Publications by authors named "N Geigy"
Background: Cognitive impairment (CI) is common among older patients presenting to the emergency department (ED). The failure to recognize CI at ED presentation constitutes a high risk of additional morbidity, mortality, and functional decline. The Clock Drawing Test (CDT) is a well-established cognitive screening test.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Emergency department (ED) presentations after a ground-level fall (GLF) are common. Falls were suggested to be another possible presenting feature of a myocardial infarction (MI), as unrecognized MIs are common in older adults. Elevated high-sensitivity cardiac troponin (hs-cTn) concentrations could help determine the etiology of a GLF in ED.
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- Lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) are common and lead to unnecessary antibiotic use; this study examines a new method to accurately diagnose bacterial pneumonia using clinical scores, lung ultrasound, and a biomarker called procalcitonin (PCT).* -
- The PLUS-IS-LESS study, conducted in 10 emergency departments in Switzerland, will test the effectiveness of the PLUS algorithm, which combines various diagnostic tools, against standard care to see if it reduces antibiotic prescriptions while keeping patients safe.* -
- By optimizing antibiotic prescribing through reliable diagnostics and ensuring safety, the PLUS algorithm aims to enhance treatment outcomes and gather data on factors like quality of life, hospital stays, and cost-effectiveness in LRTI cases.*
Background: Adequate management is crucial to reduce symptoms, hospitalization, and relapses in patients with asthma. Hospitals often struggle to meet treatment guidelines, and no recent data for Switzerland are available.
Objectives: The aim of the study was to audit the asthma exacerbation management in the Cantonal Hospital of Baselland in order to evaluate the level of compliance with guidelines in a narrative discussion.
Background: We aimed to assess the diagnostic utility of the Dimension EXL LOCI High-Sensitivity Troponin I (hs-cTnI-EXL) assay.
Methods: This multicenter study included patients with chest discomfort presenting to the emergency department. Diagnoses were centrally and independently adjudicated by two cardiologists using all available clinical information.