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  1. Immunocompromised individuals, particularly those with AIDS, are at increased risk of developing lymphoproliferative tumours and opportunistic infections. Radiologic findings alone may not always distinguish b...

    Authors: Elisa Baratella, Giorgio Berlot, Maurizio Pinamonti and Rossana Bussani
    Citation: International Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025 18:99
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  2. This study aimed to analyze the characteristics of patients who fail high-flow nasal cannula(HFNC) therapy for acute hypoxemic respiratory failure(AHRF) and to identify predictors of treatment failure.

    Authors: Mingming Xue, Fengqing Liao, Feixiang Xu, Yumei Chen, Sheng Wang, Yannan Zhou, Hailin Ding, Su Lu, Chenling Yao, Zhenju Song and Mian Shao
    Citation: International Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025 18:98
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  3. Oral anticoagulation (OAC) reduces stroke and mortality risk in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation/flutter (AF). Patterns of OAC initiation upon discharge from US emergency departments (ED) are poo...

    Authors: Bory Kea, E. Margaret Warton, Candice E. Kutz, Erin Kinney, Dustin W. Ballard, Mary E. Reed, Gregory Y. H. Lip, Merritt Raitt, Benjamin C. Sun and David R. Vinson
    Citation: International Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025 18:97
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  4. Aluminum phosphide (AlP) poisoning is a major cause of mortality, often presenting with non-specific symptoms that complicate diagnosis.

    Authors: Mohammed Ahmed Sadeq, Magdy Soliman Dawood, Reem Mohamed Farouk Ghorab and Marwa Salah Roshdy Aggour
    Citation: International Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025 18:96
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  5. Stem cell therapy (SCT) is increasingly recognized for its potential in managing cognitive impairment, particularly that of dementia. The application of SCT aims to restore cognitive functioning in people livi...

    Authors: Olivier Uwishema, Malak Ghezzawi, Magda Wojtara, Ignatius N Esene and Kehinde Obamiro
    Citation: International Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025 18:95
    Content type: Review Published on:

  6. Scientific evidence is lacking for the respiratory etiquette maneuver of coughing into the elbow. This pilot study introduces and evaluates a novel maneuver " coughing into the shirt” comparing effectiveness o...

    Authors: Matthew D. Steimle, Jacob Steenblik, Brandon D. King, Amy A. Gooch, Jeremy Baird, Jane Yee, Valerio Pascucci, Margaret Carlson and Patrick Ockerse
    Citation: International Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025 18:94
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  7. Sepsis is a disease affecting microcirculation, reflected in temperature changes between the core and the skin. This study explores correlation of this gradient using infrared thermography (IRT) with mortality...

    Authors: Vrinda Lath, Prithvishree Ravindra, Freston Marc Sirur, Rachana Bhat, Avinash Bhat, Karthik Naik, Ramya R and Jayaraj Mymbilly Balakrishnan
    Citation: International Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025 18:93
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  8. Cadaveric spasm, also known as instantaneous rigor, is a rare and poorly understood phenomenon characterized by immediate muscle rigidity at the moment of death or cardiac arrest. This can result in severe tri...

    Authors: Michal Soták, Tomáš Henlín and Tomáš Tyll
    Citation: International Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025 18:92
    Content type: Case Report Published on:

  9. Disasters, whether natural or man-made, pose significant challenges to healthcare systems, with children being among the most vulnerable populations. Pediatric Emergency Departments (PEDs) require specialized ...

    Authors: Chibuike Daniel Onyejesi, Mohamed Alsabri, Jose Carlos Del Castillo Miranda, Mayam Mohamed Aziz, Muskaan Doulat Ram, Eslam Moumen Abady and Sohaila Mohamed Abdelbar
    Citation: International Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025 18:91
    Content type: Review Published on:

  10. Artificial intelligence (AI) plays a promising role in ophthalmic imaging by providing innovative, non-invasive tools for the early detection of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and ...

    Authors: Hajar Nasir Tukur, Olivier Uwishema, Hatice Akbay, Dalal Sheikhah and Inês Filipa Silva Correia
    Citation: International Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025 18:90
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  11. Sports injuries are a significant concern in emergency departments and affect both amateur and professional athletes. With the increase in women’s participation in sports, it is crucial to understand sex-speci...

    Authors: Sandra Mallorquín, Luis Martínez-Sañudo, Maribel González-Riveiro, Mireia Viñas-Noguera, Maria del Mar Pizà-Serra and Xavier Pelfort-López
    Citation: International Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025 18:89
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  12. Kounis syndrome is a hypersensitivity reaction that induces acute coronary artery events, nevertheless its pediatric occurrence remains rare and often underdiagnosed. This report describes a fatal case of Koun...

    Authors: Tamara Berezna, Olha Synoverska, Nadiya Fomenko, Iryna Pylyuk, Khrystyna Lazurkevych, Viktoria Bedei and Taras Kotyk
    Citation: International Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025 18:88
    Content type: Case Report Published on:

  13. Sepsis is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children, requiring early recognition for timely intervention. Traditional biomarkers like C-reactive protein (CRP) are widely used but have limitations ...

    Authors: Altaf Bhat, Nehal Alsadhan, Norah Alsadhan, Dimah Alnowaiser, Imran Gattoo, Mohammed Hussain, Rafa Alotbi, Sattam Alruwaili and Yara AlGoraini
    Citation: International Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025 18:87
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  14. Road traffic crash-related injuries (RTCs) pose a significant public health challenge. In Saudi Arabia, a notable decline in RTC-related injuries was observed from 2016 to 2020 during the pre-pandemic era. How...

    Authors: Rayan Jafnan Alharbi, Ateeq Almuwallad, Ahmed Al-Wathinani, Abdulrhman Alghamdi, Elsie Maguen and Sharfuddin Chowdhury
    Citation: International Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025 18:86
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  15. Effective patient discharge information (PDI) in emergency departments (EDs) is vital and often more crucial than the diagnosis itself. Patients who are well informed at discharge tend to be more satisfied and...

    Authors: Ruben De Rouck, Evy Wille, Allison Gilbert and Nick Vermeersch
    Citation: International Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025 18:85
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  16. Abdominal tuberculosis is less prevalent than pulmonary tuberculosis. Tuberculous lymphadenitis accounts for fewer than 5% of abdominal cases. An unusual complication is the fistulization of a tuberculous lymp...

    Authors: Souhaib Atri, Mahdi Hammami, Anis Belhadj, Faouzi Chebbi, Youssef Chaker and Montassar Kacem
    Citation: International Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025 18:84
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  17. Systemic sclerosis (SS) is a systemic connective tissue disease characterized by changes in the collagen structure that lead to fibrosis of the skin and internal organs. The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is most...

    Authors: Zhe-Jia Liu, Jung-Chun Lin and Yi-Chiao Cheng
    Citation: International Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025 18:83
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  18. Early antibiotic exposure in preterm infants may disrupt gut microbiome development, affecting health. However, its link to late-onset sepsis (LOS) remains unclear. This meta-analysis aims to clarify the assoc...

    Authors: YF Shamseldin, Heba Khaled, Muhammed Abdiwahab, Maha K. Abu Radwan, Abdalfattah Sabra, Mona Mohammed, Sarah EL-Sayegh, Dina Abdel Rasoul Helal, Mahmoud E. Kamal, Ahmed Hassan and Ahmed Azzam
    Citation: International Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025 18:82
    Content type: Review Published on:

  19. Access to emergency care is becoming increasingly challenging due to rising demand and limited resources, such as shortage of general practitioners (GP). In France, emergency medical services (EMS) have experi...

    Authors: Clarence Fischer, Gaëlle le Bail, Anna Ozguler, Jérémie Boutet, Charles Groizard, Michel Baer and Thomas Loeb
    Citation: International Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025 18:81
    Content type: Brief Report Published on:

  20. Testicular torsion is a time-sensitive urological emergency characterized by twisting of the spermatic cord, leading to ischaemia and, if untreated, necrosis. Young males under 25 are at the highest risk due t...

    Authors: Khaled Taha, Adrian Bonachera, Nicholas Hegarty, Edel Tivnan, Etimbuk Umana, Dimitris Smith Diakidis, Jawad Mustafa, Tomás Breslin, Bassem Alhadi and Erin Devlin
    Citation: International Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025 18:80
    Content type: Case Report Published on:

  21. To develop a baseline database detailing the distribution of urological emergencies and to define their epidemiological profile in a tertiary care setting, with the hope of providing important data for health ...

    Authors: Adin Osmancevic, Alma Petersson, Anna Duverin, Bina Merzaai, Ella Hedlund, Giovanni Morera Porras, Isabella Albinsson, Jasmine AL-Hadad, Salome Olsson, Daniel Vestberg, Erik Sagen and Suleiman Abuhasanein
    Citation: International Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025 18:79
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  22. Timely detection and early medical interventions are critical in reducing complications and mortality related to stroke. The duration from onset to hospital presentation is an essential factor in determining t...

    Authors: Biniyam Tedla Mamo, Dawit Bekele Tefera, Makida Girma Altaye, Ferehiwot Gebrehiwot Geram, Anteneh Mitiku Dano, Yeteshaw Bekele Sana, Feven Sahle Gebre and Zelalem Tazu Bonger
    Citation: International Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025 18:78
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  23. Music therapy (MT) is a recognized modality for pain and anxiety reduction. Although its efficacy has been demonstrated in various clinical settings, its application in emergency departments (ED) remains contr...

    Authors: Chuenruthai Angkoontassaneeyarat, Panatsaya Detsurang, Piraya Vichiensanth, Phanorn Chalermdamrichai, Arrug Wibulpolprasert, Natsinee Athinartrattanapong, Phatthranit Phattharapornjaroen, Natee Chiengchana, Wiputh Kehasuwan, Gritsada Huncharoen, Kanokkan Pothilert, Preedaporn Thipnangrong, Sirinat Loungnarin and Chaiyaporn Yuksen
    Citation: International Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025 18:77
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  24. Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is an autosomal dominant disorder associated with cutaneous and vascular complications. Arterial rupture, including the rare involvement of the subclavian artery, can be life-thr...

    Authors: Hamza A. Abdul-Hafez, Yazan Abudeyak, Mahmoud S. Mansour, Mohammed A. Barakat and Mohanad A. Abuzahra
    Citation: International Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025 18:76
    Content type: Case Report Published on:

  25. Ensuring that emergency patients reach the right healthcare facility at the right time is a key component of providing quality emergency care. Rwanda’s prehospital emergency care system, Service D’Aide Médical...

    Authors: Ephrem Daniel Sheferaw, Barnabas Alyande, Oda Munyura, Assuman Nuhu, Aurore Nishimwe, Jeanne Nyinawankusi, Jean Marie Uwitonze, Jean Nepomuscene Sindikubwabo, Irene Bagahirwa, Didier Hagumimana, Fabien Hagenimana, Collins Fred Inkotanyi, Jean Claude Semuto, Gilbert Rukundo, Agnieszka Ignatowicz, Lucia D’Ambruoso…
    Citation: International Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025 18:75
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  26. Herbicide poisoning, particularly from 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D), is an uncommon yet significant cause of systemic toxicity, especially in agricultural regions such as Ethiopia. Patients exposed t...

    Authors: Tesfaye Birhanu Abebe, Daba Iticha Ayana, Dereje Gebisa Bedada and Eyob Girum Weldeyes
    Citation: International Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025 18:74
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  27. Marchiafava-Bignami Disease (MBD) is a rare disorder characterized by demyelination and necrosis of the corpus callosum, with only 300 documented cases worldwide. Chronic alcohol consumption and vitamin B-comp...

    Authors: Bence Prohászka, Novák Pál Kaposi, Zsuzsanna Jánosi, Bence Gunda, Ildikó Pákozdy, Szabolcs Gaál-Marschal, Dóra Melicher, Bánk G. Fenyves and Csaba Varga
    Citation: International Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025 18:73
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  28. Stroke, a leading cause of global morbidity and mortality, disproportionately impacts low and middle-income countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) which reports the highest stroke burden. The COVI...

    Authors: Josephine Nambi Najjuma, Timothy Mwanje Kintu, Jane Nakibuuka, Mark Kaddumukasa, Scovia N. Mbalinda, Martin Kaddumukasa, Christopher Burant, Shirley Moore, Martha Sajatovic and Edwin Nuwagira
    Citation: International Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025 18:72
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  30. The prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM2) is rising, affecting 462 million globally, including 21 million in the U.S. Emergency Department (ED) visits by adults with diabetes in the U.S. increased by 54...

    Authors: Dominick DeMasi, Laura Harrison, Fredrick A. Davis, Adam Berman, Sandeep Kapoor and Nancy Kwon
    Citation: International Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025 18:70
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  31. Polytrauma is associated with a high mortality rate and often accompanied by coagulopathy. Prothrombin time (PT) is a prognostic factor for mortality in polytrauma patients.

    Authors: Philipp Vetter, Cédric Niggli, Jan Hambrecht, Daniel Haschtmann, Hans-Christoph Pape and Ladislav Mica
    Citation: International Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025 18:69
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  32. Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a common inherited hemoglobinopathy associated with vaso-occlusive events that can mimic pulmonary embolism (PE), leading to the frequent use of computed tomography pulmonary angio...

    Authors: Ali Hassan, Najla Alomani, Mawaheb Kalalah, Nawra Mujbel, Zainab Khamdan, Murtadha Alobaydun, Mohammed AlAlmai, Zuhur Alazmi, Abdulelah Musihel, Hamad Qabha and Jalila Adnan
    Citation: International Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025 18:68
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  33. In the treatment of small cell lung cancer (SCLC), acute tumor lysis syndrome (ATLS) is one of the oncologic emergencies that requires particular attention. Previous studies have generally indicated that ATLS ...

    Authors: Ying Han, Peng Yue and Zuguo Yuan
    Citation: International Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025 18:67
    Content type: Case Report Published on:

  34. The formation of facial arteriovenous fistula (AVF) directly between the facial artery and vein after trauma is very rare. Compared with intracranial AVF, understanding of this condition is limited. This paper...

    Authors: Hongwei Gao, Donglin Zhou, You Zhou, Xuechao Wu, Jing Wang and Qing Wang
    Citation: International Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025 18:66
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  35. Percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (PDT) is a widely performed procedure in intensive care units (ICUs) for patients requiring prolonged mechanical ventilation. Although generally safe, PDT carries risks o...

    Authors: Sritam Mohanty, Biswajit Nayak, Samir Samal, Sagarika Panda, Shakti Bedanta Mishra and Satyajit Choudhury
    Citation: International Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025 18:65
    Content type: Case Report Published on:

  36. Timely recanalization improves long-term outcomes in acute ischemic stroke (IS) patients, but most patients present outside the therapeutic window. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) can reduce pre-hospital dela...

    Authors: Zain A. Bhutta, Naveed Akhtar, Tim Harris, Maaret Castren, Yahia Imam, Sameer A. Pathan, Guillaume Alinier, Saadat Kamran, Peter A. Cameron and Tuukka Puolakka
    Citation: International Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025 18:64
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  37. Daily wake-up has been implemented widely in intensive care units (ICU) and could improve the patients’ prognosis. However, little is known about the benefit of early neurological wake-up test (ENWT) in patien...

    Authors: Meng Jiang, Chang-li Li, Xiao-peng Wu, Xing-chen Lin, Yuan-run Zhu, Li-gang Xu and Xiao-feng Yang
    Citation: International Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025 18:63
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  39. Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) are used to treat depression, but if abused or misused, they can cause poisoning, which can be fatal. The main treatment for TCA poisoning is administering sodium bicarbonate.

    Authors: Asma Ahmadinejad, Amir Saeed and Marzieh Davoodi
    Citation: International Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025 18:61
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  40. Acute anterior shoulder dislocation is one of the most common injuries in emergency medicine and orthopaedics. The aim of this study is to introduce a new closed reduction technique: the wrist-clamping and sho...

    Authors: Wanwu Dai, Lei Liu, Shuang Zong, Yong Zhou, Jun Zheng and Xingyan Li
    Citation: International Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025 18:60
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  41. This study aimed to examine patients’ attitude and information-seeking behaviour related to intra-venous (IV) fluid use for the common cold visited in emergency department.

    Authors: Abdollah Malekian, Shiv Kumar Mudgal, Nipin Kalal, Shima Zaghi, Zohreh Hosseini Marznaki, Seyyed Hamid Hoseini, Fatemeh Keshavarzi and Seyed Mohammad Hosseininejad
    Citation: International Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025 18:59
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  42. Intraoperative remifentanil reduces postoperative delirium incidence, unlike other opioids; however, its efficacy in medical emergencies with organ failure is unknown. We hypothesized that remifentanil use in ...

    Authors: Junpei Haruna, Aki Sasaki and Satoshi Kazuma
    Citation: International Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025 18:58
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  43. Anaphylaxis shock is defined as a sudden, severe allergic reaction that can be life-threatening and typically occurs within minutes to a few hours following exposure to a triggering substance. While anaphylaxi...

    Authors: Maryam Kazempour, Fariba Shokri and Mehdi Shokri
    Citation: International Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025 18:57
    Content type: Review Published on:

  44. The Emergency Department (ED) is a primary source of healthcare services for patients with non-urgent conditions in the Philippines. The adaptation of physician group practice (GP) in the ED has gained popular...

    Authors: Ma. Lourdes Concepcion D. Jimenez, Mark B. Carascal, Marlouie D. Figueras, John Q. Wong, Roemer D. Tanghal, Veincent Christian F. Pepito and Rafael Manzanera
    Citation: International Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025 18:56
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  45. Disaster triage is a crucial competency for paramedics. Traditional training methods, such as lectures and tabletop exercises (TTx), may not provide immersive and high-pressure experience necessary for optimal...

    Authors: Kritsada Chumvanichaya, Chaiyaporn Yuksen, Promphet Nuanprom and Kasamon Aramvanitch
    Citation: International Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025 18:55
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  46. Esophageal-gastric variceal bleeding (EVB) is one of the leading causes of mortality in patients with cirrhotic portal hypertension. Rapid, accurate, and effective emergency care is crucial for successful pati...

    Authors: Zhenzhen Gao, Yusong Gao, Shuai Ma, Tianpeng Zhang, Junyuan Wu, Shubin Guo and Xue Mei
    Citation: International Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025 18:54
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  47. ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is a type of myocardial infarction caused by a buildup of plaque or clot in the coronary arteries. There are approximately 750,000 STEMI cases each year in the United...

    Authors: Aarish Reddy, Latha Ganti, Anjali Banerjee and Paul Banerjee
    Citation: International Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025 18:53
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  48. The efficient performance of an Emergency Department (ED) relies heavily on an effective triage system that prioritizes patients based on the severity of their medical conditions. Traditional triage systems, i...

    Authors: Manal Ahmed Halwani, Ghada Merdad, Miada Almasre, Ghadeer Doman, Shafiqa AlSharif, Safinaz M. Alshiakh, Duaa Yousof Mahboob, Marwah A. Halwani, Nojoud Adnan Faqerah and Mahmoud Talal Mosuily
    Citation: International Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025 18:51
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  49. Snake bites are a major cause of emergency visits in tropical countries like India, with actual mortality and morbidity likely higher due to underreporting. The aim of the study was to analyze the clinical and...

    Authors: Parvathy Sasidharan, Nidhi Kaeley, Prakash Mahala, Jewel Rani Jose, Takshak Shankar, Silpa Santhalingan, Ankit Sharma, Balwant Kumar, Mallapu Ajay Kumar and Minakshi Dhar
    Citation: International Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025 18:50
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  50. Necrotizing Fasciitis (NF) is a rare life-threatening bacterial infection that necessitates emergent resuscitation and operative intervention. Most of the literature has emphasized the need for early surgical ...

    Authors: Michael M. Neeki, Fanglong Dong, Louis Tran, Aldin Malkoc, Joseph Kim, Sarah C. Neeki, Suraj Patel, Niluk Leon Senewiratne, Mariel Ma, Cynthis Wong, Rodney Borger and David Wong
    Citation: International Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025 18:49
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