New markers in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a global healthcare and socioeconomic burden, is a multifaceted respiratory disorder that results in substantial decline in health status and life quality. Acute exacerbations of the disease contribute significantly to increased morbidity and mortality. Consequently, the identification of reliable and effective biomarkers for rapid diagnosis, prediction, and prognosis of exacerbations is imperative.

Outcomes of jigsaw technique in nurse education: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Aim: To determine the effect of Jigsaw technique in nursing education by meta-analysis method.

Background: Innovative methods actively engage students in the learning process, contrasting with the traditional memorization-based methods. Jigsaw technique, as one of these approaches, allows students to collaborate in small groups with the aim of accomplishing a shared learning objective.

[Functionality and everyday suitability of commercially wristwear products for frail older people - a comparative product testing].

Background And Aim: There is a wide range of smartwatches and emergency watches on the market that are specifically designed for older people. The products are freely available, which is why there is an urgent need for information about the reliability and functionality of the products among potential users, but also health professionals and decision-makers. As part of a systematic product comparison test, the functionality and quality of seven smartwatches were investigated.

Clinical assessment and short-term mortality prediction of older adults with altered mental status using RASS and 4AT tools.

Background: Altered mental status (AMS) in older adults is a common reason for admission to emergency departments (EDs) and usually results from delirium, stupor, or coma. It is important to proficiently identify underlying factors and anticipate clinical outcomes for those patients.

Aim: The primary objective of this study was to reveal and compare the clinical outcomes and etiologic factors of older patients with delirium, stupor, and coma.

Assessment of the role of neutrophil extracellular traps in SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia.

Background: Abnormal neutrophil extracellular traps are associated with lung diseases, thrombosis, increased mucosal secretion in the airways. The aim of this study is to evaluate the possible place of the most specific NETosis marker Cit-H3 protein in diagnostic algorithms by revealing its relationship with the severity, mortality and prognosis of SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia.

Patients And Methods: Patients (n = 78) who applied to the Emergency Department between March 11, 2020 and June 10, 2020, with positive SARS-CoV-2 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test and lung involvement were included in the prospective study.

ACE2 and ANGII levels in patients with COVID-19 based on thoracic tomography findings and PCR test results.

Introduction: Reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction tests and thoracic tomography have been widely employed in the diagnosis of the disease, but doubts about their sensitivity still persist. Also there are controversial results about ACE2 and AngII levels according to the severity of disease. In this study, we aimed to analyze the ACE2 and AngII levels in patients with suspected COVID-19 based on polymerase chain reaction test results and thoracic tomography findings and to examine their relationship with disease severity.

Role of plasma angiotensin II and angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 levels on prognosis and mortality in hypertensive patients with COVID-19.

SARS-CoV-2 requires angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) to enter the cell. In our study, we aimed to investigate the role of angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 and angiotensin II plasma levels on prognosis and mortality in patients with isolated hypertension, patients with chronic diseases in addition to hypertension and patients with COVID-19 without comorbidities, in accordance with the use of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system inhibitor. In the study, patients diagnosed with COVID-19 were divided into three groups.

Accuracy of Ottawa ankle rules for midfoot and ankle injuries.

Background The management of ankle sprains is common practice in emergency departments. Traditionally, physicians would order radiographs for all ankle injuries although the overall incidence of fractures are less than 15% .  The Ottawa Ankle Rules (OAR) have been developed to predict the necessity of radiographs in acute ankle injuries.

Prognostic importance of serum presepsin level in pneumonia focal sepsis and its relationship with other biomarkers and clinical severity scores.

Objectives: To analyze the prognostic value of serum presepsin value in community-acquired pneumonia focal sepsis using sepsis-3 criteria and its relationship with other biomarkers and clinical severity scores.

Methods: For this prospective observational study, 176 patients above 18 years old, diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia, pneumonia focal sepsis and septic shock were included. It was performed in a tertiary hospital between May 2020 and December 2020.

Transition from pandemic to infodemic: an analysis of Turkishlanguage COVID-19 YouTube videos.

Background: YouTube can be a powerful educational tool for the dissemination of health information. However, if uploaded health-related videos are inaccurate, it can mislead, create confusion and generate panic.

Aims: This study aimed to determine the success of the most-watched Turkish-language COVID-19 YouTube videos regarding information and guidance on the disease for the public.

Vitamin D Poisoning; Hypercalcemia in a Case with Richter Transformation.

In addition to modern medicine, the search for complementary and alternative medicine has been present for malignancy patients in every period. Confusion, polyuria, polydipsia, anorexia, vomiting, and muscle weakness are symptoms of acute poisoning and are related to hypercalcemia. In our case, a 52-year-old male patient applied to the Emergency Department(ED) with abdominal pain and weakness for two days.

Comparison of Trauma Severity Scores (ISS, NISS, RTS, BIG Score, and TRISS) in Multiple Trauma Patients.

Background: Trauma severity scoring systems are routinely used to monitor trauma patient outcomes. Yet, the most accurate scoring system remains an elusive target.

Objective: We aim to compare trauma severity scales (ISS, NISS, RTS, TRISS, and BIG) in multitrauma patients and investigate BIG as one of the new trauma severity scoring systems.

Efficacy of Serum Angiotensin II Levels in Prognosis of Patients With Coronavirus Disease 2019.

Objectives: We aimed to determine serum angiotensin II levels in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 infection and to investigate the effect of these levels on the prognosis of the disease.

Design: The study was planned prospectively and observationally.

Setting: The study was conducted in a tertiary university hospital.

The role of plasma presepsin levels in determining the incidence of septic shock and mortality in patients with sepsis.

Introduction: The present study aimed to investigate the role of plasma presepsin in the early detection of septic shock and in determining the prognosis and mortality of patients with sepsis.

Methodology: The study was conducted in the emergency department between 1 January 2017 and 1 July 2017. A total of 106 patients 18 years of age or older who were diagnosed with sepsis according to the quick sequential organ failure assessment (qSOFA) criteria were included in this prospective study.

Comparison of pneumonia severity scores for patients diagnosed with pneumonia in emergency department.

Background & Objectives: : Sepsis due to pneumonia or pneumonia itself is one of the main causes of deaths in patients despite the advanced treatment methods. The optimal prognostic tool in pneumonia is still not clear. This study was aimed to compare the pneumonia severity scores and the possibility of using the new scores in patients who were diagnosed with pneumonia in the emergency department.

Relationship between right ventricular dilatation and blood copeptin levels in patients with acute pulmonary embolism.

Purpose: In this study, we aimed to investigate the importance of copeptin in the diagnosis of acute pulmonary embolism, detection of right ventricular dilatation and clinical severity and prognosis of pulmonary embolism.

Materials And Methods: In the study three groups were created; Group 1: Pulmonary embolism patients with right ventricular dilatation in echocardiography, Group 2: Pulmonary embolism patients without right ventricular dilatation in echocardiography, Group 3: Healthy people. Five mL of venous blood was collected for the measurement of serum copeptin from the patients and control group.

The role of presepsin in the diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease acute exacerbation with pneumonia.

In this study, we aimed to investigate the role of presepsin in detecting concomitant pneumonia in patients presenting with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in the emergency department. Three groups were formed in the study. Group 1: patients diagnosed with acute exacerbation of COPD; group 2: patients with acute exacerbation of COPD + pneumonia; group 3: healthy individuals.

Comparison of ultrasound and physical examination with computerized tomography in patients with blunt abdominal trauma.

Background: In cases of blunt abdominal trauma, the abdomen is the third most affected region. Computerized tomography (CT) is the gold standard for the evaluation of these patients. However, considering its damaging effects and high cost, it may not be proper to refer every patient applying to the emergency unit for a CT examination.

Endosulfan induced cardiac arrest treated with intravenous lipid emulsion.

Objective: Endosulfan is an organochlorine pesticide with high lipophilic features that makes it a well-absorbed agent and penetrates easily to the site of action. Endosulfan toxicities may result in disastrous complications and have high rates of mortality. Several case reports and some researchs discuss the evidence supporting intravenous lipid emulsion (ILE) therapy as a rescue therapy in lipophilic agents' toxicity.

Evaluation of intra-abdominal solid organ injuries in children.

Aim: In our study we investigated characteristics and degree of intra-abdominal solid organ injuries according to tomographic imaging in pediatric patients who presented to our emergency clinic with possible abdominal injuries and to whom US and/or abdominal tomography were applied.

Materials And Methods: 1066 pediatric patients were included in the study. The age, gender, injury localization, injury type, injury mechanism, abdominal US and CT results, and treatment specifics of patients were evaulated.

Red blood cell distribution width as a predictor of long-term mortality in patients with carbon monoxide poisoning.

Objectives: Elevated red blood cell distribution width (RDW) is an independent prognostic factor for cardiovascular events that are major causes of mortality in patients with carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. Due to the limited number of studies, we aimed to investigate the relationship between RDW levels and long-term mortality for these patients.

Method: This retrospective study included patients with CO poisoning, who presented to the emergency department.

Elevated cardiac enzymes due to mushroom poisoning.

Mushroom poisoning is an important reason of plant toxicity. Wild mushrooms that gathered from pastures and forests can be dangerous for human health. The clinical outcomes and symptoms of mushroom toxicity vary from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to acute multiple organ failure.

Ataxia caused by a single dose of dexketoprofen trometamol.

Mushroom poisoning is an important reason of plant toxicity. Wild mushrooms that gathered from pastures and forests can be dangerous for human health. The clinical outcomes and symptoms of mushroom toxicity vary from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to acute multiple organ failure.

Anton syndrome during oxygen-ozone therapy.

Ozone (O₃) gas is a molecule that consists of 3 oxygen atoms, found out in the mid-19th century [1]. Ozone gas preserves humans from detrimental influences of ultraviolet radiation [1]. In spite of harmful effects of O₃ gas, investigators think that it has excessive curative effects [1].