Publications by authors named "N J Schreiber"
Background: Traumatic injuries, particularly those involving massive bleeding, remain a leading cause of preventable deaths in prehospital settings. The availability of appropriate emergency equipment is crucial for effectively managing these injuries, but the variability in equipment across different response units can impact the quality of trauma care. This prospective survey study evaluated the availability of prehospital equipment for managing bleeding trauma patients in Austria.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Delirium is a frequent complication in critically ill patients and is associated with adverse outcomes such as long-term cognitive impairment and increased mortality. It is unknown whether there are sex-related differences in intensive care unit (ICU) delirium and associated outcomes. We aimed to assess sex-specific differences in short-term mortality following ICU-delirium.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArticle Synopsis
- * The main issue resulting from vitamin D toxicity is hypercalcemia, which can be difficult to treat and can stem from various causes, including genetic mutations and excessive intake.
- * The manuscript discusses possible treatments for vitamin D toxicity, highlighting the use of systemic corticosteroids as effective after traditional methods fail, as well as alternative options that could limit steroid side effects.
Is time to first CT scan in patients with isolated severe traumatic brain injury prolonged when prehospital arterial cannulation is performed? A retrospective non-inferiority study.
Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- Prehospital arterial cannulation for patients with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) is being studied to see if it delays the time to the first head CT scan compared to in-hospital cannulation.
- The retrospective study included 181 patients and found that the median time from on-scene arrival to the first head CT was similar for both groups, with only a 1-minute difference.
- The results suggest that prehospital arterial line insertion by experienced providers does not significantly delay care, supporting its use in urgent situations.*
Acne is one of the most common dermatological conditions, peaking during adolescence and early adulthood, affecting about 85% of individuals aged 12-24. Although often associated with teenage years, acne can occur at any age, impacting over 25% of women and 12% of men in their forties. Treatment strategies vary depending on the severity, including the use of topical gels or creams containing benzoyl peroxide and retinoids, antibiotics, and systemic or topical isotretinoin.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF