Lactate for Predicting the Prognosis of Multi-Drug Poisoned Patients.

Background: We aimed to compare serum lactate levels of multi-drug poisoned patients to determine whether knowing the level may help emergency clinicians in predicting the patients' prognoses.

Methods: The patients were divided into two groups according to the number of kinds of drugs taken (Group 1: patients took 2 kinds of drugs; Group 2: patients took 3 or more kinds of drugs). The groups' initial venous lactate levels, lactate levels before discharge, lengths of stay in the emergency department, hospitalisation units, clinics, and outcomes were recorded on the study form.

Revised Trauma Score and CRAMS better predicted mortality in high-energy-trauma patients than Early-Warning Score.

Background: Trauma is one of the common reasons for emergency department (ED) presentations. Specifically, severe-trauma patients often present with mortal complications, including traumatic shock or respiratory or multiorgan failure/dysfunction, and these situations cause high-mortality risk. Scoring systems in the triage of trauma patients can help determine the injury's severity and the patient's prognosis.

Prediction of prognosis and outcome of patients with pulmonary embolism in the emergency department using early warning scores and qSOFA score.

Objective: To determine the prediction ability of the National Early Warning Score (NEWS), National Early Warning Score 2 (NEWS2), and quick Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (qSOFA) score for the prognosis of pulmonary embolism (PE) in the emergency department.

Methods: This retrospective study involved 245 patients with PE. The NEWS, NEWS2, and qSOFA scores were compared according to the hospitalization clinic (ward vs.

Comparison of national early warning score-2 and qSOFA in predicting the prognosis of older adults with altered mental status.

Background: Altered mental status occurs in one in four older adults, and the risk increases with age. Numerous scoring systems have been improved to predict mortality, but data are limited for these scoring systems to interpret older adult patients.

Aim: We aimed to compare qSOFA and National Early Warning Score-2 (NEWS2) scores in predicting the prognosis of older adults with altered mental status.

The relationship between infarct volume and high sensitivity troponin I level in patients diagnosed with ischemic stroke.

Background: Various biomarkers and clinical variables are used to determine the probability risk, diagnosis, and the prognosis of acute ischemic stroke, but effective markers are still warranted.

Aim: We aimed to determine the effectiveness of Hs-cTnI levels to predict the prognosis of AIS.

Methods: This study was planned as a retrospective observational study.

Check the diastolic blood pressure twice in aortic dissection as it is associated with prognosis.

Objective: In this study we aimed to determine the prediction level of admission diastolic blood pressure (DBP) on the prognosis and mortality in aortic dissection patients over 65 years old and under 65 years old.

Methods: We included 72 patients in this retrospective study and study groups were divided into two groups according to 65 age. Demographic data, dissection type (Stanford A-B), DBP, systolic blood pressure (SBP), mean arteriel pressure (MAP), heart rate (/min) main complaints, preoperative length of stay, hospitalisation clinic (clinic/intensive care unit), length of hospitaliisation, complications during hospitalisation (renal failure etc.

Comparison of high-flow oxygen treatment and standard oxygen treatment in patients with hypertensive pulmonary edema.

Objective: The aim compares the blood gases, vital signs, mechanical ventilation requirement, and length of hospitalization in patients with hypertensive pulmonary edema treated with standard oxygen therapy (SOT) and high-flow oxygen therapy (HFOT).

Methods: This prospective observational study was conducted in patients with tachypneic, hypoxemic, hypertensive pulmonary edema. The patients' 0th, 1st, and 2nd hour blood gas results; 0th, 1st, and 2nd hour vital signs; requirement of endotracheal intubation, length of hospitalization, and the prognosis were recorded on the study form.

The prediction levels of emergency clinicians about the outcome of the ambulance patients and outpatients.

Aim: The increased number of emergency clinic patients causes the length of stay in the emergency department, low patient satisfaction and dismiss of real emergency patients. In this study, we aimed to determine the prediction levels of emergency clinicians according to working year on the outcome of the ambulance patients and outpatients presented to the emergency department (ED).

Materials & Methods: This prospective study included patients over 18 years old.

An incidental image of a patient with chest pain after fall from a tree: Swyer-James-MacLeod syndrome?

Unilateral hyperlucent lung was firstly described by Swyer and James 1950s. After that, some patients with same disease were detected by Macleod . Then this syndrome was named as Swyer- James-Macleod syndrome (SJMS), and this syndrome includes a smaller or normal sized unilateral hyperlucent lung.

Weight bearing the same day versus non-weight bearing for 4 weeks in Achilles tendon rupture.

Introduction: Achilles tendon rupture (ATR) often occurs in 40- to 50-year-old men. Multiple studies discuss the correct treatment strategy based on surgical or nonsurgical intervention, including early mobilization. We aimed to compare the outcomes of bearing weight on the same day with non-weight bearing over a 4-week period of ATR patients.

Multi-detector angio-CT and the use of D-dimer for the diagnosis of acute mesenteric ischemia in geriatric patients.

Background: There is no specific laboratory method for the diagnosis of acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI). In this study, we aimed to determine the efficacy of the D-dimer test in selected cases prior to multi-detector angio-CT, which is expensive and has side effects.

Methods: Patients, over 65, with abdominal pain were included in this study.

Knowledge levels regarding crimean-congo hemorrhagic Fever among emergency healthcare workers in an endemic region.

Background: In this study, we aimed to determine knowledge levels regarding Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) among emergency healthcare workers (HCWs) in an endemic region.

Methods: A questionnaire form consisting of questions about CCHF was applied to the participants.

Results: The mean age was 29.

Exercise Profile and Diastolic Functions Measured via Tissue Doppler Imaging of Fibromyalgia Patients.

Background: Our aim was to evaluate electrocardiographic and echocardiographic properties and exercise response of patients with fibromyalgia (FM).

Methods: The study included 60 women with primary FM and 30 healthy individuals. Resting electrocardiography, echocardiography and exercise treadmill test were used to compare these two groups.

Effect of End-Tidal Carbon Dioxide Measurement on Resuscitation Efficiency and Termination of Resuscitation.

Objectives: In this study, the value of end-tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2) levels measured by capnometry were evaluated as indicators of resuscitation effectiveness and survival in patients presenting to the emergency department with cardiopulmonary arrest.

Methods: ETCO2 was measured after 2 minutes of compression or 150 compressions. ETCO2 values were measured in patients that were intubated and in those who underwent chest compression.

Factors Affecting the Length of Stay of Patients in Emergency Department Observation Units at Teaching and Research Hospitals in Turkey.

Objectives: This study aimed to determine the reasons for long stays in monitoring units and to propose a solution.

Methods: The patients who were followed in monitoring units of emergency service and the factors affecting the length of their hospital stay were analyzed retrospectively. Demographic features, their initial complaint that lead to monitoring, diagnosis, their means of arrival to emergency service, their admittance date and hour, medical history, basic vital signs, length of stay in emergency service, invasive interventions, intubation, mortality rates, consultations, and clinical results were evaluated.

Can mean platelet volume levels of trauma patients predict severity of trauma?

Abstract In this study, we aimed to evaluate the mean platelet voulme (MPV) levels of trauma patients who were admitted to our emergency department. Of the total 232 trauma patients, 40 females and 192 males over the age of 18 years were included in this study. Of them, 102 patients were mild trauma [Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) 15-13)], 40 patients were moderate (GCS 12-9) and 90 patients were severe trauma (GCS 8-3) patients.

Evaluation of mean platelet volume (MPV) levels in patients with synovitis associated with knee osteoarthritis.

Platelet count, C-reactive protein (CRP) and neutrophile countings are markers those reflect the inflammatory response. Mean platelet volume (MPV) is a simple indicator of platelet size and has been known to be a marker of platelet activity. Some platelet markers, including MPV, have been investigated to have relation with inflammation.