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The Epidemiology of Paediatric Hand Injuries Treated in Emergency Departments in Foshan City, South China

Issue: 
Vol 66, Issue 6: 2017
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2015.252
Pages: 
702–708
Synopsis: 
A multi-centre study was conducted to investigate the epidemiology of paediatric hand injuries in Foshan City, South China. The epidemiology data enhanced our knowledge of paediatric hand injuries and facilitated the prevention and treatment. The paediatric hand injuries were treated in emergency departments in Foshan City, South China
ABSTRACT 
 
Objective: The objective of the study was to investigate the epidemiology of paediatric hand injuries treated in emergency departments (EDs) in Foshan City, as well as to supply data for the development of preventive strategies in South China and similar developing areas.
 
Received: 
20 May, 2015
Accepted: 
30 Oct, 2015
Published: 
29 Dec, 2017
PDF Attachment: 
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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
emergency department
epidemiology
hand injury
paediatric
Journal Authors: 
S Huang
L Xiao
Z Wu
Y Guo
K Li
M He
Z Wang
e-Published: 28 Jan, 2019

The Effects of Lunar Phases and Zodiac Signs on Recurrent Youth Suicide Attempts—Experience of University Hospital

Issue: 
Vol 70, Issue 1: 2023
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2015.209
Pages: 
73-81
Synopsis: 
The purpose of this study was to determine the clinical and demographical features of the recurrent youth suicide attempts and identify the possible risk factors. The most diagnosed psychiatric disorder in the cases of the recurrent suicide attempts and the first time suicide attempts was depression (49.1% and 8.6%, respectively).

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine the clinical and demographical features of recurrent youth suicide and identity possible risk factors.

Methods: In this study, all patients admitted to our paediatric emergency department with adolescent suicide attempts, from the dates of January 2011 and September 2014, were analysed with the goal to identify the risk factors for reoccurring suicide and clinical outcomes retrospectively.

Received: 
21 Apr, 2015
Accepted: 
25 Nov, 2015
Published: 
29 Nov, 2023
PDF Attachment: 
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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
emergency department
lunar cycle
risk factors
Suicide
zodiac sign.
Journal Authors: 
A Guzel
M Açıkgöz
N Murat
N Aşilioğlu
e-Published: 01 Apr, 2016

Infective Endocarditis Presented as Acute Pyelonephritis: A Case Report

Issue: 
Vol 69, Issue 6: 2021
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2015.438
Pages: 
449-51

ABSTRACT

Received: 
03 Aug, 2015
Accepted: 
09 Sep, 2015
Published: 
10 Dec, 2021
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj-iss6-2021_449_451.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Case Reports
Keywords: 
diagnosis
emergency department
fever
Journal Authors: 
S-C Hung
C-H Liao
I-H Lin
H-C Hung
PO-Chang Lee
e-Published: 12 Feb, 2016

A Significant Association in Paediatric Emergency Department, Cerebral Sinovenous Thrombosis and Ulcerative Colitis: Review of Literature

Issue: 
Vol 69, Issue 7: 2022
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2015.290
Pages: 
499-508
Synopsis: 
In this study, we investigated the risk factors, clinical and laboratory findings, treatment and prognosis of cerebral sinovenous thrombosis (CSVT)—an important contributor to morbidity and mortality, associated with the progression of ulcerative colitis (UC) during childhood. The study inferred that CSVT should be considered in paediatric patients with a prior diagnosis of UC and presenting with symptoms of emesis, headache, and mood changes and particularly seizures.

ABSTRACT

 

Objective: To discuss cerebral sinovenous thrombosis (CSVT), an important mortality and morbidity factor, developing in the progression of ulcerative colitis (UC) in childhood age, in the light of the literature.

Received: 
03 Jun, 2015
Accepted: 
30 Jun, 2015
Published: 
02 May, 2022
PDF Attachment: 
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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Cerebral sinovenous thrombosis
Child
emergency department
ulcerative colitis.
Journal Authors: 
M Açıkgöz
A Guzel
K Aslan
F Korkmaz
E Yaman
C Albayrak
D Albayrak
e-Published: 18 Dec, 2015

Emergency Department Deaths in a Nigerian University Hospital: Deaths Too Many

Issue: 
Vol 64, Issue 2: March (2015)
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2013.281
Pages: 
131–4
Synopsis: 
The emergency department operates on a 24-hour basis for the acute care of patients without prior appointment and who require timely intervention for time-sensitive illnesses and injuries. This audit of deaths is used as a measure of the quality of care.

ABSTRACT

Objectives: We reviewed the demographic pattern and distribution of deaths in the emergency department (ED) of the University College Hospital (UCH) in order to identify gaps in the standard of care, thereby providing evidence for intervention and enhanced research in acute care.

Received: 
09 Oct, 2013
Revised: 
07 Feb, 2014
Accepted: 
20 Feb, 2014
PDF Attachment: 
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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
emergency department
Audit
death/mortality
Journal Authors: 
A Rukewe
A Fatiregun
CA Okolo
K Ojifinni
O Akinola
MC Nweke
e-Published: 13 Mar, 2015

A Clinical Audit of the Management of Acute Asthmatic Attacks in Adults and Children Presenting to an Emergency Department

Issue: 
Vol 63, Issue 3: Emergency Medicine (2014)
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2013.146
Pages: 
226–33
Synopsis: 
A prospective docket audit comparing the actual acute management of asthma in the emergency department of the University Hospital of the West Indies with a universally approved written protocol for its management is presented. Failure to assess and document the severity of asthma attacks along with the under-utilization of peak expiratory flow rate was prominent. Strategies to address these should be implemented.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To compare the guidelines in the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) acute asthma management protocol with actual practice in the Accident and Emergency Department.

Received: 
31 Jan, 2014
Accepted: 
27 Feb, 2014
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon dasgupta_et_al-asthma_in_the_emergency_department.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Jamaica
emergency department
Acute asthma
Journal Authors: 
S Dasgupta
EW Williams
C Walters
D Eldemire-Shearer
J Williams-Johnson
e-Published: 11 Jun, 2014

Audit of Sudden Deaths in the Accident and Emergency Department of a Tertiary Hospital in Trinidad and Tobago

Issue: 
Vol 60, issue 1 (2011)
Pages: 
61–7
Synopsis: 
Sudden deaths in an accident and emergency department in Trinidad and Tobago were examined. The majority of deaths were cardiovascular, followed by trauma.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine the proportion of deaths due to confirmed myocardial infarction (CMI) and the aetiology of sudden death at the Port-of-Spain General Hospital (A&E) department for January to June 2008.

Methods: This retrospective study utilized the death register to determine the number of A&E deaths for the study period. Patients dying from MI were investigated using records to obtain ECG and postmortem reports.

PDF Attachment: 
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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Hypertension
diabetes mellitus
myocardial infarction
emergency department
firearm injuries
Journal Authors: 
A Beharry
M Rios
S Sandy
J Chin
S Pooran
W Welch
T Seemungal
e-Published: 17 Oct, 2013
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