Effect of the provision of estimated waiting time on patient satisfaction with the Emergency Department: A randomized controlled trial.

Background: Patient satisfaction is a quality measure that provides important details on the medical care provided. This study aimed to assess the effect of displaying "estimated waiting time" on patient's satisfaction with emergency care.

Materials And Methods: This study included 190 patients from the Emergency Department (ED) of King Fahad Hofuf Hospital (KFHH) who were aged 18 and above and were triaged as 3 and above on the Canadian triage and acuity scale (CTAS).

Awareness of Emergency Department Workforce about the Operational Metrics: A Cross-sectional Study.

Introduction: The awareness of the Emergency Department (ED) workforce about the department's operational guidelines and metrics is essential to optimize the workflow and reduce workload and patient revisits to the ED. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the knowledge of the ED workforce regarding operational metrics.

Methods: We conducted a national cross-sectional study using an online survey in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia between September and December 2020.

Assessing Point-of-care Ultrasound Knowledge and Utilization among Emergency Physicians in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-sectional Survey.

Background: This study aims to assess the knowledge, perceptions, and utilization of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) among emergency physicians (EPs) in Saudi Arabia. Point-of-care ultrasound has emerged as a valuable tool in emergency medicine, providing real-time diagnostic information at the bedside. Understanding the current state of POCUS integration and the factors influencing its adoption is crucial for optimizing patient care in emergency settings.

Predictors and Outcomes of Falls in Older Adults Presenting to the Emergency Room in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Analysis.

Introduction: Saudi Arabia is witnessing a demographic shift characterized by a rising elderly population. Cases of fall in this demographic have emerged as a significant health concern, especially in emergency room (ER) settings. Despite this, there is limited research on the causes and outcomes of such incidents.

Epidemiology and Management of Poisoning Cases in the Emergency Room: A Cross-Sectional Study in Saudi Arabia.

Introduction Acute poisoning, arising from exposure to toxic substances, is a critical healthcare challenge. In the United States, it's one of the primary causes of morbidity and mortality. European institutions report that about 1% of all emergency department admissions relate to poisoning, a statistic that becomes alarming given the life-threatening implications.

The Characteristics of Syncope-Related Emergency Department Visits: Resource Utilization and Admission Rate Patterns in Emergency Departments.

Background and objective Decision-making about syncope patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) is challenging since physicians must balance the minimal risks of life-threatening conditions with the unessential use of expensive imaging or unnecessary hospitalizations. This study aimed to determine the characteristics of ED visits, resource utilization, and admission rate patterns related to syncope in the United States (US) during the period 2005-2015. Methods Data from the National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NHAMCS) on ED visits during the 11-year period from 2005 to 2015 were retrieved.

Impact of epinephrine administration frequency in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients: a retrospective analysis in a tertiary hospital setting.

Introduction: Epinephrine is recommended for patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). However, whether epinephrine improves or adversely affects OHCA outcomes is controversial.

Objectives: This study aims to determine whether the frequency of epinephrine administration impacts OHCA patient survival.

Fatal butane toxicity and delayed onset of refractory ventricular fibrillation.

A 30-year-old male was presented to the Emergency Department (ED) by the Emergency Medical Services (EMS). He was found unconscious but breathing normally, and had a seizure for more than 30 minutes. He was no previous history of systemic disease, previous operation, medication and any known allergy.

The accuracy of Broselow pediatric emergency tape in estimating body weight of pediatric patients.

To determine the accuracy of the Broselow tape on estimating body weights of selected Saudi children. Methods: This is prospective study of children aged 7 days to 13 years who attended the Emergency Department of King Fahd Hospital of the University, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Saudi Arabia, from June 2015 to September 2015. Only children less than 34 kg were enrolled for the study and children with triage categories I and II were eliminated to avoid delay in providing appropriate treatment in these circumstances.