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An Effective Methodology for Scoring to Assist Emergency Physicians in Identifying Overcrowding in an Academic Emergency Department in Thailand.

Background: Emergency Department (ED) overcrowding is a global concern, with tools like NEDOCS, READI, and Work Score used as predictors. These tools aid healthcare professionals in identifying overcrowding and preventing negative patient outcomes. However, there's no agreed-upon method to define ED overcrowding.

Accuracy of Pain Scales in Predicting Critical Diagnoses in Non-Traumatic Abdominal Pain Cases; a Cross-sectional Study.

Introduction: Accurate assessment and management of abdominal pain in the emergency department (ED) is crucial, as it can indicate potentially life-threatening conditions requiring timely treatment. This study aimed to evaluate the ability of pain scales to predict critical diagnoses in patients with non-traumatic abdominal pain.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at a tertiary university hospital and involved individuals aged 15 years and above who presented to the ED with non-traumatic abdominal pain.

Replacing Potassium in the Emergency Department May Not Decrease the Hospital Mortality in Mild Hypokalemia: A Propensity Score Matching Analysis.

: Hypokalemia is associated with considerable morbidity and mortality, highlighting the timely correction of potassium levels as a critical medical consideration. However, the management of mild hypokalemia remains a subject of ongoing debate. This study explores the relationship between potassium replacement in the emergency department (ED) and hospital mortality in patients with mild hypokalemia.

Association between air quality index and effects on emergency department visits for acute respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.

Background And Objective: Several studies suggest that air pollution, particularly PM2.5, increases morbidity and mortality, Emergency Department (ED) visits, and hospitalizations for acute respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. However, no prior study in Southeastern Asia (SEA) has examined the effects of air pollutants on ED visits and health outcomes.

How effective is extracorporeal life support for patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest initiated at the emergency department? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) is commonly initiated for adults experiencing cardiac arrest within the cardiac catheterization lab or the intensive care unit. However, the potential benefit of ECPR for these patients in the emergency department (ED) remains undocumented. This study aims to assess the benefit of ECPR initiated in the ED for patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA).

Safety and Effects of TISTR 2593 Supplementation on Improving Cholesterol Metabolism and Atherosclerosis-Related Parameters in Subjects with Hypercholesterolemia: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial.

Probiotics have the potential as a multi-target approach to modulate hypercholesterolemia associated with premature atherosclerosis. Various strains of have been reported to affect hypercholesterolemia positively. This study aimed to investigate the effects of TISTR 2593 on lipid profile, cholesterol metabolism, and atherosclerosis according to the registration of Thai Clinical Trial Registry as identification number TCTR 20220917002.

How Epinephrine Administration Interval Impacts the Outcomes of Resuscitation during Adult Cardiac Arrest: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Current guidelines for treating cardiac arrest recommend administering 1 mg of epinephrine every 3−5 min. However, this interval is based solely on expert opinion. We aimed to investigate the impact of the epinephrine administration interval (EAI) on resuscitation outcomes in adults with cardiac arrest.

Dextrose Administration and Resuscitation Outcomes in Patients with Blood Sugar Less Than 150 mg/dL during Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: An Observational Data Analysis.

Low blood sugar is commonly found during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). However, current guidelines do not mention the importance of glucose testing and acute management for hypoglycemia during CPR. We intended to investigate the association between dextrose administration and resuscitation outcomes in patients with blood sugar less than 150 mg/dL during cardiac arrest in the emergency department (ED).

Cholestatic liver injury: A rare but fatal complication during and after COVID-19 infection.

The 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19), resulting from the severe acute respiratory syndrome 2 virus, has transformed our globe and provided a new perspective on respiratory tract infections. However, COVID-19 would not be recognized as a condition restricted to only pneumonia. This narrative review was conducted by searching manuscripts in several databases, including PubMed/ MEDLINE, Web of Science, and Reference Citation Analysis, from December 2019 to July 2022.

Antidyslipidemic, Antioxidant, and Anti-inflammatory Effects of Jelly Drink Containing Polyphenol-Rich Roselle Calyces Extract and Passion Fruit Juice with Pulp in Adults with Dyslipidemia: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial.

Oxidative stress and inflammation play key roles in the pathophysiology in the pathophysiology of dyslipidemia, which are positive risks that increase atherosclerosis leading to important healthcare problems. Therefore, we aimed to study the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and lipid-lowering effects of jelly drink containing polyphenol-rich roselle calyces extract and passion fruit juice with pulp concentrate (RP jelly drink) in comparison to a placebo jelly drink for 8 weeks. Forty-three adults with dyslipidemia were randomly assigned into two groups: the RP jelly drink group and the placebo group.

Pain reduction and adverse effects of intravenous metoclopramide for acute migraine attack: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized-controlled trials.

Background: Metoclopramide may be used to treat people suffering from acute migraine. However, no comprehensive investigation on this issue has been recorded. This review will provide more solid evidence for the use of metoclopramide in treating acute migraine.

Emergency department visits and hospital admissions in kidney transplant recipients during the COVID-19 pandemic: A hospital-based study.

Background: Several studies have demonstrated that the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has affected daily living and the healthcare system. No previous study has described the consequences of COVID-19 on emergency department (ED) visits and hospital admission among kidney transplant (KT) recipients.

Aim: To investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on ED visits and hospital admissions within 1 year in patients who underwent KT in Thailand.

Developing a Simple Score for Diagnosis of Acute Cholecystitis at the Emergency Department.

We aim to develop a diagnostic score for acute cholecystitis that integrates symptoms, physical examinations, and laboratory data to help clinicians for timely detection and early treatment of this disease. We retrospectively collected data from our database from 2010 to 2020. Patients with acute abdominal pain who underwent an ultrasound or computed tomography (CT) scan at the emergency department (ED) were included.

Association between Intra-Arrest Blood Glucose Level and Outcomes of Resuscitation at the Emergency Department: A Retrospective Study.

Since current cardiac arrest guidelines do not address the benefit of blood glucose measurement, the ideal ranges and target of blood glucose (BG) levels during cardiac arrest to achieve a better result are warranted. We intended to investigate the associations between intra-arrest BG levels and outcomes of cardiac arrest resuscitation at the emergency department (ED). We conducted a retrospective observational study at a single university hospital.

Health characteristics, knowledge, and attitude towards basic life support among marathon runners in Thailand: a population-based survey.

Background: Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is not common but associated with a low survival rate. There is no evidence investigating the effects of previous Basic Life Support (BLS) training among long-distance runners. The goal of this study is to demonstrate the health characteristics, knowledge, and attitudes towards BLS among marathon runners.

Association between calcium administration and outcomes during adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation at the emergency department.

Objectives: Calcium administration during cardiac arrest is limited in some circumstances, mainly due to lack of consistent evidence. This study aims to investigate whether calcium therapy administered during cardiac arrest at the Emergency Department is associated with good outcomes, including the probability of return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC), survival to hospital admission, survival to hospital discharge, and favorable neurological outcome at discharge.

Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 599 consecutive adult cardiac arrest events between 2016 and 2018.

Comparing Drugs for Out-of-hospital, Shock-refractory Cardiac Arrest: Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Introduction: The benefit of medications used in out-of-hospital, shock-refractory cardiac arrest remains controversial. This study aims to compare the treatment outcomes of medications for out-of-hospital, shock-refractory ventricular fibrillation (VF) or pulseless ventricular tachycardia (pVT).

Methods: The inclusion criteria were randomized controlled trials of participants older than eight years old who had atraumatic, out-of-hospital, shock-refractory VF/pVT in which at least one studied group received a medication.

Treatment Outcomes of Epinephrine for Traumatic Out-of-hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Introduction: Despite the standard guidelines stating that giving epinephrine for patients with cardiac arrest is recommended, the clinical benefits of epinephrine for patients with traumatic out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) are still limited. This study aims to evaluate the benefits of epinephrine administration in traumatic OHCA patients.

Methods: We searched four electronic databases up to June 30, 2020, without any language restriction in research sources.

A retrospective multi-centre cohort study: Pre-hospital survival factors of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patients in Thailand.

Objective: This study aimed to explore significant pre-hospital factors affecting the survivability of Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (OHCA) patients in countries with developing EMS systems.

Method: A retrospective cohort study was conducted examining data from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2020 from Utstein Registry databases in Thailand, collected through Pan-Asian Resuscitation Outcomes Study (PAROS). Data were collected from three centres, including regional, suburban-capital, and urban-capital hospitals.