The Irish Association for Emergency Medicine was honoured to be chosen to host the 14th International Conference on Emergency Medicine on behalf of the International Federation for Emergency Medicine (IFEM).
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Promethazine in the treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting: a systematic reviewAbstract Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is among the most important concerns of patients undergoing surgery. The incidence ranges from 30% to 70%. The incidence of PONV correlates with ... Administrator | October 2011 |
Nesiritide and clinically relevant outcomes in cardiac surgery: a meta-analysis of randomized studieAbstract B-type natriuretic peptide is a cardiac hormone that relaxes vascular smooth muscle and causes arterial dilatation. Nesiritide has been associated with increased urine output; reduced diuretic requirements; and ... Administrator | October 2011 |
Targeting out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: the effect of heparin administered during cardiopulmonaryAbstract Introduction. Heparin administration during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) may prevent activation of coagulation after successful resuscitation for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). We hypothesize that such an approach is ... Administrator | October 2011 |
Near-death experiences and electrocardiogram patterns in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survivors: aAbstract Aim. To determine the effect of several factors, that are a part of cardiac arrest and resuscitation, on the incidence of near-death experiences (NDEs). Methods. We conducted a ... Administrator | October 2011 |
A prospective randomized high fidelity simulation center based side-by-side comparison analyzing theAbstract Introduction. Indirect video laryngoscopes are altering the landscape of airway management. The primary aim of this prospective randomized patient simulator analysis was to objectively compare video laryngoscopes ... Administrator | October 2011 |
Prenatal and postnatal risk factors for developing bronchopulmonary dysplasiaAbstract Aim. To determine prenatal and postnatal risk factors for developing bronchopulmonary dysplasia in infants < 30 weeks of gestational age. Methods. Over a 22-month period, 115 newborns ... Administrator | October 2011 |
Haemodynamic changes after induction of anaesthesia with sevoflurane vs. propofolAbstract Inhalation induction with sevoflurane would appear to offer several objective advantages compared to induction with propofol. In our study, the hemodynamic results of sevoflurane vs. propofol induction ... Administrator | October 2011 |
Continuous infusion versus bolus injection of furosemide in critically ill patients. A systematic reAbstract Introduction. Fluid overload and a positive fluid balance are common in the intensive care unit (ICU). Furosemide is frequently administered to increase urine output. A bolus injection ... Administrator | October 2011 |
Biochemical changes in the patient’s plasma after red blood cell transfusionAbstract Introduction. The study aimed at in vivo assessment of the impact of administered red blood cells (RBCs) concentrates on the plasma levels of K+, lactate, pH, Na+, Ca++ ... Administrator | October 2011 |
Influence of tobacco use on postoperative opiate analgesia requirements in patients undergoing coronAbstract Introduction. The objective of this study was to test the hypothesis that tobacco use status is independently associated with postoperative opioid requirements in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass ... Administrator | October 2011 |
Acute pediatric cerebellitis and mutism. Case report and review of the literatureAbstract Acute cerebellitis (AC) is a rare syndrome characterized by an inflammatory involvement of the cerebellum which can complicate infections or vaccinations. AC can be a life-threatening condition, presenting ... Administrator | October 2011 |
Successful use of venovenous extracorporeal membranous oxygenation in a 22-month old boy with necrotAbstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a life saving treatment for patients with severe respiratory failure. We present a case of a young child with invasive Panton Valentine leukocidin-producing ... Administrator | October 2011 |
An Unusual Cause of Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Monitoring Failure during ParathyroidectomyAbstract Intraoperative monitoring of the recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) during surgical dissection allows for real time identification and assessment of nerve function integrity. Since neuromuscular blockade interferes with ... Administrator | October 2011 |
Intravenous anaesthesia for adenoidectomy in a 3-year-old child with Kartagener syndrome and sleep dAbstract Kartagener syndrome (KGS) is a rare inherited disorder characterized by situs inversus viscerum (including dextrocardia) and primary ciliary dyskinesia resulting in chronic respiratory tract infections, bronchiectasis and ... Administrator | October 2011 |
Unintentional Cannulation of Aberrant Radial Artery: Review and Treatment RecommendationsAbstract We present the case of a patient who had an unintentional placement of an arterial catheter in an aberrant radial artery. This arterial abnormality is reviewed, as are ... Administrator | October 2011 |
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Clinical sAbstract Elevated intraabdominal pressure (IAP) has been claimed to play a role in abdominal compartment syndrome. ... |
TracheotomAbstract Introduction. The contribution of tracheotomy in comparison to intubation in patients on the resuscitation ward ... |
RelationshAbstract Objectives. We examined the relationship between partial end-tidal CO2 (pet) and mean arterial pressure in ... |
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Pulmonary hypertension leading to right heart failure in a patient with IgA gammapathyAbstract Amyloidosis is a rare disorder characterized by the deposition of amorphous, extracellular, insoluble fibrillar protein in various tissues of the body. Pulmonary hypertension usually occurs in the last stages of ... |
Severe barium sulphate aspiration: a report of two cases and review of the literatureAbstract Aspiration of barium sulphate is a well-recognized complication, occurring accidentally during examinations of the upper gastrointestinal system using contrast media. Rarely, large amounts of barium sulphate are inadvertently aspirated into ... |
Myotubular myopathy associated with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy as a cause of prolonged ventilatKeywords: myotubular myopathy, muscle biopsy, genetic analysis hypoxic-ischemic ... |
Venous oximetryAbstract Tissue hypoxia is the central pathophysiological process in shock and an important co-factor in the development of organ dysfunction. Hemodynamic parameters, usually used to assess the perfusion of organs and ... |
Inpatient management of alcohol withdrawal: a practical approachAbstract Alcohol intake contributes directly or indirectly to 15 to 20% of medical problems in primary care or an inpatient setting. It is estimated that approximately 500,000 episodes of withdrawal will ... |
Vasoactive AgentsAbstract This article is a short review of vasoactive drugs which are in use in todays clinical practice. In the past century, development of vasoactive drugs went through several phases. All ... |
The new issue of Signa Vitae Journal for Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine is now online and available.
