Publications by authors named "Moustafa Elramlawy"
Delays in accessing chest drain equipment in the Emergency Department (ED) posed significant risks to patient safety, particularly for those with life-threatening pneumothorax. This quality improvement project (QIP) aimed to reduce these delays by implementing a dedicated chest drain trolley using the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) methodology. Surveys and simulations identified key issues, including equipment inaccessibility and staff unfamiliarity, with baseline preparation times exceeding 20 minutes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis case report presents a 77-year-old female with dementia and hypertension who experienced reduced consciousness during hydrotherapy. She was found to have hypotension, a low Glasgow Coma Scale score, and right thigh pain. Blood work showed acute kidney injury and elevated inflammatory markers, while imaging revealed surgical emphysema in the right thigh and pelvis without trauma.
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- - A haemorrhagic ovarian cyst is a common type of functional ovarian cyst caused by bleeding in a follicular or corpus luteum cyst, often leading to one-sided acute pelvic pain and possible menstrual issues.
- - Diagnosis is made through pelvic ultrasound, showing a complex cyst with a distinct reticular or 'lace-like' pattern.
- - Most cases resolve on their own with minimal treatment, but serious complications like rupture may require surgery, and some cysts can have unusual presentations that complicate diagnosis.