In-hospital switching from clopidogrel to prasugrel following thrombolysis for ST-elevation myocardial infarction: a 3-year single center experience.

Background: Prasugrel has proved its superiority over clopidogrel for reducing ischemic events among patients with ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) undergoing urgent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Data on switching of antiplatelet therapy in acute coronary syndrome patients in clinical practice are very limited. Importantly, the safety of in-hospital switching from clopidogrel to prasugrel following thrombolysis has not been addressed.

The effect of supportive emergency department nursing care on pain reduction of patients with Red Sea marine wildlife injuries.

Introduction: The emergency department at Yoseftal hospital in Eilat is on the shore of the Red Sea, and it is visited by patients with marine wildlife injuries. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of supportive nursing care on the pain level of patients with Red Sea marine wildlife injuries.

Method: A prospective quantitative study including 102 patients admitted to the emergency department.

Recompression treatment of Red Sea diving accidents: a 23-year summary.

Objective: The growing popularity of diving sport has resulted in more diving accidents. Our objective was to characterize Red Sea divers requiring recompression treatment in Eilat, to recognize 23-year trends of diving accidents, and to facilitate appropriate administrative and treatment tools for diving accident in this area.

Design: Retrospective, uncontrolled study.