background: Stroke is the leading cause of serious disability. Estimating severity of the disease and early risk assessment is crucial. Several studies have been carried on and several biomarkers have been proposed in the literature for risk assessment and to estimate the stroke prognosis.

Is there a potential role for echocardiography in adult patients with CAP?

Background: The role of echocardiography in adult patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) has not been tested in a clinical trial. The aim of the study was to assess the cardiac changes secondary to CAP by echocardiography and to find out the correlation between echocardiographic findings and the severity of CAP.

Methods: A total of 111 unselected consecutive adult patients hospitalized with CAP were enrolled.

The Validity of YouTube Videos on Pediatric BLS and CPR.

Background: There are few data regarding the validity of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and basic life support (BLS) videos on YouTube in the medical literature, and those that do are only analyzing adult CPR videos. The present study aimed to determine the reliability and accuracy of pediatric CPR and BLS videos as to whether they are consistent with the 2010 CPR guidelines.

Materials And Methods: YouTube was scanned in January 2015 using the key words "Pediatric CPR Pediatric BLS" without any filters.

Unintentional Injuries in Preschool Age Children: Is There a Correlation With Parenting Style and Parental Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Symptoms.

Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death among children. Previous research has shown that most of the injuries occur in and around the home. Therefore, parents have a key role in the occurrence and prevention of injuries.

A Case Report of Prilocaine-Induced Methemoglobinemia after Liposuction Procedure.

Prilocaine-induced methemoglobinemia is a rarely seen condition. In this paper, a case is presented with methemoglobinemia developed secondary to prilocaine use in a liposuction procedure, and the importance of this rarely seen condition is emphasized. A 20-year-old female patient presented with complaints of prostration, lassitude, shivering, shortness of breath, and cyanosis.

The effect of ice skating on psychological well-being and sleep quality of children with visual or hearing impairment.

Purpose: Physical exercise and sports have a key role in preventing physical and psychiatric problems in children. However, children with a disability often experience difficulty participating in physical activity due to a lack of suitable opportunities. Participation in an accessible sport is particularly important for these children, but studies examining which sports are beneficial for which disability groups are rare.

Isolated unilateral vagus nerve palsy secondary to trauma.

A 41-year-old man presented to emergency service with loss of consciousness lasting 20 minutes after a piece of wood struck the right side of his face. Shortly after admission, he developed difficulty swallowing. On admission, he was alert and had normal vital findings.