Occupational burnout in Iranian health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Background And Aim: Health care workers (HCWs), mostly frontliners, are encountering numerous physical and psychosocial stressors, and even managing some conflicts over the course of the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). In this respect, the present study was to investigate the prevalence rate of occupational burnout (OB) in such workers during this pandemic.

Materials And Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between April 6 and May 30, 2020, via an online survey in 31 provinces of Iran, on HCWs selected based on convenience sampling method.

Assessing mental health status among Iranian healthcare workers in times of the COVID-19 pandemic: A web-based cross-sectional study.

Objectives: The present study was conducted to assess 3(HCWs) during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: A total number of 7626 HCWs were included in this web-based cross-sectional study, via the convenience sampling technique. To collect the required data, the sociodemographic characteristics information form, the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21), and the Corona Disease Anxiety Scale (CDAS) were also employed.

Mental health status and psychosocial issues during Nationwide COVID-19 quarantine in Iran in 2020: A cross-sectional study in Mazandaran Province.

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is spreading rapidly, and its psychosocial impact remains a big challenge. In this respect, quarantine has been recommended, as a significant practice, to prevent the given condition. Therefore, the present study was to determine the prevalence rates of depression, anxiety, and stress and to reflect on the impact of COVID-19, as a traumatic stressor event, on individuals.

The Effect of Psychological Interventions on the Quality of Life in Women with Fibromyalgia: A Systematic Review.

Fibromyalgia refers to a painful type of rheumatological clinical syndrome, and its prevalence varies from 0.7% to 6.6%.

Clinical and Laboratory Characteristics of a Large Iranian Kindred Afflicted with Von Hippel Lindau Disease.

Background: Von Hippel Lindau (VHL) disease is a hereditary disorder characterized by the development of benign or malignant tumors in the brain, spinal cord, eyes, adrenal medulla, kidney, pancreas, and many other organs. Advances in molecular diagnosis have led to the identification of the affected members of families at earlier stages. We present the clinical, laboratory, and genetic characteristics of five generations of a large Iranian kindred with VHL.

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Presented as Atypical Ocular Toxoplasmosis.

Background: The aim is to report an atypical presentation of ocular toxoplasmosis which led to the diagnosis of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). . The 38-year-old woman was referred with metamorphopsia and reduced vision in the right eye over the past 3 weeks.

A randomized clinical trial evaluating the immunomodulatory effect of convalescent plasma on COVID-19-related cytokine storm.

Evaluating the effect of convalescent plasma (CP) on some cytokine storm indices in severe COVID-19 patients. Totally, 62 patients were randomly assigned into two groups for this clinical trial. Patients in the intervention group received one unit (500 mL) plasma on the admission day plus standard drugs while the controls merely received standard treatments.

Lung abscess as a complication of COVID-19 infection, a case report.

To our knowledge, no previous studies have reported lung abscess as a complication of COVID-19 infection. It is essential to follow-up with the patients after discharge for such complications, especially if they are symptomatic.

Renal failure and lung hemorrhage as a presentation of COVID-19 infection, a case report.

The concurrent involvement of the lung and kidneys happens in COVID-19 infection. The patient's respiratory symptoms resolved after hemodialysis. This finding raises the question that if hemodialysis can have a role in the treatment of COVID-19.

Factors influencing the implementation of obstetric triage: a qualitative study.

Objective: To identify factors influencing the OB triage implementation in Iran DESIGN: Qualitative study of conventional content analysis SETTING: A teaching tertiary referral hospital in Ahvaz, Khuzestan, Iran PARTICIPANTS: 37 professional midwives, nurses, gynecologists, and specialists of emergency medicine, and 6 patients MEASUREMENTS AND FINDINGS: Semi-structured interviews were conducted individually and face-to-face. Interviews were audio recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using conventional content analysis. Four overarching categories and nine themes emerged from the content analysis of the interviews and observations.

Exploring the concept and structure of obstetric triage: a qualitative content analysis.

Background: Obstetric triage is a new idea, so the design and implementation of it requires identification of its concept and structure. The aim of this qualitative study was to explore the concept and structure of the obstetric triage in Iran.

Methods: The purposive sampling was done and it continued until reaching the theoretical saturation.

Quadriparesis following a Low-Voltage Electrical Injury in a 4-Year-Old Girl.

Electricity injuries are a global health problem, especially in low-income countries. The present case report involves a 4-year-old girl with quadriparesis following a low-voltage electrical injury. She was alert and her vital signs were normal on admission.

The development and validation of an obstetric triage acuity index: a mixed-method study.

Background: There is uncertainty about the applicability of developed country triage scales in the developing population.

Objective: To develop and validate an obstetric triage scale in Iran.

Methods: This exploratory sequential mixed-method study was conducted on experienced gynecologists, emergency medicine, midwives, and nurses as evaluators, and pregnant or parturient women as sample.

Obstetric triage systems: a systematic review of measurement properties (Clinimetric).

Background: Since labor and delivery units often serve as emergency units for pregnant women, the use of obstetric triage systems with poor or inadequate quality can lead to unintended consequences such as over and under-triage and so a waste of humans and financial resources. Therefore, this systematic review was conducted to evaluate the measurement properties of obstetric triage tools.

Methods: PubMed, EMBASE, and Medline were searched to identify studies in October 2018 and were updated in May 2019.

Characteristics of S100B and Neuron Specific Enolase in Differentiating Acute Vertigo Cases with Central Cause; a Diagnostic Accuracy Study.

Introduction: Differentiating central vertigo from peripheral ones poses a challenge to specialists. The present study aimed to examine the potential screening value of S100B and neuron-specific enolase (NSE) in this regard.

Methods: This prospective cross-sectional study recruited adult acute vertigo patients with suspected central causes visiting the emergency department (ED) in the first six hours since the onset of symptoms.

Evaluation of Cholestyramine 15% Ointment in Relieving Pruritus and Burning After Ileostomy: A Rrandomized, Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial.

Skin irritation is a common ileostomy problem that causes burning and pruritus among patients due to the leakage of intestinal discharge around the stoma. This clinical trial was performed to evaluate the efficacy of topical cholestyramine (15%) on the reduction of the levels of burning and pruritus after an ileostomy. The patients were randomly divided into two groups of treatment and control ( = 15).

Effect of Topical Baclofen 5% on Post-Hemorrhoidectomy Pain: Randomized Double Blind Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial.

Background: Baclofen is an agonist for a subtype of gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA-B) receptors and traditionally been used for the systemic treatment of spasticity. Topical application of baclofen has been shown to reduce pain in patients with localized neuropathic pain.

Objectives: In this study, we investigate the efficacy of baclofen cream (5%) in reducing postoperative pain and analgesic requirement after open hemorrhoidectomy.

Air pollution and hospital admissions for cardiovascular diseases in Ahvaz, Iran.

Cardiovascular disease is one of the main causes of death in Iran. The aim of this study was to determine the relation between air pollution and cardiovascular hospital admissions in Ahwaz, Iran. Daily information about cardiovascular hospital admissions (based on the ICD-10) and data on air pollutants during 2008-2018 were inquired.

Diagnostic Accuracy of Serum and Urine S100A8/A9 and Serum Amyloid A in Probable Acute Abdominal Pain at Emergency Department.

Study Design: This study was performed to investigate the diagnostic values of some inflammatory biomarkers in abdominal pain.

Methods: Patients over 18 years of age with acute recent abdominal pain who presented to the Emergency Department were evaluated. Serum and urinary samples were taken and evaluated for serum and urine S100A8/A9 and serum amyloid A.

Effect of Nebulized 3% Hypertonic Saline with Salbutamol on Management of Acute Asthma in Outpatient Adults: A Double-blind, Randomized Clinical Trial in Emergency Department.

Asthma is one of the most common disorders of respiratory tract, management of which still remains as a serious health problem. This study aimed to compare the efficacy of 3% hypertonic saline (HS) plus salbutamol with solely salbutamol on management of acute adults' asthma based on peak flow meter findings. In this double-blind randomized clinical trial, 340 adult patients with acute asthma attacks admitted to emergency department of Ahvaz Golestan and Emam hospitals were enrolled during 2014-2015.

Rainfall-Associated Bronchospasm Epidemics: The Epidemiological Effects of Air Pollutants and Weather Variables.

Background: This study compares different risk factors in patients visiting a hospital during five rainfall-associated bronchospasm epidemics in Ahvaz and those visiting on other occasions.

Methods: This case-control study was conducted on 5307 patients with bronchospasm admitted to the Emergency Department of Imam Khomeini Hospital in Ahvaz (Iran) from late October to December (as the epidemic) and 916 patients admitted from late January to March (as the nonepidemic) in 2011 to 2015.

Results: A total of the 41.

Increased Levels of Serum Interleukin-17 in Patients with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis.

Background: CD4+ T-cells play important roles in the pathogenesis of Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT). However, there is limited data about characteristics and function of the newly interleukin (IL)-17-producing T-helper cells in this common autoimmune thyroid disorder.

Aim: The purpose of this study was to assess the levels of T-helper 17-related cytokines in sera of patients with HT.

Comparing Two Different Doses of Intravenous Midazolam in Pediatric Sedation and Analgesia.

Introduction: Midazolam has turned into a common drug for pediatric procedural sedation and analgesia. However, there is not much data regarding its proper dose and potential side effects in the Iranian children population. Therefore, the present study was done to compare 2 doses of IV midazolam in this regard.

Comparison of the Effectiveness of Hydroxyethyl Starch (Voluven) Solution With Normal Saline in Hemorrhagic Shock Treatment in Trauma.

Background: Appropriate fluid therapy affects morbidity and mortality rates. A conclusion is yet to be reached on the role of crystalloids and colloids in immediate fluid therapy. This study was done to determine the suitable solution in immediate resuscitation of patients with hemorrhagic shock caused by tissue trauma.

Proper Angle of Sono-guided Central Venous Line Insertion.

Introduction: Determining the proper angle for inserting central venous catheter (CV line) is of great importance for decreasing the complications and increasing success rate. The present study was designed to determine the proper angle of needle insertion for internal jugular vein catheterization.

Methods: In the present case series study, candidate patients for catheterization of the right internal jugular vein under guidance of ultrasonography were studied.